Location

Upper Hatton has a particularly lovely situation hidden from view on the hillside just above Dunkeld. The house is approached by almost a mile of forestry road which weaves through woodland past Cally Loch until it reaches the private gated driveway that leads to Upper Hatton. The house is elevated and has glorious south facing views. Dunkeld is known for its scenic location on the banks of the River Tay, its historic cathedral, its links with Beatrix Potter, its ancient oak trees and The Hermitage (an 18th century woodland pleasure ground created for the Dukes of Atholl). Lochs Ordie and Benachally are up in the hills just behind Upper Hatton and there are many other beautiful walks as well as popular mountain bike tracks which are accessible directly from the house. There is salmon fishing on the rivers Tay, Isla and Ericht and Upper Hatton is just 36 miles from the ski slopes of Glenshee. The Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve at Loch of the Lowes is famous for its ospreys and together with Loch Clunie attracts many migratory birds.

Upper Hatton is well placed for access to Perth and Edinburgh via the A9. Edinburgh Airport is about 57 miles away and Dunkeld has a train station with regular services north and south as well as a sleeper service directly to London. Dunkeld has a great selection of independent shops, cafés, hotels and galleries. Blairgowrie (11 miles) has a wider range of shops and supermarkets while Perth (15 miles) has more professional services as well as a concert hall, theatre, museums and several leisure centres. In addition to the Royal School of Dunkeld, there are a number of private schools within 23 miles of Upper Hatton.         

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

Upper Hatton is believed to date from the 16th century when three crofts occupied the site. By the early 1900s the croft houses had fallen in to disrepair and were rebuilt in the course of the 1970s and 80s. Upper Hatton retains lots of traditional charm. Two lovely rooms form the heart of the house: firstly the dining kitchen with its four oven AGA and space for a large dining table as well as comfortable seating. This is a bright, south facing room. Secondly there is the sitting room which is a large room but has a cosier atmosphere with its open fire set into an exposed stone wall. There is also a dining room (currently used as a games room), a garden room, bedroom 4, a playroom and a shower room on the ground floor. On the first floor there is a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside
Upper Hatton is set in about 3.4 acres. Electric wrought iron gates open to its private driveway which leads to gravel parking at the front and to the side of the house. Behind the house the remains of old stone outbuildings offer great potential (subject to planning) to be converted into additional accommodation or versatile outbuildings. There is also a timber summer house which has power and is currently used as a studio. The grounds are mainly grass offering lots of flexibility for buyers who are keen gardeners or wish to keep hobby livestock.

Directions

From the centre of Dunkeld drive through the town heading north on the A923. Pass the entrance to Dunkeld House Hotel and then turn right (a continuation of the A923) signposted to Blairgowrie. After only about 30 metres pass the entrance to a saw mill and then take the next left turning up a forestry track with speed bumps. Follow signs to Upper Hatton. After about 1 mile the entrance to Upper Hatton is on the right hand side, marked by iron gates.