Picture yourself standing on the cobbled courtyard of your own Highland estate as morning mist rises from Loch Rannoch, the ancient peaks of the Southern Rannoch Mountains emerging in shades of purple and gold. This is Carie, where 300 years of Scottish history meets contemporary design on 58 acres of pristine Highland wilderness, complete with over 1,000 meters of private loch frontage and your own jetty waiting for summer adventures.
This exceptional vacation home in Highland Perthshire offers something increasingly rare: a complete Highland estate experience where history, luxury, and outdoor adventure converge. The main house, completed in 2014 to exacting standards, spans 8,870 square feet of open-plan living designed around a traditional cobbled courtyard. Triple-glazed Velfac windows frame every room, transforming the Southern Rannoch mountains and Loch Rannoch into living artwork that changes with Scotland's dramatic seasons. The property includes not just the main residence but a two-storey stone cottage, Factor's Cottage for guests, and a historic Steading with development potential, creating a compound perfect for extended family gatherings or generating rental income.
The heart of this second home in Scotland is the vaulted kitchen, where Bulthaup cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances meet Caithness stone worktops quarried from Scottish bedrock. The walk-in pantry, with oak-lined larder storage and butler's sink, becomes essential during your Highland stays, stocked with local venison, fresh-caught trout from the loch, and provisions from the renowned House of Bruar just 17 miles away. The 4-meter dining table seats 14 beneath soaring vaulted ceilings, the perfect stage for long Scottish evenings where daylight lingers until 11pm in summer, or cozy winter gatherings illuminated by the glow of dual wood-burning stoves.
Owning a holiday property in Highland Perthshire means embracing Scotland's seasonal rhythms. Spring transforms the estate as 16,000 bulbs carpet the grounds in color, while summer brings 18-hour days perfect for launching kayaks from your private slipway, paddleboarding across the mirror-calm loch, or simply casting for trout as ospreys fish overhead. Autumn paints the Black Woods of Rannoch in copper and gold, the hills alive with red deer during the rutting season. Winter sees the Southern Rannoch mountains capped in snow, your underfloor gas heating and Morso wood-burning stoves creating sanctuary after days exploring the ski slopes of Glenshee (45 miles), Aviemore, or Glencoe.
The estate's 58.18 acres divide into 37 acres of rolling pasture, nearly 7 acres of manicured gardens surrounding the buildings, 6.44 acres of rough grazing, and almost 5 acres of mature woodland. This isn't merely a large garden; it's a private nature reserve where roe deer graze at dawn, red squirrels inhabit the pines, and golden eagles occasionally soar overhead. The tennis court provides recreation steps from the house, while the loch frontage with riparian fishing rights means salmon and brown trout are yours to pursue throughout the season.
Each of the five bedroom suites tells its own story. The main house contains three doubles with oak-lined storage and floor-to-ceiling windows framing loch views, while the conjoined cottage offers two guest en-suites ensuring privacy for visitors. Bathrooms finished in Caithness stone with Dornbracht fittings and foot-sensor lighting demonstrate the attention to detail throughout. The Factor's Cottage adds two more bedrooms with open-plan living and a mezzanine, perfect for older children, staff, or generating vacation rental income during periods when you're not in residence.
This vacation home in Pitlochry sits within the Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon National Scenic Area, positioning you at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. The village of Kinloch Rannoch, 3.5 miles east, provides a general store with Post Office, medical centre, café, and primary school. For more extensive provisioning, Pitlochry (28 miles) and Aberfeldy (21 miles) offer supermarkets, restaurants, and the cultural attractions that make this region beloved by international visitors. The A9 connects you to Perth (51 miles), Edinburgh (97 miles via M90), and Inverness (89 miles), while the unique Rannoch Station, just 14 miles west, operates the "Deerstalker Express" sleeper service from London Euston six nights weekly, making this Scottish holiday home remarkably accessible without flying.
For families considering this as a second home in Europe, the surrounding area offers exceptional private schooling options including Ardvreck, Morrison's Academy, Glenalmond College, and Strathallan, all within reasonable distance. The estate's scale and facilities make it ideal for multi-generational ownership, where grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren can gather without feeling cramped, each family unit having space to retreat into the main house, cottage, or Factor's accommodation.
The investment fundamentals are compelling. Highland Perthshire vacation properties of this caliber rarely come to market, and the combination of historic significance (former seat of Clan Robertson of Struan), modern construction standards, and extensive acreage with loch frontage creates enduring value. The property's multiple dwellings and development potential in the Steading offer options for generating rental income through platforms catering to luxury Scottish vacation experiences. International buyers should note Scotland's relatively straightforward property purchase process, though consulting solicitors familiar with Scottish property law and understanding Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is essential.
The technical infrastructure impresses: three Vaillant gas boilers with two hot water tanks ensure reliable heating and hot water throughout the 8,870 square feet, the Sonos sound system allows music to flow from kitchen to drawing room, and Mode LED lighting throughout reduces energy consumption. The diesel backup generator near the entrance provides security during Highland storms, while the water filtration system in the hay barn ensures pure drinking water drawn from estate sources. Practical spaces include a communications room, laundry with twin Miele washing machines and dryers, and an exceptionally well-appointed boot room with Belfast sink and guest WC, essential after muddy hillwalks or fishing expeditions.
Outdoor pursuits define life at Carie. The loch itself, one of Scotland's deepest freshwater bodies stretching 9.4 miles, becomes your private playground for boating, sailing, windsurfing, and wild swimming during brief Highland summers. The surrounding mountains offer world-class hillwalking and mountain biking, with trails ranging from gentle loch-side rambles to challenging Munro ascents. Fishing rights along your 1,000-meter frontage provide sport throughout the season, while arrangements can be made for shooting and stalking on neighboring estates. Golf enthusiasts have courses at Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Taymouth Castle, and the legendary Gleneagles within comfortable driving range.
The cultural calendar enriches ownership throughout the year. Summer brings Highland Games to nearby villages, autumn features whisky festivals celebrating Perthshire's distilleries, and Pitlochry Festival Theatre operates year-round. The House of Bruar, dubbed the "Harrods of the North," provides luxury shopping and dining just 17 miles away, while Perth's theaters, galleries, and restaurants are under an hour's drive. This blend of profound remoteness and accessibility to culture distinguishes Highland Perthshire from more isolated Scottish regions.
Key features of this Highland Perthshire vacation estate:
• 8,870 sq ft main residence completed 2014 with Velfac triple glazing throughout
• 5 bedroom suites across main house and conjoined cottage, all with oak storage and premium finishes
• Bulthaup kitchen with Gaggenau/Miele appliances, Caithness stone worktops, walk-in pantry
• Vaulted dining room seating 14, drawing room with loch views, separate library/snug
• 58.18 acres including 37 acres pasture, 7 acres gardens, 5 acres woodland
• 1,000+ meters private Loch Rannoch frontage with jetty, slipway, riparian fishing rights
• Factor's Cottage with 2 bedrooms, Steading with garage and development potential
• Tennis court, gravel terraces, wisteria-draped pergola, 16,000 spring bulbs
• Underfloor gas heating, Sonos sound system, Mode LED lighting, backup generator
• Rannoch Station 14 miles: sleeper service to London Euston 6 nights weekly
This historic Scottish vacation home represents an increasingly rare opportunity to own a complete Highland estate where privacy, sporting pursuits, and architectural excellence converge. Whether envisioning summer gatherings where three generations explore the loch and mountains, winter retreats centered around roaring fires and nearby skiing, or a strategic second home in Europe positioning you in one of Scotland's most scenically protected areas, Carie delivers an authentic Highland lifestyle impossible to replicate.
For international buyers seeking a vacation property in Great Britain that combines investment security with genuine Highland character, this estate checks every box. The 2014 construction means decades of worry-free ownership ahead, while the historic provenance and protected landscape designation ensure enduring appeal. Contact Homestra today to arrange a private viewing and discover how this exceptional property can become your family's Scottish sanctuary for generations to come.
