West Port, Dysart, Kirkcaldy, Fife

A magnificent five-bedroom, 17th-century, B-listed former Merchant’s House in Coastal Dysart

Five-bedroom 17th-century B-listed former Merchant’s House upgraded to a high standard.

High-quality contemporary fixtures and fittings.

Fine period details throughout, including original fireplaces and ceiling roses.

Beautifully mature and private walled garden and orchard with summerhouse and greenhouse.

Gated driveway for 10 vehicles, garage/workshop, woodshed and garden store.

Historic former Royal Burgh of Dysart, famed for its scenic harbour and coastal views.

EPC Rating - D
Council Band - F
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description

Ground Floor
Entrance, larder, utility, storeroom

First Floor
Entrance vestibule, lounge, study, library, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, shower room, inner hallway

Second Floor
Four bedrooms, one with dressing room and en-suite, bathroom

Attic and Games Room

Exterior
Gated driveway
Garage/workshop, roofed area, woodshed, and garden store
Walled garden, vegetable patch and orchard
Summerhouse
Greenhouse

General Description
Occupying four floors of a striking 17th-century B-listed Merchant’s House, once home to the Town Clerk and one of Dysart’s most iconic conservation landmark buildings, this magnificent five-bedroom residence with sea views is set back from the main road within stunning walled gardens. Steeped in history and formerly the residence of renowned artists, including ‘Glasgow Boy’ Thomas Millie Dow, recognised with a commemorative Blue Plaque, and David and Henry Alison, who painted in the garden. One of the paintings comes with the house. The property, upgraded to a high standard, offers a rare blend of architectural grandeur, artistic heritage, and tranquil surroundings.

A gated driveway with its original 300-year-old gate welcomes you to the private walled garden. Here, an entrance vestibule adorned with a beautiful tiled floor opens into the ground floor hallway from which runs off a sizeable utility and larder. Stairs then ascend to the first-floor entrance vestibule, showcasing a striking stained-glass feature. From here, you are ushered up into an elegant lounge, where twin south-facing sash and case windows bathe the room in light. Generously proportioned, the space combines refined interior design with period charm, featuring original wooden flooring, tasteful wall finishes, intricate cornicing, a decorative ceiling rose, and a striking cast-iron fireplace that reflects the home’s historic character. Across the hallway, the kitchen impresses with its modern, tasteful aesthetic and has been upgraded to a high standard. Appliances include a recently purchased induction range cooker with a fan oven with an extractor hood, and the kitchen has high storage capacity. The dining room, also south-facing, offers a refined setting for formal entertaining or family meals. It retains beautiful period details, including a ceiling rose, wooden flooring, and a cast-iron fireplace set within an ornate tiled mantelpiece. A charming library and a quiet study provide ideal spaces to relax, read, or work from home in peace, whilst a well-appointed double bedroom and a sleek contemporary shower room complete the first floor. The second floor hosts a truly spectacular principal suite. Elegantly decorated and south-facing, it features an original fireplace and a dressing room. The luxurious en-suite bathroom is a standout feature, complete with its own open fireplace, a freestanding roll-top slipper bath, separate shower enclosure, washbasin built into vanity, and WC. Also on this floor are three additional well-appointed double bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and style. All retain original fireplaces, adding character and warmth to the spaces. Perfect for family members or visiting friends and relatives, these generous bedrooms continue the home’s seamless blend of period charm and modern comfort. They share access to a light and airy family bathroom with WC, washbasin, and bath with a modern shower unit. The attic is floored, offering a variety of possibilities and providing access to a carpeted games room, ideal for young adults to enjoy.

*The seller is willing to discuss the inclusion of all furniture and fixtures within the sale of the property.

**The purchase also comes with 22 original Delft tiles from Holland dating to the 1700s, which were historically removed from a fireplace.

***There is a large storage capacity across the property, and the large attic has stunning coastal views from its gable windows.

Exterior
The property is nestled within beautifully mature and expansive private walled gardens with a lush lawn and established plants and flower beds, making a peaceful and secluded outdoor sanctuary. A particular highlight is the orchard, with flourishing fruit trees and carefully positioned ponds, which allow an abundance of nature to thrive.

A delightful summer house with electricity and plumbing, and an adjacent patio, provides a tranquil year-round outdoor dining space. Its well-appointed interior includes a cosy seating area and a washbasin, making it an ideal spot to unwind or entertain in all weather. A secluded hot tub offers a further relaxing escape, and this could be included in the sale.

Gardening enthusiasts will appreciate the greenhouse and vegetable beds, and animal lovers will enjoy the charm and playfulness provided by the five resident hens, each of which has become integral to the property. Discussions could be had about them remaining with the property.

The workshop is well set up and equipped to run a joinery business from.

The large walled garden also provides an excellent development opportunity as a few low-rise homes could be built on the plot, and it benefits from substantially high enclosed walls.

Situation
Historic Dysart is a charming former Royal Burgh in Fife, located on Scotland’s south-east coast overlooking the Firth of Forth. Renowned for its picturesque harbour made famous by the TV series Outlander, the town also boasts beautifully restored traditional 16th- and 18th-century houses, known for their distinctive whitewashed facades. Enjoying a sought-after position within the historic area, Orchard Croft lies conveniently close to local amenities, along with the bus stop where services run to St Andrews and Edinburgh. In addition, a popular community centre across the road provides a variety of classes and activities, and the local church has a community cafe. Lying between Kirkcaldy and West Wemyss, Dysart is a popular spot to explore on the Fife Coastal Path. Kirkcaldy, fondly known as ‘the lang toun’, boasts an array of amenities along with excellent transport links, green space, schooling, and leisure, dining, and retail options. Fife Central Retail Park is a short drive away. It hosts a popular Farmers Market held on the last Saturday of every month. Dysart has a primary school, and Kirkcaldy has four high schools. Kirkcaldy is the perfect location from which to explore the characterful fishing villages that make up this scenic part of Scotland, including Anstruther, Crail and Pittenweem. St Andrews to the north is a 45-minute drive, and Edinburgh to the south is approximately 50 minutes by car or the same duration by train from Kirkcaldy.

From Dysart enjoy the very historic St Serfs Tower, Dysart Harbour, and Tolbooth, and visit the Harbourmaster’s House, now the home of Fife Countryside Trust and a popular café. Enjoy open green spaces including Ravenscraig Park and Community Walled Garden (just a 1 minute walk away), Beveridge Park, and a scenic promenade and beach overlooking The Firth of Forth. A recent waterfront regeneration project has also seen the area improved for cyclists, and a multi-million pound investment has been recently announced from central government to improve Kirkcaldy town centre. There are impressive golf courses to enjoy, including the 18-hole club in Kirkcaldy, the last designed by Old Tom Morris in 1904; Dunnikier Park Golf Club; and The Old Course at St Andrews. Cluny Activities is home to extraordinary experiences such as archery, clay shooting, and golf. In addition to the beach at Kirkcaldy, there are several more to explore nearby, such as those at Elie and Kingsbarns. Kirkcaldy Galleries and The Adam Smith Theatre offer wonderful cultural escapes, whilst every April the Links Market comes to town with over 200 rides and attractions. State schooling is available locally, and private options include St Leonards in St Andrews and The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects Kirkcaldy to towns throughout Fife, and the train station provides swift links to Edinburgh. Edinburgh International Airport is within reach.

General Remarks & Information

Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is KY1 2TD

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 water, electric and drainage

Council Tax
F

EPC Rating
D

Local Authority
Fife Council

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
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.

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.

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 & Co., their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

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.

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 & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

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: F