Montrose, Angus

A stunning A Listed House with beautiful walled garden and 82 acres.

A substantial historic home with beautifully presented accommodation, located in a secluded rural setting within easy reach of the small Angus town of Montrose. The property offers elegant, well-proportioned reception rooms, additional accommodation in the wing, traditional coach house and outbuildings, lovely gardens, grounds and woodlands.

Room description
6 Reception rooms
8 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Flexible accommodation allowing for independent separate living spaces
Coach House
Walled Garden
Farm Buildings
82 acres
Freehold
11,300 sq. ft
Rural

The property
Considered to be one of the earliest and finest Renaissance houses in Scotland, Gallery offers over 11,300 square feet of space on an impressive 82 acre estate. Built of harled stone under a slate roof, the three-storey residence dates from 1677 and includes a two-storey wing which was added in 1743. The residence faces East and West with views out over its own grounds, and is nestled close to the River North Esk. The house has been continuously well-maintained throughout its long history, allowing the building to be adapted for modern living while retaining its fine character and features. Since being acquired by the sellers, it has benefitted from further improvements.
The current owners have renovated and modernised the wing, creating wonderful extra accommodation that can be used independently or incorporated within the main house. The house includes original pine panelling and doors, the long gallery at first floor level and the magnificent ornate plaster ceiling in the drawing room, as well as cornices in all the main rooms. The adjoining lands and buildings provides a stunning setting for the house. Gallery now comprises a small estate, which includes Gallery Home Farm, with a useful income, arable land and amenity
woodland, beside the river North Esk. The well renowned gardens have featured in many magazines and been opened by appointment and for charity days for Scotland’s Garden Scheme.

Extending to 82 acres, including 65 acres of agricultural land. The house is situated close to the River North Esk.

The colourful herbaceous borders, clipped hedges and closely-mown lawns contribute to a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Gallery’s grounds include a new orchard of crab apple and prunus, laid out in a grid, with paths mown through a meadow of spring bulbs and wildflowers. Behind the walled garden is an area of recently planted woodland interspersed by lawns. There is a large paddock behind the house, other arable fields are currently contracted out to a local farmer. Surrounding the house and down the north driveway and along the bank of the North Esk River are beautiful mature woodlands which help create a wonderful feel for this special property.

Outbuildings
Located behind Gallery is a beautiful south-facing Coach House built in 1743 of stone under a slate roof. The building is in good condition and could, subject to planning, offer a variety of uses including additional accommodation, gym, office or venue room. Beside the Coach House are the former kennels. There is a fishing hut, which is currently rented to the neighbouring salmon fishing beat, and another wooden hut, overlooking the river. Both are supplied with mains water and electricity.

Located to the side of the house is a large farm building and Dutch barn which along with the agricultural land bring in approximately £22,000 per annum.

Location
The small harbour town of Montrose is surrounded by rolling Angus countryside, midway between Dundee
(28 miles) and Aberdeen (30 miles) and within easy reach of the beautiful sandy east coast beaches and the stunning landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park. The town provides a wealth of everyday amenities, including an arts centre with three cinemas, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, an artisan bakery, as well as a choice of supermarkets. The nearby A90 provides easy access towards Dundee, Forfar and Aberdeen, while mainline rail services are available from Montrose, offering direct daily fast services to Edinburgh and London, including the Caledonian Sleeper.

Distances
Montrose 6 miles
Dundee 28 miles
Aberdeen airport 32 miles
Edinburgh airport 66 miles

Nearby Stations
Montrose 6 miles

Key Locations
House of Dun, Scottish National Trust, 3 miles
St Cyrus beach and nature reserve 5 miles
Fettercairn Distillery & Visitors Centre 5 miles
Edzell 5 miles
Montrose Basin Visitors Centre and Wildlife Reserve 6 miles
Lunan Bay 9 miles
Cairngorn National Park 10 miles
Arbroath sea cliffs 15 miles
Stonehaven and Dunotter Castle 18 miles
V&A Dundee 28 miles
Glenshee ski station 34 miles
Montrose Golf Links
Carnoustie Golf Links
Montrose Tennis Club
Nearby Schools
Montrose Primary Schools
Montrose Academy
Lathallan School

Activities include walking, skiing, climbing and cycling in the Cairngorms National Park, as well as sailing, kayakking and paddleboarding along the nearby coastline and Salmon and trout fishing on the North and South Esk. There is a tennis club in Montrose and outstanding links golf courses nearby, including Montrose Golf Links, the world’s 5th oldest golf course, and Carnoustie, voted best in the world in 2019, which is around 20 miles away. St Andrews Old Course is 44 miles away.

Floorplans
House internal area 11,300 sq.ft
For identification purposes only.

General

Local Authority: Angus Council

Services: Electricity - mains, Water - mains, Drainage - private, Heating - oil central heating’. Electric AGA.

Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here

Council Tax: Band H

EPC Rating: E

Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets are included in the sale, other fittings and fixtures including light fittings, curtains, garden equipment etc may be also be available.

Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not Right of Access:

Gallery Fishings, who own the salmon fishing on the south bank of the river North Esk at Gallery, have the right to park three cars where convenient to the owner of Gallery, on the Home Farm Road. They also have access across Gallery property to the river in three places.