6 bedroom detached house for sale

Spacious and conveniently located country house with self-contained annexe.

Description

Barns of Craig Farmhouse is an exceptional country home, which is conveniently located close to Montrose. With spacious and well presented accommodation it is a very flexible house, with an interlinking annexe which is perfect for multi-generational living or as a holiday let, or which could be incorporated into the main body of the house. Situated close to the coast, there are lovely views to the North Sea and over Montrose Basin from upstairs. As the name suggests, the property is a former farmhouse. The nearby steading has been sympathetically converted into houses, so it is one of a group of properties, but sits to the front so enjoys uninterrupted views out over its own gardens and grounds and on to agricultural land and the sea beyond. It is an attractive and imposing stone built house with a slate roof, which dates from the early 20th century. Other than the boot room, the house is double glazed and benefits from solar panels which reduce running costs. While modernised the house still retains original features such as cornices in the hallways, reception rooms (including in the annexe), kitchen and bedrooms.

Electric gates with stone gate piers, open to the private driveway leading up to the front of the house, and which continues on round to a courtyard at the rear. A front entrance porch has a tiled floor while an outer hall has wooden flooring. The welcoming hallway has a dado rail, wooden flooring and an elegant staircase to the first floor, along with an understairs cupboard and a connecting door to the annexe. Arranged off the hallway is the principal accommodation including a fine drawing room with a large bay window overlooking the garden, dado rail, open fireplace and wooden flooring. The double aspect dining room also has a dado rail and wooden flooring, as does the living room which also has picture windows looking to the garden and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is a useful cloakroom with wash basin with vanity unit and WC. A well proportioned kitchen has fitted units with wooden worktops and tiled splashbacks. Appliances include an AEG hob and oven, five door AGA , Logik dishwasher, two under counter fridges and a sink. There is ample space for informal dining, along with a clothes pulley and wooden flooring. Beyond is a lobby with a door to the garden and a cupboard. Off this is a utility room with units with a sink, plumbing for a washing machine, further clothes pulley and a Worcester boiler, while a larder has a walk-in shelved cupboard, storage unit and tiled floor. A boot room also has a tiled floor, as does a side entrance lobby to the courtyard. A WC has a wash basin.

The staircase leads up to the first floor where a front landing has a dado rail. The impressive bedroom one (formerly an upstairs reception room) has a bay window with lovely views to the North Sea and over Montrose and its Basin, along with a fireplace. Bedroom two is double aspect, again with views to the North Sea, along with a walk in dressing cupboard with fitted units and shelves, and a tiled en suite with shower, wash basin and WC. Also off the front landing is bedroom three, a partially tiled family bathroom with bath with shower, wash basin and WC, and bedroom four which has views over the Basin and a dado rail. Off a side landing are bedrooms five and six, again enjoying views to the North Sea, and a further bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.

The annexe has its own separate entrance from the rear courtyard to a hallway with a tiled floor. Off this is a dining kitchen with stairs to the first floor, a shelved cupboard and a wooden floor. The fitted kitchen has Hotpoint appliances including a hob with extractor, oven, microwave and dishwasher, together with a sink and an undercounter fridge. Off an inner hallway, which connects to the main house, is an office, a downstairs bedroom and a sitting room with shelves and a fireplace, while a tiled shower room has a circular wash basin and WC. Upstairs is bedroom two with views over Montrose and the Basin and a shelved and hanging cupboard.

The garden in front is mainly lawn, and enclosed by a wall and hedge. At the back of the house is the tarred courtyard where there is a harled garage with a corrugated roof and an up and over door. Adjacent is a hen run. Within the rear garden is a paved terrace off the kitchen, and a brick built store.

Location

Barns of Craig Farmhouse is situated just south of Montrose, close to the coast. Montrose is an historic port, situated on the coast between Dundee and Aberdeen, while Montrose Basin is a surrounded tidal basin which is a renowned wildlife habitat and nature reserve. It is home to a fascinating variety of wildlife, particularly migrating birds, including large numbers of duck and geese. The river South Esk flows into the basin and on into the North Sea and the basin, famed for its spectacular sunsets, is ever changing with tidal flows. This part of the coast is mainly red sandstone with notable cliffs, rock features and sandy bays. Lunan Bay, just to the south, is a renowned sandy beach, stretching some 3 miles. Further beaches are found at Montrose and St Cyrus, which is also a nature reserve. Fishing has long been associated with the area, especially in Arbroath, famous for its “smokies”, Auchmithie and Usan (formerly known as Fishtown of Usan). The nearby Ferryden also used to be a fishing village. The surrounding countryside is rolling fertile farmland. There is a primary school, pub and local shop in Ferryden, while Montrose offers both primary and secondary schooling, a wide range of shopping, together with leisure facilities at the new sports centre and new swimming pool. Independent schools in the area include Lathallan (Johnshaven) with a dedicated bus from Montrose, and the High School of Dundee and those in Aberdeen, with pupils catching trains from Montrose station to either Aberdeen or Dundee. Golf courses in the area include Montrose, Edzell and the championship course at Carnoustie. Fishing can be taken on the nearby rivers North and South Esk, while sea fishing is also available locally.
The A92 coast road runs from Stonehaven to Dundee via Montrose and Arbroath, while inland the A90 dual carriageway runs north from Dundee to Aberdeen. The cities of Aberdeen and Dundee are easily reached, and provide all the services expected of major cities, as well as cultural attractions such as the V&A museum in Dundee. Journey times to Aberdeen and its airport have been much reduced by the Western Peripheral Route. Montrose is served by the East Coast railway line with regular services to Aberdeen and to the south, including a sleeper service to London. Aberdeen Airport has a range of domestic and European flights and there are services from Dundee to Heathrow.

Square Footage: 5,170 sq ft


Acreage: 1.1 Acres

Directions

If coming from the south on the A92 from Arbroath head north for some 8.5 miles and then turn right, signposted Craig, opposite a turning for Rossie. After 1 mile proceed straight over the crossroads and the drive into Barns of Craig Farmhouse will be seen on the right after 0.1 miles.

If coming from the north take the A92 through Montrose. At the roundabout at the southern end of town take the turning for Ferryden. After 0.2 miles turn right, signposted Craig, Usan and Lunan. Proceed up the hill for 0.5 miles and at the crossroads turn left and the turning into Barns of Craig Farmhouse will be seen on the right after 0.1 miles.

Alternatively from Forfar take B9113 signposted for Montrose. Proceed over the junction with the A933 and on to the A934 following signs for Montrose. At the junction with the A92 (Montrose to Arbroath road), proceed straight over, signposted Balgove. Proceed up the hill for 0.7 miles and at the T junction turn left. Proceed straight over the crossroads and the turning into Barns of Craig Farmhouse will be seen on the right after 0.1 miles.

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Distances - Montrose 2 miles, Arbroath 11 miles, Forfar 17 miles, Dundee 28 miles, Aberdeen 40 miles.

Additional Info

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

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage, oil fired central heating. 16 solar panels reduce running costs and produce a useful income.

Local Authority & tax band - Angus Council Tax Band G

Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included.

Photos taken and brochure produced September 2024

Access - There is a right of access in favour of Hillcrest, the neighbouring property, over the first part of the driveway, outwith the gates.

Paddock - An adjoining area of ground may be available to rent as a paddock if required.

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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