Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Perth, Perthshire

The city of Perth sits on the banks of the River Tay in the heart of Scotland, where the Lowlands meet the Highlands. Perth is the county town of Perthshire and has a population of approximately 55,000. Local estate agents in Perth say that housing within the city centre is mainly flats in traditional stone built tenement buildings. People who are searching for flats for sale in Perth will discover that in recent years there has been a considerable increase in 'new build' luxury apartments, to meet the needs of the young professionals who commute to work further afield, but who want to enjoy the slower pace of life in Perth. On the perimeter of the centre, overlooking open parkland, elegant Georgian terraced houses can be found, some of which have been converted into apartments.

Amenities for properties in Perth

Much of the Perth's city centre is traffic free and offers a wide range of shops, with all the major High Street brands represented, as well as many smaller boutique style outlets. The Café Quarter around St John's Square offers Perth's residents the opportunity to eat out in style in the many restaurants and pavement cafés. If you are visiting to search for houses for sale in Perth, you will discover there is plenty to do in this vibrant city. Perth is home to the £20 million state of the art Perth Concert Hall, has a popular racecourse, art galleries and two large and open public parks - the North and South Inches. Perth city centre is surrounded by open space, which is ideal for golfing, walking and fishing. Perth Leisure Pool is considered to be the best swimming pool in Scotland, next door to Dwar's Centre, where you can curl, skate and bowl. Bell's Sports Centre at North Inch hosts a wide range of national and international sporting events, and has public and private sport and fitness centre.

Transport for Perth

If you are searching for property for sale in Perth, you will discover by road the town is close to junction 11 off the M90 motorway. Perth Railway Station is a short walk from the city centre, from where regular services operate to and from Stirling, Dundee and Pitlochry, in a journey time of approximately 30 minutes. There are also direct trains to Edinburgh.

Surrounding areas

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