Orchard House, 43A Main Street, Strathkinness, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16

SITUATION
Orchard House is a lovely family home set in a delightful edge of village setting in Strathkinness, a short distance to the west of St Andrews in Fife. Enjoying good views over the surrounding fields and countryside, the property is very well placed for accessing St Andrews, Cupar and Dundee. In terms of local amenities St Andrews is just a 5 minute drive from the house. It is renowned worldwide as the “Home of Golf,” offering a fine cosmopolitan mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and the like. The City of Dundee is approximately 20 minutes to the north and Edinburgh about an hour to the south.

The glorious rolling Fife countryside and coastline which surrounds Strathkinness supports an array of wildlife, and for the outdoor enthusiast offers easy access to many recreational pursuits including walking, riding, cycling, and golf. There are several top courses in and around St Andrews including The Old Course which regularly hosts the British Open – the event returns to the town in 2027.

Challenging shooting and fishing may be enjoyed locally and there are the wide open spaces of the Lomond Hills and several lovely nearby beaches including St Andrews, Tentsmuir, Kingbarns, Crail, and Elie. For day trips there are a number of National Trust for Scotland properties in the area including Falkland Palace, Hill of Tarvit and Kellie Castle. The quaint fishing villages of Fife’s East Neuk are a short drive to the south. State schooling is available locally with private schooling being provided at St Leonards in St Andrews and Dundee High School. There are railway stations in Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank, and Markinch. Edinburgh airport is about one hour away.

DESCRIPTION
Orchard House was built around 23 years ago and offers a spacious family home built of rendered block under a tiled roof and extends to about 284 sqm over two levels. The property is entered through a vestibule into the main hallway which is the heart of the property giving access to all ground floor accommodation, which mainly has hardwood flooring and floor tiling throughout. The property is fully double glazed and benefits from underfloor heating. The sitting room has an ornate fireplace with living flame gas fire and a lovely south facing bay window with patio doors leading outside to an extensive wraparound terrace. The spacious kitchen/dining room has an integrated dishwasher, fridge, and a Belling 6 ring oven with hob and a large area to dine in. Patio doors lead to a further south facing terrace. The utility room has a pantry off and gives access to the rear garden. A timber staircase leads to the first floor where there is galleried landing with hardwood flooring, three double bedrooms and a shower room which complete the accommodation.

** Struan Cottage which fronts Main Street has common access and ownership is being offered for sale contemporaneously.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Vestibule, hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom, study/bedroom 2, shower room, utility room.
1st Floor: 3 bedrooms, shower room.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
The property is accessed by electric security gates leading to a monobloc driveway. This leads through open lawns to a generous parking area at the west of the house. Surrounding the house is an extensive garden extending to 0.9 acres, largely laid to lawn with mature trees. A paved terraced surrounds the property to the front, excellent for outside dining.

Outbuildings
Double garage with automatic electric doors, garden store and workshop. Stone built shed with potential for other uses.

Struan Cottage
Situated at the gateway to Orchard House, Struan Cottage is also owned by the vendors and is available for purchase by separate negotiation.

COUNCIL TAX
The property has been assessed by Fife Council as Band G.

FLOOD RISK
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at


ACCESS/THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OF ACCESS/ SERVITUDES ETC
Struan Cottage (also owned by the vendors) has a right of access of the initial section of the access drive to access their rear courtyard and to maintain adjacent boundaries.

DIRECTIONS
From St. Andrews take the B939 in a westerly direction and turn right at the junction for Strathkinness. Orchard House (43a Main Street) is on the right hand side opposite Little Beehive Nursery. Parking is available to the rear of property.

POST CODE
KY16 9RZ

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FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. Items of furniture are available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

EPC Rating = C