South Street, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9QS

17th century terraced house with prime central location

Description

19 South Street is a terraced house which is built of stone under a clay pantile roof. The house is mediaeval origin. It was altered and renovated in 1935 and modernised again in 1989. The 1735 gothic sundial over the front door was brought from Airth as part of the 1935 renovation.

The ground floor is arranged around a central hallway, from which an open-plan kitchen and a panelled dining room are accessed. It has a large first floor sitting room with a conservatory overlooking the private gardens behind. The house benefits from an integral garage with an automatic panel door and a terraced garden. The accommodation comprises:

Porch with wooden panelling and tiled floor. Central Hall with space for dining table. Open plan to Kitchen with wooden fronted units and appliances including a Hotpoint halogen hob, oven, microwave and grill, Miele dishwasher and sink. Panelled dining room with built in cupboards and drawers.

Separate WC. Utility Room with Siemens washing machine, dryer and sink. Door to covered patio.

Off the hall there are stairs and a lift to the first floor. There is a boiler cupboard with a Worcester boiler and hot water tank.

Ground floor bedroom with door to covered patio. Single Garage with electric Panelled door.

First Floor

Lift and stairs up to first floor landing. Sitting room with wooden fireplace and built in drinks cupboard with shelves and sink. Adjoining conservatory overlooking private gardens to north.

Principal Bedroom with dado panelling. Walk in wardrobe with shelves and hanging rails. Bathroom with heart-shaped bath, shower, twin wash basins.

Bedroom 3 with built in wardrobe.

Garden To the north of the house is a covered patio. Steps lead up to the terraced garden which is paved with a shrub bed and backed by a wooden fence. There is a hot tub in the corner which will be included in the sale.

Location

19 South Street is situated in the heart of St Andrews. The property is opposite St Leonards independent school and a short walk from the cathedral, the harbour and East Sands beach. The Byre Theatre is also nearby.

St Andrews is renowned worldwide as the Home of Golf. There are seven golf courses under the management of the St Andrews Links Trust, including the Old Course, which will next host the Open Championship in 2027. There are many other golf courses in the area including the Duke’s Course, St Andrews Bay, Kingsbarns, and Dumbarnie.

St Andrews is also known for its university which is one of the oldest in Britain, founded in 1413. The historic town has a good range of shops, hotels, restaurants and recreational and cultural facilities which include a cinema and The Byre Theatre. Beyond St Andrews is the East Neuk of Fife, with a spectacular coastline which boasts fishing villages built around picturesque harbours and sandy unspoilt beaches.

Access to St Andrews by rail, road and air is good. Leuchars railway station (6 miles) is on the main Aberdeen to London line and provides a fast link to Dundee and Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport, with a wide range of domestic and international flights, is 50 miles away and Dundee Airport is 15 miles.

Square Footage: 2,068 sq ft

Directions

No 19 is at the east end of South Street. It is on the left just beyond the roundabout at the junction with Abbey Street.

Additional Info

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Solicitor: Julie Grinyer, Rollos, 6 & 11 Bell Street, St Andrews,Fife, KY16 9UX. Tel: Email:

Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. High efficiency electric panel heating.

Listing: 19 South Street is Listed Category B and is within the St Andrews Conservation Area.

Local Authority: 19 South Street is in Fife Council Band G.

The standard fittings and fixtures, along with all furniture, are included in the sale, including the hot tub. Artwork, photographs, and any personal items will be excluded.