Waterfall Cottage, Lawers

• 2 reception rooms. 4 bedrooms
• Lovely reception spaces with phenomenal views over Loch Tay
• Flexible accommodation with ample natural light
• Beautiful gardens extending to the banks of the loch
• Great location near Kenmore and Aberfeldy

SITUATIONWaterfall Cottage sits in an elevated position overlooking Loch Tay just to the south west of the village of Fearnan and close to Kenmore in Highland Perthshire. Kenmore provides a primary school, general store with post office together with the well-known Kenmore Hotel. Located close by is the Mains of Taymouth country estate and golf resort with a variety of facilities such as riding stables, golf course, courtyard bar and restaurant, delicatessen, gift shop and trekking centre. This area is famous for its salmon and trout fishing on the River Tay and the loch. Water sports may be enjoyed on Loch Tay at Kenmore where the marina with purpose built facilities offers sailing, canoeing and kayaking. The area is renowned for its many walks and facilities for golf, cycling, walking and historic sites. The area is home to a rich variety of wildlife such as red squirrels, deer, pine martens and a host of woodland birds. Otters, beavers, dippers and wagtails frequent the banks of the Tay and salmon can be seen leaping at The Hermitage, Pitlochry Dam, Soldier’s Leap at Killiecrankie and the Linn of Tummel. Loch of the Lowes near Dunkeld is a designated wildlife reserve. Ben Lawers, the highest peak in Perthshire, is located nearby on the north shore of Loch Tay. The Tay Forest Park has some of Scotland’s tallest trees and offers far-reaching views to the lochs and mountains.Aberfeldy has a selection of independent retailers, bank, supermarket and schooling at Breadalbane Academy, doctors, dentist and veterinary practices. There are excellent transport connections close by including the A9 leading to Inverness and Perth and mainline train stations at Pitlochry and Birnam, with destinations to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth and a direct train service to London. Perth is the closest city where a variety of shopping facilities are available from retail parks to well-known high street shops, major supermarkets and a variety of independent shops, hospitals and railway station.DESCRIPTIONWaterfall Cottage is a charming timber former bothy which is perched on the hillside with spectacular views overlooking Loch Tay. At the front of the property and situated to make the most of the views is a lovely sunroom with triple aspect windows and access onto a lovely wooden decking. The sunroom leads to a sitting room and dining room which are cosy and spacious with ample room for the family and benefiting from a wood burning stove. The galley kitchen with its integrated appliances and good range of units is at the back of the house and has access to the rear patio.The house has flexible accommodation throughout, the master bedroom has lovely views over the surrounding countryside and there are two further double bedrooms and a twin bedroom as well as a family bathroom.ACCOMMODATION Sunroom, Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen, 3 Double Bedrooms, Twin bedroom, Bathroom, WC.GARDEN AND GROUNDSWaterfall Cottage sits in a delightful plot with a mature garden extending right down to the banks of Loch Tay. The garden is delightfully private with a superb variety of shrubs and trees providing maturity and structure all year round. Just below the house is a mature orchard with a variety of fruiting trees. The garden extends from the house down a lovely slope to the side of Loch Tay itself. At the loch side is a lovely pebble beach flanked by mature trees, this idyllic spot has beautiful views up and down the loch as well as a boat house and is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding countryside.The property is accessed by a shared driveway from the main road. There is parking at the property itself as well as just up the hill with a pretty woodland path meandering down to the cottage.