Iconic Motorcycle Legacy Davidson Cottage, Aberlemno, by Brechin, Angus, DD9 6SH Freehold Cottage Cottage Cottage Scottish home of the Davidsons of Harley-Davidson® the best hill walking in eastern with secondary schools, health Restored 18th century cottage • three bedrooms and Scotland, together with skiing at centres, leisure centres and a living room Glenshee. Loch fishing is business facilities. available locally at Rescobie. The A90, at Forfar and Modern ancillary Amenity Block with open plan living room There are local golf courses at Brechin, provides fast access to & kitchen • two wet rooms and stores. Forfar, Brechin and Edzell, and Dundee and Aberdeen. These Considerable potential for holiday letting Carnoustie is also within easy provide all the services expected Garage • Garden ground • About 0.28 acres driving distance. There are of major cities, while Perth and pleasant sandy beaches at Edinburgh are also within EPC rating = E Lunan Bay and at St Cyrus, reasonable driving distances. which is a nature reserve, as is Journey times to Aberdeen and the nearby Balgavies Loch. Aberdeen Airport have been Distances situated at Netherton, about Locally there are walks in much improved with the Brechin 3.5 miles, Forfar 2 miles east of Aberlemno, on Montreathmont Forest. The opening of the Western 7.5 miles, Montrose 12 miles, the south side of the River Murton Farm and Nature Peripheral Route. There are east Carnoustie 18 miles, Dundee South Esk. Finavon Hill lies to Reserve is located close by, and coast mainline railway stations 21 miles, Aberdeen 45 miles the west, while the Angus Sinclair’s Kitchen at at Montrose and Arbroath with a coastline is only some 10 miles Foresterseat, is a well known sleeper service. Both Aberdeen Situation to the east. local restaurant. and Edinburgh airports provide Davidson Cottage is situated Angus is well known for its There is a primary school at a range of domestic and between Forfar and Brechin, range of outdoor pursuits. Aberlemno. The towns of European flights and there is a with far reaching views north Fishing can be taken on the Brechin and Forfar provide service from Dundee Airport to over Strathmore to the Angus North and South Esks. The extensive shopping, together London City. Glens beyond. The cottage is Angus Glens provide some of Cottage Cottage The nearby Aberlemno Stones and his wife Margaret, lived in cycles. They thought they could Development Co. The reveal the importance of Pictish the cottage and he worked for do better and with Arthur’s renovations were completed in culture in the area. One of the the local estate at the friend, Bill Harley, started the 2012. stones is believed to neighbouring blacksmiths. They legend that was to become Having saved the cottage the commemorate the battle of lived in the cottage with their six Harley Davidson. Their father, sellers have, through their Nechtansmere at nearby children, along with two other William C, built their first companies, sought to preserve Dunnichen in 685AD, when workers. In 1858, aged 52, he workshop, now affectionately and enhance it as a destination Brude, a Pictish King, defeated and his family emigrated to the known as “The Shed” where the for enthusiasts, initially through King Ecgrith of Northumbria, United States, and one of their iconic motorcycle was born, in selling merchandise, but also thus reclaiming this part of sons died of “a ship fever” 1903. from 2019 by doing holiday lets Scotland for the Picts. There are shortly after their arrival, but By 2008 the cottage was a offering the experience of many other renowned tourist they settled in Milwaukee, where crumbling ruin, although part of staying in an “authentic” 19th attractions in the area including the family prospered. The it had continued to be occupied century cottage. In 2012 the Glamis Castle, childhood home middle son, William C Davidson until 2002. It was acquired by Amenity Block was built to of the Queen Mother, and House (1846-1923), who was born in the sellers, who were Harley service the original cottage, and of Dun (National Trust for Scotland, at Netherton, followed Davidson enthusiasts and set this includes an open plan Scotland). his father into the railroad about an ambitious restoration kitchen and living room, industry as a cabinet maker, and programme to restore the together with two wet rooms Historical Note had a fascination for all things house, back to how it would and stores. Visitors, mainly Davidson Cottage, which was mechanical. His three sons, have looked in 1858, when the Harley Davidson enthusiasts, formerly known as Netherton Arthur, Walter and William A, Davidsons emigrated. They also have come from around the Cottage, dates from the 1720s. saw the early stages of the set up the Davidson Legacy and world, and there is a website – Alexander Davidson (or Sandy) motorised world, and powered the Netherton Cottage www.thedavidsonlegacy.com. Amenity Block Amenity Block Amenity Block Description stone flag flooring, timber lined Metrotile roof and double rooms / changing rooms with Davidson Cottage is a charming walls and a beamed ceiling. The glazing. showers with wet walling and 18th century cottage, which has downstairs bedroom has a It has steps and a ramp up to separate WCs with washbasins. been fully restored to its mid Parkhouse range with mantel, wooden decking. A partially Adjacent is a cedar clad 19th century incarnation. The wooden box bed and two wall glazed entrance door opens to a double garage (5.1 m x 4.45 m cottage stands within its own lights, while the sitting room has hallway which has a timber lined (approx.) which has a concrete grounds. It is stone built, with a a Hob Grate fire with mantel, ceiling and two walk in stores, floor and Metrotile roofing. Carmyllie stone slate roof. The two wall lights and a wooden one with a sink. Off this is the renovations were substantial. floor. To the rear is a stone living room / kitchen. The General Remarks The cottage was stripped back shelved larder. Wooden steps kitchen area has fitted units with Viewing to the walls and it was lead up to two attic bedrooms, self closing drawers and Strictly by appointment with completely re-roofed. Lime both with two wall lights, under appliances include a Zanussi Savills – 01356 628628. mortar was used, so as to be eaves cupboards and wooden oven and ceramic hob with authentic and in keeping. floors. extractor, Panasonic microwave, Directions Internally new floors were laid The Amenity Block is in effect Logik fridge and a sink. The If coming from the south on the and wiring installed but again to a moveable building, which was living area has full length A90 dual carriageway turn off at be authentic there are hidden erected in two principal windows to make the most of Forfar and then take the B9134 power sockets, and the light sections. It is ancillary to the the panoramic views and a signposted to Aberlemno. fittings are built into the wall cottage and was put up to timber lined ceiling. Off this is Proceed through Aberlemno panelling. There is no water or provide services to the original the boiler room which has a and continue on to Netherton, drainage. building, and is used as such by Gledhill hot water tank and a and just after the turning for A wooden front door opens to visitors and guests to the Heatrae Sadia Amptec boiler. Balglassie, the cottage will be a hallway with a wall light and property. It is cedar clad with a Also off the hallway are two wet seen on the right. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Alternatively if coming from Access Servitude Rights, Burdens and Possession the north on the A90 take the There is a right of access in Wayleaves Vacant possession and entry will second turning for Brechin on to favour of Davidson Cottage over The property is sold subject to be given on completion. the A935, passing the Brechin the access lane to the houses and with the benefit of all Castle Centre. Before reaching and on to the public road. servitude rights, burdens, Offers Brechin turn right onto the reservations and wayleaves, Offers must be submitted in B9134 signposted to Aberlemno. Solicitors including rights of access and Scottish Legal Form to the Continue for just over 3 miles, Shiells, 31a St David Street, rights of way, whether public or Selling Agents. A closing date following signs for Aberlemno, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EG. private, light, support, drainage, for offers may be fixed, and and in Netherton proceed past water and wayleaves for masts, prospective purchasers are the cottage on the left, until the Services pylons, stays, cable, drains and advised to register their interest dropped kerb. Mains electricity and water, water, gas and other pipes, with the Selling Agents following private drainage and wet whether contained in the Title inspection. Outgoings electric central heating to the Deeds or informally constituted Angus Council – the rateable Amenity Block. Mains electricity and whether referred to in the Purchase Price value is £2,850, but at present in Davidson Cottage.