7-9 Shorehead, Leven, Fife, KY8 4NR

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 25TH OF MARCH 2026 AT 9AM - FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WITH RESIDENTIAL ACCOMODATION***SITUATED ON SHOREHEAD CLOSE TO THE WATERFRONT, BEST PITCH IN LEVEN***HEAVILY DISCOUNTED FOR AUCTION SALE***IDEAL FOR INVESTORS, BUSINESS OWNERS, OR THOSE SEEKING A LIVE-WORK OPPORUNITY***

Potential rental yield of 21.62% based on guide price!

The commercial unit benefits from a visible street frontage and flexible internal space suitable for a variety of uses including retail, office, caf, restaurant or service-based businesses (subject to any required consents). The property enjoys good foot traffic and accessibility, making it well positioned for local trade. It is positioned right next to the main bus station.

Above the commercial space is a self-contained residential unit, providing comfortable living accommodation. This creates the potential for additional rental income or the convenience of living on-site while operating a business below.

***KEY FEATURES***
- Prominent mixed-use investment opportunity
- Ground floor commercial premises that would split into 2 units very easily
- Private car park
- Self-contained residential accommodation
- Located in a central coastal position in Leven
- Estimated annual rental income of £40,000
- Suitable for owner-occupiers, investors, or live-work use
- Would suit a national tenant

***RESIDENTIAL UNIT***
- 3 Bedroom
- 1 Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- In need of modernisation and upgrading

***RECENT NEARBY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES***
- 8 Glencairn Gardens, Leven, KY8 5NE - Detached - 4 bedroom - SOLD DEC'25 - £375,100
- 6 Main Street, Leven, KY8 6EJ - 4 bedroom - SOLD DEC'25 - £360,000
- 41 Law View, Leven, KY8 5FQ - 4 bedroom - SOLD DEC'25 - £335,000

Leven is a seaside town in Fife, set in the east Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the coast of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the River Leven, 8.1 miles (13.0 km) north-east of the town of Kirkcaldy and 6.4 miles (10.3 km) east of Glenrothes. According to the 2022 Scottish Census, Leven has a population of 10,087.

***TRANSPORT IN LEVEN***
Transport services in Leven include several options such as buses, trains, taxis, and community transport. These services connect Leven with nearby towns and cities in Fife and across Scotland.

*Bus Services*

The main public transport in Leven is bus services, operating from Leven Bus Station.

Major operator: Stagecoach East Scotland.

Key routes include:

X27 Leven Kirkcaldy Dunfermline Glasgow

X58 / X60 Edinburgh Kirkcaldy Leven St Andrews

41 / 41A / 41B / 46 Kirkcaldy Leven Cupar Dundee

These buses connect Leven to important towns and cities such as Kirkcaldy, St Andrews, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee.

*Rail Transport*

Leven now has railway connections through the Levenmouth Rail Link.

The railway reopened in 2024, linking Leven railway station with the national rail network and providing services toward Edinburgh and other destinations.

***EDUCATION***
Currently, the town is home to three primary schools.[8] Two of which are non-denominational - Mountfleurie and Parkhill and the other being denominational - St Agatha's.

Parkhill Primary School which serves the centre of the town. Mountfleurie Primary School, on the other hand, opened in 1957 with an infant department in 1974. The school also has a speech and language class which officially started in 1990. St Agatha's RC Primary School which dates from 1975, following a re-location from Methil, Fife has a catchment area stretching from East Wemyss to Lower Largo.

For Secondary schooling, most children within Leven will go to Levenmouth Academy. Previously, students would attend either Kirkland or Buckhaven high schools but these schools were merged to form Levenmouth Academy.

***THINGS TO DO IN LEVEN***
There are several large caravan parks in and around the town, in addition to a number of hotels and guest houses. The neighbouring villages of Lundin Links and Lower Largo have over 50 high quality self-catering properties available for visitors.

The coast and the long sandy beaches are the main visitor draw. Leven has an attractive beach promenade with playparks and other facilities including an indoor Kids Action Zone. The promenade is part of the Fife Coastal Path that stretches for over 150 miles (240 km) from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Tay. There are also popular family facilities and walks in the large parks at Letham Glen and Silverburn. The former includes a crafts centre and woodland walks, while the latter has attractive gardens and coastal views.

Golf is also a major draw with two courses at Scoonie and Leven Links and another within easy walking distance at Lundin Links. Leven Links has been used as a qualifying course for the Open Championship when it is held at St Andrews, the "home of golf" only 15 miles (24 km) to the north. There are also numerous bowls clubs in and around the town.

A heritage railway has also been established near the Burnmill industrial estate, alongside the now disused Leven-Thornton branch line. With trains running along the yard for half a mile, between April and October with a Santa special in mid-December. The Fife Heritage Railway is the first of its kind in Fife since the closure of Lochty Private Railway in 1992. The railway completed its first steam engine in August 2016.

Levenmouth Leisure Centre, at the start of the promenade, is an all-weather attraction with a large, modern indoor swimming pool and sports facilities. History enthusiasts can find out about the area's past at the Heritage Centre in neighbouring Methil, only a 15-minute walk from Leven town centre.

The town centre is the main shopping centre for a wide area with a number of national chain supermarkets and retailers as well as award-winning independent local retailers. It also has a large number of restaurants and cafes.

GUIDE PRICE: £185,000

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