Craigton Of Airlie, Kirriemuir, DD8

LOCATION, LOCATION!  This is a rare treat to the market and a countryside escape, a beautifully appointed quaint detached 2-bedroom cottage with magnificent open views over the surrounding countryside. Formally the Old Post Office it has been refurbished by the present owner to provide an excellent level of versatile/adaptable stylish accommodation, set in attractive gardens. Well insulated with replaced double glazed windows, patio doors and modern electric wet central heating and 30 year damp-proofing certification and woodworm guarantees.

DIRECTIONS

Coming out of Westmuir from Kirriemuir following the road through to Craigton of Airlie, easy to find, the cottage sits slightly elevated on the right-hand side past the war memorial. Drive into the shared driveway at the left side of the cottage park on the right on the private grassy driveway.

Home Report Valuation £180,000: Download the report directly from the Yopa advert at – Forfar. Alternatively, you can call .

Angus Council Tax Band: C                        

EPC Band: D                     

Tenure: FREEHOLD

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MORE ABOUT THE PROPERTY…

Drive into the shared driveway and park on the right at the side/rear of the cottage. Coming in the gated and enclosed front garden to the entrance porch and front door, you enter the inner hallway where you have a glass panel door into the open plan lounge dining kitchen. This is a pleasant room with an open feature fireplace which will cascade an abundance of heat into the room. There is a feature inglenook and effective Indian stone flooring. Patio doors lead out to the rear garden from this room, the small kitchen area consists of a sink unit with storage below and there is space for a washing machine, fridge freezer and free-standing cooker and plenty of space for lounge and dining furniture. The views are beautiful from the front to the Angus Glens and the rear garden. 

The modern shower room has a generously sized walk-in shower cubicle housing a twin-head mains power shower with tiling to the walls and flooring and a ceiling extractor fan with light. The shower room comes equipped with a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a chrome heated towel rail.

Bedrooms 1 & 2 are generous size double rooms with ample space for furnishings and offer versatility of use, such as one becoming a full kitchen if a second bedroom is not required.

This has been utilised as a holiday home for the current owner to visit and been a delightful second home for years. It would make a peaceful haven for anyone looking for that rural cottage with special views.

EXTERNALLY

The front garden is fence enclosed, ideal for pets to play safely in and captures the sun with views over the hills and countryside. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and has gated access to either side bordering with mature shrubs. The septic tank is housed beneath the bird feeder.

At the rear of the property there is a path that runs round the rear and side of the cottage with a coal bunker and gated access. There is a raised garden mainly laid to lawn. The woodland beyond is not part of the garden area. 

ROOM SIZES

Lounge Dining Kitchen: 17’7 x 12’0 (5.36m x 3.66m)

Shower Room: 4’10 x 11’1 (1.47m x 3.38m)

Bedroom 1: 12’2 x 17’0 (3.71m x 5.18m)

Bedroom 2: 11’3 x 8’6 (3.43m x 2.59m)

AMENITIES & TRANSPORT LINKS

This cottage is situated right in the heart of Angus with various towns within easy reach. Nearby Kirriemuir is a burgh in Angus known as “Kirrie” or “Wee Red Toon”, the birth place of J.M. Barrie the author of Peter Pan and is surrounded by open countryside. The town has three museums: the Gateway to the Glens Museum, Barrie's Birthplace, and the Tayside Police Museum and a comprehensive range of amenities including leisure, retail and recreational opportunities along with excellent Primary and Secondary schooling. The A90 is approximately 5 miles away provides easy access for road travel to major cities such as Dundee, Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow. With excellent bus links, it also has the added bonus of railway station in Dundee providing access to the east coast mainline ideal for commuters.

This property is within easy reach to the A90 Aberdeen/Dundee dual carriageway. Aberdeen is just an hour drive and has a range of shopping opportunities and the airport. Dundee is less than 30 minutes away for all major shops, universities and train stations. The other local towns of Kirriemuir, Forfar, Montrose, Brechin and Arbroath are in easy driving reach.

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