Hope Street, St Andrews, KY16

This double upper flat in a listed Georgian townhouse offers a spacious and characterful family home with five versatile bedrooms, two bathrooms, generous living spaces, and outstanding storage. Centrally located in St Andrews’ historic conservation area, this desirable residence provides access to unrestricted on-street parking and exclusive residents’ gardens.

Georgian double-upper villa – central location in coastal St Andrews

Situated in the heart of St Andrews, this five-bedroom, two-bathroom double upper flat occupies the top two floors of a mid-19th-century listed townhouse, showcasing space and character typical of the opulent Georgian era. Bright, high-ceilinged rooms retain beautiful, authentic features, thoughtfully paired with understated décor and sympathetic finishes, creating a wonderfully comfortable home that meets the evolving demands of modern family living. Central shops, a stunning sandy beachfront, world-renowned golfing, and excellent educational options are all within easy reach of this highly coveted location.

Access to the flat is gained via a vestibule (shared with just one other property) and a secure buzzer system. Inside, a bright hall features central stairs with a handsome oak bannister, leading up to airy landings on each level, both flooded with light from a large cupola. Soft carpeting flows throughout for an instantly welcoming impression.

The first-floor reception room is a sophisticated social space for relaxation and entertaining, illuminated by triple floor-length windows and adorned with ornate cornicing and a central rose. Comfortably carpeted, this west-facing room easily accommodates a dining table and chairs alongside a generous sitting area arranged around a remote-controlled gas log burner, which is set within an elegant marble fireplace flanked by display storage and extensive bookshelves.

Conveniently located next to the reception room, the light-filled contemporary kitchen boasts a casual breakfast area beside a floor-length sash window. It is exceptionally well-appointed and showcases a timeless Shaker-inspired design with downlit ivory-white cabinets, complemented by granite worktops, a sink fitted with an Insinkerator waste disposer, and a stylish herringbone floor. Fully integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave oven, and induction hob with a feature hood. In a practical second-floor utility room, you’ll find a freestanding washing machine, tumble dryer, and an extra fridge freezer.

On the first floor is a generous principal bedroom with ample storage and a small double bedroom/study, both enjoying a leafy rear aspect. The second-floor houses three good-sized double bedrooms nestled beneath the eaves, with storage in the two largest rooms. All bedrooms are carpeted for comfort and accentuated by charming features such as cornicing and, in one room, a decoratively tiled cast iron fireplace (with a disconnected living flame fire) framed by book shelves.

The first floor is served by a well-lit bathroom, styled in a tasteful traditional fashion and featuring a bath with an overhead shower. A bright, stylish shower room provides additional convenience on the second floor. Both washrooms include handy vanity storage.

Hope Street offers conveniently unrestricted parking and is centred around maintained community gardens, which provide a tranquil green oasis in this bustling central locale. The gardens are accessible to residents for an annual fee of £87.50 per household.

Extras: The sale includes fitted flooring, window coverings, light fittings, and the integrated/freestanding appliances.

St Andrews, Fife

World-renowned for its ancient university, golfing heritage and stunning beach, St Andrews attracts more than half a million visitors each year, and is regarded as one of the finest towns and best places to live in Scotland. Characterised by its narrow cobbled streets and beautiful architecture, the bustling town centre hosts a charming blend of independent shops and high-street retailers, plus diverse cafes, coffee shops, delis, greengrocers, butchers and bakeries. There are also several large supermarkets on the outskirts of the town. St Andrews enjoys international fame as ‘The Home of Golf’ – the game has been played at St Andrews Links for over 600 years, and the iconic Old Course draws thousands of professionals, amateurs and spectators from across the globe. Other tourist attractions include the 12th and 13th-century ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle, as well as St Andrews Botanic Garden. Excellent state schools can be found nearby; private schooling options include a Montessori nursery and St Leonards School. Situated in the East Neuk of Fife, St Andrews is approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Dundee and 90 minutes’ drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Excellent local and intercity bus links serve the town; daily direct flights to London are available from Dundee airport.