9a Gibson Place, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9JE

The property

Enjoying the finest views in St Andrews, directly overlooking the Old Course, the iconic Swilcan Bridge, and West Sands from the ground and garden levels of Arran House, is number 9a: a generous, Victorian duplex apartment which has been sympathetically modernised. Filled with delightful period features, the spacious apartment boasts over 1850sq. feet of quality accommodation, as well as a small private garden, and access to unrestricted parking. 9a Arran House is a magnificent duplex apartment situated over the ground and garden-levels of a stately Victorian building, boasting one of the finest locations in St Andrews, overlooking the eighteenth hole of the Old Course, the iconic Swilcan Bridge, and West Sands beach. The impressive period property, spanning over 1850 sq. feet, boasts two generous reception rooms, two spacious double bedrooms, two washrooms, a small private front garden, and access to unrestricted on street parking. The property can be accessed either by its own front gate on The Links, leading to the downstairs reception room, or via its main entrance on Gibson Place. Entering from Gibson Place, imposing sliding doors open into a small communal vestibule, which in turn gives access to the front door. Once inside, a Victorian tiled hallway welcomes you into the property, giving the first glimpse of the period accommodation to follow, complete with a soaring high ceiling adorned with cornicing. Situated to the front of the property is the first of two generous reception rooms: a luxurious drawing room. Fronted by a large bay window (with working shutters) capturing natural light and wonderful golf course views, it conveys a delightfully airy ambience and offers a large footprint for various furniture configurations. Beautifully retained period features include a striking black marble fireplace (with a living flame gas fire inserted), and high ceilings framed by elegant cornicing and a ceiling rose. The drawing room benefits from fitted storage, as well as a dumbwaiter linking it to the kitchen downstairs. The second reception space is the heart of this home: a wonderful open-plan kitchen, dining room and family/TV room, fitted with practical, natural stone tiling. Situated on the garden level, this sociable space has been cleverly zoned to house distinct areas for dining, cooking and relaxing - all connecting to the outdoors. The quality kitchen comes with clotted cream-coloured units, framed by granite worktops and neatly integrated appliances (including a NEFF dishwasher, NEFF microwave oven, Haier fridge and freezer), as well as an iconic three oven AGA range cooker. Completing the kitchen is a large central island with seating, ideal for morning coffee or socialising while cooking. A double door larder, set under the stairs, offers excellent hidden storage space. The dining area can easily accommodate eight diners against a backdrop of wood panelling and a stone fireplace with a living flame gas insert. From here, a few steps lead up to large bay area where a door gives access to the private patio garden with golf course views. The family or TV room enjoys bespoke fitted bookshelves, storage and a space for the TV and is ideal to relax at the end of the day. The apartment houses two king-sized double bedrooms, one on each level. The first bedroom on the upper level comes with double recessed windows with working shutters, deep skirting boards, as well as decorative plasterwork and cornicing. The bedroom is comfortably carpeted with a feature marble fireplace, with a living flame gas inset. The second double bedroom also enjoys a period fireplace and fitted carpets; however it also benefits from outstanding fitted storage space, with one of the deep cupboards doubling up as a utility cupboard, housing the washing machine and dishwasher. The upper level comes with a family bathroom, fitted with a three- piece-suite and a shower-over-bath. The tiled room enjoys fitted storage, Silestone tops and plantation shutters. On the lower level is a modern shower room, complete with a three-piece-suite comprising a double walk-in shower. Externally, the apartment enjoys its own low-maintenance patio garden with views of the golf course. It also offers space for a bike shed, whilst on-street parking is free. The property is only a short stroll from the beach and the town centre, making all of the amenities of this bustling town within easy walking distance. https://brochure.propertystudios.co.uk/23037614/thorntons_standrews Arran House forms part of a terrace of grand Victorian townhouses build in 1868-9, overlooking the prestigious Old Course, by the architect George Rae - the same architect who designed The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Originally a large, four-storey house, Arran House was subdivided to form two apartments: 9a and 9b, with 9a being the main and largest apartment, spanning the whole of the ground and garden levels.