TWO VILLAGE HOUSES, IN THE HEART OF GLENESK, POSSIBLY THE FINEST OF THE ANGUS GLENS properties at , glenesk, , angus, dd9 7yu There is no through road... it is a winding route that runs for fourteen TWO VILLAGE HOUSES, IN THE miles along the line of the North Esk to Tarfside village, then a further four miles to Loch Lee”. He also describes how “at the start of the glen the HEART OF GLENESK, POSSIBLY river forms the boundary between Kincardine and Angus but Glen Esk is an Angus Glen... Its beauty lies in its variety of scene. Rocky ravine THE FINEST OF THE ANGUS and white water torrent at the start give way to flat meadow land and GLENS a rippling stream halfway up before returning to chasm and cleft and dark, turbid pool at the top. All the glories of Lowland and Highland are properties at tarfside, glenesk, edzell, encapsulated in Glen Esk. You need go no further”. angus, dd9 7yu Glenesk is spectacular, and runs deep into the Grampian Mountains. That it has no through road has possibly helped to preserve its character. It The Old Post Office is an area that is renowned for its rich flora and fauna and is flanked by Porch u hallway u living room u kitchen u bathroom spectacular hills including Bulg (605m) and Hill of Wirren (677m) which 2 bedrooms u 2 attic rooms u former post office room lie to the south. At the top are Glen Lee and Glen Mark which stretches towards Mount Keen (938m). The River North Esk flows on to the sea Garden and useful outbuilding just to the south of St Cyrus beach which is a Nature Reserve. About 0.26 acres The properties are ideally suited for those who wish to enjoy the range of EPC rating = F outdoor pursuits offered in Angus. Fishing can be taken on the nearby North and South Esks or indeed on the West Water. The Angus glens Heatherbank offer some of the best hill-walking in Eastern . From Edzell the Hallway u living room u sitting room u kitchen u bathroom scenic Cairn o’Mount route gives easy access to Deeside. Golf courses 2 bedrooms and stores in the area include Edzell and together with the championship course at . Garden About 0.12 acres There are primary schools at Tarfside and Edzell. Edzell offers a range of shops and a bank, with a wider range of shopping in Brechin and . EPC rating = G Aberdeen and Dundee, which are both within easy driving distance on the A90 dual carriageway, offer all the services expected of major cities. There are mainline railway stations at Laurencekirk and Montrose with a Edzell 12 miles, Dundee 43 miles, Aberdeen 46 miles sleeper service. Aberdeen Airport offers a wide range of domestic and European flights and there are flights from Dundee Airport to London Viewing Stansted. Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01356 628628. The Old Post Office Directions The Old Post Office is an attractive and traditional cottage, which is stone From Aberdeen on the A90 take the turning at Northwaterbridge (on the built with a slate roof and a harled extension to the rear. It is situated on county boundary between Angus and ), some 4 miles the edge of the village of Tarfside with views out over Glen Esk. As the south of Laurencekirk and signposted and Edzell. Follow name suggests, part of the property was previously used as the post the Edzell road for 4.4 miles and turn left onto the B966, signposted to office. It sits up above the river with views from the garden out over the Edzell. Take the next turning on the right signposted Tarfside, Invermark river and to the hills beyond. Behind is a lightly wooded area with mature and Glenesk. Continue on this road for approximately 10 miles until Scots Pine. reaching Tarfside. Proceed into the village passing the War Memorial and From the garden the front door opens to a wooden porch with inner the Old Post Office is on the left and Heatherbank on the right hand side partially glazed door to the hallway. Accessed from the hallway is the before reaching the bridge. living room which has a wood burning stove and built in shelves. An If coming from the south on the A90, just to the north of Brechin, take the opening with a walk in shelved cupboard leads to the kitchen which has B966 signposted for Edzell. Proceed through Edzell, continuing on the fitted units with a sink, plumbing for washing machine, electric cooker B966, crossing over the Gannochy Bridge over the River North Esk and point and tiled splashbacks. There is a back door and a further door to take the turning on the left signposted Tarfside and continue as above. the tiled bathroom with bath with Mira shower, pedestal washbasin, WC, fitted mirror and extractor. Situation From the living room a door leads to the old post office room which has The Old Post Office and Heatherbank are situated in the small village its own entrance door together with the fitted former counter and desk, of Tarfside in upper Glenesk. I.A.N. Henderson in Discovering Angus shelved mantel, walk in shelved cupboard and hatch with steps up to an and the Mearns (1990) describes Glenesk as “the most beautiful glen in attic. This has considerable potential to be further incorporated into the Angus”. He continues that it “is the most easterly... of all Angus glens. house.

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Also off the hallway doors lead to bedroom 1 and 2. Bedroom 1 has A wooden front door gives access to the hallway with stairs to the first an understair coomb whilst bedroom 2 has a tiled fireplace and built in floor. Arranged off this are the two front rooms. The sitting room has a shelves. Wooden stairs lead up to the first floor with two timber lined attic fireplace with wooden mantel and tiled inserts. The living room has a tiled rooms. fireplace with an opening through to the kitchen, which has fitted wall and base units with an electric cooker point, sink and plumbing for washing In front of the house is a gravelled parking area. The garden, which is machine. Off the living room a door leads to a store room with double enclosed by fencing, is mainly down to grass. There is a useful stone glazed window, back door and door which leads outside and on to a built outbuilding with a corrugated iron roof, which is currently used for further stone built lean to store at the back of the house. storage, but may have potential for other uses subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents, together with a wooden lean to store at the Stairs lead up to the first floor landing. Bedroom 1 has a cast iron back of the property. fireplace and coombed ceilings. The bathroom has a bath with shower, washbasin, WC and coombed ceiling. Bedroom 2 has a cast iron Heatherbank fireplace and coombed ceilings. Situated on the opposite side of the road is Heatherbank. This is a handsome two storey stone built house with a slate roof and a date stone There is a sloping garden to the rear of the property which is enclosed by of 1881. There used to be a wooden tea room attached to the side, wooden fencing. where there is now a gravelled parking area. As such the house may have potential to be extended, subject to obtaining any necessary consents.

Heatherbank Heatherbank floorplans - the old post office

Gross internal area (approx): 182.27 sq.m (1962 sq.ft) (Including Store) Store: 35.67 sq.m (384 sq.ft) For Identification Only. Not To Scale.

Attic Attic Room 2 Room 1 5.60 x 4.22 5.60 x 4.09 5.60 x 3.81 18'4'' x 13'10'' 18'4'' x 13'5'' 18'4'' x 12'6''

First Floor

Store 3.42 x 2.75 11'3'' x 9' Kitchen Bathroom 3.19 x 2.12 10'6'' x 6'11''

Bedroom 1 Store 4.22 x 2.76 8.94 x 5.25 13'10'' x 9'1'' 29'4'' x 17'3'' Bedroom 2 5.51 x 3.44 Living 18'1'' x 11'3'' 5.80 x 3.92 Room 19' x 12'10'' 4.23 x 3.47 13'11'' x 11'5''

Hallway

Porch Ground Floor Ground Floor

floorplans - heatherbank

Gross internal area (approx): 127.37 sq.m (1371 sq.ft) (Including Store) For Identification Only. Not To Scale. Store Living Bedroom 1 3.54 x 2.52 Room 4.66 x 3.29 11'7'' x 8'3'' 4.53 x 3.33 15'3'' x 10'10'' 14'10'' x 10'11''

Kitchen 3.00 x 2.19 9'10'' x 7'2'' Bathroom

Hallway

Store Sitting 4.54 x 4.11 Bedroom 2 14'11'' x 13'6'' Room 4.54 x 4.09 4.62 x 4.08 14'11'' x 13'5'' 15'2'' x 13'5''

Ground Floor First Floor General Remarks Possession Outgoings Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. Angus Council. The Old Post Office and Heatherbank are both in Band C for council tax purposes. Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the Selling Agents. Energy Performance Certificate A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers The Old Post Office EPC Rating - F are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following Heatherbank EPC Rating - G inspection.

Services Purchase Price Mains water and electricity, private drainage, electric central heating. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of missives. The deposit will be non- Servitude Rights, Burdens and Wayleaves returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, reasons not attributable to the seller or his agents. burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Solicitors Savills Brechin Turcan Connell 12 Clerk Street, Brechin, Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Angus DD9 6AE or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own Street, Edinburgh EH3 9EE [email protected] behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be 0131 228 8111 01356 628628 made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. turcanconnell.com savills.co.uk Our Ref: DRO150424 The Old Post Office

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