East Street, St. Monans, Anstruther, Fife

Beautifully renovated three-bedroom C-listed home in sought-after St Monans

Beautifully renovated C-listed townhouse finished to a high standard

Historic charm combined with complementary modern finishes

Partial harbour and sea views

Sought-after village setting steps from St Monans Harbour

Close to Anstruther with its range of restaurants, cafès, and boutiques

EPC Rating - D
Council Band - C
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hallway, principal double bedroom, utility, shower room

FIRST FLOOR
Living/kitchen/dining, WC

SECOND FLOOR
Two bedrooms, bathroom

EXTERIOR
Unrestricted on-street parking

Situation
A stone’s throw from the picturesque and historic St Monan’s Harbour, 50 East Street enjoys an idyllic location on the East Neuk of Fife. Only twelve miles south of St Andrews this delightful village and fishing port is dotted with attractive 17th and 18th century fishermen’s cottages fostering a warm and friendly community. The village provides essential amenities with a convenience store, and a well-loved café, the Giddy Gannet. The restored 14th century parish church adds to the village’s character. Exquisite and award-winning dining is just minutes away at the East Pier Smokehouse and Craig Millar Restaurant. Nearby Anstruther boasts bustling bars, restaurants, independent boutiques, and of course its world-renowned fish bar. It also has an extensive Co-op Food. The family-run Ardross Farm Shop only a short drive from St Monans sells an array of local produce, and Bowhouse food hub hosts a monthly farmers market. Situated directly on the Fife Coastal Trail, St Monans is the gateway to the other pretty villages that lie along the coast, including Crail, Elie, and Pittenweem. Dundee to the north is a forty-minute drive and Edinburgh to the south is approx. 80 minutes by car or just over an hour by train from Leuchars.

Set amidst spectacular scenery and embraced by stunning coastline St Monans offers much for the outdoor enthusiast with pleasant walk and cycle routes along the Fife Coastal Path as well as opportunities for sailing, paddle boarding, riding and leisurely days spent on award-winning beaches. There are world-renowned golf courses to enjoy including the prestigious Old Course at St Andrews. Residents can also discover nearby courses such as those at Kingsbarns, Crail, and Lundin Links. St Monans benefits from a local bowling club along with a multi-use games area and tennis court. There are several breathtaking beaches to explore including those at Elie and Kingsbarns, both of which are just a short drive, and the area is famous for its historic tidal pools. National Trust properties include Kellie Castle and Hill of Tarvit and Pittenweem hosts a popular arts festival every August, attended by visitors from across the UK. State schooling is available locally and private options include those at St Leonards in St Andrews and The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects St Monans to towns throughout Fife, and there are railway stations at Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank, and Dundee. Edinburgh International Airport is within reach.

General Description
Beautifully renovated by the current owners with careful consideration given to its heritage, this three-floor Category C-listed townhouse steps from St Monan’s harbour is characterised by historic charm and thoughtful high quality modern finishes. Elegant parquet flooring and a calm colour palette welcome you into the ground floor entrance hallway, setting the scene for the impressive interiors. Here alongside useful shoe and coat storage, there is a bespoke and open utility area complete with built-in cupboards and a Belfast sink. You then move through to a stylish shower room finished in soothing matte black, grey, and white. Complete with a washbasin built into vanity and WC, it is a useful addition to the ground floor. Returning to the hallway, the principal double bedroom is flooded with natural light thanks to a south-west-facing aspect and triple sash and case windows. Decorated with plush carpeting and neutral wall finishes it is light and airy yet comfortable and inviting. Ascending the carpeted staircase from the hallway, the first floor hosts a spectacular south-west-facing open plan kitchen and living room with views across the harbour. Tastefully combining original features with the best in modern design, an exposed stone wall and sash and case windows sit alongside oak-engineered flooring, a custom-made dining table with built-in seating, and a contemporary kitchen. L-shaped in layout wall and floor cabinetry in a soft green is complemented by smooth black worktops and a colourful geometric tiled splashback. High-spec integrated appliances include an extractor hood, hob, eye-level grill, and oven. A stove and cast-iron radiators ensure the room despite its generous proportions remains warm and comfortable. There is a WC on this floor. The second floor is home to two sizeable double bedrooms, one of which spans the length of the residence and boasts a tranquil south-west-facing view of the harbour and Firth of Forth. A luxurious family bathroom finishes the interior layout featuring a bath with a wall-mounted shower, washbasin built into vanity, WC, and towel radiator.

Exterior
There is unrestricted on-street parking.

General Remarks & Information

Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is KY10 2AT

Fixtures & Fittings
A custom-made dining table with built-in seating.

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, drainage, electricity, and gas.

Council Tax
Band C

EPC Rating
Band D

Local Authority
Fife Council

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.

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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: C