Summary - ABERLEMNO FARMHOUSE, CHURCH ROAD DD8 3PE
C‑listed farmhouse and steading — listing will restrict alterations
Self‑contained one‑bed annexe ideal for guests or rental income
Lapsed planning permission for 3–4 bed barn conversion (adjoining steading)
Recently renovated interiors; travertine‑tiled en‑suites throughout
Generous, well‑maintained gardens and large gravelled courtyard parking
Fast broadband but average mobile signal in remoter area
Rural location near Aberlemno Pictish Stones; Forfar/Brechin a short drive
Area classed as very deprived; local services are limited
Crosston Farmhouse is a striking C‑listed stone farmhouse set around a traditional courtyard, recently renovated to retain period character while providing comfortable family living. The main house offers two reception rooms with open fires, a bespoke farmhouse kitchen with breakfast bar, three double bedrooms each with travertine‑tiled en suites, and a separate family bathroom. A self‑contained one‑bed annexe adds flexibility for guests, live‑in relatives or rental income.
The adjoining steading presents clear potential: lapsed planning permission exists for a 3–4 bedroom barn conversion, offering scope to increase accommodation subject to approvals. Generous, well‑maintained gardens, established trees and a large gravelled courtyard provide private outdoor space and ample off‑street parking. The property benefits from fast broadband despite average mobile signal.
Important practical points: the building’s C‑listing will restrict alterations and may complicate extensions or conversions; purchasers should factor in listed‑building consent and specialist contractors. The wider area is rural and relatively deprived, so local services are limited compared with nearby towns; Forfar and Brechin are the closest service centres. Tenure details are not confirmed and should be checked prior to offer.
This is an appealing home for families seeking a character farmhouse with ancillary accommodation, and for buyers considering a small guesthouse or holiday let. Those attracted to rural life and heritage settings will value the adjacent Aberlemno Pictish Stones and open countryside, but should be prepared for the regulatory constraints and practicalities of living in a remoter community.
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