St Ayles Crescent, Anstruther, Fife, KY10

Charming characterful seaside villa set over three floors with sea views, with impressive garden and garden room

Description

Dating back to 1880, 5 St Ayles Crescent offers spacious accommodation set over three floors. The property has retained much of its Victorian charm and character despite having been modernised over recent ownerships to create generous and contemporary rooms.

The property is first entered through a vestibule and then an inner entrance hall from where stairs lead up to the first and second floors; to the right is a bright and spacious sitting room. Here bay windows face south over the communal park and allow ample light to fill the room. A wood burner provides a warming focal point. Adjacent to the sitting room is the downstairs bedroom featuring two windows and half-height wood panelling. To the rear of the ground floor is the open plan kitchen/ sitting room with dining area. This contemporary space features a large kitchen island with ample storage, further units with natural stone work surfaces, and integrated appliances including Smeg induction hob and double ovens. There is space for a dining table and a further seating area located next to a wood burner. There is a full length built in wall unit with plenty of display and storage space, while French doors open onto the rear garden. A shower room and understairs cupboard complete the ground floor.

Two spacious bedrooms, a study/ bedroom and bathroom are located on the first floor. Bedroom 2 is situated to the front of the property and features a bay window facing south with wonderful sea views to the Isle of May, the Bass Rock and beyond to East Lothian. The study/ bedroom 3 also occupies this position and offers similar sea views. The bathroom serves both bedrooms and comprises a roll top freestanding bathtub, basin and toilet. Bedroom 3 is located towards the rear and offers views over the garden, with a window seat making the most of the outlook.

Up a further flight of stairs, the second floor is home to a further two bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room and store. Bedroom 5 features a decorative fireplace and characterful arched stained glass window, well positioned to take in the sea views. The adjacent bedroom 6 has a skylight to provide plenty of natural light.

Outside, the property features a well-kept front garden with low lying stone wall, private paved driveway with electric car charging point and a stone path leading to the front door. A side gate leads to the pend which connects via a locked door to the rear garden, which is also accessed from the dining area. A patio recently laid out in porcelain tiles borders the width of the property, with matching shallow steps leading up to the lawned area. The garden is enclosed by stone walls on all three sides and landscaped borders provide colour and interest throughout. A sunken fire pit with seating area is located to one side to catch the evening sun whilst a double garden shed is located towards the rear. The standout feature of the space is a newly built garden room with covered open outdoor kitchen. This multi-purpose space can be used throughout the year and is superb for entertaining, but could equally be used as a home office or studio. Bi-fold doors separate the outdoor kitchen from the garden room.

Location

Set on a slight elevation above the harbour village of Anstruther, 5 St Ayles Crescent enjoys views over the surrounding rooftops towards the coastline, including views of the Isle of May, the Bass Rock and East Lothian. The vibrant community of Anstruther forms part of the popular East Neuk area in Fife, famous for its picturesque fishing villages, sandy unspoilt beaches and rich farmland. There is a strong artist and craft worker community in all the villages, with nearby Pittenweem hosting one of Scotland’s most famous summer art festivals every year.

Anstruther has a working harbour and excellent facilities for pleasure boats. There is a good range of independent retailers, some fantastic bars, cafes and restaurants. and a large supermarket. The village provides schooling at Anstruther Primary School and secondary education at Waid Academy which offers excellent modern facilities. Co-educational private schooling is available locally at St Andrews, and Dundee High School is also within easy reach.

There is the 9 hole Anstruther Golf Course within close proximity of the house and many other golf courses in the area including Kingsbarns, Elie, Crail and those in St Andrews, renowned worldwide as the ‘Home of Golf’, which is just 10 miles away. The Old Course is a regular host to the Open Championship which was staged there in July 2022. There are six further golf courses run by the St Andrews Links Trust, in addition to the many other golf courses in the area including the Duke’s Course, two courses at Fairmont, St Andrews Bay, Kingsbarns and Dumbarnie.

Railway stations at Leven (14 miles), Leuchars (17 miles) and Cupar (18.5 miles) provide good access links. Edinburgh Airport is 49 miles away and offers a wide range of domestic and international flights. Dundee Airport (26 miles) flies to London Heathrow.

Square Footage: 2,453 sq ft



Directions

Approaching Anstruther from the west on the A917, continue through the village, at the roundabout continue straight over. Take the second right on to Ladywalk. At the T-Junction turn right on to Mayview Avenue. Take the next left on to Glenogil Gardens, and follow the road around the bend, it will then become St. Ayles Crescent. the property is on the right hand side.

Additional Info

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services: Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. Electric car charging point.

Local Authority & tax band: Fife Council tax band E.

Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. Principal bedroom curtains and garden furniture are to be excluded from the sale. Freestanding kitchen/utility appliances are not included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and 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 referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.