Gwynbrook, Dunlappie Road, Edzell, Angus, DD9 7UB | Property for sale | Savills
2,650 sq ft(246.19 sq m)
Offers over £400,000(RM2,159,356)

GwynbrookDunlappie Road, Edzell, Angus, DD9 7UB

  • New
House
2,650 sq ft (246.19 sq m)
0.50 Ac (0.20 Ha)
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
3Receptions

Key features

  • Attractive edge of village house with mostly ground floor accommodation
  • Good sized family house which was previously divided with an annexe, so has considerable flexibility
  • Ideally placed for village shops and services which include a primary school, medical centre and two golf courses
  • Perfectly situated for the Angus glens and for commuting on the A90
  • Enclosed gardens, summer house and useful garage
  • Home report valuation £430,000

Rarely available, well-presented and flexible house, on the edge of the highly desirable village of Edzell with views to the hills, but close to the golf courses and village amenities.

About this property

  • Gwynbrook is a most attractive house, situated on the edge of the highly desirable village of Edzell, with lovely views north to the hills. Located on Dunlappie Road it is within easy walking distance of the High Street and the village amenities including its two golf courses and the driving range, and the Glenesk Hotel is close by. Given its enviable position, it is ideal as an easily maintained home, or as a desirable holiday property. The house dates from the 1920s, and the sellers are only the fourth family to have owned it. The house, which was extended in 1984 and again in 1998, is extremely adaptable. Previously it was used as a home, with an interlinking annexe which had its own entrance. Now all one good sized family house, it retains many original features including cornicings and has a harled finish with a slate roof. Gwynbrook is fully double glazed and benefits from mains gas central heating. Apart from one en suite bedroom, all the accommodation is at ground floor level. Well presented, it is a fine family home that lends itself well to a modern lifestyle and to entertaining, with a secluded and enclosed garden at the rear, which incorporates a new summer house.

    At the front of the house are block paved parking and turning areas with two entrances off Dunlappie Road, either side of a central shrub border. A front door opens to a vestibule with an inner glazed door to a hallway. This, along with the vestibule, has Amtico flooring, together with stairs to the first floor. At the far end of the hallway is a side porch with a further entrance door. Off the hallway is a snug, previously used as a dining room, with a picture rail, fireplace with a warming wood burning stove, and fitted shelves. The fully fitted kitchen has units with a Rangemaster Toledo cooker with two ovens, grill, warming drawer, five ring gas hob and a hot plate, along with a Tecnik dishwasher, sink, fitted fridge and freezer. The kitchen has a tiled floor and an arch through to the family room/dining room. This has a picture window with views to the hills, sliding doors to the garden, and ample space for both informal dining off the kitchen and as a living room. Off this is a rear hallway/utility room with a further entrance door, fitted hanging and shelved cupboards (one housing a wall mounted Worcester boiler), a Beko freezer, and fitted units with sink, Beko washing machine and Logik dryer.

    Also off the hallway is a tiled family bathroom with a bath with shower, washbasin and WC. Bedroom 1 has a picture rail and views to the hills, while bedroom 2, currently used as a study, has a bay window, picture rail and fitted book shelves. A fine sitting room has a picture rail and a fireplace with a gas fire. Opposite is the principal bedroom which has hanging and shelved wardrobes and a tiled en suite with a bath, shower cubicle, two circular washbasins with vanity unit, WC and underfloor heating. Glazed doors lead through to a conservatory with doors opening onto paving in the garden which links across to the family room.

    Wooden stairs lead up to the first floor with a storage cupboard with access to roof space. Bedroom 4 also has good views to the hills, together with built in hanging and shelved cupboards and an en suite with a shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin, WC and tiled floor.

    Adjacent to the house is a harled, slate roofed garage/workshop with an auto up and over door, power and light. The main area of garden is at the back of the house, and is enclosed by fencing and a hedge. It comprises a lawn, with some rhododendrons and a lovely hosta bed. A sheltered paved patio links the family room with the conservatory, so creating an ideal seating and entertaining area. In addition there is a modern summer house as well as a modern wooden garden shed (3.6m x 2.4m approx.) with attached log store (3.6m x 1.9m approx.).

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Flexibility, practicality and a great location make Gywnbrook an excellent family home.

Ruaraidh OgilvieProperty agent

Local information

  • The pretty village of Edzell, to the north of Brechin in Angus, is an attractive and thriving community, situated at the foot of the Angus Glens which run up into the Cairngorms National Park. Close by are Glen Esk and Glen Lethnot, which are two of the loveliest local glens. Also nearby are the Brown and White Caterthuns, two Iron Age hillforts. The ruined Edzell Castle with a renowned walled garden, in the care of Historic Environment Scotland, can be seen from Gwynbrook. The village of Edzell offers excellent local shopping including a butcher, post office, convenience store, coffee shops and a chemist, and benefits from a modern health centre and primary school which includes a nursery. There are two hotels, with the Glenesk Hotel having a swimming pool and spa, and there is a renowned 18 hole golf course, along with a 9 hole course and driving range.
  • Gywnbrook is also ideally situated for those who wish to enjoy the range of outdoor pursuits offered in Angus. There are lovely walks within the local vicinity including along the nearby River North Esk. Salmon and sea trout fishing is also available on the North Esk, and on the nearby South Esk and West Water. The Angus glens offer some of the best hill walking in eastern Scotland and skiing at Glenshee. From Edzell the scenic Cairn o’ Mount route gives access to Deeside. Other golf courses in the area include Montrose and Brechin, with the championship course at Carnoustie being easily reached. There are outstanding sandy beaches at Lunan Bay and at St Cyrus, which is a nature reserve, as is Montrose Basin. The nearby town of Brechin is well served by local shops, business and leisure facilities, with secondary schooling and a swimming pool at the new community campus. Further afield, more extensive shopping and business services are found in Forfar, the county town, and in Montrose. Private schooling is available locally at Lathallan (Johnshaven), with a bus service from Edzell, and at The High School of Dundee.
  • The nearby A90 provides fast access to Aberdeen and south to Dundee, which are both easily reached and offer all the services expected of major cities. Dundee is an established centre of excellence in education and life sciences, with two universities, and renowned cultural facilities including the V&A design museum. There are railway stations at Montrose and Laurencekirk, on the east coast mainline, with regular services to Aberdeen and the south, including a sleeper to London. Journey times to Aberdeen and its airport have been much reduced by the Western Peripheral Route. Aberdeen Airport provides a range of domestic and European flights. Edinburgh Airport is also easily reached.
  • Distances: A90 4 miles, Fettercairn 5 miles, Brechin 5.5 miles, Laurencekirk 9.5 miles, Montrose 13 miles, Forfar 17 miles, Dundee 31 miles, Aberdeen 41 miles.
  • Postcode for sat nav is DD9 7UB
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Additional information

  • Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - 01738 477525.
  • Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
  • Local Authority & tax band – Angus Council tax band F.
  • Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings are included. Other than personal items many of the contents may be available in addition.
  • Photos taken and brochure produced in September 2026.
  • Agents’ Note - We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is connected to an employee of Savills.
  • 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.
  • Offers
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  • Deposit
  • 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.
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  • 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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.
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  • Directions: From the south on the A90 (Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway), just to the north of Brechin, take the B966 signposted to Edzell. On entering Edzell proceed through the Dalhousie Arch, onto the High Street and passing the Glenesk Hotel. Take the first turning on the left into Dunlappie Road, signposted Menmuir. Gwynbrook will be seen on the right, just after the turning on the left into The Drive. From the north on the A90, some 4 miles south of Laurencekirk, take the turning at Northwaterbridge (on the county boundary of Angus and Kincardineshire) signposted Edzell Woods and Edzell. Follow the Edzell road for some 4.4 miles and then turn left on to the B966, signposted Edzell. On entering Edzell, pass the school and health centre, and go straight over the mini roundabout and continue along the High Street. At the war memorial turn right onto Dunlappie Road, signposted Menmuir. Gwynbrook will be seen on the right, just after the turning on the left into The Drive.
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: F

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