Hillside House, Cupar Road

, Ceres, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5LP

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Property Description

Magnificent five-bedroom country house with garden grounds extending to 3.5 acres within easy reach of Cupar and St Andrews

Magnificent detached five-bedroom house in Ceres

Timeless interior design and high-quality finishes

Five bedrooms and three bathrooms

Spectacular mature gardens extending to 3.5 acres

Several outbuildings offering potential for redevelopment

Planning Permission to convert coach house - 21/03083/FULL Change of use from stables to form ancillary dwelling house

Tranquil rural setting close to Cupar, St Andrews, and Dundee

More Details

EPC Rating - D
Council Band - E
Tenure - Freehold

Property Details & Description
Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR
Vestibule, hallway, living room, dining room, dining kitchen, utility, bedroom with en-suite, WC

FIRST FLOOR
Four bedrooms, one with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, bathroom

EXTERIOR
Expansive mature gardens circa 3.5 acres
Sweeping driveway
Extensive outbuildings
Planning permission for change of use of stables

Situation
Surrounded by open countryside and rolling fields, Hillside House in the small historic Fife village of Ceres enjoys a sought-after and picturesque rural location less than three miles south-east of Cupar and eight miles west of St Andrews. Friendly and welcoming, Ceres lying in a small glen is home to a café, village shop, green, and pub along with the Fife Folk Museum, and is best known for hosting the Ceres Highland Games dating back to 1314. The highly desirable market town of Cupar, less than a ten-minute drive 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 fifteen-minute drive. For an even greater choice of cultural and visitor attractions, vibrant Dundee, home to the V&A and the revitalized waterfront with the famous RRS Discovery is close by. Edinburgh is 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.

Surrounded by scenic countryside there are superb opportunities for pleasant walks and cycles including along the Fife Pilgrim Way and in the Lomond Hills Regional Park. The area boasts various visitor attractions including The Scottish Deer Centre, Cairnie Fruit Farm, and 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 is a train station in Cupar, with Edinburgh International Airport an hour away by car. Domestic flights are available from Dundee.

General Description
Situated in the historic and welcoming village of Ceres only a few miles from St Andrews, and surrounded by open countryside, Hillside House is an exceptional five-bedroom detached home. Impeccably finished throughout, it offers an abundance of space, comfort, and style creating a much-loved and beautifully appointed family residence in an idyllic setting. A sweeping driveway, flanked by an expansive lawned garden, and leading to a variety of outbuildings, ushers you to the magnificent bay-windowed façade. From here you move across an alfresco area into a beautifully proportioned living room where bay windows frame picturesque views of the garden. Handsome wooden flooring, paired with a soft neutral colour palette and a charming log-burning stove, creates an inviting and tranquil ambience. Adjoining lies an elegant and spacious bay windowed dining room that mirrors the tasteful décor and idyllic aspect of the living room. With a log-burning stove housed in an ornate oak mantle it could make a cosy family room depending on individual needs and leads seamlessly into the spectacular dual-aspect dining kitchen, also accessed from the hall and the exterior. Thoughtfully designed with handcrafted cabinetry in a serene sage and natural wood, it is complemented by under-unit lighting, a classic tiled splashback, and polished black worktops. A Belfast sink, American-style fridge/freezer, and wine fridge housed in a sleek breakfast bar offer modern convenience, while a black AGA, framed beneath a distinctive portal window, provides a timeless focal point. Across the hallway and passing a guest WC there is a light and airy double bedroom adorned with plush carpeting, working shutters, and a stylish en-suite shower room. Completing the ground floor is a well-appointed utility room leading into a vestibule that opens to the rear and the hallway. A beautifully crafted oak staircase ascends to the first floor passing two expansive south-east-facing windows that flood the carpeted landing with natural light. Here you discover a stunning principal double bedroom with a breathtaking twin windowed aspect across the garden and surrounding landscape. Elegant in presentation it boasts a calm colour palette, plush carpeting, glass-fronted built-in cabinetry, and a generously sized walk-in wardrobe with bespoke storage and delightful views. It is further enhanced by a luxurious en-suite rainfall shower room with a chrome towel radiator, WC, and a countertop washbasin. There are three generously proportioned and light-filled additional double bedrooms and a classically styled family bathroom with a bath with wall-mounted shower, WC, and washbasin.

Exterior
The property is approached by a long drive culminating in a parking area. Lying to the north and north-west the mature and expansive garden is largely laid to lawn and interspersed by a variety of established trees, flowering borders, and shrubs to create a tranquil and private haven. A paved alfresco area overlooking the lawn and situated directly in front of the house is perfect for relaxing whilst the garden itself offers a variety of secluded seating areas. There are a variety of outbuildings including a wood store.

Planning Permission
21/03083/FULL
Planning permission has been granted for a change of use of the stables to form an ancillary dwellinghouse. Full details are available on the Fife Council Planning Portal

General Remarks & Information

Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is KY15 5LP

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 gas, water, electric and drainage.
Underfloor heating within the main bathroom.

Council Tax
Band - E

EPC Rating
Band - D

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.

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.

Websites and Social Media
This property and other properties offered by Rettie South LLP can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk zoopla.com, www.primelocation.com, www.s1homes.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk

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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