Braeside, Arnhall, Edzell, Brechin, DD9 7UZ

2 public rooms. 6 Bedrooms.

Impressive quality finish

Garden grounds & double garage

Stylish one bedroom annexe

Beautiful countryside views & setting

Around 2 acres in total

Set within two acres of beautifully maintained grounds, with a private driveway from the main road and enjoying stunning views across the surrounding countryside, this exceptionally spacious and bright detached family home offers an outstanding opportunity to any prospective buyers. The property provides generous and versatile accommodation throughout, perfectly suited to modern family life, while large windows and an open elevated position give an abundance of natural light. In addition to the main house is a stylish and very charming one bedroom annexe sitting above the detached double garage, offering ideal accommodation for visiting family and friends, independent living for a relative, or the potential to generate additional income through holiday letting. Combining space, flexibility and a wonderful rural setting only a short drive from Edzell, this is a truly impressive forever family home.

A bright and welcoming reception hall features a striking open-tread staircase, attractive wooden flooring, and a galleried landing above, creating an immediate sense of space and light. A basement is accessed from a hatch in the hall providing substantial storage space. The generously proportioned dining room provides an excellent space for family meals and entertaining, flowing down into the impressive lounge. Filled with natural light from large windows and French doors,

The lounge enjoys a warm atmosphere, centred around an attractive stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The quality modern kitchen features an excellent range of fitted units, generous worktop space and integrated appliances, with an open connection to the dining room. The ground floor offers three very good sized bedrooms, providing flexible accommodation to suit a variety of needs, with one currently utilised as a cosy snug and another as a home office. There is a spacious family bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower/steam room. A particularly useful utility room and cloakroom is accessed from the entrance porch.

The upstairs features beautiful solid maple flooring and the accommodation comprises a spacious master bedroom with large feature window, stunning open views across the surrounding countryside and an ensuite bathroom and dressing room combined. There are two further spacious double bedrooms and a main family shower room.

Ground Floor: Entrance porch, hall, lounge, dining room & kitchen. Double bedroom, double bedroom/family room, bedroom/study. Bathroom with separate shower/steam room and utility room/cloakroom.

First Floor: Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom/dressing room, double bedroom, double bedroom and shower room.

The boundary of Braeside extends to around 2 acres. The more formal garden immediately surrounds the house has been mostly laid to rolling grass lawn with a scattering of trees and a landscaped tiered area of garden behind the house. There is a further area of garden with natural woodland and wild flowers, full of wildlife and birds and has a perfectly placed summer house. The decking area provides a wonderful outdoor space perfectly capturing the panoramic countryside views and enjoys a southerly aspect offering ample room for outdoor dining and seating. Bordered by colourful flowering plants and mature shrubs, the area creates a private and picturesque setting, seamlessly connecting the house with the surrounding garden.

The detached double garage incorporates a workshop and storeroom and has two single up and over remote controlled electric doors. The stone chip driveway provides ample parking.

Annexe Apartment

A beautifully presented and charming annexe apartment is located above the double garage. The annexe was operating as a successful holiday let, generating an additional income stream. The apartment is accessed via stairs to the side and has its own private balcony facing east. The apartment would also lend itself perfectly to use as comfortable accommodation for visiting guests, extended family or as multi-generational living.

Accommodation

First Floor: Open plan sitting room, dining room and kitchen. Shower room & double bedroom

Tenure -Freehold

Local Authority - Aberdeenshire

Council Tax - Band G

EPC -

Band C

Services

Mains electricity and water are connected | Private drainage to septic tank

Oil fired central heating | Solar hot water

Braeside is situated only a short drive from the charming village of Edzell with a collection of shops, a garage, church, health centre and two great hotels with restaurants. The south of the village is entered through the Dalhousie Arch dating from 1887 and nearby is Edzell Castle which dates from 1100 with the addition of the beautiful walled gardens in the 1600. Edzell has a wonderful 18-hole golf course, 9-hole golf course and driving range and good fishing is available on the River North Esk. The equally charming & popular village of Fettercairn is only a 5 minute drive. Fettercairn has shops, a cafe & bistro, hotel & the Fettercairn Whisky distillery. The towns of Brechin and Laurencekirk are only a short distance away, both with excellent amenities and shopping. Laurencekirk also has a main line railway station to Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee and Edinburgh. Excellent local education is provided by Fettercairn Primary School and secondary education is available at Mearns Academy in Laurencekirk, which is a popular modern facility. We understand school buses collect children from the end of the drive. Lathallan School at Johnshaven, only a 25-minute drive away, is a highly regarded local private day and boarding school set in the Brotherton Castle. The property enjoys easy access to the A90 to both Dundee and Aberdeen and their respective airports, Edinburgh Airport is also under two hours drive. Both vibrant cities provide all the recreational, entertainment and cultural facilities one would expect of large cities