West Mains Of Hedderwick, Montrose, DD10

IDYLLIC PEACEFUL LOCATION - 2 BEDROOM DETACHED SINGLE STOREY COTTAGE Set within 3.68 acres of land including gardens and 2.88 of paddocks. Dating back to 1890 with spectacular country views towards Montrose and the sea beyond. Set in mature garden grounds and well back from the public road, the location for the cottage is one of privacy, peace and tranquillity. Planning consent is in place giving you the opportunity to extend and create your dream home.

OFFERS OVER £230,000 to include the cottage, garden grounds and paddock land totalling 3.68 acres

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Directions: Travelling from Montrose, take the High Street to Basin view (A92) for around 0.5 miles. Follow A92 and A937 to Hillside village. Turn left into Dubton Road along 0.8 miles and turn right onto Hillhead of Hedderwick and then left at the bend onto the private track leading to the cottage DD10 9EG

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Cottage Home Report Valuation £180,000: NOTE this valuation does not include the paddock land. To receive a copy of the Home Report please call YOPA on . You can easily download the Home Report from the Yopa website advert also at – Property Search Montrose, Angus. Or email Dundee. to request a copy.

Angus Council Tax Band: B                     

EPC: E

Tenure: FREEHOLD

MORE ABOUT THE COTTAGE….

The Cottage at West Mains of Hedderwick is an idyllically situated traditional single level cottage dating back to around 1890 with spectacular country views towards Montrose and the sea beyond. Set in mature gardens and protected by woodland to the rear, the location for the cottage is one of privacy, peace and tranquillity. The garden grounds for the cottage offer a generous amount of outdoor space.  The cottage is stone built and would benefit from a degree of modernisation. The windows are of single glazed timber casement type and the kitchen has been fitted with wall and base units.

There is an open fire in the lounge and an oil-fired central heating system with combination boiler that was installed in 2022. The accommodation comprises of entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen, dining room, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Being sold as seen with floor coverings, light fittings and a free-standing cooker included.

Entering the front door into the entrance hallway, the bathroom is directly in front of you. This is  is fitted with a three-piece suite including a WC, wash hand basin and a bath. It is tiled around the bath and wash hand basin area. Additionally, there are wall fitments and a rear facing opaque window for ventilation.

Back into the hallway and to the far left is the lounge, a generously sized carpeted room with double front facing windows allowing natural light to flood the room. There is a fireplace, recessed shelving area and ample space for lounge furnishings.

Next is Bedroom 1 with carpeted flooring, neutral décor, a rear facing window and plenty space for bedroom furnishings.

Back through the hallway to the dining room, it is a versatile space that can equally be used as the lounge, creating an extra bedroom in the other lounge if desired. This is a dual aspect room providing lots of natural light.

Leading through to the kitchen, this would benefit from upgrading but it is currently fitted with a basic range of base and wall units with coordinated worksurfaces and a stainless-steel sink. There is a free-standing cooker which will remain as part of the sale. The boiler is located in the kitchen and there are side and rear facing windows.

Lastly is Bedroom 2, another double bedroom with carpeted flooring, a front facing window and neutral décor.

Externally

The property comprises 3.68 acres in total, including 2.88 acres of paddock land.

There is a private driveway leading up to the cottage where you will find a generous chip-stone parking area suitable for multiple vehicles and an outbuilding perfect for storing exterior items. The front of the cottage has a generous garden area mainly laid to chip stones with mature bushes and shrubs and enclosed by a hedge affording privacy. Sweeping around to the side and rear is a spacious garden featuring mature trees, bushes and lawn area with chip-stones. There is a sizeable outbuilding ideal for storing garden equipment etc. The garden grounds offer enough space to construct a garage if desired - subject to any necessary consents.

ROOM MEASUREMENTS

Lounge: 15’10 x 12’8 (4.83m x 3.86m)

Dining Room: 12’0 x 10’9 (3.66m x 3.28m)

Kitchen: 13’2 x 6’6 (4.01m x 1.98m)

Bathroom: 8’7 x 4’6 (2.61m x 1.37m)

Bedroom 1: 10’3 x 8’7 (3.12m x 2.62m)

Bedroom 2: 9’8 x 9’6 (2.95m x 2.90m)

Exterior Outbuilding: 11’3 x 7’1 (3.43m x 2.16m)

Angus Council Planning Permissions – Approved

24/00065/FULL

The approved planning consent allows a complete transformation of the existing cottage into a spacious and bright contemporary home. The extended property would have a generous open plan living space benefiting from panoramic views and sunlight from both south and west. There would also be a large family room with views to south and east, 4 good-sized bedrooms together with 4 bathroom/shower rooms with the master bedroom and Bedroom 2 both enjoying idyllic views from the upper floor. There would also be a utility room and adjoining boot room directly accessible from the rear of the property.

The overall form of the proposed house has been designed to provide separation between the entrance driveway and the garden to the southwest of the house. The garden would be directly accessed by way of sliding doors from the open plan living room. The minimal changes to the existing cottage allows for the retention of its existing appearance and character. The proposed house would be highly sustainable with the existing cottage being internally insulated and the extension being built to contemporary standards of insulation. An Air Source Heat Pump would provide heating and hot water, allowing running costs to be minimised.

Adjoining Paddock Land is included in this sale – see aerial photos

Or can be sold separately:

Lot 1 - Top Paddock around 1.44 acres OFFERS OVER £25,000

Lot 2 - Bottom Paddock around 1.44 acres OFFERS OVER £25,000

The James Hutton Land Capability for Agriculture has designated the land as Class 3(1). The Indicative River and Coastal Flood Map (Scotland) prepared by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) indicates that the land is not located within an area potentially at risk of flooding in the event of a 1 in 200 year event. Access to the land is directly from the public road network. Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of the proximity of the mains water.

AMENITIES, SCHOOLS & TRANSPORT LINKS

Nearby Montrose is a popular, picturesque coastal town located midway between the cities of Dundee and Aberdeen on the East coast. The town has an excellent range of local services for its residents, including a variety of shops, health and sports centres, cinema, museum, library, swimming pool and the beautiful beach, Montrose Basin and harbour.

Serviced by the main East Coast railway line makes it an ideal commuter’s base to locate. Bus and rail link the cities as well as easy road travel access to the surrounding Angus and Aberdeenshire towns. Aberdeen and Dundee cities are approximately 45 minutes driving time. You can catch a bus at the bottom of Hillhead of Hedderwick on the Dubton Road at the base of the paddock. Easy for the children getting to school with a highly regarded local primary school nearby at Hillside.

Angus area offers great sporting pursuits and Montrose is known for the Golf Links and having the world’s 5th oldest golf course sitting next to its attractive beach. The town centre and restaurants are nearby all in easy reach of this property. Montrose Academy is the local secondary school and Lathallan Private School is approximately 15 minutes’ drive north on the A92 coast road to Johnshaven.

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