Riverside Road, Wormit, Fife

An exceptional four-bedroom Victorian villa with a spectacular garden overlooking the Firth of Tay

Rarely available and exceptional four-bedroom Victorian villa

Fine period details and high-quality contemporary finishes

Sensational Firth of Tay views

Landscaped terrace garden with captivating Firth of Tay outlook

Sought-after Wormit village setting

Commuting distance of St Andrews and Dundee

Gate opening onto the riverbank at the bottom of the garden

EPC - E
Council Band - E
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description

Accommodation

BASEMENT
Hallway, store, office/sitting room, utility, WC

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

FIRST FLOOR
Hallway, four bedrooms, WC

EXTERIOR
Front and rear gardens
Driveway and garage

Situation
Littlestone occupies a spectacular setting on the south shore of the Firth of Tay in the small and charming village of Wormit part of the Burgh of Newport-on-Tay. The village houses a primary school, restaurant, and a local shop, along with a church and popular sports clubs including tennis, bowling, and boating clubs. Nearby Newport-on-Tay boasts a bustling high street with independent retailers to meet daily shopping needs, it also has an array of bars and restaurants for casual dining and relaxation. For recreational pursuits, it is perfect for keen sailing enthusiasts and golfers will love the facilities at Scotscraig Golf Club. Waterstone Crook Sports Centre offers a gym and fitness classes. For an even greater choice of cultural and visitor attractions, vibrant Dundee, home to the V&A and the revitalised waterfront with the famous RRS Discovery is only nine miles away whilst St Andrews, the ‘home of golf’ is just 13 miles by car and boasts an array of boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Edinburgh is approximately 60 minutes to the south. The characterful fishing villages and beautiful beaches of Anstruther, St Monans, Crail, Elie, and Pittenweem are all easily accessible as are the Lomond Hills.

The area boasts various visitor attractions including the ruins of Balmerino Abbey and the Fife Coastal Path which passes through Newport-on Tay. Alongside primary schooling in Wormit and high schooling at Madras College in St Andrews, private options are available at St Leonards in St Andrews and The High School of Dundee. There is a train station in Dundee, with Edinburgh International Airport an hour away by car. Domestic flights are available from Dundee.

General Description
Balancing high-quality contemporary finishes with stunning period details, this exceptional four-bedroom semi-detached Victorian villa on the banks of the Firth of Tay presents a rare opportunity to acquire an immaculately presented family home in a sought-after village setting. A striking stone façade, framed by cast iron railings, leads you to the entrance vestibule and through to an inviting hallway. To the left, the spacious south-facing sitting room boasts an abundance of period charm and with its plush carpeting and soft warm décor is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. High ceilings amplify the sense of openness, while a grand bay window, adorned with rich oak panelling, bathes the room in natural light. Intricate cornicing and a decorative ceiling rose add to the room's timeless elegance, and an open cast iron fireplace with an oak mantle and decorative tiled insert offers a striking focal point. To the rear, the modern farmhouse-style kitchen features cream cabinetry with under-base lighting, a Belfast sink, butcher-block worktops, and high-spec integrated appliances, including a sleek six-ring range cooker and stainless-steel extractor hood. Adjacent to the kitchen and also accessible from the hallway, is a charming dining room with handsome wooden flooring, a feature fireplace, and French doors that open onto the garden, showcasing a captivating aspect of the Firth of Tay. Completing this floor is a luxurious bathroom, designed as a serene retreat, with a Savoy roll-top slipper bath, a corner rainfall shower enclosure, a washbasin built into vanity, a WC, and a cast iron towel radiator, all set against a chic backdrop of monochrome metro tiles. Ascending the carpeted staircase, with its ornate carved oak banister and original stained-glass skylight, the first floor reveals four beautifully decorated bedrooms. Finished in calm muted tones and adorned with wooden flooring, exquisite cornicing, and a built-in press, the magnificent south-facing principal exudes a sense of understated grandeur and comfort. The two rear bedrooms offer tranquil views across the Firth of Tay, and all share access to a contemporary WC. Returning to the ground floor and stairs descend to the basement level. Here a carpeted hallway with whitewashed stone walls opens to a versatile and sizeable storeroom along with an appealing office/sitting room boasting wooden flooring, built-in cupboards and an exposed beam. Featuring sliding doors to the garden this light-filled space seamlessly connects the indoors with the stunning natural landscape. On this floor is also a well-appointed utility room with garden access through a fully-glazed door and a WC.

EXTERIOR
The thoughtfully landscaped rear terraced garden, with its panoramic views of the Firth of Tay, is a breathtaking extension of the home.

It features a lush, manicured lawn alongside paved areas ideal for outdoor seating, all bordered by established plants, decorative stones, and pretty flower beds. The carefully considered design creates distinct levels, offering idyllic spaces to relax and guide you down towards the shoreline where there is a gate opening onto the riverbank.

Ample parking is provided for by the garage and gated driveway which borders a low-maintenance front garden comprising of decorative stones and planting.

General Remarks & Information

Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is DD6 8LL

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

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

Services
Mains water, gas, drainage and electric.

Council Tax
Band E

EPC Rating
Band E

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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Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
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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: E
Council Tax Band: E