6 bed detached house for sale

Castellar, Drummond Terrace, Crieff, Perth And Kinross PH7

An impressive Victorian villa, requiring refurbishment, on one of Crieff's most sought after streets

Description
Castellar is a substantial and characterful Category C Listed Victorian villa, occupying an elevated south-facing position on one of Crieff's most desirable residential addresses. Built in the late 19th century for the Rev. James Sommerville, the house takes its name from the mountain village of Castellar in France, where he also served a parish.

Rich in architectural detail and period charm, Castellar displays many attractive Arts and Crafts influences, including distinctive glazing patterns, a conical dormer roof, an elegant attic window and a striking leaded staircase window. The property has been a cherished family home for almost forty years and now presents the opportunity for sympathetic refurbishment and modernisation.

A tiled entrance vestibule opens into an impressive reception hall, from which the principal reception rooms are arranged across the sunny southern elevation. Both the drawing room and dining room feature bay windows. Between them sits a more intimate sitting room or library, complete with its original fitted shelving. Decorative fireplaces provide focal points for all these rooms. To the rear of the house, the kitchen and breakfast room overlook the eastern side of the garden. There is considerable scope (subject to the relevant consents) to re-design these rooms to create a more open plan kitchen/living/dining area. A shower room, WC and walk-in store cupboards (including the original butler’s pantry) complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is arranged around a bright central landing illuminated by a large lightwell. Three principal bedrooms enjoy elevated views from the front of the house, while bedroom four faces east. These rooms are served by two bathrooms. A fifth bedroom, accessed via its own staircase, has its own shower room.

On the second floor there is a large sixth bedroom which could be adapted for various uses. Originally a nursery/school room, it has its original fireplace and a pretty window that frames a wonderful view to the hills.

At lower ground level there is an extensive basement, which can be accessed both from within the house and directly from the garden. Arranged as a series of useful rooms, including former coal stores, laundry facilities and wine cellar, the basement offers substantial potential for alternative uses such as a games room, home office, workshop or self-contained accommodation, subject to obtaining the appropriate consents.

Agent's note: Dry rot has recently been identified originating in the basement at Castellar. A specialist report has been obtained. Please speak to the selling agent for further details.

Outside
Stone pillars frame the entrance to Castellar’s driveway which rises gently up the hillside to parking at the side of the house. The terraced gardens are populated with mature trees and shrubs. The grounds offer enormous potential with a network of paths, terraces and herbaceous borders to be discovered and restored.

Outbuildings
Single garage.

Location
Castellar is situated on one of Crieff’s most sought after residential streets. It is in a peaceful and leafy area backing on to open fields, but only 600 metres from the centre of town. The house is ideally placed for Crieff’s schools, shops, restaurants and the excellent leisure facilities at Crieff Hydro as well as Macrosty Park. Crieff is well known for its schools: Morrison’s Academy is situated on nearby Victoria Terrace, while Ardvreck Preparatory School is further along Drummond Terrace to the west. State primary and secondary schools are also available within the town. Additional private schooling is nearby at Glenalmond (about 8 miles) as well as at Craigclowan and Strathallan which are closer to Perth (18 miles).

Crieff has a medical centre, a cottage hospital and dental practices as well as banking and legal services and supermarkets. The town also has a growing range of independent and specialist retailers including delicatessens, a fishmonger, bakeries and some excellent cafés and restaurants. In addition to leisure facilities available to members of Crieff Hydro and at the Strathearn Community Campus, there are local golf courses at Crieff, Muthill, Comrie and St Fillans. Gleneagles Hotel and Country Club is about 10 miles away. The hills of the Sma’ Glen and Ben Vorlich make a picturesque backdrop to the town and there is extensive hill walking, climbing, fishing and water sports to be enjoyed in the nearby Perthshire hills and lochs.

Perth (18 miles), Dundee (40 miles), Glasgow (47 miles) and Edinburgh (54 miles) are all within commuting distance.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,956 sq ft

Acreage:
0.96 Acres

Directions
From Perth follow through the centre of Crieff heading towards Comrie. Before leaving the town turn right up Craigard Road and then take the second left onto Drummond Terrace. The entrance to Castellar is on the right hand side, after Tom an Oir, through stone pillars.

Additional Info
General remarks


Viewings -strictly by appointment with Savills .

Services - mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Perth and Kinross Council

Grade C Listed by Historic Environment Scotland

Some Tree Preservation Orders in place. Please speak to selling agent for further details.

Fixtures & Fittings - the property will be sold with its fittings and fixtures

Photographs taken September 2026

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves - the property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers - offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit - a deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

Important notice - Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.