Strathkinness High Road, St. Andrews, Fife

Plot at Wester Haining is a rare and secluded building plot, extending to approximately 0.27 acres, quietly positioned off Strathkinness High Road in St Andrews. Formerly garden ground, the site is predominantly laid to lawn and enjoys a peaceful, leafy setting, set well back from the public road and bordered by established planting including a mature beech hedge. The plot offers an exceptional opportunity to create a bespoke home in one of Scotland’s most sought after locations.

The site benefits from full planning permission (Fife Council reference: 19/03630/NMV1) for the construction of an impressive detached family home. With four reception rooms, four bedrooms and an annex room next to the garage, ideal for a home office / gym.

The grounds themselves are both private and attractive and allow a unique opportunity to build a bespoke yet cost effective, luxury family home in an exceptional location. Services are understood to be close by, and access is provided via a shared private driveway, over which the plot will benefit from a servitude right of access. The updated plans for an Oakwright oak framed house means the build which could be ready to commence swiftly with an estimated build time of circa 8 months.

This is an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a well located and generously sized plot, offering scope for a high quality private residence within easy reach of St Andrews town centre.

EPC-N/A
Council Tax - N/A
Tenure - Freehold


Summary of Accommodation
• Building plot extending to circa 0.27 acres
• Former garden ground, primarily laid to lawn
• Mature beech hedge to northern boundary
• Enclosed by established planting and fencing
• Former kitchen garden with raised beds, greenhouse and log store
• Services understood to be nearby
• Access via shared private driveway (servitude right of access)
Planning:
• Full planning permission granted (Fife Council ref: 119/03630/NMV1) for a four bedroom / four reception detached home


Location Description
Plot Wester Haining occupies a quietly tucked away position just off Strathkinness High Road, within easy reach of the centre of St Andrews. Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s most desirable coastal towns, St Andrews is internationally renowned as the Home of Golf, with the Old Course and St Andrews Links drawing visitors from around the world. The town also offers an exceptional range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions, alongside the University of St Andrews.
The plot is ideally positioned for accessing the town’s many attractions, with the first tee of the Old Course, the Royal and Ancient clubhouse and the West Sands beach all within a pleasant walk or short cycle via newly established pathways.

The surrounding area offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits, including coastal walks, sailing, cycling and riding, along with easy access to the picturesque fishing villages of the East Neuk and the wider Fife countryside. Dundee lies approximately 13 miles to the north, while Edinburgh is within comfortable driving distance to the south, both offering extensive amenities and transport links. Rail connections are available from nearby Leuchars, Cupar and Dundee, with Edinburgh Airport providing international connections.

The nearby St Andrews West development is set to bring further infrastructure and amenities to the area, enhancing an already highly desirable location.

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.


Viewing:
By appointment through Rettie St Andrews. 28 Bell Street, St Andrews, KY16 9UX. Email: Tel:

Offers:
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Council Tax Band:
N/A

EPC Rating:
N/A

Postcode:
KY16 9UA

Tenure:
Freehold

Particulars Prepared:
May 2026

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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.

Important Notice

Rettie, 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.

All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. 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. & Rettie LLP’s 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.

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. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.

Misrepresentations
The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, 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 they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves 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.



Council Tax Band: NA