Property Description
Impressive refurbished former mill owner’s house, close to Cupar
Spacious very well-presented modern accommodation
Stunning presentation
Lovely quiet country setting
Delightful gardens and grounds with gazebo / decking
Driveway parking, space for garage
Two garden stores/bothies with potential to convert, subjects to all consents
Convenient for Cupar, St Andrews and Dundee
Ideal for commuters
Proven Airbnb potential
Biomass boiler
EPC Rating
Rating Band D
Council Tax
Tax Band E
Tenure Freehold
Property Details & Description
Accommodation, Over Two Floors
Ground Floor
Living Room, Sitting Room, Family Room, Bedroom / Dining Room, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Hall, Second kitchen, Boiler Room, Shower Room, WC
First Floor
6 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Playroom, Hall, Utility
Exterior
Delightful gardens and grounds with gazebo and deck
Driveway Parking
2 Garden Stores/bothies
Situation
Stunning Russell Mill House is a wonderful impressively refurbished family property, idyllically set close to the River Eden and surrounded by some stunning Fife countryside. The house is well placed for the commuter, located just outside Cupar Muir, a short distance to the south-west of the popular county market town of Cupar, which provides a good range of local shops, services and amenities together with primary and secondary schooling. St. Andrews, the ancient and historic university town renowned worldwide as “The Home of Golf” is a twenty-minute drive to the east, with the full range of city amenities and facilities readily accessible in Dundee, home to Scott’s RRS Discovery and the V & A. Perth is also within comfortable driving distance with Edinburgh less than an hour to the south.
Russell Mill House provides access to an area of particularly outstanding and varied countryside with hill, wood, river, farmland and a lovely coastline all close by. The area is home to an array of wildlife and presents a fine choice for the outdoor enthusiast with walking, cycling, sailing and riding all readily available. It is perhaps golf for which Fife is most well-known however with numerous top courses in a comparatively small area including the world-renowned Old Course at St. Andrews which plays regular host to the Open Championship, with the next scheduled visit being the summer of 2022. Ladybank, Lundin Links, Elie, Scotscraig, Kingsbarns, Crail and the Duke’s Course are all nearby along with the many highly rated courses in and around St. Andrews itself. The local Elmwood course is within a short walk of Russell Mill. The lovely quaint fishing villages of the East Neuk such as Anstruther, St. Monans, Pittenweem and Crail, several good beaches such as Elie and St. Andrews and the vast open spaces of the Lomond hills are also all within easy reach. In terms of visitor attractions, the area is well served by a number of National Trust for Scotland properties including Falkland Palace, Kellie Castle and Hill of Tarvit House. There are several state primary and secondary schools in the area with independent schooling on hand at St. Leonards in St. Andrews, the High School of Dundee and several well-regarded schools in the Perth area. There are railway stations in Springfield, Cupar, Ladybank, Markinch and Leuchars with Edinburgh airport about forty-five minutes away by road. Dundee airport operates short haul flights.
Description
Comprehensively refurbished and improved to an exacting standard by the current owners, the impressive Russell Mill House is believed to have been built in 1816 by George Moon, owner of the nearby Russell Mill and also Hospital Mill. Substantial and imposing, the house has a delightful stone exterior under a slated roof with a wonderful elevated southerly aspect out over the leafy River Eden valley and the former mill below. This beautiful period property has undergone a full programme of painstaking refurbishment / restoration by the present owners with the result a wonderful comfortable modern home offering extensive flexible accommodation of a very high standard and with a magnificent contemporary feel. Subject to individual requirements there is scope for four superb reception rooms on the ground floor, set around the lovely main hall, along with the excellent kitchen, second kitchen, shower room and boiler room. A wonderful braod staircase gives access to the first-floor accommodation where, again subject to individual requirements, there is scope for up to 6 fantastic bedrooms along with playroom, 2 bathrooms, hall and utility room. Recent works to the property have included the installation of new double glazing, re-slating of the roof, rewiring , the installation of a biomass heating system along with Hive control, the installation of a home entertainment and wi-fi system, a home security system and also external lighting / power. It should be noted that the property is being marketed with the final two bedrooms stripped and prep’d but as yet incomplete in terms of décor and finish.
Russell Mill House is stunningly presented and also has a very flexible layout which has allowed it to be operated successfully whilst configured with a dedicated Airbnb 1 bed wing, comprising the main sitting room, bedroom, shower room and second kitchen.
Early viewing is recommended.
Garden
The extensive garden at Russell Mill House is a delight with wonderful deck / gazebo, play area and a lovely mix of plants trees and shrubs.. There is driveway parking for several vehicles and ample space for a garage if required, and subject to all relevant permissions and consents.
Outbuildings
Two stone garden stores/bothies - subject to all relevant consents and permissions it is believed that there may be scope for these stores to be converted to offer useful additional living space, separate from the main house itself.
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 KY15 5QU
Fixtures and Fittings
Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.
Entry & Possession
Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Biomass boiler.
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.
Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents
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.
Photos May 2022.
Websites and Social Media
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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.
More Details
Situation: Private Garden
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
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