Traditional appeal

Those in the market for a historic property may find what they are after in Montrose, writes Susan Welsh

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ALTHOUGH steeped in history, this handsome townhouse in Montrose has plenty of potential to become a large family home.

Savills is marketing the house, which has served as the rectory for the nearby Church of St Mary and St Peter since 1924.

The oldest parts of the rectory date from the late-18th century. Intriguingly, there is an inscription to the rear with the date of 1639, although the provenance of this is unknown.

The stone-built three-storey house, along with the garden walls and stone gate piers, is listed category B and retains much of its original character and many period features, including window shutters and a charming hanging staircase.

The original drawing room, on the first floor, still has wooden dado panelling, window shutters and full-length period panelled shelved cupboards.

The second floor, to the rear, is believed to have been added in about 1925. The accommodation here includes two attic bedrooms and a large playroom formerly used as a nursery and schoolroom.

The first floor has four bedrooms, a dressing room and a family bathroom, while the ground floor has three reception rooms, a kitchen, cloakroom and boiler room.

It is understood that the house was rewired some 25 years ago and, at that time, a new kitchen was fitted and central heating was installed.

The house, which faces south-east and sits in large gardens, now offers considerable scope as a large family home.

Outside, wooden gates with stone gate pillars with a wrought-iron arch open from Panmure Place on to a paved path which leads to the front door and continues on round the side of the house to the back door. The garage, which sits in a corner of the garden, is accessed from George Street.

The house is within a short walking distance of High Street, Southesk Primary School, the railway station, the sports centre and golf courses, and prior to becoming a rectory, it was known as The Lilacs.

The Vestry of St Mary and St Peter, on whose behalf the house is being sold, has indicated that it would prefer it not to be referred to as The Rectory in future.

Whether it reverts to its old name or acquires a new one, this handsome house, once refurbished, will make a superb family home.

Selling agent Savills is marketing the house at offers over £270,000. For further information, contact Ruaraidh Ogilvie or Sandra Mcgregor at the Brechin office on 01356 628628.