Orchard House

ORCHARD HOUSE, OLD MILL ROAD, CRAIGROTHIE KY15 5PZ

Fabulous house with stunning gardens and woodland

Substantial family home set in established expansive grounds
Wonderful, tranquil setting
Double garage, ample driveway parking, summerhouse, greenhouse and polytunnel
Accessible location - convenient for Cupar, St Andrews, Dundee and Edinburgh
Fantastic opportunity

5 BEDROOMS

2 PUBLIC ROOMS

4 BATH/SHOWER

2,421 SQFT
225 SQM

GEORGE LORIMER

DIRECTOR

Mail

george.Lorimer@rettie.co.uk
01334 237 700

MICHELLE WILKINSON

SALES NEGOTIATOR

Mail

michelle.wilkinson@rettie.co.uk
01334 237 700

Property Details & Description

Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Living Room, Dining Room/Snug, Kitchen/Dining Room, Sunroom, Utility Room, 2 WCs, Bedroom (ensuite), Hall, cupboard storage

First Floor:

Four Bedrooms (two ensuite), Family Bathroom, Landing, cupboard storage

Exterior:

Extensive garden and woodland

Integral double garage

Driveway parking

Summer House

Greenhouse

Polytunnel

Situation

Orchard House is an incredibly spacious, light and bright family home with generous living spaces. The ground floor comprises a large double-aspect bay-windowed sitting room with living flame fire, dining room/snug with an open fire, a well-fitted dining/kitchen, bright sunroom, useful utility room, an en-suite bedroom, hallway and two WCs. Upstairs four bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, a family bathroom, cupboard storage and landing complete the house.

The ancient historic cosmopolitan town of St Andrews is abour a 20-minute drive to the north-west and offers an excellent range of facilities, along with a highly regarded university. St Andrews is known worldwide as the ‘Home of Golf’ and the 150th British Open Championship visited in summer 2022. Dundee is 17 miles north with Edinburgh about an hour and twenty minutes to the south.

Craigrothie is surrounded by 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 Links courses in and around St Andrews. In terms of days out the wide-open spaces of the Lomond Hills are not far away along with several popular National Trust for Scotland properties, notably, Hill of Tarvit, Falkland Palace and Kellie Castle. Fife’s beautiful and varied coastline includes several good sandy beaches such as those at Kingsbarns, Elie and St Andrews. State schooling is available in the locally, with private schooling being provided at St Leonards in St Andrews and the High School of Dundee. There are railway stations at Cupar, Ladybank, Markinch and Kirkcaldy and Dundee and Edinburgh airports are also well within reach.

General Description

Early viewing is recommended.

Exterior

The house sits in a beautiful, extensive, well-thought-out mature garden, which extends to approximately 0.5 acre, and benefits further from its own woodland/amenity area (also approximately 0.5 acre).

There is a summer house, double integral garage, greenhouse and a polytunnel.

Floorplan

General Remarks & Information

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 KY15 5PZ.

Fixtures and Fittings

Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. Additional items of furniture may be available by separate negotiation.

Entry & Possession

Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Oil heating.

There are 16 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the property.

Local Authority

Fife Council

EPC Rating

Band E

Council Tax

Band G

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.

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, Rettie and Co, 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.