2 bed flat for sale

Finavon Castle, Forfar DD8

Simply A wow! A rare opportunity to own A 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 public room, castle apartment with private garden + garage & residents parking

Finavon Castle is a Category C Listed baronial mansion house dating from 1865, set in over 6 acres of stunning garden grounds. The Esk Suite 160m2 is a spacious upper floor apartment, renovated to a high standard & simply stunning! Request your viewing now.

Directions: Travelling from the north on the A90 just past Peggy Scotts Diner and Finavon Hotel on the right, take the next turning on the left signposted Bogardo, Finavon Hill and Milton of Finavon. You will see the Castle Gates straight ahead. Drive into the grounds and bear left at the fork and continue round to the gravelled parking area at the rear side of the castle.

From the south on the A90, about 5 miles north of Forfar, turn right signposted Bogardo, Finavon Hill and Milton of Finavon and proceed as above.

Viewings: Can be booked directly online or please call Yopa on alternatively you can call the local agents on to arrange a suitable date and time.

Home Report Valuation £300,000 You can easily download the Home Report from the Yopa website advert also at – Angus or click on the link here below to request a copy. Or please call Yopa on Angus Council Tax Band: E

EPC Band: D

Tenure: Freehold

more about the property.......

Finavon Castle is a Category C Listed baronial mansion house dating from 1865 and has remained in the same family until the early 1980s. Set in its own grounds of approximately 6 acres of lovely garden grounds including lawns, woodland and a walled garden. It is surrounded by beautiful Angus countryside and has excellent access to the A90. Near to the River South Esk, just south of Milton of Finavon village and 5 miles to the north-east of Forfar in Angus.

In 1984 the building was converted into 8 luxury apartments. 6 Esk Suite is on the upper floor of the castle yet an easy climb of 3 flights of gliding stairs. It has a beautiful spacious lounge with study area, striking family dining kitchen, gorgeous dining room, 2 double bedrooms, fabulous bathroom and a shower room. It certainly has the wow factor with its presentation and superb views you will not be disappointed.

Externally there is a private single garage and a private enclosed garden area, plus beautiful communal garden grounds to wander and enjoy. It is in an idyllic setting with delightful views over farmland to Finavon Hill. A perfect home for those wanting something different in a peaceful location with easy access to amenities nearby. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Parking at the rear side of the building in the residents car park, entry is by a paved path to a large astragal door at the rear side of the castle, into a vestibule and into an impressive shared entrance hall with a wonderful carpeted grand mutual staircase to the first floor to Flat 6 Esk Suite.

Entering the apartment at first floor level an impressive internal carpeted staircase takes you to the hallway which leads to most rooms. This area has lovely wood effect flooring, a high cupboard at the upper landing which houses the recently installed electrical components. There is a Velux window in the stairwell which brings in plenty of daylight as well as a ceiling-stained glass feature with LED lighting which brings light into the hallway.

Here there is a useful utility cupboard with wall shelving and plumbed with a washer dryer that is included in the sale. A small chest freezer is also included.

Next is a generous sized storage cupboard/box room which has great space for storing household items, coats shoes etc and it houses the gas central heating boiler. There is also access here into the large attic space.

The delightful bright lounge at the end of the hallway, has two rear facing windows which overlook the gorgeous countryside. This room is complete with high-quality wood effect flooring, stunning ceiling features and a feature fireplace with multi-fuel stove set in a marble inlay, hearth and mantle. Tucked into a graceful archway, this defined space is ideal as a reading study corner, making great use of space. This area is complete with a wall shelf, wall light and a window.

Back in the hallway to the shower room which has been modernised and is fitted with a two-piece suite including a wash hand basin set in a vanity unit with storage below, a WC and a separate shower enclosure with twin head shower which is wet wall lined to the shower area and the rest of the room is tiled. This room has a Velux window, quality wood effect flooring, wall fitments and ceiling spotlights.

Across the hallway to the beautiful and luxurious Bedroom 1, which is a generous size room and has plenty of space for furnishings. This is a good quality carpeted room with a rear-facing window, the wardrobes with hanging, shelving and drawer storage space are included in the sale. The wall tapestry hangings can also be included if desired.

Into the luxury dining kitchen which is the real hub of this home and showcases a selection of high-end freestanding units with coordinated worksurfaces and twin Belfast sink unit. The kitchen is equipped with an American-style fridge freezer, a Leisure Cookmaster range style electric cooker with a warming plate and a 5-burner hob including two ovens and grill, plus a dishwasher which can remain in the sale. This fabulous kitchen has beautiful, tiled flooring, ceiling spotlights and is tastefully decorated. It is a generous sized room with ample space for dining and lounge furnishings.

A stunning custom crafted staircase with just a few steps up takes you into the formal dining room which certainly is a superb room to dine with your guests. It has generous space for furnishings. At the far end of the dining room there is a spectacular original feature window, ceiling spotlights and wood effect flooring completing this very special room.

Bedroom 2 is a generously sized double bedroom with ample space for furnishings. This is a bright room with carpeted flooring, tasteful décor and a feature original fireplace.

The fabulous bathroom consists of a three-piece traditional white suite with a stunning bc Designs boat bath and vintage style toilet plus Heritage Wilton vanity unit with inset sink. The bath has a hand shower fitment. Beautifully decorated, this room is complete with a rear facing opaque window, tiled flooring and neutral wall tiling around the porcelain suite areas.

The vendors are willing to sell some furnishings under separate negotiations if desired.

Externally

There is a residents and visitors parking area at the rear side of the building near to the entrance to 6 Esk Suite.

The garage is within a row of six garages, clearly marked, 6 is a single garage with an up and over door, concrete floor and power and light.

Beautiful communal garden grounds include many fine specimen trees and lovely walks. The rhododendron-lined driveway leads to a lawn area and through a gate to a shared walled garden which is divided into 8 private garden areas. Through a gate to the delightful private garden for 6 Esk Suite this is wall and fence enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn with beautiful plants, shrubs, a selection of fruit trees and planters for growing your own vegetables and herbs. It is a real suntrap, with a lovely summerhouse great for sitting out and enjoying the sun. A shed is included and ideal for storing garden equipment plus there is a log store.

Finavon Castle externally presents to a high standard having had extensive roof works done over recent years.

Apartment room sizes

Lounge: 17’1 x 14’0 (5.20m x 4.26m)

Study: 6’1 x 4’3 (1.85m x 1.29m)

Dining Kitchen: 17’6 x 16’8 (5.33m x 5.08m)

Dining Room: 13’0 x 22’3 (3.96m x 6.78m)

Box Room: 10’8 x 4’11 (3.25m x 1.49m)

Utility Cupboard: 5’8 x 4’11 (1.72m x 1.49m)

Shower Room: 8’3 x 4’7 (2.51m x 1.39m)

Bathroom: 13’3 x 7’9 (4.03m x 2.36m)

Bedroom 1: 14’4x 19’5 (4.36m x 5.91m)

Bedroom 2: 18’9 x 11’10 (5.71m x 3.60m)



amenities & transport links

Nearby Forfar and Brechin offer supermarkets and other amenities. There is a shop at Peggy Scott's Diner on the A90 at Finavon, which is next to the Finavon Hotel, both of which offer good dining restaurants within easy walking distance from Finavon Castle. The A90 provides easy access south to Dundee with its cultural facilities in just 25 minutes, and north to Aberdeen in about 40 minutes.

Forfar is a vibrant town with all amenities you need close to hand, with leading supermarkets, restaurants, bars, primary schools, recently built secondary school with adjoining sports centre, golf club, walks round Forfar Loch and Rescobie Loch, medical centres and a hospital. Forfar have a monthly farmers market throughout the year. Other places of interest in Forfar are the Meffan Gallery and Museum, Murton Farm nature reserve, and just 15 minutes by car to Glamis Castle a great visitor attraction.

There are many sports and amenities nearby including fishing on the rivers North and South Esk, loch fishing at Rescobie and hiking in the Angus glens. There are numerous local golf courses, including Edzell, and good beaches at St Cyrus and Lunan Bay. Finavon Hill is steeped in Pictish history.

Primary schooling is available at the nearby village of Tannadice, or Brechin or Forfar, with secondary schooling in Kirriemuir or Forfar. Private schooling is available at Lathallan with a bus pick up at Finavon, and Dundee High School, with a bus from Forfar.

Don’t delay, request your viewing now!

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