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Map3 bedroom apartment
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Apartment
3 beds
1 bath
1001
EPC rating: F
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- Three double bedrooms with a spacious living room and separate dining kitchen
- Set within an impressive 19th century mansion house
- Two parking spaces and shared garden
- Peaceful situation just 2.5 miles from St Andrews
- Fantastic holiday let opportunity
- EPC Rating = F
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Three bedroom garden flat in a peaceful setting within striking distance of St Andrews
Description
The original Kincaple House was built for Alexander Meldrum and dates from 1879. It is an impressive and imposing mansion house, constructed of stone under a series of pitched slate roofs with a magnificent façade. In 1928, John Donald Mills, a renowned local architect, undertook the reconstruction of the original house and added the wings.
The property has been subdivided into two houses and three further flats in the east (former servants) wing. The garden flat is situated on the lower ground floor of the south east wing and is accessed from a shared private driveway and surrounded by mature trees. Steps lead to the front door on the lower ground floor. There is a storage cupboard in the hall directly outside the flat’s entrance.
There are two double bedrooms with ample space, one of which has a built-in wardrobe. The third bedroom is slightly smaller, and currently has two single beds. The kitchen has a Hisense oven and induction hob with an extractor fan. There is an integrated washing machine and a free-standing fridge/freezer. The bathroom is in a smart condition and features a bath as well as a separate electric shower.
The large living room has a gas fire, spotlights and a French door which opens out onto a patio which is owned by West Kincaple House. The owner of the Garden Flat has a right of access for maintenance only.
The garden is shared with two other flats and comprises a lawn flanked by the drive and hedge.
Location
Kincaple House is accessed via a private driveway and is surrounded by magnificent mature trees. The property is on the edge of the small hamlet of Kincaple, which sits on a hill 2 miles inland from St Andrews. There are fine views from the property and garden over the Eden Estuary. St Andrews is connected by the Fife Coastal Path - a tarmac walking /cycling path which runs parallel to the main road.
St Andrews is revered worldwide as the 'Home of Golf’. Many visitors come to the town to visit the Old Course, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the West Sands beach. The Old Course is a regular host to the Open Championship. There are six further golf courses run by the St Andrews Links Trust, in addition to the many other golf courses in the area including the Duke’s Course, two courses at Fairmount, St Andrews Bay and Kingsbarns.
This vibrant historic town is also well known for its university which was Scotland’s first and is the third oldest in the English-speaking world, founded in 1413. State schooling is provided at Madras College which moved to a new purpose-built campus off Buchanan Gardens in August 2021. There is private schooling at St Leonards and The High School of Dundee is also within easy reach. The village of Strathkinness, is a mile from Kincaple and has a primary school and The Tavern pub. The Guardbridge Inn, also about 1 mile, has a restaurant and pub.
Access by rail, road and air is good. Leuchars railway station (2 miles) is on the main Aberdeen to London line and provides a fast link to Dundee and Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is only 50 miles away.
Square Footage: 1,027 sq ft
Directions
From Cupar take the A91 towards St Andrews. After Guardbridge take the turning on the right signposted to Strathkinness and take the first left to Kincaple village. The drive to the Kincaple Estate will be seen on the right hand side after about 400 yards. From St Andrews take the A91 towards Cupar. After about 2.5 miles turn left to Kincaple village. The drive to the Kincaple Estate is about half a mile along on the left. On entering the estate, take the left fork, and then turn immediately right to the drive, which leads to a mono block parking area.
Additional Info
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills -[use Contact Agent Button].
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to shared septic tank. Heating by electric boiler wet system.
Local Authority & tax band: Fife Council tax band D
Miscellaneous: Shared responsibility to repair and maintain the roof, common stairwell and other common areas on an ad hoc basis. The flat has two dedicated parking spaces.
Listed Building Status: Kincaple House is B Listed.
Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. Additional furniture available by separate negotiation.
Planning: Woodland Holidays Kincaple have applied for planning permission to build 18 additional holiday lodges in the field to the east of Kincaple. A new access will be created, meaning that they will no longer use the access to Kincaple Estate. Fife Council reference: 20/02891/FULL This application was refused by Fife Council in November 2021.
Description
The original Kincaple House was built for Alexander Meldrum and dates from 1879. It is an impressive and imposing mansion house, constructed of stone under a series of pitched slate roofs with a magnificent façade. In 1928, John Donald Mills, a renowned local architect, undertook the reconstruction of the original house and added the wings.
The property has been subdivided into two houses and three further flats in the east (former servants) wing. The garden flat is situated on the lower ground floor of the south east wing and is accessed from a shared private driveway and surrounded by mature trees. Steps lead to the front door on the lower ground floor. There is a storage cupboard in the hall directly outside the flat’s entrance.
There are two double bedrooms with ample space, one of which has a built-in wardrobe. The third bedroom is slightly smaller, and currently has two single beds. The kitchen has a Hisense oven and induction hob with an extractor fan. There is an integrated washing machine and a free-standing fridge/freezer. The bathroom is in a smart condition and features a bath as well as a separate electric shower.
The large living room has a gas fire, spotlights and a French door which opens out onto a patio which is owned by West Kincaple House. The owner of the Garden Flat has a right of access for maintenance only.
The garden is shared with two other flats and comprises a lawn flanked by the drive and hedge.
Location
Kincaple House is accessed via a private driveway and is surrounded by magnificent mature trees. The property is on the edge of the small hamlet of Kincaple, which sits on a hill 2 miles inland from St Andrews. There are fine views from the property and garden over the Eden Estuary. St Andrews is connected by the Fife Coastal Path - a tarmac walking /cycling path which runs parallel to the main road.
St Andrews is revered worldwide as the 'Home of Golf’. Many visitors come to the town to visit the Old Course, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the West Sands beach. The Old Course is a regular host to the Open Championship. There are six further golf courses run by the St Andrews Links Trust, in addition to the many other golf courses in the area including the Duke’s Course, two courses at Fairmount, St Andrews Bay and Kingsbarns.
This vibrant historic town is also well known for its university which was Scotland’s first and is the third oldest in the English-speaking world, founded in 1413. State schooling is provided at Madras College which moved to a new purpose-built campus off Buchanan Gardens in August 2021. There is private schooling at St Leonards and The High School of Dundee is also within easy reach. The village of Strathkinness, is a mile from Kincaple and has a primary school and The Tavern pub. The Guardbridge Inn, also about 1 mile, has a restaurant and pub.
Access by rail, road and air is good. Leuchars railway station (2 miles) is on the main Aberdeen to London line and provides a fast link to Dundee and Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is only 50 miles away.
Square Footage: 1,027 sq ft
Directions
From Cupar take the A91 towards St Andrews. After Guardbridge take the turning on the right signposted to Strathkinness and take the first left to Kincaple village. The drive to the Kincaple Estate will be seen on the right hand side after about 400 yards. From St Andrews take the A91 towards Cupar. After about 2.5 miles turn left to Kincaple village. The drive to the Kincaple Estate is about half a mile along on the left. On entering the estate, take the left fork, and then turn immediately right to the drive, which leads to a mono block parking area.
Additional Info
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills -[use Contact Agent Button].
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage to shared septic tank. Heating by electric boiler wet system.
Local Authority & tax band: Fife Council tax band D
Miscellaneous: Shared responsibility to repair and maintain the roof, common stairwell and other common areas on an ad hoc basis. The flat has two dedicated parking spaces.
Listed Building Status: Kincaple House is B Listed.
Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. Additional furniture available by separate negotiation.
Planning: Woodland Holidays Kincaple have applied for planning permission to build 18 additional holiday lodges in the field to the east of Kincaple. A new access will be created, meaning that they will no longer use the access to Kincaple Estate. Fife Council reference: 20/02891/FULL This application was refused by Fife Council in November 2021.
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