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Duireaskin Steading

Aberfeldy

This is a steading & bothy conversion completed in 1997, in an elevated position overlooking Strathtay.

The basic shell was sound having been repointed & reslated by a previous owner. The conversion involved utilising the available space to make interesting living rooms with fine views to the north & west.

A solar greenhouse was constructed to utilise passive solar gain and buffer the climate in an exposed hillside location. The original floor level sloped up with the natural slope. At the top end facing the adjacent farmhouse there was insufficient height for a first floor and a south facing double height study was created. Underfloor heating was installed in the new concrete floor slab and finished with tiles and Junkers Beech flooring creating a comfortable living environment.