Flat A, Johnston Lodge, Hadfoot Wynd, Anstruther, Fife

Outstanding and rarely available Georgian apartment in
picturesque Anstruther

Outstanding two-bedroom apartment in historic Georgian lodge

Fine period details

Beautifully presented contemporary and heritage interiors

Shared landscaped grounds and single garage

Peaceful setting minutes from the harbour

Close to St Andrews

EPC Band - D
Council Tax - E
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description
Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hallway, kitchen, living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom

LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Self-contained guest suite - sitting room, bedroom (en suite)

EXTERIOR
Shared driveway and landscaped grounds

Single garage
Summer house and two garden stores

Situation
Minutes from the picturesque harbour, this stunning property enjoys a peaceful setting in Anstruther, the largest of the chain of pretty villages dotted along this beautiful part of Scotland. There is an array of amenities to meet daily shopping and leisure needs including a Co-op, chemist, greengrocer, butcher, optometrist, and hairdresser. Additionally, there are bustling cafès, art galleries, boutiques, and gift shops to discover. For dining experiences from formal to casual, the multiple award-winning Anstruther Fish Bar sits alongside a variety of popular restaurants and bars such as The Waterfront, The Dreel Tavern, and The Bank. Primary school and high school education is catered for. Further retail, dining, and leisure options are available in the historic town of St Andrews, just under ten miles away. Renowned as the “home of golf” it is also home to the internationally recognised University of St Andrews. Anstruther is within easy reach of neighbouring scenic fishing villages including Crail, St Monans, and Pittenweem. Dundee to the north is a forty-minute drive and Edinburgh is approx. 80 minutes by car or an hour by train from Leuchars.

Located less than 20 minutes south-east of St Andrews, Anstruther offer wonderful opportunities to explore this breathtaking part of the country. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastline there are a wide variety of outdoor attractions for all ages to enjoy. Experience adventure with Isle of May Boat Tours; try paddle boarding, archery, mountain biking and more at East Neuk Outdoors; visit the tidal pool, or take in the Fife Coastal Path, perfect for cycling and walking. Keen golf enthusiasts will be in their element with The Anstruther Golf Club. Established in 1890, it offers stunning views of the Isle of May and Anstruther Harbour. Other local clubs to discover include those at nearby Kingsbarns, Crail, and the world-famous Old Course at St Andrews. The village boasts its own tennis club with four all-weather courts. The Scottish Fisheries Museum along with Kellie Castle and Gardens, owned by The National Trust for Scotland, are well worth a visit. There are several attractive sandy beaches nearby including Billow Ness at Anstruther along with those at Elie and Earlsferry that are particularly popular in the height of summer. State schooling is provided locally at both primary and secondary school level. Private options are available at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects Anstruther to towns throughout Fife, and there are railway stations at Leuchars, Ladybank, Kirkcaldy and Markinch. Edinburgh International Airport is approximately one hour and ten minutes away.

General Description
Johnston Lodge is one of Anstruther's most prominent historic houses, which was converted into three apartments by the National Trust for Scotland in the 1970s.

It was the home of Princess Titaua Marama, Chieftess of Haapiti, Tahiti and her husband George Darsie in the late 1800s. Flat A offers a blend of elegance, heritage and contemporary luxury. Flanked by magnificent stone pillars, a gated driveway leads to the stunning façade and charming shared entrance. The main door to the apartment then opens into a breathtaking hallway adorned with duck-egg blue walls, parquet flooring, and an ornate ceiling moulding. Two large hall cupboards, one of which is plumbed for a washing machine, offer generous and flexible storage space. From here, you enter the south-facing living room, which is sophisticated and inviting. Spectacular bay windows with exquisite carved and painted pillars flood the living room with natural light, while the tasteful neutral décor, including carpeting, adds warmth. The living room and dining room offer expansive sea views over traditional crow-stepped gables across the Firth of Forth, from the Bass Rock and Berwick Law in the East to Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills in the west. An archway with a beautiful surround connects the living room to the adjoining dining room, creating an expansive living and reception area. Featuring a similar crisp and fresh décor to the living room it is perfect for formal entertaining. Across the hallway, the contemporary kitchen is design-led, showcasing white gloss handleless wall and floor units, sleek black granite worktops, and high-spec integrated appliances, including an induction hob, ceiling extractor hood, and eye-level grill and oven. The result is a streamlined and aesthetically appealing space. Flooded with natural light from a large sash and case window overlooking the landscaped grounds, the double bedroom is an attractive space enhanced by built-in wardrobes and a sympathetic interior design. Completing the ground floor accommodation, the luxurious bathroom features a large walk-in rainfall shower, freestanding bath, hidden cistern WC, washbasin built into a vanity, and matte flat panel grey radiators. Returning to the shared entrance hallway you descend to the lower ground level and the self-contained guest suite, comprising a south-facing carpeting sitting room with a spacious layout and serene interior. Adjacent lies a stylish double bedroom enhanced by a well-appointed en-suite shower room with hidden cistern WC and washbasin built into vanity.


EXTERIOR
Professionally maintained shared grounds comprise an expansive lawn, borders, established trees, and a variety of peaceful seating areas, including a private summer house. There are two garden stores within Flat A's section of the lower back courtyard.
Single garage provides off-street parking.

General Remarks & Information
Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is KY10 3AD

Fixtures & Fittings
Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.

Certain light fittings are excluded from the sale.

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

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas, and drainage.

Council Tax
Band E

EPC Rating
Band D

Local Authority
Fife Council, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5LT Tel:

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.

The photographs in this brochure date from July 2024

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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 South LLP, 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 mis-statement 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 South LLP 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: E