Dryleys, Montrose, DD10

DELIGHTFUL SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED 5 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE IN A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING 245m Close to Hillside, Montrose, this beautifully presented detached farmhouse offers a wonderful blend of traditional character and modern family living. The property retains a wealth of original period features including high ceilings, ornate detailing, elegant architraves and deep skirtings, adding charm and character throughout. Further benefits include oil central heating, double glazing and quality finishes, creating a warm and welcoming home. With generous accommodation, versatile living spaces, beautifully maintained gardens, double garage and plenty parking. This impressive home provides the perfect setting for a growing family looking for a peaceful countryside side setting yet just a few minutes easy reach of Montrose town, train, bus and schools.

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Angus Council Tax Band: E                                           

EPC: F                                                 

Tenure: FREEHOLD

MORE ABOUT THE PROPERTY…..

Ground Floor

Entering at the front of the property, you are welcomed into the carpeted entrance vestibule which leads through a doorway into the hallway. The hallway is also carpeted and benefits from two useful storage cupboards, including an understairs storage cupboard and additional cloaks cupboard, providing excellent space for keeping household items neatly stored away. A beautiful carpeted wooden period staircase leads to the upper accommodation, with a window allowing natural light to flow into the hallway and adding to the bright and welcoming feel of this area. At the base of the stairs is a conveniently located Cloakroom WC with wash hand basin and toilet.

All light fittings, blinds, integrated kitchen appliances and fitted floorings will be included in the sale.

The first room to the left is the formal lounge, a bright and spacious room with laminate flooring and a lovely sense of character. The focal point of the room is the fireplace with tiled stone hearth and surround, housing an open fire which creates a charming feature. A front-facing window overlooks the garden and the surrounding fields beyond, allowing natural light to flow into the room. The pine cladding to dado height, with full-height detailing to the main wall, adds warmth and traditional appeal. An archway leads through to the rear section of the room, providing a versatile space which could comfortably accommodate a dining table or be incorporated into the main seating area. A generous and welcoming room offering generous space for a range of furnishings.

Moving through to the formal dining room or Bedroom 5, this versatile room enjoys a lovely sense of character with the original fireplace providing an attractive focal point and features a wooden surround with tiled inlay and hearth.  The room also benefits from a recessed alcove area and parquet-style flooring. A front-facing window overlooks the garden, allowing natural light to fill the room.

Next is Bedroom 4, a generous and well-proportioned room finished with laminate flooring. The room benefits from a side-facing window allowing natural light to fill the space, along with the added convenience of entry to the family shower room.

The modern family shower room is a bright and well-presented space benefiting from a side-facing opaque window allowing natural light while maintaining privacy. Fitted with a large shower enclosure featuring a twin head shower, along with a wash hand basin set within a vanity unit providing useful storage below and a WC. This room has dual entry to the hallway and Bedroom 4.

At the end of the hallway is the impressive kitchen family dining room, also accessed via a side door from the porch with a step down into this spacious open-plan area. The room features quarry stone-style farmhouse flooring, adding to the character and charm of the space. The kitchen seating area features a Stanley oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water and a pulley above provides a practical and traditional feature, ideal for hanging pans or drying laundry. There is an extractor fan, tiled splashback and recessed shelving, along with pine cladding to dado height adding warmth and character. A fantastic feature of the room is the multi-fuel stove, set on a wall plinth with the chimney breast rising above, creating a lovely focal point when sitting in this room. This area offers excellent space for family seating and relaxation, with two open archways leading through into the dining kitchen area, creating a bright and sociable living space perfect for modern family life.

There is also a pantry-style cupboard on entry from the side driveway door into the kitchen family room, the pantry is fitted with high-level shelving, providing excellent additional storage space. This area accommodates a fridge freezer, which will remain as part of the sale.

The rear facing dining kitchen is set in an L-shaped layout with a classic design, offering a lovely neutral colour palette and a practical range of base and wall units complemented by wood-effect work surfaces incorporating a twin stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. The kitchen benefits from a range of integrated appliances including an oven with grill and microwave above, a Hotpoint induction hob with extractor hood and glass splashback, a dishwasher, washing machine and an American-style fridge freezer. Additional features include useful pan drawers and corner shelving, creating a stylish and functional space ideal for everyday family living.

A door from the family sitting room leads into the handy boot room which benefits from double glazed windows and the same quarry stone-style farmhouse flooring, creating a practical and characterful space. Windows from the hallway and the kitchen allows natural light to flow through to these rooms enhancing the bright and welcoming feel. A n external door leads out to the rear garden.

Upper Floor

Ascending the carpeted staircase, you arrive at the upper landing which benefits from a Velux window allowing natural light to flood the space while enjoying lovely views over the surrounding fields. The first door on the landing provides access to a fantastic walk-in store room area, ideal for keeping household items neatly stored away. This useful space also houses the pressure tank, offering excellent practicality and additional storage. There is also a useful cloaks cupboard which houses the electric meter and provides excellent storage space for suitcases, coats and shoes.

Bedroom 1, located to the left, is a generous and well-proportioned room benefiting from laminate flooring and built-in wardrobes to both sides of the room providing excellent storage with shelving and hanging space. The room enjoys lovely views over the surrounding fields and towards Montrose. This room has the added convenience of an en-suite shower room.

The en-suite is a well-presented shower room benefiting from recessed storage cupboards, providing a space for toiletries and linen. The room also has a wash hand basin and WC, along with a heated towel rail. Finished with ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and a Velux window allowing natural light into the space, this is a practical and bright en-suite.

Across the landing is Bedroom 2, a lovely carpeted double bedroom offering a bright and comfortable space. The room benefits from a built-in storage cupboard, providing useful additional storage, and enjoys beautiful views over the surrounding fields and towards Montrose, as well as overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 3 is a single room with a Velux window, allowing natural light to fill the space. This versatile room would be ideal as a child’s bedroom, craft room or home office.

External Grounds

Wall and tree-lined gated entrance leads to the enclosed front garden, which is beautifully maintained with mature trees, shrubs and lawn areas. A side gate provides access around to the rear.

The rear gardens are fully enclosed, creating a safe and secure environment ideal for children, pets and outdoor entertaining. To the rear of the property, accessed by driving around the side of the house, there is a substantial stone-chipped driveway enclosed by walls, providing excellent parking and turning space. The rear grounds further benefit from a double garage with remote-controlled doors, offering generous space for vehicles, storage or hobbies. The garage is equipped with power, lighting, shelving and side door access.

Into the rear garden, it is mature and mainly laid to lawn, with established bushes and shrubs creating a lovely setting. There are also two wooden sheds and the oil tank which is located at the back between the garage and a shed.

Coming out of the house from the boot room, you enter the private patio area, providing the perfect space for outdoor seating and entertaining. The garden also features a stone-chipped area, rotary drier and washing poles, offering a practical space for airing laundry. There is also a super-size greenhouse to the side of the house.

Working your way through the garden you come to a secret private garden with seating and entertaining area, it is tucked away and perfect for summer barbecues and family gatherings, while enjoying lovely views over the surrounding fields. Steps lead up to a decking area with a hot tub summer house, which will remain as part of the sale, creating a wonderful space for relaxation and taking in the peaceful surroundings.

MEASUREMENTS

Ground Floor

Lounge: 15’2 x 22’10 (4.62m x 6.96m)

Dining Room/Bedroom 5: 14’11 x 14’9 (4.55m x 4.50m)

Bedroom 4: 16’4 x 12’3 (4.98m x 3.73m)

Family Shower Room / Ensuite: 6’2 x 9’3 (1.88m x 2.82m)

Cloakroom WC: 3’5 x 6’11 (1.04m x 2.11m)

Kitchen Family Room: 25’6 x 14’5 (7.77m x 4.39m)

Dining Kitchen: 23’10 x 14’8 (7.26m x 4.47m)

Boot Room: 8’6 x 5’11 (2.59m x 1.80m)

Pantry: 4’6 x 5’3 (1.37m x 1.60m)

First Floor

Bedroom 1: 14’10 x 18’1 (4.52m x 5.51m)

En-suite: 7’7 x 11’ (2.31m x 3.35m)

Bedroom 2: 13’4 x 18’2 (4.06m x 5.54m)

Bedroom 3: 8’ x 9’4 (2.44m x 2.84m)

External

Double Garage: 27’6 x 17’2 (8.38m x 5.23m)

Transport and Amenities

Dryleys Farmhouse is located between the north side of Montrose and the popular village of Hillside, offering the ideal blend of rural tranquillity and commuter convenience. The area provides immediate access to village life with quick routes into the wider Angus region. Montrose Railway Station is only a 5-minute drive away. The A90 dual carriageway is easily accessible, making commuting toward Aberdeen or Dundee in just 45 minutes. The immediate Hillside/Rosemount area features a local village shop, post office, pub, and highly rated primary school. Lathallan private school is easily reached just a 15-minute drive and bus service. The coastal town of Montrose is just a short drive down the road. It offers major supermarkets, a bustling High Street, secondary schooling, a hospital, and leisure facilities.  Benefitting from outstanding natural scenery, with walking routes along the River North Esk and the nearby spectacular St Cyrus, Montrose, and Lunan Bay beaches.

This home couldn’t be better placed for convenience yet seclusion once home. Don’t delay, request your viewing now.

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