Mount Melville House East

, Mount Melville, St. Andrews, KY16 8NT

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Property Description

* Closing Date Monday 31st July 12 noon *

Beautiful family house within the impressive former Craigtoun mansion house stable courtyard.

Delightful unique period accommodation

Wonderful shared cobbled courtyard with magnificent arched entrance

Quietly located on the edge of the Duke’s Golf Course, on the western outskirts of the Home of Golf

Lovely extensive private garden. Courtyard parking

Convenient tranquil location with easy access into town.

Commutable to Edinburgh and Dundee.

Circa 2,452 sqft.

Category B listed, constructed 1905.

Tenure Freehold
EPC D
Council Tax G

Property Details & Description

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Open Plan Living Room / Dining Room, Sitting Room, , Kitchen, Utility/WC, External Gardener’s WC.

First Floor

Four Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room.

Exterior

Delightful garden

Courtyard parking

Situation

Mount Melville House East is an outstanding family house located in a wonderful unique courtyard setting on the edge of the Duke’s Golf Course at Mount Melville, on the western outskirts of St Andrews. This charming property offers idyllic quiet semi-rural living yet it is just a short distance away from all the buzz and energy of the vibrant centre of St Andrews, and is also close to the ever popular grounds of Craigtoun Country Park. It is a delightful walk into central St Andrews along the Fife Pilgrim Way, through areas of woodland and along the medieval Lade Braes. The Duke’s Course is owned and operated by the Kohler Company who also own The Old Course Hotel. The Dukes is a stunning parkland course with superb views over St Andrews. The 15th and 16th holes run close to the property.

Mount Melville is a quiet, hamlet-style area on the edge of St Andrews. Whilst enjoying all the benefits of the town, the house is away from the noise and traffic of the lively student areas whilst still being in easy reach of all the fantastic amenities of the “Auld Grey Toon”. St Andrews is renowned worldwide as the home of golf. There are now seven golf courses at St Andrews including the Old Course, regular host to the Open Championship which was last staged in July 2022 for its 150th anniversary. There are many other fine golf courses in the area including the two courses at St Andrews Bay, Kingsbarns, Crail, Dumbarnie, Ladybank and Elie. The University of St Andrews is one of the oldest in Britain (founded in 1413) and attracts students from all over the world. The town benefits from a cinema and a theatre. It provides good state schooling at the brand-new Madras College campus and private coeducational schooling at St Leonards. The High School of Dundee is within easy reach. Beyond St Andrews is the East Neuk of Fife with its spectacular coastline which boasts fishing villages built around picturesque harbours and sandy unspoilt beaches. Leuchars railway station (4 miles) is on the main Aberdeen to London line and connects to Dundee and Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is only 50 miles away.

General Description

This exceptional house forms part of a unique B listed property with was built on the Craigtoun estate for the well-known Younger brewing family in 1905. The building was originally used for staff quarters, stables and garages and is arranged around a central cobbled courtyard, with access through a spectacular main archway. It is unique in its design and boasts a host of architectural features incorporating influences from 16th century France and Scotland such as crow stepped gables, impressive central arch and tower, Strathkinness sandstone and red tiled roof. Mount Melville House East is a charming spacious property formed from the southeast wing of the original building, remodelled to create a superb family home, yet carefully retaining its period character. Large windows overlook the courtyard, original fireplaces are found in many of the rooms and pitch pine flooring features in some ground floor rooms. The property benefits from gas fired central heating backed up with partial double glazing. The spacious accommodation is over two floors, accessed via two stairways. The large living room / dining room is a particular feature, with beamed ceilings, internal stonework to the walls and French doors opening to the south facing garden. The room offers ample space for both living and dining suites. The lovely kitchen is fitted with wall and floor wooden units and has a gas fired green Aga, with feature Gloucester Old Spot/Saddleback Pig tiling, along with an electric oven & hob to provide flexibility. Open from the kitchen is the entrance hall with useful study space. The separate well-proportioned sitting room is at the eastern end of the house and also features French doors opening out into the garden. The utility room with WC is also at ground floor level.

At first level are four excellent bedrooms, a family bathroom and also a separate shower room. All of the bedrooms are positioned on the south side of the house with delightful views out over the garden and lots of natural light. The family bathroom is fitted with a sink, bidet, w.c, Jacuzzi bath and double shower cubicle. The separate shower room has recently been modernised and is fitted with a large shower cubicle with electric shower lined with wet walls, w.c, and a sink with vanity units fitted below. Much effort has been made to retain the original character of the property which has an abundance of charm throughout.

Exterior

There is a beautiful, shared cobbled courtyard to the front of the house, with lovely extensive wrap-around leafy gardens to the side and rear which are separated into areas / rooms by fences and hedgerows with shaped archways. There are large areas of lawn, an orchard with small wildlife pond and a terrace which is a delightful place for sitting out. The gardens offer a high degree of privacy and enjoys sunshine all day. Parking is available in the courtyard in front of the house, and there is also an outdoor gardener’s toilet which houses a w.c, sink and the boiler.

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 KY16 8NT.

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 gas, water, drainage and electricity.

Local Authority

Fife Council

EPC Rating

Band D

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.

The photographs in this brochure date from July 2023

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.

More Details

Situation: Private Garden
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

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