Measuring just 49 square metres, the cottage provides two bedrooms, two bathrooms and generous open-plan living accommodation.
The building was positioned as low as possible within the site to reduce its overall height and visual presence.
A single-storey ground-floor bedroom helps preserve views from neighbouring properties across the River Tay.
Despite its compact dimensions, the internal arrangement creates a spacious and airy atmosphere suited to holiday living.
Stone salvaged from the original wash house was reclaimed and rebuilt to a similar height, preserving a tangible connection to the site's history.
A cast stone string course separates the masonry base from Cedral-clad upper walls.
Horizontal emphasis and a low-pitched slate roof further reduce the apparent scale of the building.
The restrained palette of traditional and contemporary materials allows the cottage to feel both familiar and distinctly modern.
A large south-facing window and smaller high-level opening reference the character and proportions of the original building.
A double-height living space and large sliding entrance door flood the interior with natural light.
Open-plan living areas maximise flexibility and make the modest footprint feel significantly larger.
A private terrace opens directly onto the riverside seawall, creating an exceptional connection to the River Tay and its changing tides.
Accommodation includes a ground-floor twin bedroom and a first-floor double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, comfortably sleeping up to four guests.
The cottage was designed to modern insulation standards, delivering excellent thermal performance throughout the year.
Heating is provided by efficient ceiling-mounted infrared panels operating at approximately 30W per square metre meaning the entire house requires less energy to heat than the average kettle.
A wood-burning stove provides additional warmth and creates a welcoming focal point that enhances the holiday experience.
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