TWO FULLY REFURBISHED AND EXTENDED COTTAGES, ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE AND IN THE HEART OF GLENESK tarfside cottages, glenesk, edzell, angus, dd9 7yu TWO FULLY REFURBISHED AND EXTENDED COTTAGES, ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE AND IN THE HEART OF GLENESK tarfside cottages, glenesk, edzell, angus, dd9 7yu No 1 Tarfside Cottages Living room u kitchen u 4 bedrooms u bathroom u shower room u attic room Enclosed garden No 2 Tarfside Cottages Living room u kitchen u 3 bedrooms u bathroom u shower room u study area u attic room Garden EPC ratings = C Edzell 12 miles, Dundee 43 miles, Aberdeen 46 miles Situation 1 and 2 Tarfside Cottages are situated in the small village of Tarfside in upper Glenesk. I.A.N. Henderson in Discovering Angus and the Mearns There are primary schools at Tarfside and Edzell. Edzell offers a range of (1990) describes Glenesk as “the most beautiful glen in Angus.” He shops, with a wider range of shopping in Brechin and Forfar. Aberdeen continues that it “is the most easterly . of all Angus glens. There is no and Dundee, which are both within easy driving distance on the A90 dual through road . it is a winding route that runs for fourteen miles along carriageway, offer all the services expected of major cities. There are the line of the North Esk to Tarfside village, then a further four miles to mainline railway stations at Laurencekirk and Montrose with a sleeper Loch Lee.” He also describes how “at the start of the glen the river forms service. Aberdeen Airport offers a wide range of domestic and European the boundary between Kincardine and Angus but Glen Esk is an Angus flights and there are flights from Dundee Airport to London Stansted. Glen . Its beauty lies in its variety of scene. Rocky ravine and white water torrent at the start give way to flat meadow land and a rippling Description stream halfway up before returning to chasm and cleft and dark, turbid 1 and 2 Tarfside Cottages are a most attractive pair of semi-detached pool at the top. All the glories of Lowland and Highland are encapsulated cottages, situated up above the Water of Tarf which flows into the River in Glen Esk. You need go no further.” North Esk, on the edge of the village of Tarfside. It is a picturesque setting with lovely views out over Glenesk to the hills. Previously these Glenesk is spectacular, and runs deep into the Grampian Mountains. That were two traditional estate cottages but in 2016/17 they were fully it has no through road has possibly helped to preserve its character. It renovated and refurbished, and were extended to the front and rear, by is an area that is renowned for its rich flora and fauna and is flanked by J W Souttar, a well known firm of local architects and developers. The spectacular hills including Bulg (605m) and Hill of Wirren (677m) which works, which have been carried out sympathetically to preserve the lie to the south. At the top are Glen Lee and Glen Mark which stretches character of the cottages, have also been done in such a way so as to towards Mount Keen (938m). The River North Esk flows on to the sea make the most of their position. The original cottages are stone built just to the south of St Cyrus beach which is a Nature Reserve. The with a slate roof. The extensions are timber clad, again with slate roofs. Glenesk Retreat and Folk Museum is only a few miles away, and includes The original cottages were stripped back to the walls and roof. They a café and nature trail. have been totally refurbished including rewiring, re-plumbing, installation of damp proofing and insulation, new flooring and new double glazed The properties are ideally suited for those who wish to enjoy the range of windows. The boilers are an electric vented system. This, together outdoor pursuits offered in Angus. Fishing can be taken on the nearby with their location and layout, mean that the cottages are ideal for both North and South Esks or indeed on the West Water. The Angus glens modern living and for holiday lets or periodic use. The two cottages offer some of the best hill walking in eastern Scotland. From Edzell the would run well together as a small holiday letting business, or could be scenic Cairn o’Mount route gives easy access to Deeside. Golf courses sold separately as individual properties. A shared gravelled driveway in the area include Edzell and Brechin together with the championship leads to separate gravelled parking and turning areas at the back of each course at Carnoustie. of the cottages. No 1 Tarfside Cottages This is the eastern of the pair of cottages, and is situated closest to the entrance. French doors from the garden, open to the living room which has double height windows making the most of the position. A corner wood burning stove is a focal point in the room and provides supplementary heating. There is a beamed ceiling and partially glazed doors which open through to the kitchen. The modern fully fitted dining kitchen has a breakfast bar, soft closing drawers and cupboards, sink, fitted Lamona dishwasher, four ring Lamona Ceran hob with extractor, integrated Lamona oven/grill and microwave, cupboard housing Comet Fusion wall mounted boiler, together with spiral stairs to the first floor. Off the inner hallway is a back door together with bedrooms 1 and 2 and a partially tiled bathroom with a bath with shower, sink and WC with vanity unit and a tiled floor. The shower room is also partially tiled and has a corner shower, pedestal washbasin, WC and tiled floor. No. 2 Tarfside Cottages Spiral stairs from the kitchen lead up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms with coombed ceilings and Velux roof lights, together with a walk in attic room, again with coombed ceilings. The garden ground in front is enclosed by wooden fencing. There are gravelled parking areas at the rear. No. 2 Tarfside Cottages No. 1 Tarfside Cottages No. 2 Tarfside Cottages 2 Tarfside Cottages This is the western of the pair of cottages, and is situated closest to the Water of Tarf. French doors, from the garden, open to the living room which has double height windows making the most of the position. A corner wood burning stove is a focal point in the room and provides No. 1 Tarfside Cottages supplementary heating. There is a beamed ceiling and partially glazed doors which open through to the kitchen. The modern fully fitted dining kitchen has an American style Samsung fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser, Gorenje microwave, Belling range cooker with two ovens, grill and five ring ceramic hob together with an extractor. In one of the cupboards is a Comet Fusion wall mounted boiler. The central island unit has a breakfast bar, sink and integrated dishwasher. There are French doors to the garden and spiral stairs to the first floor. Off the inner hallway is a back door together with bedrooms 1 and 2 and a partially tiled bathroom with a bath with shower, sink and WC with vanity unit and a tiled floor. The shower room is also partially tiled and has a corner shower, pedestal washbasin, WC and tiled floor. Spiral stairs from the kitchen lead up to the first floor where there is a landing/study area, which may have the potential to create a further bedroom, an further bedroom with coombed ceilings and Velux roof light, a walk in attic room with coombed ceilings and access through to a galleried area overlooking the living room. No. 1 Tarfside Cottages floorplans Gross internal area (approx): No. 1 Tarfside Cottages 154.59 sq.m (1664 sq.ft) No. 2 Tarfside Cottages 152.26 sq.m (1639 sq.ft) Shower Room Bedroom 2 4.04 x 3.57 Attic Room 13'3'' x 11'9'' 4.58 x 3.16 15' x 10'4'' y Inner Hallwa HWC B Bathroom Kitchen 5.86 x 4.32 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 19'3'' x 14'2'' 2.98 x 2.96 3.12 x 2.95 9'9'' x 9'9'' 10'3'' x 9'8'' Bedroom 1 3.84 x 2.57 12'7'' x 8'5'' Living Room 5.21 x 4.29 17'1'' x 14'1'' Living Room Void No. 1 Tarfside Cottages No. 1 Tarfside Cottages Ground Floor First Floor Shower Room Bedroom 1 3.99 x 3.44 Attic Room 13'1'' x 11'3'' 5.50 x 3.15 18'1'' x 10'4'' y Bathroom HWC Inner Hallwa Study Area Bedroom 3 Kitchen 6.16 x 3.01 3.36 x 3.00 Bedroom 2 5.03 x 4.52 20'3'' x 9'11'' 11' x 9'1 16'6'' x 14'10'' 4.27 x 2.72 14' x 8'11'' Gallery 3.16 x 1.98 10'4'' x 6'6'' Living Room 5.17 x 4.35 17' x 14'3'' Living Room Void No. 2 Tarfside Cottages No. 2 Tarfside Cottages Ground Floor First Floor The garden ground in front is separated from next door by wooden Services: Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Electric wet fencing. To the side of the house is a bank running down towards the system heating. burn. There are gravelled parking areas to the rear. Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets are included in the sale. General Remarks Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills – 01356 628628.