Marykirk, Laurencekirk, AB30

IDYLLIC AND CHARMING DETACHED COUNTRY COTTAGE Located in the heart of Marykirk. This country style cottage has a lovely feel to it with a spacious lounge, modern dining kitchen, family bathroom, 2 double bedrooms, south facing rear garden and an L-shaped driveway. An ideal property for first time buyers, people downsizing or as a holiday home!

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Home Report Value £185,000: To receive a copy of the Home Report please download from the Yopa website advert at click on the link below or call Yopa on

Angus Council Tax Band: C                        EPC Band: E                      Tenure: FREEHOLD

This well-looked after 19^th century gatehouse lodge, historically connected to the recently demolished Kirktonhill House, is a charming property of significant heritage. The north and south lodges in the estate are now recognised as B-listed properties, understanding their architectural and historical value. South Lodge in particular, offers modern comfort including a beautiful kitchen and bathroom, oil central heating and single glazing, blending the charm of its historic roots with contemporary living. All light fittings, fitted flooring, blinds and integrated appliances will remain as part of the sale whilst free standing furnishings can remain if desired.

More about the property…

Original double doors open up into the entrance vestibule where you have wood effect flooring flowing through the hallway and into the lounge. Through a glass panel door into the inner hallway where the electrics are housed up high which have been recently checked plus a ceiling hatch providing access to the loft space.

At the front of the property you encounter bedroom 1, which comes with dual-aspect windows to the front and side allowing plenty of natural light to flow in. This room benefits from built-in mirrored sliding wardrobes complete with ample shelf and hanging space, wall lights, neutral décor, and has sufficient space for furnishings.

Across the hallway into bedroom 2 which comes equipped with more built-in mirrored sliding wardrobes, wall shelving, neutral décor, and wood effect laminate flooring, mirroring bedroom 1 plus a front facing window.

The family bathroom includes a modern three-piece white suite which consists of an electric shower above the bath, and wash hand basin and WC set in a vanity unit with a high gloss storage cabinet below and LED wall mounted mirror above. There is a side facing opaqued window and wall mounted extractor fan for ventilation, plus a chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring with wet wall lining and a Parador ceiling with ceiling spotlights.

Entering through bifold doors into the dining kitchen which has side door access out to the driveway and garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country-style base and wall units with coordinated wooden worksurfaces and neutral splashback tiling, incorporating a Belfast sink beneath one of the windows. This very well-equipped kitchen has an array of integrated appliances including a double oven, Neff induction hob with concealed extractor hood above, microwave, 50/50 fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, with ample cupboard space, additional wine racks and wall shelving that will all remain as part of the sale. There are two side facing and one rear facing windows cascading natural light into the room, with tiled flooring, ceiling spotlights, and plenty of room for dining furnishings.

Lastly, the lounge is a generously sized room with two lots of side and rear facing windows creating a light and bright environment. There are gorgeous traditional features in this room including a ceiling rose with coving and an electric fireplace with wooden mantel, tiled inlay and hearth.

Externals

Through double iron gates into the L-shaped chip stone driveway which has space for 3 to 4 vehicles and gives off a fabulous grand entry feel to the property. Round the side of the property is mainly laid to lawn and hosts two wooden sheds that will remain as part of the sale. The oil tank and exterior boiler are housed out here along with side door access into the kitchen.

The south facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved path leading round, and is wall, rail and fence surrounded whilst being bordered with mature trees for privacy. Plenty space is available for exterior furnishings and is a well maintained garden for children and pets to play safely.

Room Measurements

Lounge: 12’9 x 11’7 (3.89m x 3.53m)

Dining Kitchen: 7’7 x 18’2 (2.31m x 5.54m)

Bathroom: 4’9 x 8’4 (1.45m x 2.54m)

Bedroom 1: 11’4 x 11’2 (3.45m x 3.40m)

Bedroom 2: 10’1 x 11’4 (3.07m x 3.45m)

Transport & Amenities

Marykirk is a quiet village equidistantly positioned between Montrose and Laurencekirk and in close proximity to the A90 about 1 mile for those requiring to commute to Aberdeen or Dundee taking approximately 40 minutes by car to either city, including Dundee and Aberdeen airports.

Train stations are within 10 minutes’ drive, to either Montrose or Laurencekirk.

Marykirk has a village pub, good primary school, play park and an active village hall giving it a real community identity. There are lovely riverside and country walks nearby and a choice of outdoor pursuits from golfing, fishing, hill walking etc all within easy reach. Marykirk Primary School is nearby for the younger children and secondary schooling is at Mearns Academy in Laurencekirk. The highly regarded Lathallan private school is just 10 minutes’ drive over the Garvock Hill to Johnshaven.

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