Easter Cottage, Charlestown, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 3EU

The property

Unique does not begin to describe Easter Cottage, this Georgian dwelling house dates to circa 1813 and is set within idyllic and charming grounds of over 1 acre including 100 year old apple orchard, mature and colourful borders with prize winning roses, fertile vegetable plot and a woodland backdrop. Category B listed, this two storey home is an architectural delight. Easter Cottage was built for the manager of The Earl of Elgin's renowned lime enterprise. The lime kilns are located beside the harbour nearby. Charlestown village was planned and built to service this industry and it prospered for over 150 years during the age of enlightenment and the industrial revolution. Charlestown Harbour was once a hive of activity. You could buy a passage to anywhere in the world from its ticket office. Andrew Carnegie and his family emigrated to the USA from this harbour. The property has always been admired by local residents and visitors alike who stop to take photographs. Internally the property exudes charm and character, full of period features with open fireplaces, plaster cornicing and sash & case windows. The accommodation comprises on the ground floor: reception hall, sitting room, family room open plan to dining room, kitchen, WC & shower room. On the upper level are found two double bedrooms, both with ample cupboard space and the bathroom. There is also a room between the upper landing and the west most bedroom which could be used as a study or an additional bedroom. Lovely views of the garden and the River Forth can be seen from the upper storey arched windows. The private driveway leads to a detached triple garage/workshop and further outbuildings extending to three stores, a further garage/workshop, large productive greenhouse with attractive seating area, potting shed, further garaging and a covered log-store. There is ample parking for several vehicles. EPC RATING D

Energy rating

D