12A Hope Street

, St. Andrews, KY16 9HJ

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Property Description

Substantial B-listed basement property with private paved garden in beautiful St Andrews Victorian terrace

Category B-listed 1500 sq ft basement property

Well-laid-out and versatile accommodation

Currently utilised as an office but potential to return to residential use

Private east-facing rear paved garden with outbuilding

Prime central location close to the town centre, University, and golf courses

Owner access to scenic shared central gardens

Used as an office so will attract commercial LBTT

More Details

EPC Rating - C
Council Band - TBC
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description

Accommodation

BASEMENT FLOOR
Entrance vestibule, hallway, four rooms, reception room, kitchen, WC, shower room, store

EXTERIOR
West-facing courtyard
Rear east-facing courtyard with terraced flower beds
Outbuilding with potential to convert
Access to shared central gardens

Situation
12A Hope Street occupies a sought-after central St Andrews position within walking distance of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club, the world-famous Old Course, and the West Sands Beach as well as the university, the oldest in Scotland. St Andrews globally-renowned as the ‘Home of Golf’ is a thriving town catering to students, golfers, and residents alike. There is an array of shops and amenities to meet daily needs including boutique and independent retailers selling artisan produce and goods such as St Andrews Bakery, Mitchell’s Delicatessen, and Leuchars Quality Butchers through to well-known high street stores such as Sainsbury’s Local. Other popular retail destinations are Waterstones, Boots, and H&M. Thriving and cosmopolitan bars, restaurants, and cafès sit side-by-side offering fine dining through to casual lunches and drinks. Education at all levels is well-catered for. Positioned on the stunning east coast of Fife, St Andrews is the perfect location from which to explore the characterful fishing villages that make up this scenic part of Scotland including Anstruther, St Monans, Crail, and Pittenweem. Dundee to the north is a thirty-minute drive and Edinburgh to the south is approx. 90 minutes by car or just over an hour by train from Leuchars.

The ancient and historic town of St Andrews occupies a wonderful position on the east coast of Fife. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, woodlands, and beautiful coastline it offers much for the outdoor enthusiast with pleasant walk and cycle routes minutes away as well as opportunities for sailing, riding and days spent on the beach. There are world-renowned golf courses to enjoy including The Old Course at St Andrews, a regular host of the Open Championship, and the Championship Course at Carnoustie. Residents can also discover nearby courses such as those at Kingsbarns, Crail, and Lundin Links. In addition to the breathtaking beach at St Andrews, there are several more to explore nearby such as those at Elie, Tentsmuir, and Kingsbarns, all of which are just a short drive. St Andrews Botanic Gardens, Museum, and Cathedral are just a few of the local attractions to explore and there are several National Trust properties in the area including Kellie Castle and Hill of Tarvit. State schooling is available locally at Madras College and private options include those at St Leonards and at The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects St Andrews to towns throughout Fife, and there are railway stations at Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank, and Dundee. Edinburgh International Airport is within reach.

General Description
Set within a stunning terrace of mid-19th century B-listed Victorian townhouses overlooking shared central gardens and designed by acclaimed architect John Chesser, this substantial 1,500 sq ft basement property, previously used as offices, presents an exceptional opportunity. Built by Kennedy and Macintosh and lying in the St Andrews Conservation Area, the well-laid-out accommodation which could easily lend itself to residential occupation, is accessed via a west-facing courtyard. From here, the front door opens into an entrance vestibule and a welcoming carpeted hallway running the length of the property. Three generously proportioned rooms, perfect as bright and airy double bedrooms, with one featuring a walk-in wardrobe, lie on either side. You then pass a WC and a sleek shower room, complete with a hidden-cistern WC, chrome towel radiator, and washbasin built into vanity, before arriving at a spacious, carpeted east-facing reception/living room. Accessible from both the hallway and one of the front-facing rooms, this inviting space, with its tasteful neutral décor, allows for versatile furniture arrangements. The modern kitchen, conveniently adjoining the reception/living area and leading to the private rear east-facing courtyard, features light grey wall and floor units, wood-effect worktops, and LAMONA integrated appliances, including a hob and oven. Completing the layout is a fourth versatile room overlooking the rear courtyard and a practical store with built-in shelving.

The floorplans below are schematic plans for conversion back to residential.

EXTERIOR
At the front is a west-facing courtyard whilst to the rear is an east-facing courtyard garden with a bank of terraced flower beds above.* At the side lies a former laundry which offers scope for re-development subject to the necessary planning permissions and building warrant approvals.

Howard Place, Hope Street, and Abbotsford Crescent are arranged around a central garden shared by the proprietors.

*A gangway from 12 Hope Street leads over the courtyard to their garden at the upper level.

General Remarks & Information

Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is KY16 9HJ

Fixtures & 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, electricity, gas and drainage. Central heating from mains gas fired boiler.

Council Tax
Band TBC

EPC Rating
Band C

Local Authority
Fife Council

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
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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 South Llp, 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 mis-statement 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 South LLP 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.

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