Ceres, Cupar, Fife

About 3.1 acres in total. Rarely available three-bedroom country house set in breathtaking gardens on the outskirts of Ceres

Well-presented and light-filled accommodation

Spacious layout

Detached double garage and outbuilding

Idyllic rural setting within easy reach of Cupar, St Andrews and Dundee

Benefits from both PV and thermal solar panels

Lovely large garden and paddock with stables

EPC Rating D
Council Band D
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description
Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance hall, hallway, living room, dining kitchen, three bedrooms (two with en-suites), bathroom, and an externally accessed utility room and WC


EXTERIOR

Mature gardens

Paddock and stables

Extensive outbuildings

Detached double garage

Situation

Freelands, on the outskirts of the historic Fife village of Ceres, enjoys a highly sought-after rural setting with picturesque open countryside and rolling fields as far as the eye can see. Friendly and welcoming, Ceres is home to the Fife Folk Museum, a café, village shop, primary school and pub. Ceres is best known for hosting the Ceres Highland Games which is believed to be the oldest in Scotland, dating back to 1314. The market town of Cupar, only a five-minute drive away, provides a wealth of retail, dining, and leisure amenities as well as schooling. The ancient university town of St Andrews, globally renowned as ‘The Home of Golf’, is a mere twenty-minute drive. For an even greater choice of cultural and visitor attractions, vibrant Dundee, home to the V&A and the revitalized waterfront with the famous RRS Discovery is close by. Edinburgh is approximately 80 minutes’ drive to the south. The characterful fishing villages and beautiful beaches that make up this scenic part of Scotland are all easily accessible, including Anstruther, St Monans, Crail, Elie, and Pittenweem.


Amid the scenic countryside there are many opportunities for pleasant walks and cycle rides, including along the Fife Pilgrim Way and in the Lomond Hills Regional Park. The area boasts various visitor attractions including The Scottish Deer Centre, Cairnie Fruit Farm, and National Trust for Scotland properties such as Hill of Tarvit House, Kellie Castle, and Falkland Palace. Alongside local schooling in Ceres and Cupar, there are private options available at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. There is a train station in Cupar, and excellent bus links including a direct service to Edinburgh International Airport. Domestic flights are available from Dundee.

General Description

Set on a gentle south-east facing slope with open countryside and rolling fields stretching as far as the eye can see, Freelands offers a rare opportunity to acquire a three-bedroom country home in a highly desirable location. From the rear, a generous and light-filled entrance hall with built-in storage opens into a carpeted inner hallway, leading to a living room facing south-east. Here, warm neutral tones, soft carpeting, and a log-burning stove set beneath a wooden mantle, create a cosy and inviting atmosphere. A delightful window seat in the living room offers captivating views of the gardens and the natural landscape. From here there is access to an entrance vestibule opening to the garden. Adjacent lies an impressive triple-aspect dining kitchen, filled with natural light. This room enjoys stunning panoramic views over the gardens from the south-east through to the north, with two sets of doors offering access to the garden. The tasteful design, centred around a kitchen island, showcases light green wall and floor units alongside black granite effect worktops and integrated appliances. Generously proportioned, the layout allows for both dining and seating in which to enjoy the scenery, year-round. Of the three well-proportioned and bright double bedrooms, two benefit from en-suite shower rooms, and one from bespoke built-in wardrobes. Completing the interior is a well-appointed family bathroom featuring a washbasin, WC, and bath with a wall-mounted shower. Accessible from the outside is a good-sized utility room and WC.

Exterior

Surrounded by a secluded, wildlife friendly garden, Freelands is in a truly wonderful setting with spectacular views. Bathed in sunlight for much of the day, the exceptional garden with its original well and areas for alfresco dining, is a delight for those looking to entertain or relax. At the front and sides, the lawn is framed by vibrant borders that burst with seasonal colour. Beyond is an area of annual flower meadow and a wildlife pond that invites moments of quiet relaxation in which to observe and listen to nature.

On the North side there is a well maintained and productive vegetable garden, together with two greenhouses. Adjacent, and accessible from the vegetable garden, is a large grassy paddock with stables.


Alongside the entrance driveway is a detached double garage. The property has several outbuildings that offer much potential, depending on individual needs.


General Remarks & Information

Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is KY15 5LW

Fixtures & Fittings
Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.

Entry & Possession
Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.

Services
Mains electric and water.
Oil central heating Drainage is connected to a septic tank with a soak away.
Photovoltaic panels attached to the roof of the garage.

Council Tax
D

EPC Rating
D

Local Authority
Fife Council

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.

Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

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.

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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 South LLP, 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 mis-statement 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 South LLP 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: D