A 19th century railway station that was converted into a family home has gone on sale for £380,000.
The old Innerpeffray Station house, on a disused railway line near Crieff, Perthshire, is on the market nearly 70 years after closing its doors to the public.
The three-bedroom property, with outstanding rural views, is set over two floors, with a living room, three double bedrooms and a large sun room.
The old Innerpeffray Station house (pictured), on a disused railway line near Crieff, Perthshire, has gone on the market nearly 70 years after closing its doors to the public
Innerpeffray was once a thriving station but stopped serving the public in 1951 after tourism in the area slowly waned
The station house is now a three-bedroom family home and pictured is the house’s spacious living area, which also boasts pleasant rural views
One of the few remaining reminders of the house’s time as an important travel link, is this commemorative plaque
An archive picture shows a steam train on the tracks running alongside the house, which have since been grassed over. But the edge of the original platform remains clearly visible.
Innerpeffray Station was opened on 21 May 1866 as part of the busy Crieff to Methven rail link.
The line enjoyed a thriving tourism boom in the late 19th Century when Strathearn became a significant visitor destination.
The kitchen also has space for a dining area, so that residents can speak to guests or loved ones as they cook up their meals
The rail house is nestled on thee acres of countryside and comes complete with a decked area so that people can soak up the sun or enjoy their rural views
The home’s tree flanked drive is another example of its quaint rural charm, while a mile stone is a reminder of its time as a bustling station
The station, built in 1866, in its hey-day was used for transporting toursits around Scotland as well as delivering cargo
It was gradually scaled down over the decades and Innerpeffray closed its doors to passengers and goods traffic on 1 October 1951.
Now, the only reminders of its time as a bustling travel hub include an old mile stone and a plaque to commemorate its service.
The converted station house is being sold through SPC Scotland, inviting offers of more than £380,000.
The property is set over two floors and includes a living room, three double bedrooms and a large sun room (pictured)
Residents in of the property’s three double bedrooms can enjoy beams of natural light that floods in through its windows
The rural property is surrounded by lush green gardens and is perfect for a history lover, train enthusiast or those who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors
As well as the house, the sale includes three acres of ground which covers part of the dismantled railway line.
The southern side of the platform was used for loading livestock onto trains, while the other end was for travellers who sheltered in the station’s separate male and female waiting rooms.
Caroline Young, from SPC Scotland, said: ‘Innerpeffray Station House is a wonderful family home with a fascinating history, not just for rail enthusiasts, and with potential for additional development.
The once bustling station boasts spacious bedrooms, including this one which has more than enough room for a double bed
The property has stunning rural views of the surrounding countryside, with fields and hills sprawling into the distance
‘Set between Crieff and Auchterarder, it is surrounded by beautiful countryside and with access to good schools and outdoor pursuits.’
Planning permission was granted for an extension to the property in 2010, however this consent has since lapsed.
The Crieff and Methven Junction Railway, which cost around £66,000 to build, was shut down after passenger numbers dropped considerably in the middle of the 20th Century. In its heyday, it had stops at Crieff, Madderty and Balgowan.