Union Street, Markinch, KY7

Wonderfully modernised starter or investment property, comprising a stunning 1 bed upper apartment in the very highly regarded and historic Fife market town of Markinch. This well-proportioned, bright and airy property is tucked away just off the High Street and a few steps from the train station, making this an ideal purchase for first time buyers and property investors who want to commute with ease and have excellent local amenities on the doorstep. There is a courtyard to the rear owned in common with the adjoining proprietors and car parking is available to the front and adjacent. Residents can also apply online to Fife Council for a free local parking permit which lasts for 2 years.

The property itself comprises a generous, bright open plan lounge / dining / kitchen, fitted with an array of contemporary units and applainces and plenty of space for free-standing furniture. There is a good-sized double bedroom with plenty of fitted wardrobe space and views to the rear over rooftops and gardens towards the Church spire. Accommodation is completed with a modern part-tiled bathroom with overhead shower. As would be expected, the property features uPVC double glazing and gas central heating which boasts a boiler which was installed in Febuary 2025.

Markinch has simply excellent local amenities including the train station, health centre and primary school, as well as the acclaimed Balbirnie House Hotel, an array of shops, cafes, parks, a golf course, restaurants and hotels. Glenrothes town centre is a short bus trip or drive away, where there is an excellent retail shopping centre, Rothes Halls Theatre and extensive recreation facilities at the Michael Woods Sports Centre.

The surrounding Fife countryside is ideal for outdoor pursuits, including the Lomond Hills Regional Park, Balbirnie Park in Markinch, Riverside Park, Glenrothes and Beveridge and Ravenscraig Parks in Kirkcaldy. For entertainment The Rothes Centre is in Glenrothes town centre. A wide variety of local water sports is available in nearby East Neuk coastal towns and the historic village of Falkland, once home to Mary Queen of Scots, is just a 15 minute drive away. There is an abundance of Golf Courses nearby including Balbirnie, Glenrothes, Leven and further afield towards St Andrews, home of golf. The property is well placed for transportation routes with very quick and easy access to the motorway system allowing major towns in Fife, Dundee, Edinburgh, Perth and beyond to be reached within a comfortable drive. There is a local extensive bus service across Fife and beyond. Markinch benefits from its own Railway Station, connecting it to Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen. Edinburgh Airport is accessible by motorway and a mere 50 minute drive away.

Home Report Value £75,000
Council Tax Band A
Energy Performance Rating C