31 Shoregate, Crail, KY10 3SU
3
BED
2
PUBLIC
2
BATH/SHOWER
1,155
SQFT
SUMMERHOUSE
GARDEN
Fantastic East Neuk House with delightful garden, wonderfully located right on Crail's Iconic A listed medieval harbour
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Wonderful C listed harbour property
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Charming well-presented accommodation
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Superb setting in a highly sought-after coastal village
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Outstanding sea and harbour views
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Beautiful, enclosed split-level rear garden with summerhouse and deck
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Significant proven Airbnb potential
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Convenient for St Andrews, the Home of Golf, and the Fife coast
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Furniture potentially available by separate negotiation
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George Lorimer
Director
Property Details & Description
Accommodation, over two floors:
Ground Floor:
Open plan kitchen/dining room, sitting room, wc, hall, vestibule
First Floor:
3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite bathroom), family shower room, hall
Exterior:
Delightful enclosed split-level garden to rear with summerhouse
Parking on street
Situation
31 Shoregate is a superb C listed property in a wonderful harbour location within the sought after East Neuk conservation village of Crail. The village provides a very good range of shops, services and amenities and from Crail there is easy access to the other villages of the East Neuk, including Anstruther, Cellardyke and Elie. The ancient historic cosmopolitan town of St Andrews is about a 20 minute drive to the north and offers an excellent range of facilities along with the highly regarded university. St Andrews is known worldwide as the “Home of Golf” with the 150th British Open due to visit in July 2022. About 18 miles to the north-west is Cupar, Fife’s bustling county market town which also provides a good range of services. Dundee is within a 45 minute drive to the north with Edinburgh about an hour and 20 minutes to the south.
Surrounding Crail is an area of outstanding Fife countryside comprising a lovely mix of fertile farmland, woodland, hill, stunning coastline and river. The result is home to an array of wildlife and for the outdoor enthusiast provides an area offering access to a wide range of recreational pursuits including riding, cycling, walking, sailing and golf. There are many highly rated golf courses within easy reach including the renowned courses at Crail itself, Kingsbarns, St Andrews Bay, Elie, Leven, Lundin Links and the numerous fine courses in and around St Andrews. The popular Fife coastal path runs through the village. Shooting and fishing may be taken locally and there are some fine pheasant shoots nearby. Crail is well placed for accessing the various other pretty fishing villages of Fife’s quaint East Neuk whilst in terms of days out the wide open spaces of the Lomond Hills are not far away along with a number of popular National Trust for Scotland properties, notably Kellie Castle, Hill of Tarvit and Falkland Palace. Fife’s beautiful and varied coastline includes several good sandy beaches such as those at Tentsmuir, Kingsbarns, Elie and St Andrews. State schooling is available locally with private schooling being provided at St Leonards in St Andrews. There are railway stations at Cupar, Ladybank, Markinch and Kirkcaldy with Edinburgh airport less than an hour and 20 minutes to the south.
Description
Believed to date originally from circa 1800, and largely rebuilt in the 1960’s, 31 Shoregate is a wonderful delightfully located C listed 3 bed East Neuk house with lovely white rendered façade, tiled roof and beautiful enclosed split level cottage garden to the rear with summerhouse / shed. A useful vestibule gives access from the street and opens to the main hall off which is the excellent open plan kitchen / dining room, very well-appointed with gas hob, breakfast bar, window seat, utility cupboard and back door to the lower, courtyard level of the rear garden. The well-proportioned bright sitting room has an open fire, with a wc completing the ground floor. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, with the main bedroom having an en-suite bathroom and walk in cupboard. The family shower room and hall complete the accommodation. There are outstanding harbour and sea views to the front of the house.
31 Shoregate benefits from mains gas central heating.
Historically the property is understood to have been the village “gas-holder”, with some evidence of this former use still remaining to be seen within the ancient walls of the rear garden.
31 Shoregate is currently operated as a very popular holiday let, but the property would also be ideally suited as a permanent residence.
The furniture is potentially available by separate negotiation.
Early viewing is advised.
Exterior
To the rear of the house is a delightful enclosed split-level garden, sheltered and well stocked with a lovely mix of plants and shrubs. There is a charming seating area on the upper level (accessed by a flight of steps), as well as a summerhouse with deck adjacent. On the lower level, immediately to the rear of the house is a very sheltered courtyard area.
General Remarks:
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX. Tel: 01334 237700.
Satellite Navigation
The property’s postcode is KY10 3SU.
Fixtures and Fittings
Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. Certain items may be available to purchase by way of separate negotiation.
Entry & Possession
Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.
Services
Mains water, gas and electricity.
Local Authority
Fife Council, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5LT Tel: 0345 155 0000
EPC Rating
Rating Band D
Council Tax
Tax Band E
Home Report
A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Particulars and Plans
These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.
The photographs in this brochure date from May 2022.
Websites and Social Media
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk. In addition, our social media platforms are facebook.com, RettieTownandCountry, twitter.com, RettieandCo, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Important Notice
Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.