Renmure House

Outstanding former farmhouse, beautifully presented.


Description

Renmure House is a most attractive and well presented country property. It is situated in a lovely rural location, well placed for Angus towns and amenities, and for commuting. It is a former farmhouse. The nearby steading has been sympathetically and discreetly converted into three houses, so it is one of a small group of properties. Renmure House sits to the front so enjoys uninterrupted views out over its own gardens and grounds and on to agricultural land beyond. It is stone built with a slate roof and was the farmhouse until the 1990s, when along with the steading and cottages it was sold off and converted. Renmure House was acquired by the sellers in 1999 who have undertaken a continual programme of improvements. As such it is a house that is in excellent heart and well presented. A garage and outbuildings were converted into a fabulous games room and home cinema in 2008, which in turn links to a decked terrace overlooking the garden. With three further good sized reception rooms and a conservatory, it is a house that is perfect for entertaining, while the farmhouse style kitchen has ample space for informal dining. On the first and second floors are five bedrooms and an office. Two of the bedrooms are en suite and there is a further bathroom and shower room. The accommodation is very flexible and as such, along with the extensive grounds, it is a house that is well suited for modern family living. At the same time the house retains much of its original character and features, such as cornicings in the principal reception rooms and main bedrooms, along with wood panelled doors. The house is fully double glazed.

Wooden gates open on to a drive which leads to the house, where there are gravelled parking areas, and continues round to the back where there is further gravelled parking adjacent to the garaging. Double outer storm doors and a partially glazed inner door open to an imposing hallway with its fine staircase to the first floor. Off this is the spacious drawing room with an impressive pitch pine ceiling, bay window and fireplace with carved wooden mantel housing a Charnwood multi-fuel stove. The downstairs WC has a washbasin. An inner hallway has two useful cupboards, while the formal dining room has two picture lights. The fully fitted dining kitchen has Spanish oak units with display cupboards and granite worktops. Fitted appliances are by SMEG and include an under counter freezer, dishwasher and fridge. A Rangemaster cooker has an induction hob, two ovens, grill and a warming drawer. In addition there is a porcelain sink, wine racks, Karndean floor and ample space for informal dining. The adjacent TV room has a pine ceiling and a shelved alcove with cupboard below. This connects to a conservatory with wooden flooring and which links to the garden. The utility room has fitted units, sink, clothes pulley, plumbing for a washing machine, vented for a dryer and Karndean flooring. A rear hallway is divided into two with a back door, while the games room has French doors to the decked area, a fireplace with a Hunter Herald multi-fuel stove, wooden mantel and four uplighters. Adjacent is a cinema room. Also off the rear hallway is a store / freezer room and a boiler room housing a Trianco Eurostar boiler.

The staircase with a frosted and etched window, wooden handrails and balustrades leads to the first floor landing with two cupboards. Bedroom one was originally a reception room and is a lovely double aspect room with panelled ceiling, ornate cornice and a bay window overlooking the garden. Bedroom two is another double aspect room with a dressing room with wardrobes and an en suite with corner shower cubicle, washbasin with vanity unit and WC. The fully tiled family bathroom has a bath, corner shower cubicle, washbasin and WC. Bedroom three also has an en suite with bath with shower over, tiled surround, washbasin and WC. Further stairs lead to the second floor with an office with fitted shelves and a cupboard. Bedrooms four and five both have fitted wardrobes while a shower room has a washbasin and WC.

Renmure House enjoys extensive gardens and grounds. These are linked to the house by decking with a hot tub and a barrel sauna. The garden in front is mainly lawn with trees providing shelter and privacy. Behind a hedge is a 'secret' enclosed garden, which again is lawn. Adjacent to the house and to the drive on approach are areas of woodland, as well as an orchard with fruit trees including cherry, pear and apple.At the back of the house is an enclosed area, currently used as a dog run, as well as a triple garage which is steel framed with box profile cladding and three roller doors (one being electric). In addition there is a wooden garden shed (3.55 m 3 m)

Location

Renmure House is situated in a rural location with lovely views over surrounding farmland. It is some 3 miles inland from the Angus coast at Lunan Bay.

Angus is well known for its range of outdoor pursuits. Fishing can be taken on the North and South Esks. The Angus Glens provide some of the best hillwalking in eastern Scotland, together with skiing at Glenshee. There are local golf courses at Montrose and Arbroath, and Carnoustie is easily reached. Close by is Lunan Bay which is a renowned beach on the Angus coast, popular with surfers and dog walkers. St Cyrus beach is a nature reserve. In addition, there are red sandstone cliffs north of Arbroath, home of the famous smokie. There are many opportunities for walks in nearby Montreathmont Forest, Rossie Moor and at Montrose Basin.

There is a primary school at Friockheim, which also provides local shopping, and a further primary school at Inverkeilor. The nearby towns of Arbroath, Montrose, Brechin and Forfar provide more extensive shopping, together with secondary schooling, leisure centres and business facilities. Private schooling in the area includes Lathallan (Johnshaven) and Dundee High School, with a dedicated bus service from Arbroath. The private schools in Aberdeen are easily accessible by train from Montrose. There is a local coffee shop and restaurant at Kescoweth, and Arbikie distillery is nearby.

The A90 at Forfar and Brechin provides fast access south to Dundee, Perth and central Scotland, and north to Aberdeen. Journey times to Aberdeen and its airport have been much reduced by the Western Peripheral Route. There are train stations at Arbroath and Montrose with regular mainline services to Aberdeen and the south, including a sleeper. Aberdeen Airport has a range of domestic and European flights and there are direct services from Dundee to London City airport.

Square Footage: 4,054 sq ft




Acreage: 3.1 Acres

Directions

If coming from the north on the A90, turn off at Brechin. Take the A933, signposted Arbroath and after 1.2 miles turn left signposted Farnell and Haughs of Kinnaird. At the T junction with the A934 (Montrose to Forfar road) continue straight over signposted Fithie. Continue up the hill and after 1.6 miles turn left, at the right hand corner, signposted Renmure. Continue on the tarred road then turn right and then left signposted Renmure Farmhouse. The gates will be seen on the right.

Alternatively from the junction of the A932 (Forfar to Arbroath road) and A933 (Arbroath to Brechin road), turn off into Friockheim. Proceed through the village and after 0.4 miles turn left signposted Kinnell. Proceed for 3.3 miles, following signs for Poole and Renmure, and the turning into Renmure will be found on the right at a left hand corner. Then proceed as above.

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