Barr Mor, Burnside, Balmullo, St. Andrews

Striking five-bedroom detached modern home in a lovely village setting

Beautifully finished five-bedroom detached modern home

Scenic Fife village location

Captivating countryside views

Substantial plot with driveway, garage, and garden

Greenhouse, sheds, workshop

Short drive from Leuchars and St Andrews

Air source heat pump and PV panels

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

Property Details & Description
Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hallway, dining living kitchen, utility, double bedroom, shower room

FIRST FLOOR
Four double bedrooms (two share an en-suite shower room), family bathroom

EXTERIOR
Driveway and large detached garage
South-west-facing rear garden with lawn, decking, and a summer house
Greenhouse, workshop

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Both the single house building plot to the west and the circa 6 acre grazing paddock to the north are also available to purchase - further details are available from the selling agents.

Situation
Barr Mor is peacefully located in the small, picturesque village of Balmullo just over seven miles from St Andrews. Benefiting from a friendly community, it sits at the base of Lucklaw Hill. Residents have access to a village shop, the popular Balmullo Inn, and a primary school, park, and village hall. Nearby Leuchars has an array of amenities to meet daily shopping needs including convenience stores, a pharmacy, a hairdresser, and more. There are also several restaurants, pubs, and takeaways to enjoy. Further retail, dining, and leisure options are available in the historic town of St Andrews. Renowned as the “home of golf” it is also home to the internationally recognised University of St Andrews. Balmullo is within easy reach of Dundee, a twenty-minute drive to the north, and Edinburgh is approx. 80 minutes by car or an hour by train from Leuchars.

Set in the north-east of Fife, Balmullo offers superb opportunities to explore this picturesque part of the country. Surrounded by beautiful countryside there are many lovely walks and cycles to enjoy including those at Tentsmuir Forest and Willies Wood. Keen golfers will delight in the nearby clubs at St Michaels and Kinnettles whilst the world-famous Old Course at St Andrews is within easy reach. Leuchars boasts a beautiful 12th century church and the romantic Earlshall Castle. State schooling is provided locally in Balmullo at primary level with high school provision in Cupar at Bell Baxter High. Private options are available at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects Balmullo 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
Standing on a substantial plot with a wonderful unspoilt countryside outlook and permission to extend, this detached five-bedroom family home in the scenic Fife village of Ballumo offers an enviable modern lifestyle. As you open the front door accessed from the private drive and parking area flanked by a large, detached garage, you are welcomed into a light and airy hallway decorated in stylish greys and whites. Flowing seamlessly from here is an impressive open dining living kitchen, featuring a tasteful contemporary decor. Enjoying a stunning south-west-facing aspect over the garden and surrounding countryside this is a sophisticated yet warm family living and reception area that is very much at the heart of the home. Decorated in the same chic interior design as the hallway and with garden access from both the living and dining spaces, it offers a delightful chance to enjoy both an indoor and outdoor lifestyle. The design-led kitchen is well-thought-out to maximise upon the space and boasts a generous breakfast bar seating four comfortably. Sleek under-base-lit white gloss wall and floor units are complemented by vibrant red worktops, a white tiled splashback, and high-spec integrated NEFF appliances that include an extractor hood, double oven, hob, and microwave. A generous utility with garden access on this floor provides even more storage and space for white goods. Completing the accommodation at this level is a light-filled and sizeable principal double bedroom with French doors opening out to the alfresco area and garden, and a fully tiled walk-in shower room boasting a wall-hung WC, washbasin, and chrome towel radiator. Ascending the bespoke skylit oak staircase, you arrive at an exceptionally spacious galleried landing and four double bedrooms. Each enjoys plentiful natural light, captivating views, and a comfortable ambience. Two share access to a well-appointed shower room with WC and washbasin whilst there is a sizeable family bathroom on this floor comprising a bath with a wall-mounted shower, a wall-hung WC, washbasin, and chrome towel radiator.

EXTERIOR
To the front, the gravel driveway and detached garage provide ample space for off-road parking.

The south-west-facing rear garden surrounded by stunning open countryside combines timber decking with a summer house, greenhouse, lush lawn, raised beds, and established borders creating an idyllic setting for family life. There is also a workshop.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Both the single house building plot to the west and the circa 6 acre grazing paddock to the north are also available to purchase - further details are available from the selling agents.

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 0AW.

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.
Air source heat pump.

PV panels.

Local Authority - Fife Council

EPC Rating - Band B

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
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, RettieandCo, 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: B
Council Tax Band: F