Pinwherry had a dairy opposite bee hives
Drumspillan House is a quirky country house occupying an elevated position within
its own grounds of some three acres in the rural hamlet of Pinwherry.
The name Pinwherry means “the hill in the hollow, surrounded by hills” and Drumspillan takes
full advantage of this with panoramic views towards Knockdolian Hill.
Historically Pinwherry was known as “the land of milk and honey” as the creamery was on one
side of the street and Drumspillan House on the other with its rows of beehives.
The original Drumspillan was built by W S Brechin in the late 1800’ s but burned to the ground in 1926.
It lay as a ruin until 1976 when it was comprehensively rebuilt reflecting the style and flair of the original Drumspillan. Decoration has lacked since then! Well proportioned rooms are all on the level, including the four bedrooms, one ensuite.
A vestibule, flanked by stone pillars, opens to a wide, welcoming hall.
The drawing room is 23 feet by 22 feet and has a lovely bay window overlooking the hills.
There is a floored loft upstairs so more development might be possible.
The gardens of Drumspillan are mature and well stocked.
A tarmac driveway, lined with rhododendrons, approaches the property and circles the house to the large garage block at the rear. This includes a barn and wood stores and potting shed so plenty of room for that classic car project.
Also outside is a brick and timber garden room with a corrugated roof and its own fireplace.
There is also a paddock of 1.6 acres – ideal for grazing livestock.