Top 10 homes on TSPC in May 2024

Take a look inside the top 10 homes on TSPC in May 2024 as featured in The Courier. May’s top 10 highlight a mix of prime locations in Tayside including Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Dundee, Forfar, Newport-on-Tay, and Monikie.

The top homes range from offers over £170,000 to over £500,000. Half of these sought-after properties have accepted offers, and three have set closing dates. One home even sold for £20,000 above the asking price.

Angela Wallace, Centre and Operations Manager at TSPC, notes, “With nearly 63,000 views, our top 10 homes in May have generated remarkable interest. These properties range from unique homes to ideal first-time buys, showcasing TSPC’s diverse offerings.”

In May, TSPC listed over 240 new properties, a 3% increase from last year. Wallace adds, “TSPC’s market share with our member solicitor estate agents offers more choice, expertise, and opportunities to find your dream home.”

One of a kind cottage in Broughty Ferry

Address: Barometer Cottage, 115 Fisher Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2BR

Price: Offers over £280,000 | Status: Active

The top-viewed property in May 2024 was this one-of-a-kind home located in the heart of the old fishing community of Broughty Ferry. Barometer Cottage was built around 1810 and features a unique storm barometer from around 1860 at its entrance. The home has been sympathetically upgraded and is presented in move-in condition.

Modern ground floor flat in Broughty Ferry

Address: 73A Castle Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2EJ

Price: Offers over £170,000 | Status: Under offer

This modern ground floor flat located on the popular Castle Street, Broughty Ferry, was quick to attract attention. With a bright lounge, wood burning stove, contemporary bathroom and kitchen, and two bedrooms, it’s no surprise that a closing date was set after only five days on the market.

Family home in Carnoustie

Address: 31 Carlogie Road, Carnoustie, DD7 6EP

Price: Offers over £245,000 | Status: Under offer

In third place, this lovely three-bedroom family home in the popular Carlogie Road area of Carnoustie caught the attention of many house hunters. Modern throughout and in move-in condition, an offer was accepted after 18 days on the market.

Upgraded period home in Newport-on-Tay

Address: 16 Norwood, Newport-on-Tay, DD6 8DW

Price: Offers over £480,000 | Status: Active

Taking the fourth spot is this stylish upgraded period home in Newport-on-Tay. Featuring six bedrooms, it’s an ideal family home split over three levels that sits on an elevated position and enjoys outstanding views of the River Tay. Externally, well maintained gardens feature a decked area, and parking is available at both the front and rear of the property where there is also a garage and electric car charging point.

Steading conversion in Inshewan Estate

Address: Granary Cottage, Inshewan Estate, Forfar, DD8 3TU

Price: Offers over £155,000 | Status: Under offer

Rounding up the top five is this rural stone-built steading conversion of immense character located in Inshewan Estate. This home benefits from triple glazed deep casement style windows, has natural wood beams, stable style doors, and a focal point wood burner. Externally, there’s a garage/workshop, an old feed room, and a paddock area. Although some refurbishment is required, this didn’t put off potential buyers and a closing date was set after one week on the market.

Extended Broughty Ferry home

Address: 10 Navarre Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2TX

Price: Offers over £450,000 | Status: Active

In sixth place, this extended family home in Broughty Ferry is within walking distance of the beach. It features two sunny reception rooms, bi-folding doors, up to five-bedrooms, and multiple bathrooms, offering versatility for ever-changing family needs.

Contemporary flat on Strathmartine Road

Address: 357 Strathmartine Road, Dundee, DD3 9BT

Price: Offers over £170,000 | Status: Under offer

Taking seventh place, this lower flat forms part of a divided property on the popular Strathmartine Road, Dundee. With three bedrooms, a contemporary dining kitchen, a handy utility room, main door access, a large garden, and private parking, it’s ticking a lot of boxes. After only six days on the market, a closing date was set, and an offer of £20,000 over the asking price was accepted.

Detached family home in Dundee’s West End

Address: 5 Scotswood Terrace, Dundee, DD2 1PA

Price: Offers over £500,000 | Status: Active

Eighth on the list is this beautiful detached home in the West End of Dundee. With impressive south facing views, it offers flexible accommodation comprising of up to five bedrooms, two dressing rooms, three reception rooms, two utility rooms, cellar storage, and an attic room. There are also many period features which have been lovingly retained.

Elevated home with views of the Tay in Dundee’s West End

Address: 70 Blackness Avenue, Dundee, DD2 1JL

Price: Offers over £375,000 | Status: Active

In ninth place is this impressive stone built home in the West End of Dundee. This period style property sits on an elevated site with stunning views over the River Tay and beyond. Enjoy fabulous sun sets from many of the rooms. With four double bedrooms, three family rooms, and a large attic room, there’s plenty of space for flexible living.

Distinctive home in Monikie

Address: 4 Elmgrove Park, Monikie By Broughty Ferry, DD5 3QW

Price: Offers over £300,000 | Status: Under offer

Completing the top ten most sought-after homes for May and highlighting Monikie is this distinctive property at 4 Elmgrove Park. Set over two levels, it features a mid-level lounge and balcony that enjoys countryside views. Externally there are extensive garden areas with established shrubs and plants, a vegetable patch, timber sheds, a potting shed, and a greenhouse. After 13 days on the market, an offer was accepted for this home.