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Main Street, Lower Largo, Leven

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Description

Balfour Cottage is a charming four-bedroom recently remodelled cottage occupying an exceptional position in the heart of Lower Largo, with its rear garden enjoying direct access towards the beach and shoreline beyond. Combining traditional character with modern family living, the property offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation perfectly suited to both permanent residence and holiday use.

At the heart of the home lies a stunning contemporary kitchen and dining room, thoughtfully designed for modern coastal living. Bathed in natural light, the space features stylish cabinetry, quality integrated appliances and generous room for entertaining. Beyond, a beautifully appointed lounge enjoys a spectacular beachfront outlook, with French doors framing uninterrupted views and opening directly onto an expansive decked terrace. The seamless transition between indoors and out creates a wonderful setting for al fresco dining or morning coffee by the water. The ground floor also accommodates two well-proportioned bedrooms and a beautifully appointed shower room, offering flexible and convenient accommodation.

Upstairs, two further generously proportioned bedrooms provide excellent accommodation for family and guests alike. Both rooms benefit from built-in wardrobes and enjoy direct access to the balcony, where stunning coastal views and a tranquil seaside setting can be fully appreciated. The first-floor accommodation is completed by a contemporary family bathroom.

Outside, the property's exceptional waterfront position is undoubtedly one of its most appealing features. The enclosed rear garden enjoys a rarely available beachside setting, with a generous decked terrace perfectly positioned to make the most of the breath-taking coastal scenery. With the beach quite literally on the doorstep and uninterrupted views stretching across the water, it offers an idyllic space for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying the ever-changing seascape.

EPC Rating - C
Council Band - F
Tenure - Freehold

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor:
Entrance hall
Sitting room
Kitchen/dining room with French doors opening onto a rear deck and garden
Two bedrooms
Beautifully appointed shower room

First Floor:
Two well-proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from built-in wardrobes and direct access to the balcony
Family bathroom

Outside:
Enclosed rear garden backing onto the beach
Decked terrace

Additional information:
Recently remodelled
Gas-fired central heating
Outstanding beachfront setting with direct access to the shore

Location
Occupying an enviable position in the heart of the picturesque coastal village of Lower Largo, Balfour Cottage enjoys an outstanding beachfront setting with direct access to the shore and uninterrupted views across Largo Bay. Offering the perfect balance of seaside charm and everyday convenience, the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a permanent residence, holiday home, or coastal retreat in one of Fife's most sought-after waterfront locations.

Lower Largo is a traditional fishing village renowned for its attractive harbour, expansive sandy beach, and strong sense of community. The village is home to the popular Crusoe Hotel and benefits from a local shop, while nearby Lundin Links provides a range of everyday amenities including a bakery, butcher, convenience store, and golf facilities. A wider selection of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities, and services can be found in neighbouring Leven. The area is particularly well regarded for its outdoor lifestyle. The celebrated Lundin Links Golf Course, an Open Championship qualifying venue, together with the historic Ladies' Course, offer excellent golfing opportunities. Residents can also enjoy facilities at Lundin Sports Club, along with the leisure centre in Leven, while nearby Silverburn Park and the stunning Dumbarnie Links Nature Reserve provide wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling, wildlife watching, and coastal exploration.

Lower Largo forms part of the beautiful East Neuk of Fife and lies along the renowned Fife Coastal Path, which links a series of charming fishing villages, sandy beaches, historic harbours, and dramatic coastline. Popular destinations including Elie, Pittenweem, Anstruther, and Crail are all within easy reach and offer an excellent choice of restaurants, cafés, watersports facilities, galleries, and cultural attractions. The surrounding area is internationally recognised as a golfing destination, with world-famous courses at St Andrews, Kingsbarns, and Dumbarnie Links all readily accessible. Excellent schooling is available locally, with private education offered at St Leonards School in St Andrews and The High School of Dundee. The property is well placed for commuting, with rail services available from Leven, Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank, Kirkcaldy, and Dundee, while Edinburgh International Airport can be reached in under an hour by car.

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.

Services:
Mains gas, water, electric and drainage.
Broadband and telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

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:
F

EPC Rating:
C

Postcode:
KY8 6BT

Tenure:
Freehold

Particulars Prepared:
9th October 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
All sellers and buyers will be required to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks via our specialist third-party provider, Coadjute, who conduct these checks on our behalf. These checks will include identity verification, proof of address, and proof of funds if applicable. For further information on how your personal data is processed, please refer to Rettie's Privacy Policy and Coadjute's Data Security Statement.

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.


EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: F
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Band: F
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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Monthly repayments£3,493
Property: £ 695,000
Deposit: £ 69,500
Interest rate: 5.35%
Term: 30 years
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About Rettie, St.Andrews

28 Bell Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9UX
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The leading property experts in St Andrews

Set in the heart of St Andrews, our new branch on Bell Street will bring our bespoke service, local knowledge and connections to the area. Rettie St Andrews is perfectly placed to help with all your property requirements anywhere in St Andrews, the East Neuk of Fife, Dundee, Tayside and Angus.

Unique homes in a tranquil setting

The St Andrews team offer a varied portfolio of exceptional properties. This stunning region often attracts buyers seeking properties with outdoor spaces in a more tranquil setting, close to excellent schools and all within easy reach of Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh.

Local knowledge and expertise

Our team have a wealth of experience in the property business between them. They have dealt with a wide range of properties in the area and can answer any question you might have about where to live or what to buy.

Idyllic living

St Andrews is a beautiful seaside town, that has well established local amenities. The University of St Andrews is a vibrant soul within the city. Well known for its many golf courses, including the Old Course, St Andrews enjoys an enviable setting on the east coast.

The area has quick and easy access to Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh and is an ideal place to live, work and bring up a family.

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