6 bedroom detached house for sale

Stunning former manse, attractively and conveniently located.

Description

Carmyllie House is a most attractive, late Georgian country house, scenically located, with good views south over agricultural land. Dating from 1820, it was built on classical principles as the manse for the nearby Carmyllie Kirk. The bay window was added in 1870, possibly by the well known architect, James McLaren, who was working on the church at that time. The church dates from 1609, and incorporates work from the earlier pre-Reformation chapel. Carmyllie House is a symmetrical house, looking out over a crescent shaped ha-ha and internally has an elegant hanging staircase and fine reception rooms with cornicings and dado rails, along with panelled doors.

William Small, described as a son of the Scottish Enlightenment, was born at the manse of Carmyllie in 1734. Following graduation from Aberdeen University he was appointed Professor of Natural Philosophy at William and Mary College in Virginia, America. One of his pupils there was Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the American Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States. Jefferson's biography of 1812 states, "Small probably fixed the destinies of my life."

Rev Dr Patrick Bell, an incumbent of the manse, invented the reaping machine in 1828. He refused to patent the machine, believing that all should benefit. There are memorial stained glass windows dedicated to him in the church.

Since 2018 considerable improvements have been made to the house, while retaining much of its period charm and character. This has included the provision of double glazed windows, some rewiring and replumbing, new central heating boiler and radiators, as well as a full refurbishment of the kitchen, bathroom and creation of an en suite. A stable block was built in 2022. Previously in about 2004 the conservatory was added, creating another dimension and reception room for the house. This links through to the kitchen and to the study and living room. The attractive house is stone built and harled, with a slate roof. It has elegant and well proportioned reception rooms and the bedrooms are arranged over two floors. Retaining much of its original character, this is a delightful family home and is also ideal for entertaining. Planning and Listed Building consent (21/00494/FULL) was previously granted in 2021 to extend the kitchen to the west, which would create a wonderful additional area.

A gate with stone gate pillars opens onto a front drive which leads up to a gravelled sweep at the front of the house. Stone steps with cast iron handrails lead up to the front door to an entrance vestibule with a filed floor. The welcoming hallway has a wooden floor and a lovely hanging staircase. To one side is the sitting room/dining room with a bay window, Adam style fireplace, alcove with two shelved presses and Amtico flooring. Behind is a store room with fitted cupboards, shelves and drying rail. Opposite is the living room with window shutters and a fireplace. This links to a study with fitted shelves and on to the conservatory with a wood burning stove and French doors to the garden. There is a useful cloakroom with wash basin, WC and a cupboard. The fully fitted kitchen has wooden units with Corian worktops, tiled splashbacks, Rangemaster range cooker with two ovens, grill and six burners, a Bosch dishwasher and fridge/freezer, double Belfast sink, an under counter wine fridge and wooden flooring. There is ample space for informal dining. Off the back hall, with its rear entrance door, is a utility room with fitted units with wooden worktops, Beko dryer, Hoover washing machine, sink and Worcester oil fired boiler.

Part way up the stairs is a partially tiled bathroom with bath with over shower, washbasin with vanity unit and WC, as well as bedroom one with fitted wardrobes. Off the first floor landing is bedroom two with window shutters and a mantel, while bedroom three has a bay window, fitted wardrobe and fireplace. There is an ironing room/dressing room, while the principal bedroom has window shutters, fitted wardrobes and a partially tiled en suite with shower, two wash basins with vanity unit and WC. The hanging staircase continues up to the second floor where there are two further bedrooms and a box room.

The garden in front of the house is mainly down to lawn and has a ha-ha and some fine trees. Within the garden wall are original bee boles and an urn which naturally leads the eye out over agricultural land and, on a clear day, to the sea beyond. A Scottish 17th century style replica gate opens into a walled garden to the side and rear of the house. This again is mainly lawned and is arranged around a central symmetrical sundial, which is a copy of the Lorimer sundial at Kellie Castle in Fife. There is a paved terrace immediately adjacent to the conservatory, ideal for outside dining. At the back of the house is a stone built wood shed. Beyond this is a former stone built dog kennel and run, and a further paved patio. There is a wooden garden store with box profile roofing, divided into two, with lighting, and attached covered store. This part of the garden is sheltered by a high hedge and a circular stone feature has been made from the remains of an old horse mill.

Adjacent to the main front entrance, beside the orchard with mature apple and plum trees, is the wooden stable block, with box profile roofing, internal and external lighting, three loose boxes and feed store.

Location

Carmyllie House is most conveniently located some 3.5 miles south of Letham, in attractive rolling countryside. It is almost equidistant from the Angus towns of Forfar, Arbroath and Carnoustie and only about 7.5 miles from the A90 dual carriageway which provides fast access north to Aberdeen and to the south. Dundee is easily reached, while journey times to Aberdeen and its airport have been much reduced by the Western Peripheral Route. Primary schooling is found at Redford (Carmyllie) and at Monikie, which also has a local shop, with secondary schooling in Carnoustie and Arbroath. The well known Milton Haugh farm shop and coffee shop is close by. Forfar, Carnoustie and Arbroath provide extensive shopping, business and leisure facilities. Private schooling is available at the High School of Dundee. The city of Dundee provides an excellent range of shops and professional services, together with good leisure facilities. It is an established centre of excellence in education and life sciences, and has popular cultural facilities. There are local golf courses at Forfar, Barry and Arbroath, with the renowned championship course at Carnoustie within easy reach. Fishing can be taken on the nearby North and South Esks. The Angus Glens provide some of the best hill walking in eastern Scotland, with skiing at Glenshee. There are pleasant sandy beaches at East Haven, Lunan Bay and at Arbroath which is famous for its smokies and has a marina. Crombie and Monikie country parks are nearby and have lovely walks, together with other activities. Locally there are equestrian facilities at Bractullo Mill (Letham), West Drums (Brechin) and a RDA facility at Inverarity. There are railway stations at Arbroath, Carnoustie and Dundee with mainline services to Aberdeen and to the south, including a sleeper. Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports provide a range of domestic and European flights and there are services from Dundee to Heathrow.

Square Footage: 3,592 sq ft


Acreage: 0.9 Acres

Directions

From Dundee travelling east on the A92 (Arbroath road), take the B978 at the Claypotts Castle junction, adjacent to Sainsburys. After 0.5 miles turn right, and right again onto the B961. Proceed through Newbigging and past Monikie and Crombie country parks. At the crossroads with the B9128 (Carnoustie to Forfar road) proceed straight over on the B961. At Milton Haugh turn left onto the B9127 signposted Inverarity and Douglastown and then take the first right. After 0.2 miles, on reaching the church, turn right through the gates and proceed up to the front of the house.

If coming from the north on the A933 (Brechin to Arbroath road) just to the south of Friockheim (some 8 miles from Brechin) turn onto the B961, signposted Redford and Newbigging. Some 0.9 miles after passing through Redford (and 0.2 miles after passing the War Memorial) turn right, before reaching Milton Haugh, and at the T junction turn right. On reaching the church turn right through the gates. Alternatively, some 4 miles south of Forfar on the A90 dual carriageway take the turning signposted Inverarity. Continue through Inverarity on the B9217. Continue straight over the junctions with the B978 and B9128 and just before reaching the T junction at Milton Haugh with the B961, turn left, and proceed as above.

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-Distances – Carnoustie 6 miles, Arbroath 7 miles, Forfar 8 miles, Dundee 13 miles, Aberdeen 53 miles.

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills –[use Contact Agent Button].

Services - Mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating with LPG supply to cooker.

Local Authority & tax band - Angus Council tax band G

Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included, other than the curtains in the principal bedroom, which are excluded.

Environmental Stipulations - Carmyllie House, its associated ancillary outbuildings, garden walls, bee boles and ha-ha are Listed Category C.

Access - There is an informal right of access in favour of Carmyllie House over the church car park.

Paddocks - The sellers currently rent three paddocks from the Church of Scotland extending to some 4 acres, including one adjoining the house, and these might be available on a similar basis.

Photos taken and brochure produced - Photos taken May 2024, brochure produced June 2024.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers
Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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