Nethergate South, Crail, Anstruther

Outstanding 19th century Crail townhouse with breathtaking sea views

Beautifully presented and rarely available five-bedroom Victorian townhouse

Abundance of period details

Breathtaking sea views

Highly desirable East Neuk conservation village setting

Spectacular rear garden

Minutes from Crail Harbour and village amenities

Tenure - Freehold
EPC - Band D
Council Tax - Band F

Property Details & Description
Accommodation

BASEMENT
Kitchen, utility, WC

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance vestibule, hallway, living room, dining kitchen, double bedroom, family bathroom

FIRST FLOOR
Four double bedrooms, study, shower room

EXTERIOR
South-facing front garden with manicured hedges and lawn
Spectacular rear garden featuring alfresco dining areas, lawn and sea views
Private pend
Ample on-street parking

Situation
With stunning coastal views and located on a prestigious historic street, 22 Nethergate South enjoys an enviable position in the sought-after conservation village of Crail. The vibrant high street of this former Royal Burgh offers an array of shops to meet daily needs including a Co-op, chemist, greengrocer, butcher, and hairdresser. Additionally, there is a beautiful historic parish church and popular cafès, art galleries, and pottery studios. The Category A Listed Golf Hotel complete with a restaurant and bar adds to the local amenities and the character of the village. Kingsbarns Distillery on the outskirts provides a lovely place to relax with a terrace and café. Primary school education is catered for and there is a high school in Anstruther. Further options for retail, dining, and leisure 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. Crail is within easy reach of neighbouring scenic fishing villages including Anstruther, St Monans, and Pittenweem. Dundee to the north is a forty-minute drive and Edinburgh is approx. 90 minutes by car or an hour by train from Leuchars.

Crail stands as the most easterly village along the East Neuk of Fife and holds the distinction of being one of the earliest Royal Burghs of Scotland. Nestled along the picturesque Fife Coastal Path and famous for its harbour, it offers 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 at East Neuk Outdoors where you can try paddle boarding, archery, mountain biking and more, or explore Lomond Hills Regional Park with 25 square miles of moorland, farmland, and lochs perfect for cycling, riding, and walking. Keen golf enthusiasts will be in their element with The Crail Golfing Society. The 7th oldest club in the world, it is home to two courses, the Balcomie Links and Craighead Links, both of which offer stunning views of the Forth and Tay Estuaries. Other local clubs to discover include those at nearby Kingsbarns and the world-famous Old Course at St Andrews. Kellie Castle and Gardens, owned by The National Trust for Scotland, is also well worth a visit and is a fine example of Victorian style and medieval stonework. There are several attractive sandy beaches nearby including those at Elie and Earlsferry that are particularly popular in the height of summer. State schooling is provided locally at the primary level with high school provision in Anstruther. Private options are available at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects Crail to towns throughout Fife, and there are railway stations at Leuchars, Ladybank, Kirkcaldy and Markinch. Edinburgh International Airport is approximately one hour and twenty minutes away.

General Description
Proudly positioned on one of Crail’s most historic and coveted residential streets, 22 Nethergate South offers a rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent five-bedroom category B-listed Victorian townhouse arranged over three levels. Once the home of George Downie who built the neighbouring grand properties in this locale, this handsome residence lies behind a manicured hedge, with a pathway flanked by a neat lawn leading to the front door. Opening into a charming entrance vestibule and hallway decorated in soft neutrals, you are led to a magnificent living room where a sash and case bay window frames captivating views across the garden to the sea. Immaculately finished a tasteful interior design provides the backdrop to high ceilings, exquisite cornicing, wooden flooring, and a log-burning stove set into an original marble mantlepiece. The effect is one of sophisticated grandeur, yet the overall ambience is warm and inviting. A light and airy south-facing double bedroom complete with wooden flooring, an idyllic window seat and an original feature fireplace awaits on this floor along with an impressive bathroom featuring a roll-top bath, rainfall shower, a WC and washbasin. Across the hallway, the light-filled dining kitchen enjoys the same spectacular picture postcard coastal aspect and chic décor of the living room. A natural divide is created with two entrances and a thoughtful corner kitchen layout opens up the dining area. White metro tiles, a Belfast sink, and stone worktops provide a stunning contrast to the hand-painted bespoke base units and striking stainless steel oven and five-ring gas hob. With a built-in pantry and log-burning stove, it is a beautifully finished room that effortlessly achieves functionality with a refined modern style. From here, you descend to the basement level of the property. A true hidden gem this is the location of a light and airy farmhouse kitchen leading out through an original stable door to the spectacular garden. Butcher block worktops, a Belfast sink and a high-spec cooker are set against black flagstone flooring, whilst a cosy seating area is a perfect spot for informal dining. There is a convenient WC adjacent and a utility for additional storage. Returning to the ground floor a skylit staircase with an original carved mahogany banister takes you to a spacious carpeted first floor landing and four double bedrooms. The luxurious bay windowed principal double bedroom boasts a magazine-worthy interior design of plush carpeting, a calm colour palette, intricate cornicing, and a log-burning stove nestled under a white mantle. Its appeal as a serene retreat is amplified by its mesmerising garden and sea outlook. Each of the three additional double bedrooms are wonderfully presented and share access to a shower room finished in a classic style complete with a cast iron towel radiator, washbasin, and WC. This floor benefits from a versatile south-facing home office/study.

EXTERIOR
To the front the south-facing garden peacefully situated behind mature hedges provides a stunning entrance to the property.

The rear garden nestled between two manicured hedges for enhanced privacy is truly breathtaking. Two tranquil alfresco dining areas sit at either end of a lush lawn all offering captivating views of the sea. Whether for family celebrations, summer drinks, or evenings spent entertaining friends this garden is enchanting.

Featuring a private pend, offering convenient access to the garden without traversing through the house.

There is ample on-street 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 KY10 3TY.

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, and drainage.

Local Authority
Fife Council

EPC Rating - Band D

Council Tax - Band F

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 March 2024.

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: D
Council Tax Band: F