17th Century Origins of a Scottish Tower House

Absorb the history of this unique and memorable place. Set above the rugged coastline of the ancient lands of Angus. Wild coastal habitat of peregrine falcons and ravens. Walk the medieval flowery mead, a hidden haven by the sea. The space Newly renovated lower ground floor of the remains of a 17th century tower house, the upper floors rebuilt in the 18th century. The lower ground floor has some of the original tower house features. It consists of a bedroom, bathroom and large kitchen living room all on one level. The property is approached from the rear drive through a small courtyard, flanked by two olive trees in pots. There is parking on the side of the drive by the house. Through the front door, you walk into a hall with the newly installed shower room on your right. A door takes you into the inner hall which runs the full length of the ground floor leading to the bedroom. The living room and kitchen are on the left as you walk down the hall. The kitchen has a Lacanche range, microwave, fridge and marble worktops. There is a large oak kitchen table and an oak dresser displaying china and containing cutlery pans and cooking equipment in the drawers below. In the living area is a large leather sofa and an armchair with a coffee table. The window over the kitchen table looks out over the gardens towards Montrose and Montrose Basin. The sea can be seen clearly from the window over the sink in the winter months, when there are no leaves on the trees. A door from the living area leads into the hall. Opposite is the door to the bedroom. Like the kitchen and shower room, the bedroom is newly decorated. The wrought iron bed is king size. There is an antique chest of drawers and wall cupboard and an upholstered sofa. The floor is carpeted with a cream wool carpet. A large window has a beautiful view over the garden towards Montrose Basin. There are adjustable louvered wooden shutters on the window. From the end of the drive, a short walk down a steep lane takes you down to the sea and St Cyrus nature reserve. The beach and sand dunes curve round the bay for over 2 miles. Behind the dunes are flowery meadows crisscrossed by paths. Tucked under the cliffs is an old walled kirkyard.