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Townhouse in countryside has essential feature of our times – space

ATOWNHOUSE set in 50 acres of beautiful countryside could be just the tonic you need as everyone eases out of lockdown amid a property boom triggered by demand for space. Parents crave a decent-sized garden for children to play in, as well as room to expand, and this elegant conversion offers both – and much more.

The stylish home was created earlier this century with the conversion of a former hospital on the outskirts of Dundee.

As you would expect of a 19th Century, baronial style, listed building, it has period features including, turrets, high ceilings, large windows and period features.

But the outside space also helps to make this such a remarkable home – 50 acres of parkland, with woodland walks, country housestyle gazebos and tennis courts.

This ‘open range’ living available to the home’s owners will undoubtedly appeal to various types of buyer, from families with young children, joggers and dog owners.

And at offers over £300,000, this substantial townhouse within Gowrie House has to be one of the biggest bargains on the market today.

The approach to the house is a long, crunching, tree-lined driveway, reminiscent of those leading to grand country houses.

Internally, the rooms are generous in size, allowing you to furnish them in a style commensurate with the building’s age.

The lounge is particularly large, with double windows looking out to the gardens.

Modern features include gas central heating and restored sash and case windows. Some of these come with lovely carpentry surrounds, a look shown off to its best in the cool kitchen.

This is said to be the hub of this house, with central island, a range of integrated appliances and enough room for a dining table and chairs nestled within an alcove.

The hall gives access to a utility room, cloakroom and storage.

The first floor boasts four spacious bedrooms, with the master en suite, and modern family bathroom. If venturing into the parkland is not for you, the house also has a private sun-trap garden to the front, with a perfect patio.

While offering plenty of room to work from home, the property lies within easy commuting distance of Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital and the city’s technology park.

Access to routes which link Dundee with Perth and Aberdeen are also not far away. The house comes with a garage as well as its own parking space.

Management of West Green Park’s 50 acres is contracted out to factors by a committee of residents. There are also several groups which plan and maintain certain areas of the grounds, such as the tennis courts and the community garden, as well as planning for regular social events. Residents are admitted to a website, which keeps them up to date with everything that’s going on in the grounds.

There is also a short film, which charts the changing landscape through the seasons, culminating in shots of the grounds transformed into a sea of white in winter.

It is with some justification that the owners describe this private estate as ‘our very own paradise’.