Upper Roseville, Links Place, Elie, Fife, KY9

Upper apartment with garden, parking and views to Elie Beach

Description

Upper Roseville is a self-contained apartment on the upper level of a traditional property dating back to 1913, situated in the heart of Elie with private off street parking, a garden and views to Elie Beach.

The entrance has attractive tiled flooring, and the staircase has an original curved wood banister with wrought iron balustrades leading up to a spacious landing. This is overlooked by a large feature window providing ample natural light and views to the rear garden. Two reception rooms and three bedrooms sit off the landing. The south facing sitting room has a large bay window with stunning views of the beach and across the Firth of Forth, set between two attractive Victorian villas. This room also benefits from a window to the east with uninterrupted views along Links Place. The sitting room also has a gas fireplace. The dining room has a window overlooking the rear garden, and a shelved alcove with cupboard below. The kitchen sits beyond and is fitted with wall cabinets, worktops and appliances.

The principal bedroom faces south and has views towards Elie Beach, a wash hand basin and fitted wardrobes. There is a further spacious double bedroom with a pleasant outlook to the rear garden, and a smaller bedroom / bunk room with sea views. The bathroom sits off a halfway landing and has a bath with recently installed electric Miro shower over the bath, WC and wash hand basin.

Double wooden gates open up to the private driveway with parking for 2-3 cars. From here a paved path links to an external stone staircase which leads up to the main entrance. The garden sits to the side and rear of Roseville. It is fully enclosed, mainly by walls but also with partial fencing. This sheltered garden gets the sun all day long and is a secure and easily maintained, practical space with a good sized area of lawn. There is a useful outdoor tap and two good sized secure stores. At the foot of the road directly opposite the property there is a secure doorway providing nearby home owners, including Upper Roseville, with easy access to the beach.

Location

Upper Roseville is conveniently placed within the centre of the popular coastal village of Elie, with the property’s south facing windows enjoying sea views. Occupying the top floor of a charming traditional property, Upper Roseville features spacious accommodation with views down Links Place opening up to the sandy beach and coastline a short distance away.

With one of Scotland’s finest sandy beaches, Elie is well known for its water sports, including sailing, paddle-boarding and windsurfing, all of which take place in the sheltered bay, while on land there are two golf courses, one the acclaimed 18-hole course and a short 9-hole course suitable for beginners. Several hard tennis courts and a bowling green are also available within the village. Elie Sports Club offers group and individual coaching in golf and tennis during school holidays. Elie is well served by pubs and cafés which include the renowned Ship Inn.

Elie is in the East Neuk of Fife, famed for its picturesque fishing villages and unspoilt beaches. St Andrews, the home of golf and the setting for one of Britain’s oldest universities, is only 13 miles away. There are traditional links golf courses at nearby Crail, Leven and Lundin Links and new courses at Kingsbarns and St Andrews Bay.

Edinburgh is around 45 miles away accessed by road, or from the nearest train station at Leuchars which is 16 miles to the north of Elie. The proposed Levenmouth rail link at Leven is due to open later in 2024.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 943 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Mains gas central heating.

Local Authority & tax band: Fife Council tax band D

Conservation Area: Upper Roseville is within the Elie and Earlsferry Conservation Area.

Access: There is an area of joint ownership to the west side of the driveway which is shared with the ground floor property 'Roseville'.

Fixtures & Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, majority of light fittings and white goods are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and 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 referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others