1 bed cottage for sale in Falkland

Unique, beautifully presented and modernised 1 bed detached 18th Century cottage set in the outstanding and historic village of Newton of Falkland, with quick and easy access to A92. The cottage has been lovingly restored and modernised, with very high quality, bespoke-built hardwood finishings throughout. Entering this enchanting house is a memorable experience where you find contemporary combining with an 18th Century traditional cottage filled with light and space. The entrance hall opens onto a modern, high quality breakfasting kitchen with an array of sumptuous high quality maple units and appliances. There is plenty space for breakfast furniture. Moving on, you will discover a lovely, spacious double bedroom with lots of storage built-in. Lower floor accommodation is completed with a contemporary wet-wall bathroom with an overhead electric shower. For the ultimate in convenience, the bathroom is accessed from both the hallway and the bedroom. Moving upstairs, you will be delighted with the charming, comfortable lounge area with lots of built in storage and high quality wood finishings. As would be expected, the property enjoys gas central heating, with the boiler having been only recently installed. The flooring and decor throughout this beautiful cottage is finished to an exceptional standard and will impress the most discerning viewer. Outside, there is a driveway for parking multiple cars and a lovely, private, fully enclosed and easily maintained garden is to the side, making it an ideal spot for al-fresco dining and entertaining friends and family. Less than a mile from the wonderful hamlet of Newton of Falkland you will come upon the Royal Burgh of Falkland: a delightful, historic village in the heart of the Fife countryside, with the focal point being the magnificent 15th Century Falkland Palace, once home to Mary Queen of Scots. The village offers a good range of amenities including a busy community hall, good range of retails outlets and cafes, and the Centre for Stewardship is set in Falkland estate and offers a good range of events. The village nestles into the foot of the Lomond Hills and Falkland estate which boasts stunning countryside, woodlands and waterfalls...... There is a Primary School, pharmacy and tennis club, as well as Falkland Golf Club. Cupar, Glenrothes and St Andrews are within easy driving distance and there are train stations in nearby Markinch and Ladybank, just a few minutes away by car. Secondary education is available at Bell Baxter High in Cupar. The village of Freuchie is also less than a mile from Newton of Falkland and offers an array of amenities including a world famous cricket club, a hotel and convenience shop, plus a primary school. The surrounding Fife countryside is ideal for outdoor pursuits including the Lomond Hills Regional Park and Balbirnie Park in Markinch. A wide variety of local water sports is available in nearby East Neuk coastal towns and there is an abundance of Golf Courses nearby including Balbirnie, Leven and further afield towards St Andrews, home of golf. The property is well placed for transportation routes with very quick and easy access to the motorway system allowing major towns in Fife, Dundee, Edinburgh, Perth and beyond to be reached within a comfortable drive. Edinburgh Airport is accessible by motorway and a mere 1 hour drive away. Home Report Value £175,000 Council Tax Band C Energy Performance Rating D