8 bed country house for sale

Montrose, Angus DD10

Lot 1: Gallery House

A stunning a-Listed House with independent wing, beautiful walled garden and Coach house in 12 acres.

A substantial historic home with beautifully presented accommodation, located in a secluded rural setting within easy reach of the small Angus town of Montrose and only 1 hour 45 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. The property offers elegant, well-proportioned reception rooms, additional accommodation in the wing, traditional coach house, lovely walled garden, grounds with paddock and woodland.

Room description
6 Reception rooms
8 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
2 Kitchens
Flexible accommodation allowing for independent separate living spaces
Coach House
Walled Garden
About 12 acres
Freehold
11,300 sq. Ft
Rural

The property
Considered to be one of the earliest and finest Renaissance houses in Scotland, Gallery offers over 11,300 square feet of space in beautiful 12 acre grounds. Built of harled stone under a slate roof, the three-storey residence dates from 1677 and includes a two-storey wing which was added in 1743, with cellar below. The residence faces East and West with views out over its own grounds, and is nestled close to the River North Esk. The house has been continuously well-maintained throughout its long history, allowing the building to be adapted for modern living while retaining its fine character and features. Since being acquired by the sellers, it has benefitted from further improvements.

The current owners have renovated and modernised the wing, creating wonderful extra accommodation that can be used independently or incorporated within the main house. The house includes original pine panelling and doors, the long gallery at first floor level and the magnificent ornate plaster ceiling in the drawing room, as well as cornices in all the main rooms. The well renowned gardens have featured in many magazines and been opened by appointment and for charity days for Scotland’s Garden Scheme.

Extending to 12 acres the house is situated close to the River North Esk. – this is a repeat of nestled by the esk .

Walled Garden
The walled garden contains colourful herbaceous borders, clipped hedges and lawns.

Gallery’s grounds include a new orchard of crab apple and prunus, laid out in a grid, with paths mown through a meadow of spring bulbs and wildflowers. There is a large paddock behind the house, impressive iron gates open to a long tree-lined driveway, leading to the coach house and main house. Two further driveways lead to the front of the house.

Outbuildings
Located behind Gallery is a beautiful south-facing Coach House, built in 1743, of stone under a slate roof. The building is in good condition and could, subject to planning, offer a variety of uses including additional accommodation, gym, office or venue room. Beside the Coach House are the former kennels.

Location
The small harbour town of Montrose is surrounded by rolling Angus countryside, midway between Dundee (28 miles) and Aberdeen (30 miles) and within easy reach of the beautiful sandy east coast beaches and the stunning landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park. The town provides a wealth of everyday amenities, including an arts centre with three cinemas, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, an artisan bakery, as well as a choice of supermarkets. The nearby A90 provides easy access towards Dundee, Forfar and Aberdeen, while mainline rail services are available from Montrose, offering direct daily fast services to Edinburgh and London, including the Caledonian Sleeper.

Distances
Montrose 6 miles
Dundee 28 miles
Aberdeen airport 32 miles
Edinburgh airport 66 miles

Nearby Stations
Montrose 6 miles

Key Locations
House of Dun, Scottish National Trust, 3 miles
St Cyrus beach and nature reserve 5 miles
Fettercairn Distillery & Visitors Centre 5 miles
Edzell 5 miles
Montrose Basin Visitors Centre and Wildlife Reserve 6 miles
Lunan Bay 9 miles
Cairngorn National Park 10 miles
Arbroath sea cliffs 15 miles
Stonehaven and Dunnotter Castle 18 miles
V&A Dundee 28 miles
Glenshee ski station 34 miles
Montrose Golf Links
Carnoustie Golf Links
Montrose Tennis Club

Nearby Schools
Montrose Primary Schools
Montrose Academy
Lathallan School

Activities include walking, skiing, climbing and cycling in the Cairngorms National Park, as well as sailing, kayakking and paddleboarding along the nearby coastline and salmon and trout fishing on the North and South Esk. There is a tennis club in Montrose and outstanding links golf courses nearby, including Montrose Golf Links, the world’s 5th oldest golf course, and Carnoustie, voted best in the world in 2019, which is around 20 miles away. St Andrews Old Course is 44 miles away.

Floorplans
House internal area 11,300 sq.ft
For identification purposes only.

General

Local Authority: Angus Council

Services: Electricity - mains, Water - mains, Drainage - private, Heating - oil central heating’. Electric aga.

Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here

Council Tax: Band H

EPC Rating: E

Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets are included in the sale, other fittings and fixtures including light fittings, curtains, garden equipment etc may be also be available.

Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.