Location

Westerton of Stracathro Farmhouse is conveniently situated, close to both Brechin and Edzell in Angus, and just to the north of the A90 dual carriageway which is easily reached. This is an appealing and scenic area of countryside, with the Angus hills and glens to the north. The property is ideally situated for those who wish to enjoy the range of outdoor pursuits offered in Angus. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available on the nearby North and South Esks, or the West Water. The Angus glens also offer some of the best hill walking in eastern Scotland and skiing at Glenshee. From Edzell the scenic Cairn o' Mount route gives access to Deeside. Golf courses in the area include Edzell and Brechin, with the championship course at Carnoustie nearby. There are outstanding sandy beaches at Lunan Bay and St Cyrus. Brechin is well served with local shops, business and leisure facilities, nurseries and schooling. There is a swimming pool at the new community campus. The local primary school is at Stracathro. The nearby village of Edzell also has good local shopping including a butcher, post office, coffee shops, chemist and health centre, together with a country club within the Glenesk Hotel, and a renowned 18 hole golf course, along with a 9 hole course and driving range. Further afield, more extensive shopping and business services are found in Forfar, the county town, and in Montrose. Private schooling is available in Aberdeen and locally at Lathallan (Johnshaven), which has a dedicated bus service from Brechin, as has the High School of Dundee.
The nearby A90 provides fast access to Aberdeen and south to Dundee which are both easily reached and offer all the services expected of major cities. Dundee has renowned cultural facilities including the V&A museum. There are railway stations at Montrose and Laurencekirk on the east coast mainline with regular services to Aberdeen and the south, including a sleeper to London. Journey times to Aberdeen and Aberdeen Airport have been much reduced by the Western Peripheral Route. Aberdeen Airport provides a range of domestic and European flights and there is a service from Dundee to Heathrow.

Description

Westerton of Stracathro Farmhouse is an attractive and substantial stone-built 19th century house with a slate roof. As the name suggests, it was until very recently a farmhouse on the local estate. Facing south, over its own gardens, it has spacious and well-proportioned accommodation. While it could benefit from some upgrading, it still retains much period character, with features such as cornices in the reception rooms and main bedrooms still intact. The living room, bedroom 1 and shower room all have double glazing.

Gates open onto a drive that leads up to gravelled parking at the front of the house. Both the entrance vestibule and hallway have a mosaic tiled floor, with the latter having a staircase to the first floor and an understair cupboard. There are two imposing front reception rooms. One with a tiled fireplace while the other has a bay window, fireplace with wooden mantel and a cupboard with display shelves above. Behind is a shelved larder with window shutters. The living room has a glazed door to the garden, tiled fireplace, and two presses. The kitchen has fitted units with a NEFF double oven and Ceran hob, two-oven Esse range, sink and a shelved cupboard. Off a back lobby is a downstairs WC with washbasin and cupboards, a utility room with a double sink and which leads to a larder with shelves and stone flag floor.

Upstairs is a sizeable landing with two walk in cupboards. Bedrooms one, two and four have fireplaces. The boxroom could be used as an additional bedroom, while bedroom three has a bay window and fitted cupboards. Bedroom five has a mantel with shelves and the shower room has a washbasin with vanity unit and WC.

The enclosed garden in front and to the sides is mainly down to grass with rhododendrons and trees providing privacy and shelter. There is a wooden summerhouse (3.65m x 3m) and views north to the hills. At the back of the house is a range of outbuildings with a fuel store, store and kennel with run.

Directions

If coming from the south on the A90 proceed past Brechin and before reaching Stracathro Hospital turn left, signposted Inchbare. The gates into Westerton of Stracathro Farmhouse will be seen on the left.

If coming from the north on the A90 proceed past Stracathro Hospital and then take the first turning on the right, signposted Inchbare and proceed as above.

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