Hillside, Montrose, DD10

GLEN OF CRAIGO IS A DELIGHTFUL DETACHED 4 or 5 BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME (242 m2) Located just outside Montrose in a stunning countryside location, this superb home has a lot to offer with versatility of rooms. It is a detached traditional farmhouse with a modern extension and a pleasant mix of traditional to modern features. Spread over two levels and with three different staircases, 4 bedrooms, a stunning formal lounge with vaulted ceiling and gorgeous views. A farmhouse style dining kitchen, utility room, dining room, family room and a study. There’s a family bathroom, a modern shower room and lots of storage facilities.

Set in stunning garden grounds with views galore! A sweeping driveway provides parking for several vehicles as well as the double garage with remote control access. This is a perfect home for a growing family looking for a quiet rural location and the country life, yet within easy reach of Montrose and Laurencekirk. Viewing is a must!

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Directions:

From Montrose - Go to Hillside, pass the Post Office on your left towards Stracathro and follow the road until you see our Yopa sign.

A90 from North -Aberdeen towards Dundee - Over North Water Bridge taking next left towards Hillside.

A90 from South - Dundee towards Aberdeen - Pass the Stracathro service area, where there is an overpass, then after 1.3 miles take road on right signposted to Hillside.

Home Report Valuation £450,000: Directly download the Home Report from the YOPA advert at:           

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Angus Council Tax Band: G                        EPC: G                        Tenure: FREEHOLD

More about the property…

This home is very well presented and tastefully decorated throughout. It benefits from double glazing, LPG central heating, and all blinds and fitted floorings will remain as part of the sale.

Entering the hallway from the driveway, here is a generous sized cloak storage cupboard perfect for household items, an integral door to the garage and a wooden staircase leading to the upper lounge which takes your breath away on entry. It has a vaulted ceiling, glass windows and a Juliette balcony giving wonderful views of the country side. Completing this room is a multi-fuel stove and attractive high gloss walnut flooring.

Heading back down the staircase there is a shower room which is fitted with a three-piece white suite including shower enclosure with a twin head mains power shower, wet wall to the shower area, splash back tiling to the wash hand basin and ceramic tiled flooring.

The utility room is next and fitted with a range of base and wall units with coordinated work surfaces and a stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. There is space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The central heating boiler is also housed here. A ceiling hatch gives access to the loft space and an external door leads to the garden from here.

Next is the farmhouse style dining kitchen which is fitted with a range of base and wall units with coordinated work surfaces incorporating a twin ceramic sink with mixer tap. Included is the traditional Aga cooker. The dishwasher can remain if desired. A superb walk-in pantry has space for a fridge freezer and other electric appliances along with ample shelving for grocery storage.

Through to the front of the original part of the house where there is the formal dining room with beautiful feature fireplace set in an attractive tiled inlay and slate hearth with wooden mantle, to each side of the fireplace there is recessed shelving areas. The window overlooks the front garden. This could be Bedroom 4 if desired.

Across the hallway is the family room with a front window with seat including storage below, a perfect room for relaxing. A feature of this room is the multi fuel stove set in a lovely surround, this room has a door leading to a study perfect for those working from home. There is also a useful cloakroom here. This area might also be suitable as a generous master suite with dressing area and the study may possibly allow conversion to an en-suite if desired.

The ground floor bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, wall tiling and wooden panelling to dado height, tile effect flooring and rear facing opaque window.

Heading up the carpeted wooden balustrade staircase to the upper floor to 3 bedrooms. 

Bedroom 1 is a pleasant room with wall length fitted wardrobes, carpeted flooring and stunning countryside views.

Bedroom 4 which has a skylight window and would make an ideal child’s room/dressing room, craft room or playroom.

Bedroom 2 is another generous sized room with fitted wardrobes, carpeted flooring and ample space for furnishings.

The Maids Room (Bedroom 3) is accessed via another staircase from the hallway. On entry at the top of the stairs there is a large airing cupboard with hot water tank and useful for storage. This is another spacious room with fitted storage cupboard and would make a great room for a teenager wanting their own space and separation from the rest of the house!

ROOM MEASUREMENTS

Lounge: 25’11 x 17’1 (7.90m x 5.22m)

Shower Room: 8’4 x 6’5 (2.55m x 1.98m)

Utility Room: 9’5 x 7’9 (2.88m x 2.38m)

Dining Kitchen: 14’10 x 11’6 (4.54m x 3.53m)

Bathroom: 12’9 x 5’ (3.89m x 1.53m)

Dining Room/Bedroom 4: 15’2 x 13’1 (4.64m x 4.01m)

Sitting Room: 15’4 x 11’10 (4.69m x 3.62m)

Study: 10’5 x 6’3 (3.19m x 1.92m)

Upstairs

Bedroom 1: 16’3 x 15’1 (4.96m x 4.60m)

Box Room: 7’0 x 6’9 (2.14m x 2.06m)

Bedroom 2: 16’3 x 14’10 (4.96m x 4.53m)

Bedroom 3: 15’5 x 10’11 (4.71m x 3.33m)

Exterior

Double Garage: 22’5 x 17’1 (6.85m x 5.22m)

Externally

Set in extensive and stunning enclosed garden grounds mainly laid to lawn bordered with shrubs, plants and trees providing wonderful views of the countryside. There is vegetable garden with a greenhouse which will remain as part of the sale. A lovely patio garden area with a summer house and hot tub included, perfect for relaxing on those sunny days soaking up the views.

The extensive driveway offers parking for several vehicles and easy turning.

The double garage has automatic remote access, power and light, a window to the rear and an integral door to the house.

NOTE: There is an extensive front garden which is stunning and private to this property but beyond that is an area of ground that the current owners rent from the local farm estate which might be an option to continue to rent or possibly purchase if desired.

LOCAL TRANSPORT & AMENITIES

Steeped in history, nearby Montrose is just a 15-minute drive and a popular, picturesque coastal town with the harbour, beautiful beach and the Montrose Basin offering terrific walks. There is an excellent range of local services for its residents, including a variety of shops, nice restaurants, health centre and sports centre with a very nice swimming pool and the local museum and library.

Montrose provides a range of business facilities, together with primary and secondary schooling. Private schooling is available at Lathallan Johnshaven, which has its own bus service from Montrose, as has Dundee High School via the train station at Montrose.

For keen sports enthusiasts there are many sports groups including the local tennis courts and Montrose Golf Links courses offering a fantastic golf experience. The range of outdoor pursuits in this part of Angus is impressive. The nearby village of Edzell has a renowned 18 hole golf course, along with a 9 hole course and a driving range. Brechin Golf Course is located close by on the edge of Trinity. Further courses are found at Forfar, with Carnoustie also being easily reached. Salmon and sea trout fishing can be taken on the nearby River South Esk or on the North Esk. There are pleasant sandy beaches at Lunan Bay and at St Cyrus. To the north lie the Angus Glens which offer some of the best hill walking in eastern Scotland. From Edzell the scenic Cairn O’ Mount road gives access to Deeside.

The A90 dual carriageway, is easily reached and links Aberdeen with Dundee and Perth. At Perth it connects with the A90 to Edinburgh and the A9 west to Stirling and Glasgow. Both Aberdeen and Dundee are easily reached and offer all the services expected of major cities. There are railway stations at Montrose and Laurencekirk with regular services to Aberdeen and the south, including a sleeper train to London.

Aberdeen Airport provides a range of domestic and European flights and there are services from Dundee to London Stansted. This a great location for commuters wanting to escape the busy city to luxury country home living.

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