Lilac Cottage, 45 Sunnyside, Strathkinness, St. Andrews

Superb remodelled village house with delightful garden

HR value £485,000

Stunning upgraded home, circa 800 sq ft

Impressive high quality contemporary living space

Sought-after village

Wonderful quiet location, within walking distance of all amenities

Lovely sunny garden, garage, garden room, outdoor seating area, driveway parking

Believed to date from 1761 and possibly the oldest house in village

Outstanding opportunity

Tenure freehold
Council Tax D
EPC E

Property Details & Description
Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Open Plan Kitchen/ Living Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room, Hall

Outside:

Garden Room with scope to create home office / gym / self-contained studio annexe

Delightful garden with raised rear terrace and separate outdoor seating area

Garage

Driveway parking

Situation

Boasting a wonderful bright southerly aspect, Lilac Cottage is charmingly situated in an attractive central setting in the sought-after village of Strathkinness. The house is conveniently positioned for all village amenities and is also within easy striking distance of St Andrews, Fife’s renowned golfing mecca. The ancient and historic university town offers residents a superb mix of amenities and facilities and is famed worldwide as the “Home of Golf”. The city of Dundee is some thirteen miles to the north with Edinburgh easily accessible to the south. Fife’s pretty East Neuk is nearby with its quaint picturesque fishing villages such as Anstruther, Pittenweem and Elie whilst the bustling county market town of Cupar is a short drive to the west. Surrounding Strathkinness and St. Andrews is some particularly fine countryside and coastline, with a lovely mix of farmland, woodland, river and hill ground. The result is home to an array of wildlife which provides an excellent choice for the outdoor enthusiast with walking, cycling, sailing and riding all readily available.

There are many highly regarded golf courses in the area including the Old Course at St. Andrews and the Championship Course at Carnoustie, both of which regularly host the British Open – the event returned to St Andrews in July 2022 for its 150th anniversary. There are seven courses under the management of The St Andrews Links Trust - the Old, the New, the Jubilee, the Castle, the Eden, the Strathtyrum and the Balgove – with the courses at Dumbarnie, Kingsbarns, the Dukes, Crail, Lundin Links and Ladybank also close by, to name but a few. In terms of days out there are a number of good sandy beaches in the area including those at St. Andrews itself as well as Tentsmuir, Kingsbarns and Elie. There are several popular National Trust for Scotland properties in the area including Kellie Castle, Hill of Tarvit and Falkland Palace. State schooling is available locally with independent schooling being provided at St. Leonards in St. Andrews and the High School of Dundee. There are railway stations in Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank and Dundee with Edinburgh airport well within reach.

General Description

Believed to date from 1761, and possibly the oldest house in village, Lilac Cottage is a stunning newly remodelled home offering superb high quality modern accommodation with many delightful features – all in a charming quiet setting. Externally the house has a lovely fresh rendered façade under a traditional local red pantile roof, with single chimney at the western end. The accommodation on offer at Lilac Cottage is quite exceptional, centred around the spectacular open plan kitchen / living room along with two good sized bedrooms, lovely shower room and hall. The modern well-appointed kitchen has an island unit and is open to the spacious living area, with cosy stove and light flooding in via sliding glazed doors to the garden terrace running almost the full length of the southern elevation. The striking level of finish throughout is truly superb and early viewing is advised.

Exterior

Garden Room with scope to create home office / gym / self-contained studio annexe (subject to consents)

Delightful garden with raised rear terrace and separate outdoor seating area

Garage

Driveway parking

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 KY16 9XP.

Fixtures and Fittings

Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. Certain items of furniture may be available to purchase by way of separate negotiation.

Entry & Possession

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

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating.

Local Authority

Fife Council

EPC Rating

Band E

Council Tax

Band D

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.

Photos September 2023.

Websites and Social Media

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at as well as our affiliated websites at and addition, our social media platforms are facebook.com, RettieTownandCountry, twitter.com, Rettie and Co, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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: E
Council Tax Band: D