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Pitlochry cottage that can only be accessed by walking over railway line for sale

The rustic home is listed for just £70,000.

A front image of the Lineside Cottage behind the railway line near Pitlochry.
The only route to the property's front door is over the railway. Image: Shepherd Commercial Property Auction

A Pitlochry cottage that can only be accessed by walking over a railway line has been put up for sale.

Lineside Cottage sits on the outskirts of the Highland Perthshire town and directly opposite the main railway line.

This fixer-upper property can only be accessed by foot over the train tracks.

Built of stone and with a pitched slate roof, the house is in need of refurbishment before it is habitable.

Map of the property location near Pitlochry.
The cottage offers privacy with good connections to Pitlochry. Image: Shepherd Commercial Property Auction
A front view of the cottage behind the railway.
The property will be auctioned on February 18. Image: Shepherd Commercial Property Auction
A back view of the Lineside Cottage.
The semi-detached cottage comes with garden space. Image: Shepherd Commercial Property Auction
A side view of the cottage.
The cottage is on the market for a guide price of £70,000. Image: Shepherd Commercial Property Auction

The single-floor cottage comprises a kitchen, lounge, bedroom and bathroom.

It spans 561 sqft.

Despite its overgrown and run-down appearance, the property’s rustic charm invites a project.

Cottage set in beauty spot of rural Perthshire

Set in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Pitlochry benefits from a thriving tourism industry all year round.

The town is 27 miles from Perth and has easy access to the A9 dual carriageway.

It was noted that the cottage will be affected by the A9 dualling works.

A run-down interior of Lineside Cottage.
The interior of the cottage requires significant work. Image: Shepherd Commercial Property Auction
Kitchen of Lineside Cottage.
The kitchen space needs updating. Image: Shepherd Commercial Property Auction
Bedroom of Lineside Cottage.
The cottage has one bedroom. Image: Shepherd Commercial Property Auction

The highly connected cottage offers countryside living with excellent transport routes.

A home report is available for interested parties.

It will go to an online auction on February 18 at 2.30pm.

Lineside Cottage has been put on the market by Shepherd Commercial Property Auction for a guide price of £70,000.

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