Westcliffe, Charlestown, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11

Spacious, architect-designed house with stunning panoramic views across Firth of Forth.

Description

Westcliffe is a truly unique, architect-designed property originally constructed in 1970-71. Set within beautifully landscaped grounds, the home enjoys views across the Firth of Forth, and offers both privacy and charm.

The property is accessed via a private driveway that leads to a generous parking area and double garage. From here, a set of steps ascends to the main entrance, framed by the mature gardens that surround the house. Upon entering, the entrance hall provides access to a convenient WC and a bright and inviting sitting room. This welcoming space benefits from four large windows, built-in storage, and an abundance of natural light. To the right, the well-appointed kitchen and breakfast area feature extensive storage and integrated appliances, including a built-in fridge freezer. From here, doors open onto an expansive wraparound balcony and decking area. Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate dining room that overlooks the garden.

Just off the dining room is the impressive, open-plan lounge. This stylish yet highly flexible living space which boasts a dramatic central staircase that descends to the lower level, a wall of south-facing windows offering stunning panoramic views. There are also fitted window seats, useful integrated storage, and a galleried balcony overlooking the family room below. French doors provide further access to the outdoor decked terrace, while a decorative, functioning fireplace adds an abundance of warmth and character to the room.

Midway down the staircase, on a split level, are Bedrooms 1 and 2. Bedroom 1 is spacious and enjoys stunning garden views. It includes an extensive range of built-in wardrobes and a generous en suite bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower. Bedroom 2, positioned opposite, features built-in storage and enjoys lovely east-facing views. A secondary staircase near Bedroom 2 leads back up to the sitting room, adding to the property's striking multi-level layout. At the lower ground level, there is a substantial family room with a wood burning stove. From here, French doors lead out to a south-facing patio, and additional rooms branch off from this area, including a home office and a hallway accessing the remaining bedrooms.

Bedrooms 3 and 4 are both well-proportioned, featuring built-in storage and large south-facing windows that flood the rooms with light. A spacious family bathroom with separate bath and shower serves these bedrooms. This lower hallway also provides access to a very useful utility room, three large store rooms and internal entry to the double garage.

Westcliffe’s gardens are exceptional. Sitting on approximately 1.2 acres, the house is thoughtfully built into a natural slope, allowing for a multi-level floorplan that maximises views and light. The gardens are beautifully maintained, featuring open lawns, mature trees, flower beds, a summer house, tennis court and patio.

Location

Westcliffe sits in a spectacular elevated position, boasting panoramic southerly views across the Firth of Forth and to the east towards the Three Bridges. Charlestown is a well serviced community with a medical practice and pharmacy, village store, cricket club and hotel with pub. The nearby village of Limekilns further supports the area with everyday amenities including a gift shop, a mobile post office, church, café and two pubs, as well as The Inn At Charlestown situated at the end of the recently resurfaced private road from Westcliffe. Limekilns is also home to Brucehaven Tennis Club and the Forth Cruising Club.

The outskirts of Dunfermline is less than 4.5 miles to the northeast, and provides many leisure facilities and professional services, as well as local attractions such as the Abbey and the lovely Pittencrieff Park. There are three golf courses including the renowned Dunfermline Golf Club set in the grounds of Pitfirrane Castle, less than 3.5 miles away. There is a primary school in Limekilns and secondary schools in nearby Dunfermline and Inverkeithing. It is 14 miles to Dollar Academy and there are easy links to other independent schools in Edinburgh.

Charlestown is well connected, with the nearby M90 providing fast access to Perth and Edinburgh. Trains run to Edinburgh from Dunfermline’s two train stations, as well as Inverkeithing. There are Park & Ride bus links at Inverkeithing (Ferrytoll) and Dunfermline (Halbeath) with regular services into Edinburgh. Edinburgh International Airport is about 14.5 miles away.

The region offers a range of outdoor activities such as sailing and other water sports and the popular Fife Coastal Path runs through the village. There are hillwalking and mountain biking trails in the Ochil and Cleish Hills along with riding schools nearby and for golf enthusiasts, several renowned courses in the vicinity.

Square Footage: 3,519 sq ft


Acreage: 1.2 Acres

Additional Info

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Central heating provided by oil fired boiler.

Local Authority & tax band - Fife Council tax band H

Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and all white goods are included in the sale (other than the freezer in the garage).

Access - The property has a right of way over the private lane which connects it to the public road. The maintenance costs are shared between the properties that use it.

Photographs: SEPTEMBER 2024
Brochure Code: 250805