Spacious house with six bedrooms and spectacular views over Elie Beach

Description

Ayresetter, 25 Lodge Walk, is a spacious and well-presented house. It sits in a prominent setting with spectacular views over Elie Beach, the harbour, Elie Granary, and across the Firth of Forth towards Edinburgh and the Pentlands beyond. A shared path from the house gives direct gated access to The Toft (the main street in Elie) and on to Elie Beach. There is also a double garage across the road from the house, which is a rare amenity in central Elie.

The accommodation on the ground floor has an appealing flow. The entrance hall has a spacious cloak cupboard, and a separate WC. There are doors from here into the sitting room and also the kitchen. The sitting room has a gas fireplace with marble mantlepiece, and sliding patio doors. An archway opens up into the dining room which has a useful shelved press, and the conservatory sits off. This is a much loved room for enjoying the views and has doors out onto the terraced patio. The kitchen sits adjacent to the dining room, and links back to the entrance hall. It is fitted with a range of units and integrated appliances including a Bosch gas hob, electric oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. It opens into the utility room which has a Hotpoint washing machine, boiler / hot water cylinder, and back door onto the patio.

The staircase to the two floors above leads up from the entrance hall. The first floor is home to the principal bedroom, along with three further double bedrooms. All four have fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom has superb views to the beach, and an en suite bathroom providing a jacuzzi bath with shower over. There is also a family bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower cubicle. The second floor has two further double rooms and a shower room. Both of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and dormer windows offering outstanding views to the beach and across the Firth of Forth.

To the rear of the house is a terraced patio surrounded by stocked flower beds. This is the ideal place for enjoying the views and the afternoon sun. A shared path from here leads to a gated access onto The Toft. There is also a front garden with path leading through it to the front door. Across Lodge Walk from the house there is a double garage with electric door, and a bin store.

Location

Ayresetter, at 25 Lodge Walk, sits in a peaceful cul de sac in the popular seaside village of Elie. The house is a short walk from the shore where the long, deep sandy beach is one of the finest in Scotland. Situated in a prominent position overlooking Elie Beach, the house has panoramic views and easy access to the village’s amenities, most notably The Ship Inn.

Elie is well known for its water sports, including sailing, paddle-boarding and windsurfing, all of which take place in the sheltered bay, while on land there are two golf courses, one the acclaimed 18-hole course and a short 9-hole course suitable for beginners. Several hard tennis courts and a bowling green are also available within the village. Elie Sports Club offers group and individual coaching in golf and tennis during school holidays. Elie is well served by pubs and cafés which include the renowned Ship Inn.

Elie is in the East Neuk of Fife, famed for its picturesque fishing villages and unspoilt beaches. St Andrews, the home of golf and the setting for one of Britain’s oldest universities, is only 13 miles away. There are traditional links golf courses at nearby Crail, Leven and Lundin Links and new courses at Kingsbarns and St Andrews Bay.

Edinburgh is around 45 miles away accessed by road, or from the nearest train station at Leuchars which is 16 miles to the north of Elie. The proposed Levenmouth rail link at Leven is due to open in 2024.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,201 sq ft



Additional Info

GENERAL REMARKS

Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. The central heating is provided by a mains gas boiler.

Local Authority & tax band: Fife Council tax band G

Conservation Area and Listing: 25 Lodge Walk is within the Elie and Earlsferry Conservation Area.

Fixtures & Fittings: All fitted curtains, carpets, light fittings and white goods are included in the sale. Most of the furniture is available by separate negotiation.

Path Access: The owners of Ayresetter have a right to use the path that leads from the house to the gate that gives direct access onto the Toft