7 bedroom house

Substantial farmhouse with easy access to the A90.


Description

Stannochy House is a most attractive former estate farmhouse which is stone built with a slate roof and has many interesting period features such as crow stepped gables. It was acquired by the sellers in 2008 and shortly after they undertook a number of renovations to the property. The front of the house was repointed and new lintels installed. In addition the roof was overhauled and new double glazed windows were fitted throughout, as well as new doors. The kitchen was refurbished and stairs now lead to refurbished attic rooms. As such the house now comprises a comfortable home which is ideal for both family living and for entertaining, given the size of the principal reception rooms. With its location and size it may also have potential for use as a bed and breakfast. The principal reception rooms are all double aspect with window shutters, and along with upstairs bedrooms, have cornices.

A gravelled drive leads to the front of the house, and continues on to the garage to the rear. Double wooden front doors with a glazed overlight open to a porch with a tiled floor and an inner partially glazed door to the hallway which has a staircase to the first floor. Off the hallway is a good sized living room and the imposing dining room. From here a door leads to a lobby, again with window shutters and a useful store and which links to the sitting room. This is another impressive room and has decorative cornicing and oak flooring. Beyond is the kitchen, which has wooden fronted wall and floor units with soft closing drawers, tiled splashbacks and fitted appliances including a NEFF double oven / grill and five ring gas hob with extractor, LG American style fridge freezer with water and ice dispenser and a central island unit with a sink and a fitted Tecnik dishwasher. The kitchen links to both the hallway and to a rear lobby which has a back door to the courtyard and a WC with a washbasin.

The rear hallway has an understair cupboard, a further door to the courtyard and another WC with washbasin. Bedroom one could be used as a playroom / office. Bedroom two has a shelved cupboard and an en suite shower room with wet walling, shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin and WC. The utility room is plumbed for a washing machine and has an understair cupboard. Back stairs lead up to the two attic rooms.

The main staircase leads to the first floor landing. The five first floor bedrooms all have window shutters. Bedroom three also has an en suite shower room with a separate WC, while bedroom four has a hatch with an attic ladder to roof space. The family bathroom has a bath, corner shower cubicle, washbasin and WC.

Outside and at the back of the house is a paved courtyard which has three stores, one housing a Worcester oil fired boiler and hot water tank.

To the rear of the property is a timber built garage (5.7 m x 5 m) with box profile roofing, inspection pit, up and over door, and an attached lean to (2.25 m x 5 m).

The enclosed gardens at Stannochy House are mainly down to grass with part having previously been used as a paddock.

Location

Stannochy House is attractively situated in a rural area to the south west of Brechin and just to the south of the River South Esk and only some 1.7 miles from the A90 dual carriageway.

It is a most appealing area, comprising rolling fields and countryside, while to the north are the Angus hills and glens. The property is ideally situated for those who wish to enjoy the range of outdoor pursuits offered in Angus. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available on the nearby South and North Esks. The Angus glens also offer some of the best hill walking in eastern Scotland and skiing is available at Glenshee. From Edzell the scenic Cairn o’ Mount route gives access to Deeside. Golf courses in the area include Edzell and Brechin, with the championship course at Carnoustie. There are pleasant sandy beaches at Lunan Bay and at St Cyrus. Close by is the Brechin Castle Equestrian Centre which includes livery facilities.

The nearby town of Brechin provides a range of shopping and business facilities, together with primary and secondary schooling and leisure facilities, including a swimming pool at the Community Campus. Further afield, more extensive shopping and business services are found in Forfar, the county town, and in Montrose. Private schooling is available at Lathallan (Johnshaven), which has its own bus service from Brechin, as has Dundee High School.

The A90 is easily reached and links Aberdeen with Dundee to Perth. At Perth it connects with the M90 to Edinburgh and the A9 west to Stirling and Glasgow. Both Aberdeen and Dundee are easily reached and offer all the services expected of major cities. There is a railway station at Montrose on the east coast mainline with regular services to Aberdeen and the south, including a sleeper to London. Journey times to Aberdeen and Aberdeen Airport have been much reduced with the opening of the Western Peripheral Route. Aberdeen Airport provides a wide range of domestic and European flights and there is a service from Dundee to London City.

Square Footage: 4,393 sq ft




Acreage: 1.49 Acres

Directions

From the A90 (Aberdeen to Dundee dual carriageway) take the southernmost exit for Brechin, adjacent to the Brechin Castle Centre, (A935). Proceed towards Brechin. Before reaching Brechin turn right onto the B9134, signposted for Aberlemno. Continue for 0.8 miles, crossing over the River South Esk, and Stannochy House will be seen on the left.

Marketed by: Savills, Brechin