5 bedroom house

Charming former manse, with gardens and paddocks.


Description

Easterburn is a very attractive former manse, facing south with good views. It is stone built and harled, with a slate roof. From The Buildings of Dundee and Angus, by John Gifford (Yale University Press, 2012, Pevsner Architectural Guide) we learn the original north wing dates from 1798-9 (there is a date stone facing out over the garden), while the south wing was added in 1826. As a former manse, it retains many of its original features such as panelled doors and cornicings throughout, together with picture rails and window shutters in many of the rooms. It was sold by the Church of Scotland in the 1950s. In 2008 the house was extended by the addition of a new wing to the rear, but this was separated from the main house in 2015, creating two distinct but linked country properties with different aspects. As such Easterburn still feels very private, and looks out over its own grounds. In 2008 the house was extensively refurbished including rewiring and re-plumbing, a new central heating system with modern traditional style radiators and a new boiler was installed. In addition the side porch and WC were replaced, the en suite bathroom was installed downstairs, and two smaller rooms were joined together to create the open plan living / dining room, which links to the terrace and garden. In addition, new flooring was fitted in the hallway and in the kitchen which was completely refurbished, as was the principal bedroom suite and the bathrooms upstairs. Easterburn was acquired by the sellers in 2016 and they have continued improvements with the addition of a new wood burning stove in the living room, redecorating, refurbishing windows, erecting a new garden shed, which could have potential to convert to stabling if required, and adding a moveable field shelter and renewing post and rail fencing. As such it is a lovely and well presented country house, in a fine setting, which with finely proportioned rooms is ideal for modern family living, and for working from home.

Wrought iron gates lead on to a gravelled parking and turning area adjacent to the house. Wooden front doors with an inner partially glazed door open to an elegant hallway with a staircase to the first floor and a wooden floor. The double aspect sitting room has an open fireplace with a wooden mantel and overmantel. Opposite is bedroom one, currently used as a study, again a fine double aspect room with a wooden floor and a tiled en suite shower room with a pedestal washbasin and WC. An inner hallway has a tiled floor and a walk in understair cupboard. Off this is the living / dining room which has a glazed door to the garden, two wall lights and a fireplace with a wooden mantel and a Charnwood 6 Kw wood burning stove. Beyond is the fully fitted kitchen with Sheraton wooden wall and floor units with tiled splashbacks, which also overlooks the garden. Fitted appliances include a SMEG double oven range cooker with five burners and extractor fan, along with a Belfast sink, central island unit, display alcove, shelved cupboard and a tiled floor. The side porch / utility room has a tiled floor, side entrance doors, clothes pulley, Worcester oil fired boiler, plumbing for a washing machine and a separate WC with pedestal washbasin.

The stone staircase with a wooden handrail leads to the first floor landing with wooden flooring, and a shelved airing cupboard. All the bedrooms have partial engineered oak flooring and inset carpets. Bedroom two is a bright double aspect room which links to the principal dressing room and bedroom which has a partially tiled en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, bidet, two circular washbasins, a corner shower cubicle and WC. Bedroom four has an alcove with a cupboard below. A partially tiled shower room has a pedestal washbasin, WC and a tiled floor. Bedroom five has a dressing room. A partially tiled bathroom has a freestanding bath, pedestal washbasin and WC. Stairs lead to a storage area and on to the floored attic (11.8 m x 2.7 m (max) approx.).

To the side of the house is the principal part of the attractive walled garden which is edged on one side by a hedge. The paved terrace has a pond and is a lovely sheltered seating area with balustrade steps leading down to the garden. The garden mainly comprises lawn with shrubs and a fine sundial. In front of the house is a lawn. A wooded area leads to two fenced paddocks, one with a moveable wooden pony shelter (3.45 m x 2.85 m (approx.)). There is also a timber garden shed / store (7.2 m x 3.75 m) and a tennis court.

Location

Easterburn is situated on the edge of the small hamlet of Kirkton of Menmuir within its own policies and grounds. It enjoys lovely views to the south, yet is only some 4 miles from the A90 dual carriageway.

It is a most appealing area, comprising rolling farmland, while to the north lie the Angus glens. The property is ideally situated for those who wish to enjoy the range of outdoor pursuits offered in Angus. Salmon fishing is available on the nearby North and South Esks or the West Water. The Angus glens have excellent hill walking and there is ski-ing at Glenshee. From Edzell the scenic Cairn o’ Mount road gives access to Deeside. Local golf courses include Edzell and Brechin, along with the championship course at Carnoustie. There are pleasant sandy beaches at Lunan Bay and at St Cyrus.

The nearby towns of Forfar, Brechin and Kirriemuir provide a range of shopping, leisure and business facilities, together with secondary schooling. Primary schooling is found at Brechin, Tannadice and Edzell, which as well as good local shopping has a country club within the Glenesk Hotel. Private schooling is available at Lathallan (Johnshaven) which has a dedicated bus service from Brechin, as does the High School of Dundee.

Despite its rural location Easterburn is not remote. The A90 is just 4 miles away and links Aberdeen with Dundee and Perth. Both Aberdeen and Dundee are therefore easily accessible and offer all the services expected of major cities including renowned cultural facilities. There are railway stations at Montrose and Laurencekirk with regular services to Aberdeen and the south, including a sleeper service. Aberdeen Airport has a range of flights and there is a service from Dundee to London City. Journey times to Aberdeen and its airport have been much reduced by the opening of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Square Footage: 3,303 sq ft




Acreage: 4.25 Acres

Directions

From the A90 (Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway) about 2 miles south of Brechin and 3 miles north of Finavon, turn on to the road signposted to Careston. After some 3.5 miles turn right and after 0.5 miles, on entering Kirkton of Menmuir turn right, just after the hall, and continue down past the church and around to the house.

Alternatively from Brechin take the road signposted to Kirkton of Menmuir and Little Brechin. Proceed through Little Brechin following signs for Menmuir. In Kirkton of Menmuir turn left, as above.

Marketed by: Savills, Brechin