Monkbarns Drive, Arbroath, Angus, DD11

Pleasantly situated occupying a prime elevated site commanding fine open views towards the Tay estuary, Fife and beyond, this substantial stone built family home extending over 3 floors must be viewed to be fully appreciated.  The property still retains many characterful original features throughout including ornate ceiling cornice, doors, natural wood floors and the beautiful wood panelling in the sitting room.  In addition there is a separate fully functional annex attached to the rear of the property with its own private entrance, which could be used as granny accommodation.

In addition many of the windows have been replaced in traditional hard wood sash and case style maintaining the character of the property. 

The property is accessed from the conservatory at the rear of the property.

Conservatory: 19' x 13'10"- Fully double glazed to the rear of the property overlooking the garden it has flagstone flooring and is currently used as a large family dining room, has a double glazed door to the back garden area, glass panel doors to the hallway,  kitchen and an internal door leading to the granny annexe.  

Kitchen: 28'2 x 12'9" - Located on the ground floor level with windows overlooking the garden.  A fully functional kitchen with quality fitted wall and base units finished in solid wood with contrasting granite and granite effect worktop surfaces,  a separate island/breakfast bar with original inglenook style fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove.  Has a freestanding 5 ring stainless steel stove.  

Lower Hallway-Located off the kitchen which gives way to further accommodation and has walk in cloak cupboard and walk in box room with plumbing for washing machine.  Also an under stair toilet room with wash hand basin.

Bedroom 4: 14'6" x 12' - On the ground floor level to the rear of the property and has a wash hand basin.

Bedroom 5: 14'3" x 9'5" - On the ground floor level a double bedroom with a corner wash hand basin 

Hallway - With staircase to upper and lower accommodation.

Lounge: 22'9" x 13'2"- A beautiful room located to the front of the property having the most attractive views over the common and towards the coastline and beyond.  The room has beautiful original ceiling cornicing and a centre ceiling rose.  The room also has a fireplace incorporating a modern gas fire and also has a picture rail around the room.  The room has full double glazed sash and case style windows.  

Sitting Room:  22'2" x 14''8"- Located to the front of the property with double glazed window and again most superb open outlook.  Beautifully appointed room with original wood panelling to dado level and has a fireplace with the original over mantle with leaded glass feature above.  The room has very ornate ceiling cornicing with a centre rose.   This room was most probably the formal dining room and has a doorway leading to the butlers pantry. 

Butlers Pantry: 14' x 4' - Located to the rear of the property with a double glazed window overlooking the garden.  

Vestibule - With original mosaic tiled floor,  ceiling cornice and glass panel door internally.  Storm doors lead down stone steps to the main garden.

Staircase from the hallway to the half landing which gives way to further accommodation.

Bathroom: 12'6" x 5'6" -Traditional suite comprising w/c, wash hand basin and a bath. The room has been partially tiled.  

The staircase continues to the first floor landing which gives way to more accommodation.

Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom - 18'8" x 13'2" -With a double glazed bay window taking advantage of the most superb open  views.  An attractive room with original flooring.

Bedroom 2: 12 x 14'3"  - Located to the rear of the property another good sized double bedroom and has a corner wash hand basin and freestanding wardrobe.

Bedroom 3: 10'3" x 10' - Located to the front of the property another excellent sized double bedroom having fantastic open views over the coastline and beyond.  Has a corner wash hand basin.

Bathroom: 8 x 7'1" -Located to the front of the property partially tiled with w/c, wash hand basin and bath with shower over bath.

The top landing has Ramsay ladder access to the main loft space which is floored and has lighting and power.

Annexe: - Separate annex hallway with separate access from the property and gives way to all accommodation.

Lounge: 13'1" x 12'1" - To the front of the annex.

Kitchen: 9'1 x 7'4" - With a range of modern fitted kitchen wall and base units with cooker included.  Plumbing for washing machine.

Bedroom 6: 13'5" x 7'9" - With wall to wall fitted wardrobes 

Bathroom: 13'5" x 5'5"  - Fully tiled having w/c, wash hand basin and bath and also a separate shower enclosure.

Double Detached Garage: - With 2 up and over single doors with additional up and over door to the rear allowing access to the rear gardens.  The garage has a power light, water and has ample storage.

Gardens: The property has substantial gardens and grounds with many mature shrubs, trees and plants and is laid mostly in lawn with flower and raised borders with also monoblock and paved pathways allowing access around the gardens.   The front garden provides a backdrop for fantastic views.

There is also an original timber summerhouse and a metal garden shed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,