Hawthorns, Lalathan Farm, Kennoway, Leven, KY8

Modern family home with stunning views towards the Firth of Forth.

Description

Hawthorns sits in a spectacular elevated setting, with a fantastic layout specifically designed to make the most of the stunning south-facing views across the Firth of Forth towards East Lothian in the distance. The outlook towards the Lomond Hills to the rear are also superb. The house was built in 2009 and sits in beautiful gardens, including a wildflower garden on an upper tier.

The open-plan kitchen / dining room makes the most of the views, thanks to its full height south-facing windows, and further west facing windows positioned by the sink and food preparation area. There is a central island with breakfast bar and induction hob. Other integrated Siemens appliances include a coffee machine, two ovens, one of which is a combination oven / microwave, plus two separate warming drawers. A partition wall with an opening, separates the dining area from the snug beyond. A double-sided Firebelly log burner in between provides warmth to both rooms. Two openings from the snug lead into the sun room, from which the panoramic views are truly outstanding, thanks to the full height windows on all three aspects. A door leads out onto the south-facing terrace. From the entrance hall, a corridor leads to the studio / bedroom 5 which has north and south facing windows, with an adjacent shower room. Beyond the central staircase is a utility / boot room which is plumbed for laundry appliances and has a door out to the rear of the house. The gym / games room was once a garage, now includes a full-length wall of enclosed storage space. A separate cupboard houses the boiler, and two large Nordan doors open up to the rear of the house overlooking the tree and wildflower gardens.

The staircase, with its glass balustrade, leads up to the impressive first floor sitting room. This spacious and bright room offers the best views from the house, with a door opening onto a south-facing balcony. There is also a space ideal for use as a study area on the landing at the top of the stairs. The principal bedroom suite sits to the east of the sitting room and the bedroom itself has triple-aspect outlooks to the south, east and north. It has its own dressing room and an en suite bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower. The three further bedrooms on this level share the family bathroom. This too has a bath and a separate shower.

The private driveway sweeps up from the shared access track, past the side of the house and to the rear where there is a generous parking area. The gardens and grounds at Hawthorns extend to about 0.89 acres, and sit principally to the north and east of the house. A striking wildflower garden sits slightly elevated and immediately to the east of the house and is surrounded by shrubs. To the north of the house is a tree garden and adjacent is a garden store, bin area and the LPG tank hidden behind wooden fencing. There is a charming south-facing heather garden to the front of the house, with a flagstone terrace providing a wonderful outdoor dining area from which to take in the breathtaking views.

Location

Hawthorns occupies a stunning rural setting with far reaching views toward the Firth of Forth and beyond. The house is situated only a mile from the edge of Kennoway village to the east of Glenrothes and Markinch. Within the village there is a primary school, a pharmacy, a sports and bowling club and a community centre, amongst other local services. The A92 (4.5 miles) provides access both north and south on to the national motorway network. Edinburgh Airport (37 miles) has numerous flights to a wide range of UK and international destinations. As part of the new Levenmouth rail link, stations at Cameron Bridge (3.5 miles) and Leven (6 miles) opened in 2024, offering a direct service into Edinburgh.

Kennoway is well placed for access to Markinch, Glenrothes and Leven which offer a greater range of services and amenities. Markinch has a train station (5.5 miles) with regular commuter services, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants. Balbirnie Park is a wonderful green space to explore with various walks, gardens and a golf course to enjoy. Glenrothes, as a larger town, offers additional amenities including the Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre which features a large pool, a gym, fitness classes and children's sports sessions (including swimming, racket sports and football). There are large shopping centres with supermarkets as well as popular independent shops. Leven provides further amenities and access to the Fife Coastal Path.

The picturesque East Neuk of Fife sits to the east, with the popular village of Elie, home to one of Scotland’s finest sandy beaches, only 14 miles away, and the fishing villages of Pittenweem, St Monans, Anstruther and Crail beyond. The town of St Andrews, with its beautiful beaches and golf courses including the world renowned Old Course, which will host the 2027 Open Championship is only 17 miles away.

Schooling is available locally at Kennoway Primary School with secondary education at Glenrothes. There are a number of private schools within reach including Dollar Academy, St Leonards, Glenalmond and Strathallan.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,997 sq ft


Acreage: 0.89 Acres

Additional Info

Local Authority & tax band - Fife Council tax band G

Services - Mains electricity. Private drainage to Klargester BioTech treatment plant shared with neighbouring property and service annually. Central heating provided by LPG with new boiler installed in 2022. Private water supply with pumphouse maintenance and electricity split between five properties that use it.

Access Track - Maintenance of the shared access track is shared on a user basis, between the six properties that use it.

Fixtures & Fittings - All fitted curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings and integrated 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.


Photographs: Externals July 2024. Internals December 2023
Brochure Code: 250505