Kingsmuir Old Schoolhouse, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 8QQ

The property

This charming beautifully renovated and extended detached cottage, with superb views over the rolling Fife countryside, is ideally located for those wishing to enjoy the many amenities of the nearby historic town of St Andrews whilst living in a rural environment. The cottage was built (circa 1843) as a school and headmaster's accommodation. The cottage has been redesigned and refurbished by the present owners to a superb standard, with the architecture and facilities being a fantastic combination of tradition with modern contemporary comfort. The luxury living dining kitchen features an open fire set within an original fire surround and a Raeburn cooker. Miele white goods (washing machine and dishwasher), electric cooker and Samsung American style fridge freezer are included in the sale. The elegant sitting room also has an open fire set within original fire surround and patio doors to garden. Bedroom three is currently utilised as a further sitting room and features a wood burning stove set in a stone surround. Most of the accommodation features dual aspect windows with deep sills. Another delightful feature is the spacious master bedroom with patio doors to a sheltered private south facing patio. Presented in fresh decorative order the bright accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, living dining kitchen, master bedroom with en suite shower room, bedroom two with en suite shower room, bedroom three/family room and family bathroom with roll top bath. The property benefits from LPG gas central heating and Everest double glazing. The extensive south facing garden has various blond stone paved patios where you can sit and enjoy the morning and afternoon sun; ideal for relaxing or entertaining. From the paved patio areas the garden extends to an extensive lawn interspersed with an attractive variety of shrubs and trees and surrounded by mature evergreen and beech hedging .There is detached double garage and space for ample off street parking. It is rare that a property with the character of The Old School House is offered to the market and as such should be viewed at the earliest opportunity to fully appreciate its charm. Direction/Location The Old Schoolhouse is approximately 5 miles from St Andrews heading East. At Brownhills garage take a right onto the B9131. Follow the B9131 through Dunino and over Beley Bridge. The Old Schoolhouse is sits approximately ¼ mile from there on the right hand side. Kingsmuir is an ideal choice for purchasers seeking a home with a country atmosphere whilst being only five miles from the historic town of St Andrews. The historic town of St Andrews is without doubt one of the most popular locations in Britain. St Andrews is home to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the famous Old Course. Its amenities include Scotland's oldest university, founded in 1413, the Byre Theatre, beautiful award winning beaches, historic buildings, including the ruins of the cathedral, castle and St Rule's Tower and a wide variety of specialist shops and restaurants. Renowned worldwide as "the home of golf" with seven St Andrews Links courses. There are many other golf courses in the area, including The Dukes, Kingsbarns and the Fairmont St Andrews complex. St Andrews provides good state schooling at Madras College and private schooling at St Leonards (for girls and boys up to the age of eighteen). The High School of Dundee is within easy reach