Location

The pretty village of Edzell, to the north of Brechin in Angus, is an attractive and thriving community, situated at the foot of the Angus Glens. Close by are Glen Esk and Glen Lethnot, which are two of the loveliest local glens. Edzell offers good local shopping including a butcher, post office, convenience store, coffee shops and a chemist, and benefits from a new health centre and a modern primary school which includes a nursery. There are two hotels, one with a swimming pool and spa, and there is a renowned 18 hole golf course, along with a 9 hole course and driving range.

The property is ideally situated for those who wish to enjoy the range of outdoor pursuits offered in Angus, while benefiting from being within the village, and within walking distance of all its amenities. The village park called Edzell Muir is close by. There are lovely walks within the local vicinity including along the nearby River North Esk. Salmon and sea trout fishing is also available on the North Esk, and on the nearby South Esk and West Water. The Angus glens 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. Other golf courses in the area include Montrose and Brechin, with the championship course at Carnoustie being easily reached. There are outstanding sandy beaches at Lunan Bay and St Cyrus, which is a nature reserve, as is Montrose Basin. The nearby town of Brechin is well served with local shops, business and leisure facilities, with secondary schooling and a swimming pool at the new community campus. Further afield, more extensive shopping and business services are found in Forfar, the county town, and in Montrose. Private schooling is available locally at Lathallan (Johnshaven), with a bus service from Edzell, and at 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 its airport have been much reduced by the Western Peripheral Route. Aberdeen Airport provides a range of domestic and European flights and there is a direct service from Dundee to Heathrow. Edinburgh Airport is also easily reached.

Distances   A90 4 miles, Fettercairn 5 miles, Brechin 6 miles, Laurencekirk 10.5 miles, Montrose 12.5 miles, Forfar 17 miles, Dundee 31 miles, Aberdeen 40 miles.

Postcode for sat nav is DD9 7TA.
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Description

East Mains House is a most attractive house, located at the northern end of Edzell, and is part of a grouping of properties on the edge of the village. A former farmhouse on a local estate, it is believed to date from the late 19th century, and occupies an enviable position, with views east to agricultural land and the trees adjacent to the River North Esk, yet is just moments away from the shops on the High Street and close to the school and medical centre. The house was acquired by the sellers in 2013 who then set about an ambitious programme of further renovations and refurbishment, while at the same time preserving and enhancing much of the original character of the house. These works included refurbishing the bathrooms in 2015, and the kitchen in about 2018. New bespoke double glazing was installed in 2022. The house is now beautifully presented and perfectly blends the old with the new. In addition a ground floor en suite was installed and a magnificent summer house was erected in 2021 in the garden which includes covered decking and a garden room/studio. An annexe was built to the rear in 2015 which encompasses a double garage, laundry/utility and shower room downstairs, with a large living or games room above. This greatly enhances the flexibility of the property. Other works in the house included new flooring. There are new bespoke window shutters in the sitting room, all the bedrooms, kitchen and landing. Engineered wooden flooring has been laid in the sitting room, bar and bedroom 2. There are cornices in bedrooms 1, 3 and 4. Downstairs there are two bedrooms, one currently used as an office, with a further two bedrooms upstairs, so the house offers great versatility.

This handsome house is stone built with a slate roof. A gate opens to gravelled parking with low level lighting, while a front door opens to a hallway with a wooden staircase to the first floor, tiled floor and under stair cupboard. To one side is bedroom 1 with a walk in hanging cupboard, understairs shelved cupboard and a tiled en suite with a shower, washbasin and WC. On the other side is a double aspect sitting room with a shelved cupboard and a fireplace with beamed mantel and a wood burning stove. Off this is a bar, with fitted bar and shelves and which could be used as a small office if required. An inner hallway has a stable back door to the garden, hatch with attic ladder to floored roof space with a wall mounted Worcester boiler. Bedroom 2 is currently used as an office, while a downstairs WC has a washbasin and tiled floor. The impressive and fully fitted dining kitchen has units with wooden work tops which incorporate a NEFF microwave and coffee machine, Indesit under counter freezer, sink with Grohe tap, Fisher & Paykel double drawer dishwasher, Rangemaster cooker with six burner hob, wine rack and CDA wine fridge. An island unit has a Corian worktop and two Fisher & Paykel drawer fridges. There is ample space for dining, along with a tiled floor and patio doors linking to a paved terrace in the garden.

Off the first floor landing is a tiled bathroom with a freestanding bath, two washbasins with vanity unit, WC and shower cubicle with body jet and seat. Bedrooms 3 and 4 both have a fireplace, with bedroom 4 also being double aspect with fitted wardrobes.

At the front of the house is a flower and shrub border, along with a Sync Energy electric car charging point. Attached to the side is a wooden log, bin and garden store. The garden is enclosed with fencing. To the rear it is mainly lawn with an arbour and there is a wooden summer house with a grass roof, covered decking and a garden room currently used as a gym with power and light.

The separate annexe has a slate roof and includes a laundry/utility with fitted units with a sink, LG washing machine and dryer, clothes pulley, storage cupboards, Samsung fridge/freezer and a tiled floor. Off this is a tiled shower room with washbasin and WC. Upstairs is a living/games room with a woodburning stove and which is also used as a guest bedroom. Also downstairs is a double garage with an auto up and over door.

Directions

From the south on the A90 (Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway), just to the north of Brechin, take the B966 signposted to Edzell. On entering Edzell proceed through the Dalhousie Arch and continue up the High Street until reaching the mini roundabout at the far end. Turn right and East Mains House is on the left.


If coming from the north on the A90, some 4 miles south of Laurencekirk, take the turning at Northwaterbridge (on the county boundary of Angus and Kincardineshire) signposted Edzell Woods and Edzell. Follow the Edzell road for some 4.4 miles and then turn left on to the B966, signposted Edzell. On entering Edzell, after passing the school and health centre, turn left at the mini roundabout and East Mains House is on the left.