Hazel Cottage, Cameron, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 8PD

The property

This stunning four/five-bedroom, four-bathroom stone-built villa exudes charm and character throughout and boasts numerous spacious and versatile reception rooms. Originally a stone built cottage built around 1856, imaginatively completely redesigned, rebuilt and extended in 2011 with modern internal timber frame structure and new roof while retaining some original stone walls and others rebuilt utilising original stone. The attractive family home over two floors, comes with an integral double garage and privately nestles within half an acre of extensive and beautifully maintained garden grounds bordering open rolling countryside on the fringes of the village of Cameron. Although it enjoys a tranquil rural environment, its close proximity to St Andrews with its excellent range of shopping and amenities, promises the best of both worlds. The impressive main door, accessed from a gated courtyard, opens into a charming reception hall, with hidden storage and access to the double garage. Defining the style and character found throughout this lovely family home, the reception hall offers a backdrop of crisp, white decor, offset by quality engineered oak flooring, with Victorian-style mosaic floor tiling at the entrance. Continuing along to the east wing, housing the main reception rooms and the stairs to the upper floor, you will step into a magnificent dual-aspect living room, where a log burning stove provides an attractive focal point and natural light streams in through twin east-facing French doors framing leafy garden views. This comfortable reception room strikes the perfect balance between spaciousness and a cosy atmosphere. The south-facing dining kitchen comes beautifully appointed with a generous range of contemporary farmhouse-inspired quality units complemented by a gleaming expanse of granite worktops and housing a wonderful Rangemaster cooker with induction hob which adds character to this lovely sunny space. Also discreetly incorporated into the design are an integrated dishwasher as well as a freestanding wine cooler and American fridge/ freezer. Along with the handy breakfast bar there is also space for a dining table and chairs which create a perfect setting for casual meals or socialising while cooking. The thoughtful design provides an open flow into the triple- aspect sunroom where wide south-facing French doors provide an abundance of light and yield panoramic views over the garden towards open countryside beyond. Located conveniently next to the kitchen is a utility and laundry room with garden access and neatly housing a washing machine and tumble drier. Completing the ground level reception space is a wonderful room with tranquil garden views which is currently being utilised as a formal dining room. This versatile space, which comes with the benefit of in-built storage and access to a Jack and Jill shower room (shared with bedroom three), could easily be transformed into a double bedroom if desired. Three further bedrooms are located in the right wing of this floor. Bedrooms two and three are both generously proportioned double rooms fitted with plush carpeting for optimal comfort. Bedroom two enjoys the luxury of an en-suite shower room and bedroom three has the use of the Jack and Jill shower room (shared with dining room/ bedroom four). A spacious west-facing single bedroom provides a further versatile space and is currently being creatively used as a home office. A large family bathroom fitted with a white three- piece-suite and separate double shower enclosure completes the ground floor accommodation. Accessed by stairs from the entrance hall, a wide galleried landing is illuminated by large Velux windows and features space for charming study or reading neuk. The stunning master bedroom is also found here, enjoying peaceful views over the south-facing rear garden towards rolling countryside and stylishly supplemented by a luxurious en-suite fitted with a double-sink, a WC, a freestanding claw-foot bath, and separate shower enclosure. There is also a home cinema room. EPC Rating - B.