Craichie, Forfar, DD8

DELIGHTFUL DETACHED RURAL 5 BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME 208m2 Set in 1.3 acres of grounds including garden, paddock with shelter, stables, kennels, double garage and gated drive in and out driveway offering parking for several cars. A rare treat to view soon.

Home Report Valuation £475,000: To receive a copy of the Home Report see the advert online at Property Search -Angus and scroll to the bottom and download directly. Alternatively email: Dundee. or call the local team on or Yopa on . You can request by copy and pasting the link below to your browser.

Angus Council Tax Band:  D

EPC Band:   E

Tenure: FREEHOLD

Viewing Arrangements: Please book online directly or call YOPA on or our local team at or Email: Dundee.

MORE ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Formerly a Foresters House built in 1828 on the Idvies Estate, this fantastic substantial 5-bedroom country house has had the same owners for the last 28 years and they have carefully upgraded this home over the years yet retaining many original features and presenting this super home to a very high standard. There are stunning uninterrupted views of the rolling countryside from most windows in this peaceful country setting.

Entering the house from the front courtyard into the tiled floor vestibule with useful cloaks storage cupboard and a cloaks area. Into the inner hallway with wooden wall panelling and a wooden balustrade carpeted staircase to the upper landing with a Velux window cascading daylight into the stairwell and to the upper landing area.

This property benefits from LPG central heating, double glazing, all fitted floorings, window blinds and light fittings will be included in the sale. 

Dining Kitchen – A luxury modern well-equipped kitchen, with a range of base and wall units with co-ordinated work surfaces and a centre island ideal for dining.  A Belling range style cooker with gas hob, electric ovens and cooker hood above is included in the sale. There is a side facing window and space for a dishwasher and an American style fridge freezer which possibly can be included with discussion.

Utility Room – Entering from the kitchen, this room has two windows and a base unit incorporating a stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. Under-counter space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and further appliances if required. Here there is a useful pantry style cupboard, tile effect flooring and an external door leading to the front courtyard and garden area.

Dining Room – This spacious dining area has a feature fireplace and French oak flooring flowing through to the formal lounge.

Lounge - An impressive room with feature windows overlooking the courtyard and patio doors leading to the rear garden. There is a working dual fuel stove fire set into a feature stone facing wall, oak flooring, ceiling downlights and three picture wall lights. A bespoke English oak staircase from the lounge leads to another upper floor bedroom wing.

This upper landing area has hatch access to the loft space and a useful walk-in storage cupboard. Here are two further bedrooms.

Guest Bedroom 4 – A double bedroom with its own en-suite including a double shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC and a Velux window. 

Bedroom 5 – Currently being utilised as a study with a feature stone wall and three feature windows giving amazing light and stunning views.

Back downstairs to the rear of the house:

Sun Lounge – A delightful spacious room overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond and this room can be used all year round.  It is a bright room with patio doors to the garden, a vaulted timber ceiling and oak flooring.  A focal point of this room is the multi-fuel stove.

Bedroom 3 - At ground floor level between the sun room and family bathroom is this spacious double bedroom with oak flooring and side and rear facing windows. 

Family Bathroom - The modernised and luxurious bathroom has a four-piece white suite comprising of a bath, a double sized shower cubicle, a wash hand basin and WC set in vanity units offering ample storage. A display shelved area is ideal for towel storage, there is detailed wet wall to the shower area and to dado height around the room. A heated towel rail and Amtico flooring complete this room.  

Upstairs to the upper landing with Velux window and door to the:

Bedroom 1 – A generous size room with fitted wardrobes and ample storage cupboards. Two rear facing windows overlook the rear garden and it has Junkers hard beech flooring. A door from here leads to the en-suite.

En-suite shower room with three-piece suite comprising of a double shower cubicle with wet wall finish, a WC and vanity style fitted wash hand basin and wall shelving for extra storage.

Bedroom 2 - Another spacious bedroom fitted with a range of wardrobes and desk furniture and Junkers hard beech flooring and this completes the upper accommodation.

Outside - The property is set in approximately 1.3 acres of land, with two gated driveways leading to the front courtyard area and through to a super detached double garage with remote controlled up and over door, work bench and shelving.  The gated driveway with drive-in and out access can accommodate parking for several cars.

At the front courtyard area there are two well cared for horse stables one with plumbing for a washing machine, two dog kennels, an outside tap and log and coal store. Further log stores accessed from the driveway are also included in the sale. The LPG tank for the central heating is housed in the side garden area.

The extensive rear garden is laid to lawn and surrounded by trees and has a patio area ideal for enjoying the sunshine and summer barbeques! Out in the paddock there is an animal field shelter, a perfect home for horse lovers!

This stunning country home with spectacular countryside aspect must be viewed for the full potential to be appreciated.

ROOM MEASUREMENTS

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule: 6’11” x 7’7” (2.10m x 2.31m)

Dining Kitchen: 17’2” x 12’4” (5.23m x 3.75m)

Utility Room: 10’6” x 7’3” (3.20m x 2.20m)

Family Bathroom:  13’8” x 8’8”  (4.16m x 2.64m)

Bedroom 3: 16’2” x 12’6” (4.92m x 3.81m)

Dining Room: 13’4” x 12’4” (4.06m x 3.75m)

Lounge: 24’7” x 17’9” (7.49m x 5.41m)

Sun Lounge: 16’3” x 13’5” (4.95m x 4.08m)

Upper Floor from Hallway

Bedroom 1: 16’8” x 14’2” (5.08m x 4.31m)

En-suite 1: 9’10” x 6’3” (3.0m x 1.90m)

Bedroom 2: 15’2” x 12’3” (4.62m x 3.73m)

Upper Floor from Lounge

Guest Bedroom 4: 11’3” x 8’7” (1.90m x 2.61m)

En-suite: 10’7” x 4’0” (3.22m x 1.21m)

Bedroom 5 / Study: 16’3” x 10’5” (4.95m x 3.17m)

TRANSPORT LINKS, SCHOOLS & AMENITIES

Whiteburn sits just outside the village of Craichie between Carnoustie and Forfar and is on the bus route to Forfar the County town of Angus, which is just 3 miles away. Arbroath 11 miles and Dundee 15 miles. The A90 Aberdeen to Dundee dual carriageway is just a few minutes by car, linking to Glasgow and Edinburgh routes. Aberdeen airport, approximately one hour to the north has a range of domestic and European flights.

Nearby Forfar is a vibrant town with all amenities you need close to hand, with leading supermarkets, primary schools and Forfar Academy.  Restaurants, bars, sports facilities, 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, Merton Farm nature reserve and just 15 minutes by car to Glamis Castle.

Surrounded by some truly spectacular Angus countryside and coastline, this property is very well situated for the outdoor enthusiast and those involved in country sports with many activities available in the area, such as walking in the nearby Glens, or one of the many beautiful east coast beaches. For sports enthusiasts such as golf, there is the famous historic links at Montrose, the Championship Course at Carnoustie which regularly hosts the British Open, and Edzell, Forfar and Stonehaven course are nearby too.

Request your viewing now, this is a delightful home not to be missed.

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