Greenden Farmhouse, Farnell, By Brechin, Angus, DD9

Pretty country house in a rural but accessible location.

Description

Greenden Farmhouse is an attractive country property, which as the name suggests, was originally a farmhouse on the local estate, and is believed to date from the mid 1700s. It faces south over its own pretty garden. The house was extended in the 1980s and again in 2000, with the addition of an integral garage and utility room. It was acquired by the sellers in 1996, and it has been used both as a family home and as part of a holiday letting business. As such it offers considerable flexibility and the extension could have potential for an annexe subject to any necessary consents. It is a pretty stone built house with a slate roof, and has benefited from considerable improvements. When the garage was added in 2000 there were replumbing and rewiring works, the kitchen was upgraded and many of the windows were refurbished with double glazing units. More recently the shower room and en suite were refurbished in 2023. As such it is a fine family country house. It forms part of a small group of three properties, along with the Steading and Angler’s Bothy, also owned by the seller.

A covered front entrance from the garden leads into a welcoming hallway with a wooden floor, understairs cupboard and linking to a rear entrance lobby with a stone tiled floor. To one side is a well proportioned double aspect sitting room which has a wooden floor, window shutters and a fireplace with marble mantel and wood burning stove. On the other side is an impressive dining kitchen. The dining area has wooden flooring and window shutters and links through to a snug with a fireplace, wooden flooring and French doors to the garden. The fitted kitchen has wooden units, a Beko dishwasher, sink, Kenwood range cooker and a tiled floor. Off this is a boot room, again with tiled floor, together with a wood burning stove and a further back door. French doors open to a sheltered paved courtyard. A WC has a washbasin, while a utility room has fitted units with a Belfast sink, plumbing for a washing machine and a tiled floor.

A corridor from the hallway leads to a shower room with washbasin and WC, and to bedrooms 1 and 2. Upstairs is the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite with freestanding bath, shower, washbasin and WC. Bedroom 4 also has fitted wardrobes and a fireplace, while a bathroom has a washbasin and WC.

The integral garage has water and power, together with a Grant oil fired boiler, and an attic ladder up to a useful floored loft.

A stone paved terrace, which links the house to the front garden, is a wonderful and sheltered place to sit. The front garden is enclosed by hedges and fencing and is mainly down to lawn with flower and shrub borders. To the side is a wooden shed/dog kennel and run. Behind the house is a gravelled parking area.

Location

Greenden Farmhouse, near Farnell, is pleasantly situated amongst attractive Angus farmland, and has views south to Bolshan Hill and to the south and west to Montreathmont Forest. The Angus coastline is some six miles away, while the A90, just beyond Brechin, is only some four miles distant. It is situated off the A933 (Brechin to Arbroath road) so all the Angus towns are easily reached.

It is a most appealing area, comprising rolling fields and countryside, while to the north are the Angus hills and glens. The property is ideally situated for those who wish to enjoy the range of outdoor pursuits offered in Angus. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available on the nearby South and North Esks. The Angus glens also offer some of the best hill walking in eastern Scotland and skiing at Glenshee. From Edzell the scenic Cairn o’ Mount route gives access to Deeside. Golf courses in the area include Edzell and Brechin, with the championship course at Carnoustie. There are pleasant sandy beaches at Lunan Bay and at St Cyrus. Close by is the Brechin Castle Equestrian Centre which includes livery facilities, and there are lovely walks in Montreathmont Forest.

The nearby town of Brechin provides primary and secondary schooling, together with a range of shops, banks, business and leisure facilities, including a swimming pool at the new community campus and High School. Private schooling is available at Lathallan (Johnshaven) and at Dundee High School. Both schools run daily bus services from Brechin. Further afield, more extensive shopping, leisure and business services are found in Forfar, the county town, and in Montrose.

The A90 at Brechin provides fast access to Aberdeen and south to Dundee both of which are easily reached and offer all the services expected of major cities. Dundee has renowned cultural facilities including the V&A museum. There is a railway stations at Montrose on the east coast mainline with regular services to Aberdeen and the south, including a sleeper to London. Journey times to Aberdeen and its airport have been much reduced by the Western Peripheral Route. Aberdeen Airport provides a range of domestic and European flights and there is a service from Dundee to Heathrow.

Square Footage: 3,246 sq ft


Acreage: 0.45 Acres

Directions

From Brechin take the A933, signposted for Arbroath. After leaving the town continue for 2.2 miles and then turn right opposite the second turning for Farnell. After 0.3 miles turn left at the T junction, continue on the farm road and Greenden will be seen ahead.

Alternatively from Forfar take the B9113 signposted for Montrose. After 8.5 miles, at the crossroads in Montreathmont Forest with the A933 and A934, turn left, signposted Brechin. After 2 miles turn left, opposite the first turning for Farnell, and proceed as above.

If coming from Arbroath take the A933 signposted Brechin, passing Friockheim and the crossroads with the A934 and B9113 and proceed as above.

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Brechin 3 miles, Montrose 8.5 miles, Forfar 12 miles, Dundee 24 miles, Aberdeen 43 miles

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services - Mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating, private drainage, propane gas for kitchen.

Local Authority & tax band - Angus Council Tax Band F

Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included. The loose box in the garage is excluded.

Photos taken 2022 and 2024. Brochure produced - July 2024.

Access - There is a right of access in favour of Greenden Farmhouse over the farm roadway with maintenance according to user.

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

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

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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