Kirkhill, Lintrathen, By Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8

Attractively situated close to Lintrathen Loch and at the foot of the Angus Hills

Description

Kirkhill is an attractive small country house in a pretty location, which dates from 1995. It was built on the site of a manse from the 1960’s, which replaced the original manse. Designed for the sellers family as a retirement home, it has also until recently been let for a couple of years. As such, as well as being a fine family home, it could be used as a holiday cottage, given its location close to Lintrathen Loch at the foot of the Angus hills. An attached conservatory, accessed from outside, was added in about 2000. While the house could benefit from some upgrading, the en suite was refurbished in about 2019 and the kitchen a year later. With an attic room and walkin floored roof space, there is considerable scope for creating additional accommodation, if wanted, subject to any necessary consents. The pretty gardens extend to some 0.5 acres and are well stocked with species rhododendrons and azaleas. When initially laid out at the same time as the house was built, the gardens were opened for charity under the auspices of Scotland’s Garden Scheme. The house is harled with a slate roof and is fully double glazed. It sits well within its own gardens and is private and sheltered. It has traditional features such as cornicing in the hallway and reception rooms.

Gates open onto tarred parking adjacent to the house. A front door opens to a vestibule with an inner door to a welcoming hallway with a shelved cupboard off. A well-proportioned and double aspect sitting room has a bay window with window seat overlooking the garden, an open fireplace with mantle, and shelves with cupboard below. A study, which could be a further bedroom, looks out into the conservatory. Beyond are bedrooms 1 and 2, while bedroom 3 is also double aspect and has a wardrobe, a dressing room and an en suite with shower, washbasin and WC. A family bathroom has a bath, washbasin and WC. The spacious dining kitchen has fitted units with a Lamona Ceramic hob, oven and extractor, together with a sink. There is ample space for dining. Adjacent is a utility room with fitted units with a sink, plumbing for a washing machine, Worcester oil fired boiler, clothes pulley, back door and a separate WC with washbasin. There is a hatch in the hallway with an attic ladder to the attic room and walk in floored roof space.

Outside, there is a conservatory attached to the front of the house. To the side is a garage with power and light, and with an attached lean to store (6.2m x 2.9 m approx.). The pretty and well-stocked garden surrounds the house and also has lawns, shrub borders and trees, together with a former hen run and greenhouse.

Location

Kirkhill is very attractively situated on the edge of the small village of Bridgend of Lintrathen, at the foot of Glen Isla. The village lies on the edge of Lintrathen Loch, close to the county boundary of Angus and Perthshire and is perfectly placed to enjoy all that both counties have to offer. It is a very picturesque and tranquil area, yet is only just 6.5 miles from Alyth and 7.5 miles from Kirriemuir.

The area is well known as the gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. The Angus Glens provide some of the finest hill walking in eastern Scotland and skiing is available at Glenshee (25 miles). Lovely walks and trout fishing can be taken on Lintrathen Loch and the nearby Backwater Reservoir. There is good bird watching at Lintrathen and at Kinnordy Nature Reserve. Ospreys can be seen and the area is a haven for red squirrels, otters and migratory geese. Lintrathen Loch is a nature reserve, as well as being a Wetland of International Importance. Also close-by is Reekie Linn - a spectacular waterfall on the River Isla. There are a number of golf courses in the area, including Alyth, Kirriemuir, Forfar and the championship course at Rosemount near Blairgowrie.

Home deliveries are available from major supermarkets, while local shopping can be found at Alyth and Kirriemuir, with more extensive shopping and business services in Forfar and Blairgowrie. Locally, Peel Farm has a renowned coffee and farm shop, while the Wee Bear café and lodge is in Lintrathen itself. The new Isla Primary School is close-by, with secondary schooling at Webster’s High in Kirriemuir and in Blairgowrie. Private schooling is available at The High School of Dundee, with a dedicated bus at Alyth.

Square Footage: 2,734 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Directions

If coming from the north on the A90, turn off at the Kirriemuir junction (A926) at Forfar and proceed to Kirriemuir. From there take the B951 signposted for Kirkton of Glenisla. Pass through Kirkton of Kingoldrum and proceed for a further 2.4 miles and then turn left signposted Lintrathen and Peel Farm. After 0.7 miles, take the first turning on the left on entering Bridgend of Lintrathen. Proceed up the drive towards the former church and then bear left.

If heading north on the A90 from Dundee, turn off on to the A928 for Kirriemuir. From Kirriemuir take the B951 and proceed as above.

If coming from Blairgowrie take the A926 towards Alyth and Kirriemuir. At the roundabout at Alyth, turn on to the B954 (signposted Glen Isla) and continue on this road crossing the River Isla (Reekie Linn). After a further 0.5 miles continue straight at the T junction, passing Peel Farm. Continue straight on at the next junction, following the signs for Kirriemuir, passing round the south side of the loch into Bridgend of Lintrathen. Continue past the past the phone box, over the bridge, again signposted Kirriemuir, and after a further 0.2 miles take the second turning on the right, and proceed as above.

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Alyth 6.5 miles, Kirriemuir 7.5 miles, Blairgowrie 12 miles, Forfar 13 miles, Dundee 22 miles, Perth 26 miles

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services - Mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating.

Local Authority & tax band - Angus Council tax band F.

Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted carpets and light fittings are included.

Access - Kirkhill has rights of access over the drive which also serves the former Lintrathen Parish church, and Melgam House, which was the original manse.

Photos taken and brochure produced July 2024

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, 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.

Offers
Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit
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-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be 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.

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