Durie Street, Leven, KY8

Alness is an impressive semi-detached period home in Leven, offering generous accommodation across three levels, beautifully presented alongside an abundance of retained period character. A welcoming vestibule and hall lead into a bay-fronted living room with an elegant fireplace, while a superb dual-aspect breakfasting kitchen/dining room features modern cabinetry, integrated appliances and a central island. A bright sun room opens directly onto the garden, and a ground-floor double bedroom/reception room benefits from an en-suite shower room. Upstairs are three further bedrooms, a study/small bedroom and four-piece family bathroom, with a versatile attic room completing the accommodation. The useful store also provides valuable additional storage.

Externally, private gardens provide a delightful retreat with a decked seating area, lawn and an established flowerbed, complemented by a detached garage and private driveway. The garden offers an appealing space for outdoor dining, entertaining or relaxing during warmer months. Situated within the popular coastal town of Leven and only 5 minutes walk from the beach, the property is well placed for local amenities, schools, leisure facilities and transport links (10 minutes walk to the train station), while the surrounding Fife countryside and coastline offer opportunities for scenic walks and outdoor pursuits. Gas central heating and double glazing further enhance the home. Extras: all fitted floorcoverings, light fittings.

Leven, Fife

A thriving seaside town on the picturesque east coast of Fife, Leven enjoys a prime location between the quaint fishing villages of the East Neuk, and the main towns of Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes. The popular coastal town boasts its own scenic beach and esplanade, whilst a bustling pedestrianised thoroughfare offers an extensive range of high-street, specialist and supermarket shopping, including a Sainsburys, all supplemented by a retail park on the edge of the town.

For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the Levenmouth Swimming Pool and Sports Centre offers an excellent range of activities, and the town is a paradise for golfers with its three golf courses, including the renowned Leven Links, one of the oldest links courses in Scotland. The woodland valley of Letham Glen and Silverburn Park offer attractive landscaped picnic and recreational areas, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors, whilst Leven Beach forms part of the scenic Fife Coastal Path - perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

A wide range of cultural facilities, including theatres, museums and art galleries, are a short drive away in Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes. Leven is served by three primary schools, with secondary education provided by Leven mouth Academy. There are a number of independent schooling options within driving distance of the town.

Leven is popular with commuters thanks to its proximity to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, and Perth, all easily accessible via the central motorway network. The town is served by the Levenmouth Rail Link providing fast, direct services to Edinburgh and Dundee.