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Rare chance to own piece of history as former Montrose Theatre Royal building for sale

The 19th-century structure on Bridge Street is the only surviving Georgian theatre in Angus.

The former Montrose Theatre Royal building on Bridge Street.
The former theatre on Bridge Street. Image: T Duncan & Co

The historic former Montrose Theatre Royal building has come to the market.

The 19th-century building on Bridge Street is the only surviving Georgian theatre in Angus.

The last performance at the theatre was in around 1837.

The B-listed building is now a three or four-bedroom townhouse and is on the market for offers over £230,000.

The building features original shutters, box panels with classical figures, a servant’s bell, decorative wreaths and a ceiling star with four cherubs.

The listing says: “This home has preserved its distinctive character and historical significance, offering a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored piece of architectural heritage.”

The home is on Bridge Street in Montrose. Image: T Duncan & Co
The property holds historical significance. Image: T Duncan & Co
The front of the building. Image: T Duncan & Co

The entrance vestibule has a tiled floor and a feature glazed window with a stained glass door into the hallway.

In the kitchen are sash and case Georgian-style windows and a range fireplace.

The dining room, which could be used as a fourth bedroom, has original shutters and ornate cornicing.

Meanwhile, the formal lounge has original Prince of Wales columns and a feature fireplace.

There is a sweeping staircase inside. Image: T Duncan & Co
The home retains many original features. Image: T Duncan & Co
The kitchen. Image: T Duncan & Co
Another view of the kitchen. Image: T Duncan & Co
The kitchen has sash and case windows. Image: T Duncan & Co
The formal lounge. Image: T Duncan & Co
The home has a distinctive character. Image: T Duncan & Co
The unique home is a former theatre. Image: T Duncan & Co
The impressive fireplace in the lounge. Image: T Duncan & Co
There is also a family room. Image: T Duncan & Co
This room could also be used as a bedroom. Image: T Duncan & Co
The shower room. Image: T Duncan & Co

There is also a shower room with an original hand-wash basin.

The master bedroom features an ornate fireplace, ornate cornicing and a ceiling rose.

There is also a door to the “Jack and Jill” family bathroom.

The two further bedrooms also have ornate fireplaces and other original features.

Some of the home’s traditional features. Image: T Duncan & Co
The property has been carefully restored. Image: T Duncan & Co
The upper floor. Image: T Duncan & Co
The upper floor has three bedrooms and a bathroom. Image: T Duncan & Co
A feature in the hallway. Image: T Duncan & Co
The master bedroom. Image: T Duncan & Co
The room has a ceiling rose. Image: T Duncan & Co
The bedroom also has a door to the bathroom. Image: T Duncan & Co
The bathroom. Image: T Duncan & Co
There is a door to the master bedroom. Image: T Duncan & Co
Another of the bedrooms. Image: T Duncan & Co
Each bedroom has a fireplace. Image: T Duncan & Co
The third bedroom. Image: T Duncan & Co
The house has traditional decor. Image: T Duncan & Co
Another view of the third bedroom. Image: T Duncan & Co

The historic Montrose theatre property is on the market with T Duncan & Co.

Elsewhere in Angus, a mansion near Brechin with cottages, stables and 70 acres of land is up for sale.

And in Perthshire, an A-listed country house near Bridge of Earn is on the market for the first time in 50 years.

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