Offers Over £625,000
First Floor Apartment
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Reception Room
Communal Garden
On Street/Permit
Property Description
Occupying a superb position on South Street in the heart of St Andrews, 42A South Street is a bright and generously proportioned two-bedroom first-floor apartment offering spacious accommodation and excellent investment credentials. Benefitting from gas central heating, attractive period features and a highly sought-after central location, the property is ideally suited as a private residence or investment opportunity.
Accessed via a short flight of external stairs leading to a communal entrance, the apartment opens into a large welcoming hallway. Presented in good decorative order throughout, the accommodation enjoys an abundance of natural light and well-proportioned rooms.
The spacious lounge is a particularly impressive room, beautifully presented with elegant wall panelling and deep-set dual aspect windows that flood the space with natural light throughout the day. A striking stone fireplace, complete with a wood-burning stove, forms an attractive focal point, while the generous proportions comfortably accommodate both seating and entertaining areas. Bespoke window seats create charming spots to relax and enjoy the garden outlook. A wide archway provides a seamless connection to the kitchen, creating an excellent flow for modern family living and entertaining.
The modern fitted kitchen is a beautifully appointed space, seamlessly combining contemporary style with characterful period features. Fitted with an excellent range of shaker-style wall and base units, complemented by warm timber worktops and striking glazed tiled splashbacks, it offers generous storage and workspace throughout. Integrated appliances and a Belfast-style sink enhance both practicality and charm, while the feature stone fireplace and exposed stone detailing provide an appealing reminder of the property's heritage. A dedicated dining area is bathed in natural light from two large roof windows and a feature window overlooking the gardens, creating a bright and welcoming setting for everyday dining and entertaining. This impressive kitchen successfully blends modern convenience with timeless character.
Bedroom one is an exceptionally generous and beautifully presented double bedroom, positioned above the pend and enjoying a charming outlook along the historic lane below. Filled with natural light from two deep-set windows, the room offers ample space for a seating area or home-working desk and is further enhanced by an impressive original marble fireplace, adding character and a strong sense of period charm. The second bedroom is a stylish and inviting double room, finished in an attractive contemporary palette and featuring fitted storage together with a built-in desk beneath the window, creating an ideal space for guests, home working or continued rental use. Serving both bedrooms, the beautifully appointed shower room is finished to a high standard, featuring a large walk-in shower with elegant marble-effect tiling, contemporary sanitaryware and the added comfort of electric underfloor heating.
The property is currently let and is being sold with tenants in situ, with students already committed to a lease for the forthcoming academic year, generating a combined rental income of £3,500 per calendar month. This presents an excellent turnkey investment opportunity within one of Scotland's most sought-after property markets. Selected contents may also be available by separate negotiation.
More Details
EPC Rating - D
Council Tax Band - E
Tenure - Freehold
Summary of Accommodation
• Communal entrance
• Entrance hall
• Spacious lounge/dining room
• Modern fitted kitchen
• Double bedroom one with feature fireplace
• Second bedroom
• Modern shower room
• Large storage cupboard
Additional Features:
• Gas central heating
• Central St Andrews location
• Sold with tenants in situ
• Students in place for the forthcoming academic year
• Excellent investment opportunity
• Communal laundry room
• Communal gardens
Location
South Street is one of the most historic and desirable addresses in St Andrews, forming part of the medieval heart of the town and placing an exceptional range of amenities within easy walking distance. The apartment is ideally positioned close to the University of St Andrews, making it particularly attractive to both students and investors.
The town centre offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions, while the internationally renowned University contributes to the vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere that St Andrews is famous for.
Known worldwide as the "Home of Golf", St Andrews is home to the iconic Old Course and several other championship links courses. The beautiful West Sands and East Sands beaches are also within easy reach, along with the picturesque harbour and the Fife Coastal Path.
The nearby Byre Theatre provides year-round cultural events and entertainment, while excellent transport links via Leuchars railway station connect the town to Edinburgh, Dundee and beyond. Combining a prime town-centre position with strong rental demand and attractive accommodation, 42A South Street represents an outstanding opportunity in the heart of St Andrews.
General Remarks & Information
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Selected contents available by separate negotiation.
Services:
Main gas, water, electric and drainage.
Electrical under floor heating system within the shower room.
Broadband and telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Viewing:
By appointment through Rettie St Andrews. 28 Bell Street, St Andrews, KY16 9UX. Email: standrews@rettie.co.uk Tel: 01334 237 700
Offers:
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Council Tax Band:
E
EPC Rating:
D
Postcode:
KY16 9JT
Tenure:
Freehold
Particulars Prepared:
28th August 2026
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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.
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