The Old Schoolhouse, , , , DD8 1SQ

• Detached Dwelling House in 0.46 Acre or thereby • Reception Hallway • Lounge • Kitchen Dining/Family Room • Games Room/Studio • Storeroom/Workshop • Shower/Utility Room & Bathroom • 4 Bedrooms & Study • Large Driveway & Double Garage • Mature Well Stocked Gardens • Oil Central Heating & Double Glazing, EPC Band E • Stunning Views & Further Potential

Offers around £315,000 ( HR Value 350K) This detached, traditional stone built dwelling house is situated in a scenic, semi rural location within the Angus village of Balkeerie and enjoys stunning views over the Strathmore valley and hills to the north and over farmland to Kinpurnie Hill and Monument to the south. Balkeerie is a small village in Angus on the to road, located midway between these villages. A local bus service from\to Newtyle and Forfar runs along this road daily (except Sundays) while frequent buses to operate from Newtyle and from Forfar. Local amenities include Eassie Primary school and Eassie and Nevay Community Hall. Nearby villages of Glamis and Newtyle offer local services including a shop/post office while a full range of social, leisure and consumer facilities can be found in Forfar including major supermarkets. The Dundee Aberdeen A90 dual carriageway is only a short drive away and connects major routes north and south. Dundee and Perth are within comfortable commuting distance

As the name suggests, the property was the former Eassie School which has been converted to a substantial home with spacious accommodation over two floors and has further potential for expansion. The subjects benefit from double glazing, oil fired central heating, multi fuel burning stoves in some public rooms, dining sized kitchen/family room, downstairs shower/utility room and bathroom on the upper floor. There is a further storeroom workshop with separate entrance and accessed from the studio, games room which would be an ideal space for those working from home.

Set withing a generous, well bounded and defined mature plot of just under half an acre, the gardens have many feature areas, vegetable garden and south facing sun terrace and with centre water feature and decking. The gardens are well stocked with a range of mature trees, fruit trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. Wrought iron gates lead to the large gravel chip driveway which has parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the double garage.

This is a truly unique and exceptional home which is rarely available and viewing is essential to appreciate the spacious nature, quality of location and views together with the potential for further development.

Reception Hall: Approx. 20’ x 18 at widest. Double glazed exterior door. Quarry tiled floor. Multi fuel burning stove. Staircase to upper floor accommodation. Double glazed window to front. Exposed beams and stonework.

Lounge: Approx. 16’10 x 19’7 at widest. Excellent sized public room with focal point a cast iron multi fuel burning stove granite hearth . Original wooden floors. Three double glazed windows facing north and west and enjoying the stunning views over Strathmore and beyond. Exposed beams. Decorative wood panelling to dado height.

Games Room/Studio: Approx. 22’5 x 17’11. Extremely spacious and adaptable room which can be utilised to suit the individual purchasers’ requirement and ideal space for those who work from home. Double glazed windows to both sides. Range of storage units. Original flooring. Living flame gas fire. Exposed beams.

Kitchen Dining: Approx. 16’4 x 19’11. Two clearly defined areas. Kitchen fitted with modern floor wall and drawer units. Gas cooker connection. Tiled to splashback. Double glazed windows to rear and side. Family/dining area has double glazed diamond leaded French doors and picture windows leading to the south facing decking and sun terrace. Decorative fireplace. Oak flooring. Rear vestibule with exterior door.

Shower/Utility Room: Approx. 5’7 x 11’7. Three piece suite comprising WC, stainless steel sink and drainer and shower cubicle with wet wall. Utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and vent for tumble dryer. Double glazed window to rear.

Upper Floor: Upper landing is bright and airy with two double glazed Velux windows. Feature arch and exposed stonework. Airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1: Approx. 10’7 x 13’. Spacious double bedroom with double glazed windows to front and side. Recess vanity area. Wardrobes screened by curtains.

Bedroom 2: Approx. 16’6 x 7’2. Double bedroom with double glazed window to rear. Decorative fireplace.

Bedroom 3: Approx. 11’ x 14’4. Double bedroom with double glazed Velux windows to both sides. Feature wood panelling. Fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom 4: Approx. 13’8 x 9’1. L shaped with double glazed Velux window to side. Fitted wardrobe.

Study: Approx. 8’3 x 6’4. Glazed door and side panels. Subject to building warrants this room could be adjoined to bedroom 4 to create an en suite.

Bathroom: Approx. 12’11 x 8’6. Three piece suite. comprising WC, wash hand basin and bath. Shower handset mixer over bath. Double glazed Velux window to rear. Storage cupboard.

Store/Workshop. Approx. 26’8 x 7’ at widest. With separate entrance to driveway. Again, another adaptable multi-purpose space. Double glazed window.

Garage: Double Garage with Separate up and over doors. Large driveway with parking for a number of vehicles.

Outside: Occupying a generous sized plot of 0.46 acre or thereby. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and well bound and defined by stone built walls and mature hedging. Mature shrubs, fruit trees and planting borders. Vegetable garden. Drying area. Timber shed. South facing sun terrace with centre water feature. Decking.

Note: Whilst we make every effort to ensure our property particulars are accurate, no guarantees are given and potential purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the information provided.