Lorraine Kelly is selling her magnificent seven-bedroom detached home in Dundee for £825,000.
TV presenter Lorraine, 57, bought the 1927 home seven years ago and gave it a modern makeover, which has now seen it labelled as ‘one of the finest houses’ in Broughty Ferry, the city’s poshest suburb.
Lorraine replaced all the double-glazed windows, installed an electric Aga and the bathroom, master en suite and shower room on the first floor have all been refurbished.
The home was originally built in 1927 after it was designed by George C Morton of Bruce, Morton & Son, which was a well-known firm of local architects.
It fits nicely into what was once one of the richest suburbs of Europe, described by the late Dundee University historian Charles McKean as ‘where merchant princes and jute barons came to construct their palatial mansions’.
Lorraine Kelly is selling her magnificent seven-bedroom detached home in Dundee for £825,000 (pictured from within the home’s sprawling grounds)
A wooden staircase leads up to the first floor where you will find the master bedroom, which includes an en suite, a further four bedrooms, a family bathroom and a shower room
One of the home’s many bedrooms, which includes enough space for a queen size bed and a chaise longue, with views out onto the property’s pleasant grounds via two windows
Lorraine replaced all the double-glazed windows, installed an electric Aga and the bathroom, master en suite and shower room on the first floor have all been refurbished
TV presenter Lorraine (left) bought the 1927 home seven years ago and gave it a modern makeover, which has now seen it labelled as ‘one of the finest houses’ in Broughty Ferry, Dundee’s poshest suburb
Although it’s been given a modern makeover it still retains its original panelling, pitch pine doors and staircase, patterned plaster ceiling decoration, cornices and fireplaces.
Savills say: ‘The layout and presentation of the house are ideal for both modern family living and for entertaining. The finish and presentation throughout is exceptional.’
It boasts an impressive three floors and an integral garage, and the enclosed gardens have been described as ‘lovely’ with two walnut trees and a copper beech.
There is a summerhouse, a paved seating area and a sheltered and paved courtyard, partially enclosed by wooden fencing. The courtyard has a small fish pond, a covered area and Lorraine has even installed a hot tub.
On the ground floor, the drawing room is described as ‘a most elegant room’ with French doors opening to the garden.
The room also boasts an open fireplace with wooden mantel and fitted bookshelves. The further two sitting rooms also include bay windows, which overlook the impressive gardens, and wooden floors.
The home was originally built in 1927 after it was designed by George C Morton of Bruce, Morton & Son, which was a well-known firm of local architects
The kitchen has beautiful fitted wooden units with granite worktops and soft-closing drawers and also includes the three-oven Aga, which Lorraine had installed
On the ground floor, the drawing room is described as ‘a most elegant room’ with French doors opening to the garden
Although it’s been given a modern makeover it still retains its original panelling, pitch pine doors and staircase, patterned plaster ceiling decoration, cornices and fireplaces
There is a summerhouse, a paved seating area and a sheltered and paved courtyard, partially enclosed by wooden fencing. The courtyard has a small fish pond, a covered area and Lorraine has even installed a hot tub
Stairs lead to the second floor with two bedrooms and one bathroom which is partially tiled and has a Jacuzzi bath and a corner shower cubicle
The kitchen has beautiful fitted wooden units with granite worktops and soft-closing drawers and also includes the three-oven Aga, which Lorraine had installed.
A breakfast bar and island unit are also part of the kitchen area with French doors opening out to the garden. There is even a wine cellar incorporated into the garage.
A wooden staircase leads up to the first floor where you will find the master bedroom, which includes an en suite, a further four bedrooms, a family bathroom and a shower room.
Stairs then lead to the second floor with two bedrooms and one bathroom which is partially tiled and has a Jacuzzi bath and a corner shower cubicle.
Lorraine was born and raised in Glasgow but has been familiar with the City of Discovery since meeting her husband Steve Smith in the 1980s.
The house has been put on the market by Savills – with the firm asking for offers over £825,000.
It boasts an impressive three floors and an integral garage, and the enclosed gardens have been described as ‘lovely’ with two walnut trees and a copper beech