SCHOOL HOUSE AND FORMER SCHOOL, DUN, ANGUS DD10 9LQ, SCOTLAND

IMPOSING AND UNALTERED SCHOOL HOUSE WITH ADJOINING FORMER PRIMARY SCHOOL AND A VARIETY OF OUTBUILDINGS. ACCESSIBLE RURAL LOCATION CLOSE TO THE A92 THIS PROPERTY HAS TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL FOR CONVERSION TO A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING(S).

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Offers over £190,000 SOLD

SITUATION

The former primary school at Dun lies in an attractive, slightly elevated position benefiting from unrestricted views over the surrounding farmland and countryside while the location allows for excellent access to both the north and south.

The property lies approximately half a mile to the north of the main A935 Brechin to Montrose road providing access to both the A90 and A92 trunk roads allowing easy commuting to Aberdeen, Dundee and main Angus towns. Access to the main rail line can be found at nearby Montrose giving links both north and south. The airports of Dundee (45 minutes) and Aberdeen (75 minutes) both provide regular flights to London and other international destinations.

The busy town of Montrose and City of Brechin both offer a range of local amenities including shops, doctor surgeries and leisure facilities. Primary and secondary schooling is available in Montrose. Private schooling is available nearby at Lathallan or The High School of Dundee.

The surrounding Angus countryside provides for a wide range of outdoor activities including many well known golf courses such as Carnoustie, Edzell and Montrose just a short distance away. The Angus Glens provide a variety of walking, cycling and hiking whilst nearby estates can offer a wide range of field sports. The Rivers North and South Esk are renowned for their runs of salmon and sea trout and are easily accessible while the Montrose Basin is a noted site for wintering wildfowl.

DIRECTIONS
From the north and south take the A92 into Montrose town centre following signs for A935 Brechin. Proceed on this road for approximately 3 miles taking the 1st right after the House of Dun signposted for Stracathro and Edzell. Follow this road for approximately ½ a mile turning left signposted “Leys of Dun”. Continue on this road for approximately ¼ mile until arriving at the property on the left hand side.

DESCRIPTION

This traditional Category C Listed former primary school and school house is of dressed sandstone construction under a slate roof with rendered brick under flat roof extension. The property offers tremendous potential to provide spacious flexible family accommodation. The property requires complete refurbishment but includes many period features and traditional cornicing.

To the North of the property, a range of small outhouses are included within the grounds and are constructed of traditional stone under a slate roof.

SCHOOL HOUSE

The self contained school house is south facing with open views over surrounding countryside.

Accommodation split over two storeys comprises the following:
Entry is taken by way of single timber door:

Entrance Vestibule
Half glazed timber door to hall.
Hallway
Wooden floor, staircase to first floor.
Living Room Approximately 4.32m x 4.55m (14’2” x 14’11”)
Bright room with traditional open fire, two windows with working shutters, wooden floor, picture rail, decorative cornicing.
Drawing Room Approximately 4.32m x 4.80m (14’2” x 15’9”)
Spacious room with traditional open fire, window with working shutters, wooden floor, picture rail, decorative cornicing.
Under Stair Cupboard
Rear Hall Approximately 4.78m x 1.84m (15’8” x 5’4”)
Wooden floor, sky light, shelves.
Bathroom Approximately 1.9m x 2.93m (6’2” x 9’7”)
Bath, WC and sink.
Dining Room Approximately 3.88m x 4.98m (12’8” x 16’4”)
Traditional open fire, two windows, wooden floor.
Kitchen Approximately 3.04m x 2.77m (9’11” x 9’1”)
Wooden floor, window, door to front of property, clothes pulley and two large larder cupboards.

First Floor

Bedroom 1 Approximately 4.81m x 4.36m (15’9” x 14’3”)
Wooden floor, window, cupboard containing hot water tank.
Bedroom 2 Approximately 4.55m x 4.33m (15’9” x 14’2”)
Wooden floor, two windows.

FORMER SCHOOL

Accommodation on one storey comprises the following:
Entry is taken by way of double timber half glazed doors:

Entrance Hall Approximately 1.60m x 1.92m (5’3” x 6’3”)
Double doors, two shelved cupboards.
Inner Hall Approximately 3.93m x 5.65m (9’4” x 14’0”)
Cupboard housing electricity fuses and meters, window.
Boys Toilets Approximately 2.85m x 4.28m (9’4” x 14’0”)
Urinal, three sinks, single WC, window.
Girls Toilets Approximately 2.85m x 4.28m (9’4” x 14’0”)
Three WC’s, three sinks, window.
Office Approximately 1.79m x 2.55m (5’10” x 8’4”)
Shelves, window.
Class Room 1 Approximately 10.06m x 8.43m (33’0” x 27’7”)
Exceptionally large room with high ceiling, four windows, shelves, range of kitchen and side units, sink.
Class Room 2 Approximately 9.16m x 4.33m (30’0” x 14’2”)
Large room with four windows, sink, shelved alcove, side unit.
Back Hall
Door to exterior.
Small Toilet
WC, sink, window.

LAND

The property lies within 0.243 hectares (0.6 acres) comprising formal garden, outbuildings and former playground.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

The planning use status for the property is currently that of “an educational establishment”. Providing that the relevant planning and building control consents are applied for, the property (even without the flat roofed, modern extension) offers sufficient space for at least one dwelling.

CONSERVATION AGREEMENT

A National Trust for Scotland Conservation Agreement is to be placed upon the property prior to sale. For full details contact the selling agents.

Solicitors
Anderson Strathern,
1 Rutland Court,
Edinburgh EH3 8EY

Tel: 0131 270 7700
Fax: 0131 270 7788

Local Authority
Angus Council,
Angus House,
Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar DD8 1AX

Tel: 08452 777 778
Fax: 01307 466 183

National Trust for Scotland
Wemyss House,
28 Charlotte Sq,
Edinburgh EH2 4ET

Tel: 0131 243 9300
Fax: 0131 243 9301

GENERAL

Price - Offers over £190,000 SOLD
Entry - To be mutually agreed
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
Services - The property is served by mains electricity and water with sewage to a septic tank.

CLOSING DATE

A Closing Date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are strongly advised to register their interest in writing with Bell Ingram Ltd, Manor Street, Forfar, Angus, DD8 1EX.

BELL INGRAM LIMITED

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set. The vendors will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer.

These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited nor its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular –

(i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities;

(ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in these photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and

(iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.

Note: The property has been empty for some time and viewing is at potential Purchasers own risk.