House For Sale £1,450,000
Imposing former shooting lodge, at the head of a beautiful Angus Glen.
Location
Glenmarkie Lodge enjoys a truly enviable position with views down the small glen of Glenmarkie leading from Glenisla. Behind the lodge are two smaller glens, Glen Finlet and Glen Taitney. The hills and woods, known as Glenisla Forest, provide shelter and give the property a highland setting with established forestry and the moors and mountains of the Cairngorms National Park rising behind.
Glenisla is described by Nigel Tranter in The Queen's Scotland, the Eastern Counties (Hodder & Stoughton) as "the westernmost of the famous Glens of Angus, those picturesque valleys which probe northwards into the lofty and lovely eastern Grampian mountain mass from the wide and fertile vale of Strathmore". Glenisla is unique having access from both the south and the north.
The area, which is close to the county boundary of Angus and Perthshire, offers a wide range of leisure opportunities, with three golf courses at Alyth, a championship course at Rosemount, and easy access to the championship courses at Carnoustie as well as St Andrews and Gleneagles. Low and high ground shooting, including grouse and stalking, can be taken on local estates. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available on the rivers Ericht, Isla and Tay, together with the North and South Esks. In addition there is loch fishing at Lintrathen. The surrounding glens are famed for their range of outdoor activities and offer ample opportunities for some of the best hill walking and riding in eastern Scotland. There is skiing at Glenshee in winter months.
Locally Glenisla has an active community with its hotel, village hall and annual Highland Games. A bus takes children to the new Isla Primary School at Lintrathen. Secondary schooling, together with a range of shops, banks and associated services are found in Kirriemuir (known as the Gateway to the Glens). Further shopping is available in Alyth, with more extensive services in Blairgowrie. Both the 'Fair City of Perth' and Dundee are also easily reached and offer all the services expected of major cities. Private schooling is available at Kilgraston, Craigclowan, Glenalmond, Strathallan and the High School of Dundee.
Glenmarkie is rural but not remote. The main road running through Glenisla provides access both north and south. The A93 in Glenshee, which is reached from the top of Glenisla, links north to Royal Deeside and south to Perth, and the A9 at Pitlochry is reached via Kirkmichael and Strathardle. From Perth the M90 links to Edinburgh and the south, while the A9 goes west to Stirling and Glasgow. There is a regional airport at Dundee with services to London Stansted. Edinburgh Airport has a wide range of services and there are railway stations at Dundee and Perth.
While the postal address is Perthshire the house is actually located in Angus, being close to the county border, and the property benefits from all that both counties have to offer.
Description
Glenmarkie Lodge is a magnificent late Victorian shooting lodge. Dating from 1900 the lodge was fully and sympathetically restored between 1998 and 2005, reflecting its late Victorian design and origins with cornicings and panelled doors throughout. It was built for the Cox family, who had a successful jute business in Dundee, and is reputed to be the last Victorian shooting lodge built in Scotland. A fine staircase was recreated in the position of the original, along with well proportioned reception rooms and a good balance of bedrooms to bathrooms. The house is excellently laid out for entertaining, as well as for extensive family living. It could also lend itself to commercial possibilities. The house faces south, looking out over its own grounds and lochan and has lovely views down the glen. It is a large and commodious property, built of stone with a slate roof and a turret.
Stone gate piers open to a courtyard at the back of the house. At the front of the house there is a date stone of 1900 above the front doors. These, together with a door from the courtyard, open to an elegant bow fronted hall. Off this are the impressive drawing room, library and morning room. An inner hallway leads to the well proportioned dining room, while beyond this is the utility, laundry, kitchen and a useful workroom, which was previously a downstairs bedroom, and has a bathroom opposite, while a further store room was a the gym room. Beyond this is the back hall, which has stairs to the first floor, where there is an annexe. Also at ground floor level is an indoor swimming pool, sauna and a boiler room.
An elegant staircase leads up to the first floor. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. In addition there are six further bedrooms, two of which are en suite, and one is presently used as a study. There are three further bathrooms and a linen room. On the second floor are two further bedrooms, one used as a studio, and an additional bathroom. Off the back stairs, at first floor level, is a separate annexe, which can easily be incorporated into the main body of the house, and which has a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. In addition there are extensive attics and an attic room.
A more detailed internal accommodation summary can be found under additional accommodation.
At the rear of the house is a gravelled courtyard with a two bay car port attached to the house and a further open fronted three bay car port with a slate roof. Beyond is a range of buildings incorporating kennels with dog runs, store and workshop with fitted shelves. To the rear is a lean to store. Behind the courtyard further buildings include an open fronted wood store, oil tanks and a wooden garden shed.
In front of the house the gardens are mainly laid to lawn with the Markie burn flowing through towards the lochan. To the side is a former grass tennis court and croquet lawn, together with a revolving hexagonal wooden summer house. There is a partially enclosed area of garden and beyond are wooded grounds with Scots pine, spruce and birch.
The land at Glenmarkie is directly in front of the lodge. There are two paddocks. Below these is the original panelled turbine house, which overlooks the Finlet Burn and the lochan. This is harled with a slate roof and internally has original wood panelling.
There are two ponds and a lovely lochan, which has been stocked with trout. Beyond the land comprises permanent pastures and rough grazings. The land is currently let under the terms of a seasonal grazing agreement.
Square Footage: 10880 sq ft
Acreage: 130.8 Acres
Directions
If coming from the A90 (Aberdeen to Dundee dual carriageway) turn off at the Forfar bypass and proceed to Kirriemuir on the A926. From Kirriemuir take the B951 to Glenisla passing through Kirkton of Kingoldrum. Continue for a further 8.3 miles and turn right, at the left hand corner and just before the signs for Kirkton of Glenisla, signposted West Freuchies B&B. After 0.3 miles bear right passing Mid and West Freuchies, and continue on the forest road for a further 2.5 miles.
From the south and Perth take either the A93 to Blairgowrie and then the A926 to Alyth, or the A94 through Coupar Angus and at Meigle turn left onto the B954 to Alyth. Alternatively from Dundee take the A923 and the B954 to Alyth. From the roundabout at Alyth take the Glenisla turning and then turn right at the T junction. Continue on this road for 4 miles and after crossing the bridge at Reekie Linn take the B954 signposted Backwater Reservoir and Kirkton of Glenisla. At the next T junction turn left onto the B951, signposted to Kirkton of Glenisla. Continue for 2.4 miles and at the left hand corner and just before the signs for Kirkton of Glenisla, turn right signposted West Freuchies B&B, and continue as above.
Location
Glenmarkie Lodge enjoys a truly enviable position with views down the small glen of Glenmarkie leading from Glenisla. Behind the lodge are two smaller glens, Glen Finlet and Glen Taitney. The hills and woods, known as Glenisla Forest, provide shelter and give the property a highland setting with established forestry and the moors and mountains of the Cairngorms National Park rising behind.
Glenisla is described by Nigel Tranter in The Queen's Scotland, the Eastern Counties (Hodder & Stoughton) as "the westernmost of the famous Glens of Angus, those picturesque valleys which probe northwards into the lofty and lovely eastern Grampian mountain mass from the wide and fertile vale of Strathmore". Glenisla is unique having access from both the south and the north.
The area, which is close to the county boundary of Angus and Perthshire, offers a wide range of leisure opportunities, with three golf courses at Alyth, a championship course at Rosemount, and easy access to the championship courses at Carnoustie as well as St Andrews and Gleneagles. Low and high ground shooting, including grouse and stalking, can be taken on local estates. Salmon and sea trout fishing is available on the rivers Ericht, Isla and Tay, together with the North and South Esks. In addition there is loch fishing at Lintrathen. The surrounding glens are famed for their range of outdoor activities and offer ample opportunities for some of the best hill walking and riding in eastern Scotland. There is skiing at Glenshee in winter months.
Locally Glenisla has an active community with its hotel, village hall and annual Highland Games. A bus takes children to the new Isla Primary School at Lintrathen. Secondary schooling, together with a range of shops, banks and associated services are found in Kirriemuir (known as the Gateway to the Glens). Further shopping is available in Alyth, with more extensive services in Blairgowrie. Both the 'Fair City of Perth' and Dundee are also easily reached and offer all the services expected of major cities. Private schooling is available at Kilgraston, Craigclowan, Glenalmond, Strathallan and the High School of Dundee.
Glenmarkie is rural but not remote. The main road running through Glenisla provides access both north and south. The A93 in Glenshee, which is reached from the top of Glenisla, links north to Royal Deeside and south to Perth, and the A9 at Pitlochry is reached via Kirkmichael and Strathardle. From Perth the M90 links to Edinburgh and the south, while the A9 goes west to Stirling and Glasgow. There is a regional airport at Dundee with services to London Stansted. Edinburgh Airport has a wide range of services and there are railway stations at Dundee and Perth.
While the postal address is Perthshire the house is actually located in Angus, being close to the county border, and the property benefits from all that both counties have to offer.
Description
Glenmarkie Lodge is a magnificent late Victorian shooting lodge. Dating from 1900 the lodge was fully and sympathetically restored between 1998 and 2005, reflecting its late Victorian design and origins with cornicings and panelled doors throughout. It was built for the Cox family, who had a successful jute business in Dundee, and is reputed to be the last Victorian shooting lodge built in Scotland. A fine staircase was recreated in the position of the original, along with well proportioned reception rooms and a good balance of bedrooms to bathrooms. The house is excellently laid out for entertaining, as well as for extensive family living. It could also lend itself to commercial possibilities. The house faces south, looking out over its own grounds and lochan and has lovely views down the glen. It is a large and commodious property, built of stone with a slate roof and a turret.
Stone gate piers open to a courtyard at the back of the house. At the front of the house there is a date stone of 1900 above the front doors. These, together with a door from the courtyard, open to an elegant bow fronted hall. Off this are the impressive drawing room, library and morning room. An inner hallway leads to the well proportioned dining room, while beyond this is the utility, laundry, kitchen and a useful workroom, which was previously a downstairs bedroom, and has a bathroom opposite, while a further store room was a the gym room. Beyond this is the back hall, which has stairs to the first floor, where there is an annexe. Also at ground floor level is an indoor swimming pool, sauna and a boiler room.
An elegant staircase leads up to the first floor. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. In addition there are six further bedrooms, two of which are en suite, and one is presently used as a study. There are three further bathrooms and a linen room. On the second floor are two further bedrooms, one used as a studio, and an additional bathroom. Off the back stairs, at first floor level, is a separate annexe, which can easily be incorporated into the main body of the house, and which has a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. In addition there are extensive attics and an attic room.
A more detailed internal accommodation summary can be found under additional accommodation.
At the rear of the house is a gravelled courtyard with a two bay car port attached to the house and a further open fronted three bay car port with a slate roof. Beyond is a range of buildings incorporating kennels with dog runs, store and workshop with fitted shelves. To the rear is a lean to store. Behind the courtyard further buildings include an open fronted wood store, oil tanks and a wooden garden shed.
In front of the house the gardens are mainly laid to lawn with the Markie burn flowing through towards the lochan. To the side is a former grass tennis court and croquet lawn, together with a revolving hexagonal wooden summer house. There is a partially enclosed area of garden and beyond are wooded grounds with Scots pine, spruce and birch.
The land at Glenmarkie is directly in front of the lodge. There are two paddocks. Below these is the original panelled turbine house, which overlooks the Finlet Burn and the lochan. This is harled with a slate roof and internally has original wood panelling.
There are two ponds and a lovely lochan, which has been stocked with trout. Beyond the land comprises permanent pastures and rough grazings. The land is currently let under the terms of a seasonal grazing agreement.
Square Footage: 10880 sq ft
Acreage: 130.8 Acres
Directions
If coming from the A90 (Aberdeen to Dundee dual carriageway) turn off at the Forfar bypass and proceed to Kirriemuir on the A926. From Kirriemuir take the B951 to Glenisla passing through Kirkton of Kingoldrum. Continue for a further 8.3 miles and turn right, at the left hand corner and just before the signs for Kirkton of Glenisla, signposted West Freuchies B&B. After 0.3 miles bear right passing Mid and West Freuchies, and continue on the forest road for a further 2.5 miles.
From the south and Perth take either the A93 to Blairgowrie and then the A926 to Alyth, or the A94 through Coupar Angus and at Meigle turn left onto the B954 to Alyth. Alternatively from Dundee take the A923 and the B954 to Alyth. From the roundabout at Alyth take the Glenisla turning and then turn right at the T junction. Continue on this road for 4 miles and after crossing the bridge at Reekie Linn take the B954 signposted Backwater Reservoir and Kirkton of Glenisla. At the next T junction turn left onto the B951, signposted to Kirkton of Glenisla. Continue for 2.4 miles and at the left hand corner and just before the signs for Kirkton of Glenisla, turn right signposted West Freuchies B&B, and continue as above.
