5 bedroom detached house for sale

Desirable five-bedroom detached home in peaceful St Andrews location

Deceptively spacious and well-presented family home

Light-filled living and reception areas

Integral garage, driveway, and front and rear gardens

Desirable St Andrews residential location

Minutes from The Royal Botanic Gardens, schooling, and amenities

Within easy reach of the town centre

Council Tax Band F
EPC Band D
Tenure Freehold

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance foyer, hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen, double bedroom, study, shower room

FIRST FLOOR
Four bedrooms, bathroom

EXTERIOR
Front garden mainly consisting of lawn
South-west-facing rear garden blending lawn, paving, hedging, and borders
Integral garage and driveway

Situation
Peacefully situated in a desirable St Andrews residential location within easy reach of The Royal Botanic Gardens, amenities, schooling, and the town centre, this property occupies a desirable location. This bustling ancient and historic university town caters to a diverse community of students, golfers, and residents, offering an array of shops and amenities to fulfil daily needs. From boutique and independent retailers such as Fisher & Donaldson bakery and Janettas Gelateria to well-known high street stores such as Sainsbury’s Local, Waterstones, Boots, and H&M, there is something for everyone. Bustling and vibrant bars, restaurants, and cafès sit side-by-side, offering fine dining through to casual lunches and drinks. St Andrews provides comprehensive education at all levels including of course at its globally renowned university. Situated on the picturesque east coast of Fife, St Andrews is the ideal base from which to explore the characterful fishing villages that make up this scenic part of Scotland including Anstruther, St Monans, Crail, and Pittenweem. Dundee to the north is a thirty-minute drive and Edinburgh to the south is approx. 90 minutes by car or just over an hour by train from Leuchars.

St Andrews occupies a wonderful position on the east coast of Fife. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, woodlands, and beautiful coastline, it offers much for the outdoor enthusiast, with pleasant walk and cycle routes minutes away as well as opportunities for sailing, riding and days spent on the beach. There are world-renowned golf courses to enjoy, including The Old Course at St Andrews and the Championship Course at Carnoustie. Residents can also discover nearby courses such as those at Kingsbarns, Crail, and Lundin Links. In addition to the breathtaking beach at St Andrews West Sands extending to almost two miles, there are several more to explore nearby such as those at Elie, Tentsmuir, and Kingsbarns, all of which are just a short drive away. St Andrews Botanic Gardens, Museum, Castle, and Cathedral are just a few of the local attractions to explore and there are several National Trust properties in the area including Kellie Castle and Hill of Tarvit. State schooling is available locally and private options include those at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects St Andrews to towns throughout Fife, and there are railway stations at Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank, and Dundee. Edinburgh International Airport is within reach.

General Description
Characterised by its generous layout, abundance of light and tasteful interior, this five- bedroom detached family home is in a peaceful and popular St Andrews neighbourhood minutes from The Royal Botanic Gardens, and is in turn-key condition. From the driveway leading to an integral garage, and bordered by a neat lawn with mature shrubbery, the front door opens into an entrance vestibule and welcoming carpeted hallway finished in soft neutral tones. To your left, the light-filled and spacious living room overlooks the front garden and is adorned with handsome wooden flooring and a serene colour palette, making it the perfect place to relax. A seamless flow takes you into the adjoining tastefully decorated and good-sized dining room, boasting a continuation of wooden flooring, and then into the modern kitchen. With direct garden access and views, it features shaker-style cream wall and floor units, worktops, and a tiled white splashback alongside an integrated BOSCH oven, hob, and extractor hood. Also located to the rear of the property is a light and airy south-west-facing carpeted double bedroom and a generous study, peacefully overlooking the garden. Completing the ground floor is a modern shower room with a WC and washbasin. Returning to the hallway, carpeted stairs take you to the first floor and the stylish principal double bedroom. With garden views, and a south-west-facing aspect it boasts a charming decor, built-in storage, and plentiful natural light. Three additional bedrooms each exude comfort and relaxed style. This floor also houses a contemporary and well-appointed bathroom equipped with a WC, washbasin, bath with a wall-mounted shower and chrome towel radiator set against porcelain wall and floor tiles.

EXTERIOR
To the front there is a large driveway bordering the lawn and leading to an integral garage.
A well-kept mature south-west-facing rear garden blends paving with a manicured lawn, flowering borders, and hedging to create a peaceful and private outdoor escape.

Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX. [use Contact Agent Button].

Satellite Navigation
The property’s postcode is KY16 8XE

Fixtures and Fittings
Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. Additional items of furniture may be available by separate negotiation.

Entry & Possession
Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Local Authority
Fife Council

EPC Rating
Band D

Council Tax
Band F

Home Report
A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs.

Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and Plans
These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Websites and Social Media
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Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice
Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.


EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: F