The Neuk

• Charming property in an idyllic rural situation
• 2 reception rooms. Conservatory. 4 bedrooms (1 en suite). Family Bathroom. WC. Study.
• Loft storage
• Garden with terrace and orchard
• Generous parking area
• Tranquil rural situation
• Ideally placed for commuting to Dundee and St. Andrews
• EPC Band E

SITUATION The Neuk is a delightful rural property standing in a wonderful elevated position on Lucklawhill with views over the surrounding fields and countryside. A good range of local services and amenities are available in Balmullo, which is less than a five minute drive from the property. A short distance to the east lies the ancient and historic university town of St. Andrews, renowned worldwide as the “Home of Golf” with an excellent range of specialist shops and facilities. To the south-west Fife’s main market town of Cupar has a good range of local amenities while no more than fifteen minutes to the north the thriving city of Dundee is home to the V & A and also Scott’s ship RRS Discovery.Surrounding The Neuk is some particularly fine countryside with a lovely mix of farmland, woodland and hill ground. The result is an excellent choice for the outdoor enthusiast with walking, cycling and riding all readily available. There are many highly regarded golf courses in the area including the championship courses at Carnoustie and the Old Course at St. Andrews, both of which regularly host the British Open. The wide-open spaces of the Lomond hills and the pretty fishing villages of Fife’s East Neuk are within comfortable driving distance.In terms of days out there are good sandy beaches at St. Andrews, Tentsmuir, Kingsbarns and Elie along with a number of popular National Trust for Scotland properties including Hill of Tarvit, Kellie Castle and Falkland Palace. State schooling is available locally with independent schooling at the High School of Dundee and St. Leonards in St. Andrews. There are railway stations in Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank and Dundee with Edinburgh airport about an hour and a quarter to the south.DESCRIPTION The original part of The Neuk dates back to 1860, with later extensions in the 1920's and more recently in 1995. The house is built of rendered walls under a series of slate and pan tiled roofs. The house offers flexible accommodation over various levels extending to about 148 sqm. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR: Entrance hall, sitting room, dining doom, conservatory, kitchen, utility, WC. Split level stairs to bedroom with en suite shower Room and further bathroom. FIRST FLOOR: Two Bedrooms and study with split level stairs to further bedroom with Velux window and lovely views to St. Andrews Bay. Landing with door to attic storage. GARDEN The Neuk is set in a lovely garden largely contained by stone walls as well as wooden and post wire fencing. To the east of the house is an area of lawn with an orchard as well as a terrace that can be approached from the conservatory. To the south is a generous parking area. COUNCIL TAX The property has been asssessed by Fife Council as Band E.FLOOD RISKFlood maps of the area can be viewed at https://map.sepa.org.uk/floodmaps/FloodRisk/SearchACCESS/THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OF ACCESS/ SERVITUDES ETCThe Neuk has a right of access on the private road beyond the Carmichael Guide Centre.DIRECTIONS Follow School Road in a northerly direction out of Balmullo and after approximately half a mile turn left on to Lucklawhill. Follow the road up past the Carmichael Guide Centre on the right-hand side. The Neuk is the third last property on the right at the end of the road before it meets the woodland.POST CODE KY16 0BQNeighbouring HouseThe current owners have developed the neighbouring barn to the west into a new home (Raspberry Patch Cottage ref 18/00431/FULL) and have recently split the title to allow them to sell The Neuk. WHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words: acrobats.graceful.curedFIXTURES AND FITTINGSNo items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. The white good are included in the sale but are sold as seen. The stove in the sitting room requires repair and is sold as seen. The dresser in the sitting room and the desk in the dining room are available in addition.VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.