7 Bedroom Other

Merlindale is an impressive Victorian villa offering a substantial and beautifully presented family home in a prime edge of town position in the popular Perthshire market town of Crieff. Currently operating as a successful guest house, the property provides spacious and flexible accommodation, elegant living areas and generous private gardens, making it ideally suited to continued hospitality use or as a distinguished private residence.

Situation and location

Merlindale enjoys a prominent position on Perth Road, a main approach into Crieff, within easy reach of the bustling town centre with its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Crieff is a traditional market town in the heart of Strathearn, popular with tourists, walkers and golfers, and well known for attractions such as Crieff Golf Club, Glenturret Distillery and the nearby Drummond Castle Gardens. Schooling is well catered for with local primary and secondary provision in the town together with Morrisons Academy, a highly regarded independent school. The location offers excellent road access to the wider central belt: Perth is around 17–18 miles to the east, while Edinburgh and Glasgow are each approximately 50 miles’ drive, placing both cities and their airports within comfortable commuting distance of around 60–75 minutes by car.

The property

Dating from the Victorian era, Merlindale is a substantial stone built villa, presented in immaculate order and benefitting from an abundance of original features including high ceilings, ornate cornicing and large sash and case windows that flood the accommodation with light. A welcoming entrance porch opens into a wide, bright reception hall which forms the hub of the ground floor. To one side lies the main family lounge, an elegant double aspect room with views over the front garden and a focal point wood burning stove, creating a warm and inviting space for everyday living. On the opposite side of the hall is a spacious ground floor bedroom with a large en suite bathroom, offering flexibility for family use, guest accommodation or multi generational living.

To the rear, a bright and attractive dining room provides an ideal setting for family meals and entertaining, with ample space for larger gatherings. Beyond lies a contemporary, well equipped kitchen diner, thoughtfully arranged for modern family life with direct access to the rear garden and to a practical service area encompassing laundry and home office space. On the first floor there are four generously proportioned and individually styled bedrooms; three benefit from modern en suite facilities, while the fourth is served by a private bathroom on the half landing, offering excellent versatility for family and guests alike. A further stair rises to the top floor which forms a private suite comprising two generous bedrooms, a bathroom and a useful box room or walk in wardrobe. Throughout the house there is ample built in storage, quality fixtures and fittings, and a consistent feeling of care and attention to detail.
Current use

Merlindale is currently operated as a well established and highly regarded guest house, run successfully by the owners and offering high quality en suite accommodation with breakfast service. The layout lends itself naturally to this use, while equally providing an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a large family home with income potential or the flexibility to accommodate extended family. The property enjoys excellent online reviews and a strong reputation for hospitality, and could be continued in its current form or readily adapted to suit purely residential occupation. Crieff itself is a popular year round destination, drawing visitors for walking, cycling, fishing and golf, as well as for the area’s renowned food and drink, visitor attractions, heritage sites and outdoor activity centres such as Glenturret Distillery, Innerpeffray Library, Drummond Castle Gardens and Action Glen at Crieff Hydro.

External

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway providing ample off street parking for multiple vehicles to the front and side of the house. Mature trees, shrubs and well kept borders frame the façade and create an immediate sense of arrival, while an enclosed seating area offers a sheltered spot to sit out and enjoy the surroundings. To the rear is a generous, fully enclosed private garden, laid mainly to lawn with a paved patio ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation. The garden includes a productive vegetable patch and greenhouse for those with gardening interests, together with a large garage providing excellent storage for vehicles, bicycles and outdoor equipment or offering scope for workshop or ancillary uses, subject to any necessary consents.