Orchard Cottage, Lunan Bay, Inverkeilor, Angus, DD11

Beside the beach, with a lovely garden.

Description

Orchard Cottage is one of a small group of houses quietly located off a private road and situated below the ruins of Red Castle, to the south of the Lunan Water, very close and with easy access to Lunan Bay itself, where the southern part of the beach is quieter than the more popular northern section. This most attractive property is believed to date from the late 18th century, and was originally built using stones from the ruined Red Castle. A well in the garden is believed to have supplied the castle. Following a fire in the 1950s the cottage was rebuilt and has been modernised and extended over the years, particularly in 2006, when a fabulous new upstairs bedroom was created, making the most of the stunning views from the first floor. Since then further insulation has been added and solar panels installed in 2013, reducing running costs and providing a useful income. The house is fully double glazed. A charming garden has been lovingly created over the past 21 years, and has been opening by appointment under the Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. With three reception rooms, (two downstairs and one up), and five bedrooms, (three downstairs and two up), it is a house that is ideal as a family home, or, given its wonderful location, there is considerable potential for holiday letting or creating a B&B. There are lovely views, particularly from upstairs to the North Sea, and also to Red Castle and the surrounding landscape.

Wooden gates from the private roadway open onto imprinted concrete parking in front of the house and garage. A covered entrance has a front door to a vestibule with an inner glazed door to a hallway with a cornice, shelved cupboard and a tiled floor. Off this is the dining room, again with a cornice, and a spiral staircase to the first floor. Beyond is the living room with a cornice, picture window and a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove. Also off the dining room is the fitted kitchen with wooden worktops and a tiled floor. Appliances include a Flavel range cooker with gas hob and extractor, sink, Indesit washing machine, Fridgemaster fridge/freezer and a Worcester Heatslave 26/32 boiler. Off the hallway are the three downstairs bedrooms. Bedroom 1 has a cupboard, bedroom 2 has a wardrobe, while bedroom 3 has a shelved cupboard and a wooden floor. Adjacent is a bathroom with a bath, washbasin, WC and a tiled floor.

The spiral stairs, with tiled treads, leads up to an upstairs sitting room with its views out to sea, an under eaves walk in hanging cupboard, wall mounted electric fire, and further under eaves cupboard. Bedroom 4 has a wooden floor, while a shower room has a shower cubicle, washbasin, WC and tiled floor. On the other side of the sitting room is bedroom 5, again with lovely views, wooden window blinds and wooden flooring.

A wooden double garage has a box profile roof, two up and over doors, loft storage area, power and light. There is a lean to log store attached to the house.

The garden is a delight and arranged into different areas, with an abundance of colour and well placed seating, to make the most of the sun. A side garden has lawns and borders, including roses and rhododendrons, along with a covered seat and a wooden shepherd’s hut. In front of the house is a pretty paved seating area. Beyond is a lily pond with a raised walkway, and the well, along with paths and covered seats. There is a cedar greenhouse with auto velux windows, a cold frame and a wooden potting shed with a covered seating area behind. Beyond are productive raised flower and shrub borders, a soft fruit cage and another covered seating spot. At the back of the house is a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub and a cold plunge tub.

Location

Orchard Cottage is situated in a truly lovely position adjacent to Lunan Bay, between Arbroath and Montrose. Lunan Bay is a spectacular, two mile stretch of golden sand and rolling dunes on the Angus coast in eastern Scotland, renowned for its dramatic coastal views, and the striking ruins of the 12th century Red Castle. It is a Local Nature Conservation Site, and is favoured by surfers, dog walkers and horse riders. This part of the Angus coastline is mainly red sandstone with notable cliffs, rock features and sandy bays. As well as Lunan Bay, other popular beaches are found at Montrose and St Cyrus. There is an attractive coastal walk from Lunan Bay to Arbroath via Auchmithie. Sea fishing has long been associated with the area, especially in Arbroath, famous for its smokies, as well as at Auchmithie and Usan. The surrounding countryside is rolling fertile farmland and there are nature reserves at Montrose Basin and St Cyrus. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available locally on the North and South Esks. There are golf courses at Montrose and Arbroath, together with the championship course at Carnoustie. There is a marina at Arbroath, while inland are the Angus glens.

The nearby village of Inverkeilor is just inland, off the A92 coast road, and provides primary schooling. Gordon’s at Inverkeilor is an award-winning restaurant. Secondary schooling is available at Montrose and Arbroath, with both towns offering a full range of shopping, business and leisure facilities. Private schooling is found at Lathallan, near Johnshaven, with a bus from Inverkeilor, and at Dundee High School with a bus or train from Arbroath.

Inverkeilor is within easy driving distance of both Dundee and Aberdeen which provide all the services expected of major centres. Dundee has an excellent range of shops and professional services, together with good leisure facilities, two universities and Ninewells Hospital. It is an established centre of excellence in education and life sciences, and its renowned cultural facilities include the V&A, Scotland’s design museum. There are train stations at Montrose and Arbroath with regular services to Aberdeen and to the south, including a sleeper. Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports have a wide range of flights. Journey times to Aberdeen and its airport have been much reduced by the Western Peripheral Route.

Approximate distances - Inverkeilor 2 miles, Montrose 5.5 miles, Arbroath 7 miles, Carnoustie 15 miles, Forfar 18 miles, Dundee 24 miles, Aberdeen 44 miles

Square Footage: 2,365 sq ft


Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Directions

From the A92 coast road, some 6 miles south of Montrose and 5 miles north of Arbroath, turn off into Inverkeilor. In Inverkeilor, opposite Gordon’s restaurant, turn signposted Ironshill and Lunan Bay, onto Kirkton Road. Continue for 1.4 miles, and turn left at the T junction, signposted Lunan and Ferryden. After 0.3 miles take the first turning on the right onto the private road, signposted Lunan Bay Farm, as well as Castle Cottage, Orchard Cottage, Salmon Bothy and Bents Cottage. Orchard Cottage is the first on the left.

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services - Mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating, propane gas for cooker, 16 roof mounted solar panels reduce running costs and produce a useful income.

Local Authority & tax band - Angus Council tax band F.

Access - There is a right of access over the private roadway.

Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and the four poster bed in bedroom 3 are included. Certain furnishings may be available in addition. Some garden ornaments are excluded.

Postcode for Sat Nav - DD11 5SS
What3words - /// pinks.nosedive.patio

Photos taken and brochure produced June 2026.

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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