Drumeldrie, Upper Largo, Leven

Beautifully presented three-bedroom country home outside Upper Largo

Three-bedroom country home in peaceful rural setting

Features a charming blend of 18th and 19th-century architecture in both the house and garden

South-facing, bright, and versatile accommodation

Fine period details including cornicing and fireplaces

Uninterrupted countryside views

Expansive gardens to the front and rear, driveway

Potential for expansion, thanks to its generous land size

Gateway to the scenic Fife Coast

EPC Rating - F
Council Band - E
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance vestibule, hallway/study, living room, kitchen, dining room, utility

FIRST FLOOR
Three bedrooms (one with en-suite), bathroom

EXTERIOR
Expansive lawned front and rear gardens
Sweeping gravel driveway

Situation
Discover the perfect lifestyle at Laurel Bank, located just 5 minutes from Elie's stunning beaches and vibrant outdoor activities, including the Elie Golf Course, Tennis Club, and Watersports Club, all complemented by delightful dining options like the Ship Inn and The 9th Hole restaurant. Enjoy beautiful coastal and countryside views, easy access to the Fife Coastal Path, and a local horse-riding school. The charming East Neuk village of Upper Largo lies adjacent to the coastal village of Lower Largo, celebrated for its picturesque harbour and beach along with the renowned Crusoe seaside pub. Nearby Lundin Links offers residents a diverse variety of amenities including a bakery, butcher, and general store, with further shopping available in Leven. The famous 18-hole Links Course used as a qualifying course during the Open Championship at St Andrews and the Ladies 9-hole Course, the oldest in the world present excellent recreational opportunities. Other activities can be found at Lundin Sports Club with its tennis and squash courts and at the sports centre in Levenmouth with its gym, sauna, and swimming pool. Situated across from the scenic Dumbarnie Links, protected by the Scottish Wildlife Reserve, Laurel Bank offers an idyllic haven for nature lovers. The property is just steps away from a secluded beach, home to rare shore and sea birds, and features exclusive access to a little-known local path. With the iconic Largo Law providing a stunning backdrop, this home invites outdoor enthusiasts to explore nearby hill walks with breath-taking panoramic views.

Lundin Links serves as the gateway to the idyllic Fife Coastal Path showcasing picturesque former fishing villages, some of the most beautiful in Scotland along with tranquil beaches, historic harbours, and dramatic ruined castles. A charming 10-minute walk leads you to the stunning Dumbarnie Beach, and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Charming villages such as Anstruther, Crail, Elie, and Pittenweem boast an array of restaurants, bars, watersports, and cultural attractions. These coastal gems offer not only stunning scenery but also serve as a backdrop for vibrant arts and literary events, particularly the renowned Pittenweem Arts Festival and StAnza International Poetry Festival, which draw visitors from near and far. Globally renowned for its golf courses, the region boasts over 44, with championship courses at St Andrews and Kingsbarns. Dumbarnie Golf Course, a recent addition to the renowned line-up of world-class Links Courses centered around St Andrews, not only enhances the area's appeal but also presents an excellent opportunity for high rental yields for golf enthusiasts. 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 Lundin Links to towns throughout Fife, and there are railway stations at Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank, and Dundee. Edinburgh is within an hour’s drive and the larger Fife towns of St Andrews, Glenrothes, Dundee, and Kirkcaldy are all within easy reach. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Leven train station, offering direct routes to Edinburgh, with additional rail links at Kirkcaldy, Markinch, and Thornton. Edinburgh International Airport is under an hour away by car.

General Description
Nestled near the charming hamlet of Newburn, this property offers a serene and picturesque setting with stunning sea views, along with lovely vistas of the surrounding hay-bale fields. Boasting generous proportions and fine period details throughout, Laurel Bank offers buyers a rare blend of rural historic charm and character with modern comfort and style. Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway framed by an expansive south-facing lawn, the stone-built residence makes a striking first impression, setting the tone for the impressive interior. A tiled vestibule welcomes you into a spacious hallway, adorned with wooden flooring. To the left, the south-facing living room offers a captivating view over the front lawn and is rich with period features, including sash and case windows, working shutters, an intricate ceiling rose, and a white marble mantle housing a cast iron fireplace. Decorated in soothing tones, the room exudes warmth and elegance. Opposite, a versatile dual-aspect dining room mirrors these generous proportions. Featuring a log-burning stove and a stunning ceiling rose, it has a cosy and inviting atmosphere. At the rear, the farmhouse-style kitchen, leading via a hallway to a utility room and the garden, tastefully blends traditional charm with modern aesthetics. It showcases natural-hued cabinetry with brass-effect hardware, butcher block countertops, a Belfast sink, and high-spec BOSCH appliances, including an eye-level grill, oven, induction hob, and extractor hood. Upstairs, three light-filled double bedrooms await. The principal bedroom, offering spectacular views, is a serene retreat. Its en-suite bathroom is classically styled, featuring a roll-top freestanding bath, shower enclosure, WC, washbasin, and towel radiator, set against porcelain tiles. The two additional double bedrooms are both generously sized and enjoy beautiful views. One boasting a lovely ceiling rose, cornicing, and an original fireplace, is currently used as a charming living and reception area. Completing the accommodation is a well-appointed family bathroom with a roll-top freestanding bath, WC, washbasin, and cast-iron towel radiator.

Exterior
Laurel Bank is set within expansive, mature gardens at both the front and rear, featuring lush lawns, mature shrubbery, hedging, and established trees, including a desirable summer house and shed. This exceptional property showcases an ancient apple orchard with 12 diverse apple varieties and a fruitful Victoria Plum tree, known for its plentiful harvests that enhance the local craft apple juice scene. Formerly a fertile market garden, the estate is rich in history, featuring a quaint ruined piggery that has been transformed into a delightful folly amidst the Walled Kitchen Garden, bursting with fruit bushes and herbs. Enjoy the superb private outdoor dining area, ideal for enjoying meals surrounded by this captivating landscape. This charming garden features a recently cultivated vegetable patch, two pumpkin patches at its lower end, and a box and lavender parterre, all of which can be revitalized with a touch of care, highlighting its immense landscaping potential.

Off-street parking is provided for by the gravel driveway.

General Remarks & Information

Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX. Tel: .

Satellite Navigation
The property’s postcode is KY8 6JD

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, oil central heating and private drainage.

Local Authority
Fife Council

EPC Rating
Band F

Council Tax
Band E

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: F
Council Tax Band: E