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Frontage onto Montrose Basin
Description
Rossmere Lodge occupies a most unique and very enviable position on the southern edge of Montrose Basin and enjoys fabulous views. It sits well within its own extensive gardens and grounds, which lead down to the basin itself. Rossmere Lodge has its own hide, to make the most of the exceptional bird watching opportunities. It is an attractive house which was built some 30 years ago, by the sellers family. This is, therefore, the first time it has been offered for sale. Harled with a tiled roof it is a comfortable and well presented home, with accommodation arranged over two floors. The two reception rooms and the two main bedrooms make the most of its position and views. The principal bedroom has a balcony while the reception rooms have French doors linking to the gardens. The house is fully double glazed with a new boiler fitted in 2020, yet feels traditional with features such as cornices in the hallway and reception rooms.
The drive leads down to the house where there is tarred and block paved parking. A wooden front door opens to an entrance vestibule with an inner partially glazed door to a welcoming hallway with useful hanging and storage cupboards and stairs to the first floor. Off this is the double aspect sitting room which has French doors to the garden, views over the basin, and three wall lights. The adjacent dining room is also double aspect with French doors to the garden, so making the most of the views. There is a useful downstairs partially tiled WC with washbasin and understair storage cupboard. The well appointed kitchen has wall and floor units with tiled splashbacks and sink. Appliances include a Sovereign gas hob and oven/grill, New World dishwasher and an LG fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser. There is ample space for informal dining. Beyond is a utility room, again with fitted units with a sink and Hotpoint washing machine, along with a back door. The integral garage has an auto up and over door, Worcester oil fired boiler, power and light, together with a sauna cubicle.
The first floor landing has a storage cupboard, as well as a hatch with an attic ladder to floored roof space. Bedroom one has built in wardrobes while the partially tiled family bathroom has a bath with shower, washbasin with vanity unit and a WC. The principal bedroom has a balcony to enjoy the views, built in wardrobes and a tiled en suite with shower, washbasin and WC. Bedroom three is double aspect and has a fitted wardrobe. Adjacent is bedroom four.
There were a number of former mills at the small hamlet of Rossie Mills, and a burn, formerly the mill lade outlet, runs through the lower part of the garden to the basin. The extensive grounds are mainly grassed with mixed conifer and hardwood trees. In front of the house are gravelled seating areas and the site of a former greenhouse. Just back from the foreshore is the wooden bird watching hide, with a double glazed picture window, power, light and a Dimplex heater. As such it is ideal in both summer and winter.
Location
Rossmere Lodge is very enviably situated on the southern shore of Montrose Basin, with fabulous views over the basin and to the hills beyond. Montrose Basin is a surrounded tidal basin which is a renowned wildlife habitat and nature reserve. It is home to a fascinating variety of wildlife, particularly migrating birds including large numbers of duck and geese. The River South Esk flows into the basin and on into the North Sea and the basin, famed for its spectacular sunsets, is ever-changing with tidal flows. The surrounding countryside is mainly rolling farmland and to the north and inland lie the Angus glens which form the foothills of the Grampian Mountains. The coastline around Montrose comprises sandy bays and red sandstone cliffs. As well as the beach at Montrose, there are popular beaches at St Cyrus and Lunan Bay.
There is a primary school in nearby Ferryden. Montrose offers primary and secondary education, a wide range of shopping, together with leisure facilities at the new sports centre and swimming pool. There is also a cinema. Independent schools in the area include Lathallan (Johnshaven), the High School of Dundee and those in Aberdeen, with pupils catching trains from the station to either Aberdeen or Dundee. There is a bus service from Montrose to Lathallan. Golf courses in the area include Montrose, Edzell and the championship course at Carnoustie. Fishing can be taken on the nearby rivers North and South Esk, while sea fishing is also available locally.
The A92 coast road runs from Stonehaven to Dundee via Montrose and Arbroath, while inland the A90 dual carriageway runs north from Dundee to Aberdeen. The cities of Aberdeen and Dundee are easily reached, and provide all the services expected of major centres. Journey times to Aberdeen and Aberdeen Airport have been reduced by the Western Peripheral Route. Montrose is served by the East Coast railway line with regular services to Aberdeen and to the south, including a sleeper service to London. Aberdeen Airport has a range of domestic and European services and there are flights from Dundee to London.
Square Footage: 2,177 sq ft
Acreage:
1.99 Acres
Directions
If coming from the north on the A90 take either the A92 at Stonehaven or the A937 at Laurencekirk, and proceed to Montrose. Continue through Montrose, on the A92. Just south of Montrose take the turning for Forfar (A934), just after passing the Wildlife Centre. Then take the first turning on the right and proceed down to the house.
If coming from the south on the A92 (coast road) head north from Arbroath towards Montrose. Before reaching Montrose turn left onto the A934 (signposted Forfar) and proceed as above.
If coming from the south on the A90, turn off at Forfar and then take the B9113 signposted for Montrose. Proceed over the junction with the A933 onto the A934, following signs for Montrose. Just before the junction with the A92 (Montrose to Arbroath road), at Rossie Mills, take the last turning on the left.
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Additional Info
Services - Mains water, gas and electricity, gas central heating, private drainage.
Fixtures and Fittings - Fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included. Certain contents and furnishings may be available by separate negotiation.
Access - There is a right of access in favour of Rossmere Lodge over the roadway running past Rossie Mills House.
Outgoings - Council tax band F.
Energy Performance Certificate - C
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills – or 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.
Possession
Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.
Offers
Offers must be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.
Purchase Price
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 have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 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.
Our Ref: DRO230831

- Stunning position on Montrose Basin
- Fabulous and far reaching views over the Basin and to the hills
- Dramatic sunsets
- Comfortable and well presented country house with extensive grounds
- Home Report valuation £440,000
- Viewing video available online
- EPC Rating = C