Finavon Castle, Forfar, DD8

SIMPLY A WOW!! A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A 3 BEDROOM CASTLE APARTMENT WITH PRIVATE GARDEN + TANDEM GARAGE & RESIDENTS PARKING Finavon Castle is a Category C Listed baronial mansion house dating from 1865, set in over 6 acres of stunning garden grounds. 5 Gardyne Suite (139 m2) is a spacious first floor apartment, renovated to a high standard and simply stunning! Request your viewing now!

Directions: Travelling from the north on the A90 just past Peggy Scotts diner and Finavon Hotel on the right, take the next turning on the left signposted Bogardo, Finavon Hill and Milton of Finavon. You will see the Castle Gates straight ahead. Drive into the grounds and bear left at the fork and continue round to the gravelled parking area at the side of the castle.

From the south on the A90, about 5 miles north of Forfar, turn right signposted Bogardo, Finavon Hill and Milton of Finavon and proceed as above.

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ANGUS COUNCIL TAX Band: E

EPC Band: C                                   

Tenure: FREEHOLD

VIEWINGS: Can be booked directly online or please call YOPA on alternatively you can call the local agents on

MORE ABOUT THE PROPERTY…….

Finavon Castle is a Category C Listed baronial mansion house dating from 1865 and has remained in the same family until the early 1980s. The ruins of an earlier castle are close by. Set in its own grounds of approximately 6 acres of beautiful garden grounds including lawns, woodland and a walled garden. It is surrounded by beautiful Angus countryside and has excellent access to the A90. Near to the River South Esk, just south of Milton of Finavon village and 5 miles to the north-east of Forfar in Angus.

In 1984 the building was converted into 8 luxury apartments. 5 Gardyne Suite is on the first floor of the castle with a beautiful spacious lounge, striking dining kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, lovely bathroom and a study. It certainly has the wow factor with its presentation and superb views you will not be disappointed. Externally there is a private tandem style double garage and a private enclosed garden area, plus beautiful communal garden grounds to wander and enjoy. It is in an idyllic setting with delightful views over farmland to Finavon Hill. A perfect home for those wanting something different in a peaceful location with easy access to amenities nearby. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Entry to the apartment, is by a paved path to a large astragal door at the side of the castle, into a vestibule and an impressive shared entrance hall and stairwell. Up the grand mutual staircase to the first floor to 5 Gardyne Suite which has been renovated with particular attention to detail and definitely has the wow factor with a contemporary look. You will not be disappointed.

The Gardyne Suite entry is simply stunning with carpeted flooring in the hallway and a generous sized storage cupboard ideal for cloaks and household items.

The delightful bright lounge has carpeted flooring, dual aspect windows to the rear with window seating overlooking the gorgeous countryside and to the side of the property which gives you amazing views of the old ruins in the winter months. This room is complete with a useful storage cupboard and a feature fireplace with multi-fuel stove set in a marble inlay, hearth, and mantle.

Into the striking country style dining kitchen which is fitted with a quality range of base and wall units with coordinated worksurfaces and attractive splashback tiling. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, an electric double oven, 4-burner hob with extractor hood above. The washing machine and dishwasher will remain. This is a generous sized room, tastefully decorated with ample space for dining and seating furnishings and a pleasant aspect.

Bedroom 1 is a bright room with beautiful high gloss tile effect laminate flooring, tasteful décor, ample space for furnishings and a window overlooking the garden grounds and countryside beyond.

The family bathroom consists of a three-piece traditional white suite with a mains power shower over the roll top claw foot bathtub. This room is complete with a rear facing opaque window, tiled flooring and neutral wall tiling around the porcelain suite areas.

Bedrooms 2 & 3 are double bedrooms with ample space for bedroom furnishings both tastefully decorated and have amazing views over the gardens. Bedroom 2 benefits from a built-in double storage cupboard.

The study at the end of the hallway has wood effect laminate flooring, and the central heating boiler is housed on the wall here. This is the only room that doesn’t have double glazing. It’s a perfect home office with beautiful views to enjoy while you work.

Benefitting from LPG gas central heating and double-glazing. All fitted floorings, integrated appliances and light fittings are included in the sale.

Externally

There is a residents and visitors parking area at the side of the building near to the entrance to 5 Gardyne Suite.

Within a communal block of six garages, the garage is a tandem garage with an up and over door, concrete floor and power.

Beautiful communal garden grounds include many fine specimen trees and lovely walks. A rhododendron-lined path leads to the shared walled garden which is divided into 8 private garden areas. The delightful private garden for 5 Gardyne Suite is fence enclosed partly laid to chip stones with beautiful plants, shrubs, and trees leading through to a secret garden area which is a real suntrap, mainly laid to lawn with a lovely summerhouse great for sitting out and enjoying the sun.

APARTMENT ROOM SIZES

Lounge: 17’5 x 14’11 (5.31m x 4.55m)

Dining Kitchen: 16’0 x 17’10 (4.88m x 5.44m)

Bathroom: 8’10 x 7’7 (2.69m x 2.31m)

Bedroom 1: 17’5 x 11’8 (5.31m x 3.56m)

Bedroom 2: 7’4 x 17’9 (2.24m x 5.41m)

Bedroom 3: 7’4 x 17’9 (2.24m x 5.41m)

Study: 9’2 x 6’2 (2.79m x 1.88m)

AMENITIES & TRANSPORT LINKS

Nearby Forfar and Brechin offer supermarkets and other amenities. There is a shop at Peggy Scott's Diner on the A90 at Finavon, which is next to the Finavon Hotel, both of which offer good dining restaurants within easy walking distance from Finavon Castle. The A90 provides easy access south to Dundee with its cultural facilities in just 20 minutes, and north to Aberdeen in about 40 minutes.

Forfar is a vibrant town with all amenities you need close to hand, with leading supermarkets, restaurants, bars, primary schools, recently built secondary school with adjoining sports centre, golf club, walks round Forfar Loch and Rescobie Loch, medical centres and a hospital.  Forfar have a monthly farmers market throughout the year.  Other places of interest in Forfar are the Meffan Gallery and Museum, Murton Farm nature reserve, and just 15 minutes by car to Glamis Castle a great visitor attraction.

There are many sports and amenities nearby including fishing on the rivers North and South Esk, loch fishing at Rescobie and hiking in the Angus glens. There are numerous local golf courses, including Edzell, and good beaches at St Cyrus and Lunan Bay. Finavon Hill is steeped in Pictish history.

Primary schooling is available at the nearby village of Tannadice, or Brechin or Forfar, with secondary schooling in Kirriemuir or Forfar. Private schooling is available at Lathallan with a bus pick up at Finavon, and Dundee High School, with a bus from Forfar.

Don’t delay, request your viewing now!

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