Balcurvie, Leven, Fife

Exceptional five-bedroom detached home in the rural hamlet of Balcurvie

Exceptional five-bedroom detached family home

Versatile and generous layout

High-spec contemporary and light-filled interiors

Within walking distance of local amenities

Peaceful rural setting near to Leven

Garden, driveway, and detached double garage with additional living space

EPC Rating - B
Council Band - G
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description
Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance vestibule, hallway, dining kitchen and sitting room, lounge, utility, bedroom with en-suite, bedroom/study, WC

FIRST FLOOR
Three bedrooms, one with en-suite and dressing area, bathroom

EXTERIOR
Garden with lawn, paving, and terrace
Driveway and detached double garage with additional living space

Situation
Nestled in the small rural Fife hamlet of Balcurvie, The Hideaway is within easy reach of a convenience store, primary school, post office, a community hospital, bowling club, restaurant, and bar. It is only a ten-minute drive from Leven as well as Lower Largo, celebrated for its charming harbour and beach, and home to the renowned Crusoe Hotel. The small seaside town of Leven boasts a scenic beach promenade, part of the famous Fife Coastal Path along with parks at Silverburn and Letham Glen. Shopping needs are well-catered for with larger supermarkets and independent retailers and there is an array of bars and restaurants to enjoy. The famous 18-hole Lundin Links Course used as a qualifying course during the Open Championship at St Andrews and the Ladies 9-hole Course, the oldest in the world present excellent recreational opportunities as does the Balcurvie Riding School. Other activities can be found at Wellsgreen Golf Range, Lundin Sports Club with its tennis and squash courts, and at the Levenmouth Sports Centre with its gym, sauna, and swimming pool.

Balcurvie is within easy reach of the 47acre Craigtoun Country Park and the Kennoway Den hiking trail along with the idyllic Fife Coastal Path showcasing picturesque former fishing villages. Charming villages such as Anstruther, Crail, Elie, and Pittenweem boast an array of restaurants, bars, watersports, and cultural attractions including the renowned Pittenweem Arts Festival. Globally renowned for its golf courses, the region boasts over 44, with championship courses at St Andrews and Kingsbarns. Primary schooling is available locally with the high school in Leven. Private options include those at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. There are railway stations at Cameron Bridge, Leven, and Markinch. Edinburgh is approximately one hour drive and the larger Fife towns of St Andrews, Glenrothes, Dundee, and Kirkcaldy are all within easy reach. Edinburgh International Airport is forty minutes away by car.

General Description
This exceptional detached five-bedroom home is the embodiment of stylish contemporary living with its exquisite interior design, high-quality finishes, and landscaped garden extending to 1/3 of an acre. From the sweeping driveway leading to a detached double garage and skirting the gardens, you arrive at a stylish covered porch opening into the entrance vestibule equipped with built-in storage. You then move into a generously proportioned hallway adorned with a chic décor including large porcelain floor tiles. Warm and inviting, it sets the scene for the interiors to follow. A seamless flow takes you into a spectacular triple-aspect dining kitchen and sitting room enjoying a south, east, and west-facing orientation. Opening to the hallway and with bi-fold and French doors to the garden and a tasteful minimalist décor, this impressive space is ideal for relaxation, family life, and entertaining. Contemporary in design, the bespoke kitchen is sleek and aesthetically appealing. Grey wall and floor cabinetry is complemented by white worktops housed in an expansive one-wall central kitchen island that allows for informal dining on one side and houses further storage along with an integrated hob and sink on the other. Additional high-spec appliances include an eye-level grill and oven. Moving past a well-appointed utility with access to the garden you arrive at a sizeable lounge with south-facing bi-fold doors opening to the front of the property. Flooded with natural light and enjoying an elegant yet modern interior design including a log-burning stove it is the ideal retreat for unwinding in peace whilst taking in the surroundings. Completing this floor is a bright and good-sized single bedroom/study and a comfortable carpeted double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. A guest WC runs off the hallway. Moving to the skylit first-floor galleried landing and the principal double bedroom is outstanding. Boasting plush carpeting and built-in wardrobes its luxurious feel is enhanced by a dressing area with bespoke wardrobes and an indulgent en-suite shower room. With doors opening to a Juliet balcony, it is a private sanctuary. The additional two double bedrooms are as inviting, boasting an impressive attention to detail, built-in wardrobes, and an abundance of light with one opening to a south-facing Juliet balcony. A designer bathroom rounds off the layout with a towel radiator, shower enclosure, hidden cistern WC, countertop washbasin built into a wall-hung vanity, and a one-wall bath.

EXTERIOR
The enclosed south-facing garden extending to 1/3 of an acre features a manicured lawn bordered by paving making it ideal for relaxation. At the rear, a raised east-facing terrace overlooked by mature trees, plants, and with flowering sleeper beds is a delightful alfresco dining spot.

The driveway and detached double garage allow for off-street parking with the latter featuring a versatile first-floor room.

General Remarks & Information
Satellite Navigation

For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is KY8 5DS

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 gas, electric, water and drainage.

Council Tax
G

EPC Rating
B

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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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 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: B
Council Tax Band: G