Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Auchterarder, Perthshire

Looking from the steep sided glens of the Ochil Hills across the broad strath of the River Earn, and with the Grampian Mountains northward, the small town of Auchterarder sits amongst some of Scotland's most picturesque scenery. Auchterarder is known locally as The Lang Toon - a name derived from its extended High Street, and is home to The Gleneagles Hotel, an internationally renowned golf resort, which is to host the Ryder Cup in 2014. Auchterarder is well placed geographically for anyone requiring to commute to Glasgow, Edinburgh, North Tayside and Fife. Many of the properties for sale in Auchterarder benefit from wide views of the surrounding countryside. The estate agents in Auchterarder have a wide selection of property for sale, including apartments on leafy developments close to Gleneagles, period detached houses, detached bungalows and luxury detached family villas.

Amenities for properties in Auchterarder

The high street has a good range of local and specialist shops and services, which includes a number of boutiques and a medium-sized Co-op store. There is also a library, a large sports centre, tea shops and several restaurants. The regional centres of Stirling and Perth, which are both close-by, provide more extensive shopping facilities. Families with children who are considering Auchterarder property will discover the area is well served by private schools, which include Morrison’s Academy, Ardverk, Dollar Academy and Kilgraston. The Local Authority School is the highly regarded Auchterarder Community School, which provides both junior and secondary education. Sporting enthusiasts can take advantage of the facilities available at Gleneagles, where there is a spa, three golf courses, an equestrian centre, a shooting school and the British School of Falconry.

Transport for Auchterarder

When searching for houses for sale in Auchterarder, you will find the town is easily accessible via the A9, between the cities of Stirling and Perth. There is a railway station at Gleneagles with a direct sleeper service to London, and a direct service to Glasgow. Dunblane Station provides commuter services to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. By air, both Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are both less than 50 miles from Auchterarder.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Auchterarder, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Callander, Crieff and Lochearnhead.