A Crieff based property developer has saved the town’s historic former police station, which was lying disused and empty, by turning it into energy efficient housing.
Drummond House, a listed building on King Street in the heart of Crieff, is currently in the process of being converted into nine unique apartments.
In keeping with the building’s former use as a police station, quirky original features have been retained, such as the police cell doors and windows.
Of the mix of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments being created from this striking building, four are now occupied, with a further three reserved.
An Open Day next Friday 20th February will showcase the final two apartments to sell.
During the Open House event, local developer behind the ambitious project, William Frame of Braemore Estates, who first identified the potential in Drummond House as a quirky and characterful place to live, will be available to provide guided tours of the entire building to interested parties.
His drive and vision has seen him create a stand out development, providing quality apartment living for Crieff, whilst saving one of the town’s landmark buildings.
A Blacksmith in1746, as the ill fated Battle of Culloden approached, Bonnie Prince Charlie stopped to shoe and water his horses at Drummond House, issuing his call to arms before heading north from the nearby Public House. A Royal Crest depicting the building’s use as a place to shoe horses can still be seen on the front of the building, and is again, a feature being retained.
To date, Drummond House buyers have come from the local area, and further afield, with both investors, and those living and working in Crieff, snapping up an apartment.
Developer, Willam Frame, said: “It’s been a labour of love to do this incredible building justice. I aimed to develop it both sympathetically and imaginatively. I’m pleased Drummond House has sold so quickly, predominantly from off plan. Apartments of this quality, in such a unique setting, really don’t come along every day!”
William said his first resident at Drummond House was planning to open a Cook School, named Love to Cook, over the road.
“Sam Heeney Governo, an accomplished Chef and Cookery Teacher, who moved in before Christmas, has quite the story to tell. She has found the perfect location in which to live and work here in King Street.”
“It could not be more convenient for Sam. She is very much part of the vibrant food & drink scene evolving in the town, with Glenturret two Michelin Star less than a mile away, and two Michelin Star Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, also close by,” he said.
“Love to Cook will be opening in the next few months and will be a fantastic addition to Crieff.”
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Commenting on the final two apartments at Drummond House, Sales Agent, Gordon McKenzie, from Ballantynes, said: “Drummond House represents an unmissable opportunity to secure a turn key apartment in the much sought town of Crieff. Whether as a seasonal bolthole, an investment property, or your place to live and work locally, these apartments really are a stunning addition to residential property for the town. Crieff has recently seen a real surge in commercial and residential investment and is proving to be a popular hub to live and enjoy this fantastic setting.”
For more information on the final two apartments for sale at Drummond House, visit: https://www.ballantynes.uk.com/property/5154/1-bed-apartment-to-let-9-drummond-house-19-king-street-crieff-ph7-3ha/
