Hepburn Gardens, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16

Charming period house with private south facing garden in a superb setting close to the centre of town

Description

60 Hepburn Gardens forms the south-west corner enjoying a south-facing aspect over the gardens. The property is one of four houses dating from the late 1800s. Constructed of stone beneath a traditional slate roof, the property is distinguished by attractive bay windows to the front elevation. To the west elevation, an attractive brick-built utility/garden room opens onto a courtyard.

The property benefits from recently refurbished double-glazed windows throughout, while a striking cupola floods the hallway with natural light. The beautifully proportioned rooms retain an abundance of period charm, including original cornicing and fireplaces.

A paved pathway leads to the front entrance, framed by a stone pediment. Beyond the front door, a tiled vestibule with a glazed inner door opens into an L-shaped reception hall, featuring a WC and a useful understairs cloak cupboard fitted with hooks and hanging rails.

The drawing room, situated to the left, enjoys a bay window overlooking the south facing garden and a gas coal-effect fire set within a Victorian fireplace with tiled insets and a wooden mantel. This is complemented by a south-facing dining room, which also features a charming period fireplace.

A high-quality kitchen features a central island and sleek black granite worktops. Integrated appliances include a Falcon electric range cooker, sink, Miele dishwasher and fridge. An archway leads through to the utility/garden room, which benefits from two Velux windows and is fitted with a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and fridge-freezer. A half-glazed door opens onto the paved courtyard, where there is an external store and a gate onto the path.

The first-floor landing benefits from an excellent storage cupboard with hanging rails. The principal bedroom enjoys a south-facing bay window, decorative cornicing, and a feature fireplace. Its en suite bathroom is fully tiled and fitted with a bath with shower over, WC, and wash hand basin. Two further generous bedrooms are located on this floor, along with a second well-appointed tiled bathroom.

On the second floor are two further bedrooms, together with a shower room. Bedroom four benefits from a dormer window and built-in wardrobe. Bedroom five also features a dormer window and provides access to a useful storeroom housing the Viessmann gas-fired boiler.

Gardens

60 Hepburn Gardens enjoys a delightful south-facing garden. Immediately outside the house is a paved terrace. Beyond lies a generous lawn bordered by flower beds and mature shrubs, creating a private setting. A high fence forms the boundary, and a garden shed is positioned in one corner.

At the end of the garden path is a shared outer garden, jointly owned by the proprietors of 54, 56, 58 and 60 Hepburn Gardens. No. 60 benefits from its own vegetable patch, fruit trees and an additional garden shed within this shared space.

Location

60 Hepburn Gardens is set in a private, south facing setting on one of St Andrews’ most desirable residential streets, close to the town centre. The University playing fields lie opposite, while the picturesque Lade Braes Walk is just moments away.

St Andrews is renowned worldwide as the Home of Golf. There are now eight golf courses under the management of the St Andrews Links Trust. The Old Course is arguably the most famous golf course in the world and next plays host to the Open Championship in 2027.

The historic town has a good range of shops, hotels, restaurants, recreational and cultural facilities which include The Byre Theatre. Beyond St Andrews is the East Neuk of Fife, with a spectacular coastline which boasts fishing villages built around picturesque harbours and sandy unspoilt beaches.

Access to St Andrews by rail, road and air is good. Leuchars railway station (5.6 miles) is on the main Aberdeen to London line and provides a link to Dundee and Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport, with a wide range of domestic and international flights, is 48 miles away and Dundee Airport is 14.9 miles.

Square Footage: 2,343 sq ft


Acreage: 0.1 Acres

Directions

From the Westport at the end of South Street proceed east along Argyle Street which continues into Hepburn Gardens (B939). 60 Hepburn Gardens is situated halfway along on the left, opposite St Leonards Road.

There is a metal gate displaying the number 60. Follow the path past the house and turn left into the garden to reach the front door.

Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Solicitor: Kyle Moir, Thorntons, Kinburn Castle, St Andrews, KY16 9DR. Email: Tel:

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler.

Local Authority & tax band: 60 Hepburn Gardens is in Fife Council Tax band G.

Conservation Area and Listing: 60 Hepburn Gardens in in the Hepburn Gardens Conservation Area.

Footpath and Shared Garden. The neighbour in 58 Hepburn Gardens shares the footpath. The proprietors of 54, 56, 58 and 60 share the outer garden. 54 and 56 take access from the far side of the building.

Fixtures & Fittings: The carpets, curtains, light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale. The garden furniture is specifically excluded.

Photographs: August 2026
Brochure Code: 260827