Peacefully situated and surrounded by rolling countryside, the property offers an enviable and idyllic setting. A short ten-minute drive away lies the highly desirable market town of Cupar which provides a wealth of retail, dining, and leisure amenities as well as schooling. The ancient university town of St Andrews globally renowned as ‘The Home of Golf’ is a mere ten-minute drive to the east. For an even greater choice of cultural and visitor attractions, vibrant Dundee, home to the V&A and the revitalised waterfront with the famous RRS Discovery is close by. Perth is within comfortable driving distance, as is Edinburgh, approximately 80 minutes to the south. The characterful fishing villages and beautiful beaches that make up this scenic part of Scotland including Anstruther, St Monans, Crail, Elie, and Pittenweem are all easily accessible as are the Lomond Hills.

The area boasts various visitor attractions including National Trust for Scotland properties such as Hill of Tarvit House, Kellie Castle, and Falkland Palace. Alongside local schooling in Cupar, there are private options available at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. There are train stations in Leuchars, Springfield, Cupar, Ladybank, and Markinch, with Edinburgh International Airport an hour away by car. Domestic flights are available from Dundee.

General Description

Enveloped in picturesque open countryside, St Andrews Wells lying on the pilgrim route to St Andrews, was sympathetically converted from a former smiddy in 2000 to form a stunning family home and was further extended in 2012 by the current owners. Approached by a sweeping monoblock driveway, a neat lawn guides you to the semi-glazed timber front door and into the welcoming hallway adorned with high-quality Amtico flooring. From here an astragal door with side panel ushers you into a spectacular west-facing living room. Boasting a warm colour palette, plush Crucial Trading carpeting throughout the house, charming window seats, and an original stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove it exudes warmth and comfort. Returning to the hallway, a spectacular roundel with garden access has been beautifully finished, to create an open kitchen, dining, and family room enjoying breathtaking countryside views. Showcasing a stone column with a wood-burning stove, ash flooring, and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and LED lights this light-filled space perfectly balances modern living with rustic charm. The bespoke handcrafted kitchen by David L Douglas of Cairneyhill, Fife, a three oven electric Aga, a Quooker hot tap, Belfast sink, and a full suite of integrated Miele appliances including a dishwasher, Miele fan oven and grill, and microwave. A breakfast bar allows for comfortable informal dining. Featuring a Belfast sink, washing machine and tumble dryer a useful utility ensures the kitchen remains streamlined. A second carpeted hallway flooded with natural light leads to the magnificent principal double bedroom. Lying beneath a vaulted ceiling with beautiful French oak beams this luxurious room features a wood-burning stove, a feature wall with inglenooks, and captivating open countryside views. It is complemented by a separate dressing area with a built-in walnut dressing table and cupboard space, three double mirrored wardrobes, and a stunning en-suite bathroom. The spa-like en-suite includes a large double-ended Porcelanosa bath, a shower, a Duravit double sink unit with built-in cupboards, underfloor heating, a heated towel rail, and tiling from Kirkstone Quarry in the Lake District. Completing the ground-floor are two south-facing double bedrooms one of which has been converted into a handsome bespoke study with two walnut workstations. The other has a charming outlook over the front garden to the original well and features a built-in double wardrobe. They share access to a design-led family bathroom featuring a Duravit bath with shower overhead, washbasin, WC, and porcelain floor tiles. Ascending the carpeted staircase with rope banister, the first-floor houses two light and airy double bedrooms boasting a delightful aspect of the rolling countryside. Thoughtfully designed they each benefit from a contemporary en-suite shower room with unique Phillipe Starck style washbasins, hidden cistern wall-hung WCs, Amtico flooring, and heated towel rails.

EXTERIOR

The extensive gardens, featuring an original well, are beautifully laid to lawn and include a garage, monoblock driveway, and ample parking area. A sun deck provides stunning views, while a west-facing terrace just outside the roundel offers vistas reaching as far as Schiehallion.