Summary - DUBTON COTTAGE NORTH, LAURENCEKIRK, MARYKIRK AB30 1PP
5 bed 2 bath Cottage
Spacious 5-bed rural cottage with garage and garden — refurbishment opportunity for investors..
5 double bedrooms across 197 m², large dining kitchen and utility room
Bright lounge with wood-burning stove and countryside views
Double garage plus powered workshop; driveway for several cars
Requires completion of refurbishment finishes throughout
Oil central heating; double glazing present
Very slow broadband in the area; remote rural location
Council Tax Band F — described as expensive
Home Report valuation £150,000; freehold tenure
Set in open countryside near the A90, Dubton Cottage North is a spacious 5-bedroom detached property with strong renovation potential. The house offers generous rooms including a large dining kitchen, bright lounge with wood-burning stove, utility room, two bathrooms and extensive attic and storage space — all within about 197 m² (1,782 ft²). Double glazing and oil central heating are in place, and the plot includes double garages, workshop and driveway parking for several cars.
The property requires completion of refurbishment finishes throughout, making it well suited to tradespeople, developers or investors seeking a rural renovation project. The layout and size allow for resale as a family home or to be adapted into separate living spaces; there is scope for an ensuite/dressing room and further internal reconfiguration subject to permissions. Spectacular countryside views and generous garden grounds add clear appeal.
Buyers should note practical drawbacks: refurbishment work is needed to finish interiors, broadband speeds are very slow, heating is oil-fired, and council tax is reported as expensive (Band F). The area is classified as remote/agricultural and recorded as very deprived, which may affect resale timing and rental demand. The Home Report valuation is £150,000 and the property is offered freehold.
Overall, this is a cost-effective opportunity for someone able to invest time and money into completing renovations. For an experienced buyer or investor, the size, rural setting and outbuildings present tangible upside; for a buyer seeking a move-in-ready home, substantial work will be required.
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