*Closing Date set 2nd March 2022*
Detached home with private garden and garage close to Duffus Park

Description

The Orchard is a detached family house set in a private but accessible situation, close to the edge of Cupar. The house was built in the mid-1990s within the original grounds of Ladyinch House, and is of timber framed and brick construction, with double glazing throughout. The ground floor accommodation offers excellent, flexible and open-plan living space. Whilst the house currently has three bedrooms, the ground floor study could be used as a bedroom, and the large attic storage room may have the potential for conversion (subject to the necessary consents).

The sitting room has a characterful domed ceiling, gas fireplace set into a marble mantle and hearth, and a large south facing window overlooking the garden. Double doors open into the dining end of the open plan kitchen / dining room. A bow window overlooks the garden from here, and there is a door leading out onto the patio. The kitchen area is fitted with a central island with breakfast bar. The surfaces are granite and units have integrated kitchen appliances. The utility room, which is plumbed for appliances, is adjacent and has a storage cupboard and a back door. The study sits off the front hall, overlooking the garden, and would make an equally attractive further bedroom. The ground floor bedroom suite includes a shower room, dressing room, and fitted wardrobes. There is also a family bathroom on this level.

The first floor has two double bedrooms both with south facing dormer windows, and Velux windows facing north over the playing fields and to the hills beyond. From one of the bedrooms, there is access to the large attic store room. Subject to the required consents, it may be possible to convert this into further living space. There is also a shower room on the first floor.

The house is approached through wrought iron gates off Balgarvie Road, opening onto a generous monobloc parking area and double garage. The grounds are fully enclosed by a stone wall and beech hedge providing the house with peace and privacy. The south-facing garden is surrounded by stocked borders and flower beds containing a variety of trees and shrubs. A summerhouse sits to the south of the garden on the edge of the lawn and creates a wonderfully sunny area to enjoy. To the east of the house is a greenhouse and garden store. A paved path leads around to the back on the house.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Central heating provided via mains gas fired boiler.

Local Authority & tax band
Fife Council tax band G

Fixtures & Fittings
Fitted curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings and integrated white goods are included in the sale.

Miscellaneous
There is a Right of Pre-emption over the property.

Location

Cupar is an active market town, with a railway station and an excellent range of local shops, restaurants, supermarkets and professional services. A number of nurseries and primary schools are located around the town and feed in to secondary schooling at Bell Baxter High School. The River Eden flows through the town and provides scenic walks along its banks. Duffus Park, home to the Howe of Fife Rugby Club, Cupar Sports Club, a bowling club, and a play park is just further up Balgarvie Road from The Orchard. Leuchars Station, a 7 minute train journey from Cupar, is situated on the main Aberdeen to London east coast line. This provides an useful travel link to Dundee and Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (16 miles) has scheduled services to London City.

Cupar is only about 9.5 miles from St Andrews which is renowned worldwide as the “home of golf”. The St Andrews Links Trust now operates seven golf courses at St Andrews including the Old Course, host to the Open Championship in 2022. There are many other golf courses in the area including Ladybank, just inland, and Kingsbarns, Elie, Crail, Charleton, Leven, Dumbarnie and Lundin Links on the East Neuk coast.

As well as being famous for golf, St Andrews is well known for its university which is one of the oldest in Britain. Good private co-educational schooling is available at St. Leonards (St Andrews), or Dundee High School. St Andrews also has an excellent range of shops, restaurants, supermarkets and professional and cultural amenities, including a cinema and popular theatre.

Square Footage: 2,384 sq ft


Acreage: 0.24 Acres

Directions

When approaching Cupar on the A91 from the west, turn left onto Balgarvie Road. The gated driveway to The Orchard is the second on the right.