Impressive Victorian House with Mature Gardens & Outbuildings
3 Reception Rooms; 5 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms + WC
Beautiful Period Features; Move-In Condition
Village Setting 6 Miles from St Andrews
St Leonards is an impressive and beautifully presented Victorian house retaining many unspoiled period features. The property offers the very best of family living, with three reception rooms, five bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom and WC, as well as butler’s pantry, laundry and attic rooms. St Leonards also offers mature gardens, a garage and two outbuildings. Set within the village of Dairsie, the property is ideally located just six miles from St Andrews.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor
The traditional timber front doors opens into a large vestibule with original mosaic tiled floor, which leads through to the grand entrance hall. The hall features the same original tiles and an attractive staircase leading to the upper levels. There is a store cupboard under the stairs.
A door on the right leads into the living room, a large and sunny room which enjoys a south westerly aspect, with a leafy view across the garden from the bay window with working shutters. This room also features ornate cornice, a multi-fuel stove and press cupboard.
The drawing rooms sits adjacent to the living room, also looking out over the garden through a bay window. The drawing room also benefits from a multi fuel stove and press.
The third reception room at St Leonards is a bright dining room which looks out to the side of the house and features an electric fire.
The dining kitchen has a warm and homely feel, with farmhouse style units and a wooden worktop providing an excellent amount of storage and preparation space. The American style fridge freezer and range cooker will be included in the sale.
A utility room adjoins the kitchen and is fitted with the same attractive units. There is an integrated dishwasher and double Belfast sink.
The WC sits off the rear of the main hall, where there is also a lovely space that would make an ideal home office or reading nook.
A separate rear hallway then leads through to the pantry and laundry/scullery. The back door is also located here, leading out to the courtyard and outbuildings.
First Floor
The very bright and spacious upper hall leads to the five bedrooms and family bathroom. The hall also has a fitted cupboard and door opening to a staircase which leads up to the attic rooms.
The master bedroom is a generously proportioned room which enjoys an elevated view over the garden. A modern en site shower room adjoins with rainfall shower, WC and WHB set within a vanity unit.
Bedroom two is a very large double room and takes in the same wonderful garden views to the front, as well as over the neighbouring countryside to the south and east. This room also benefits from a fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom three is another generous double and also has a far-reaching countryside view.
Bedroom four is a double room which receives morning sunshine and enjoys a spectacular view.
Bedroom five is a bright single room which looks across the garden.
A large and beautifully designed family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation. The suite includes a walk-in rainfall shower, freestanding claw foot bath, WC, WHB and towel radiator.
Second/Attic Floor
The former servant's quarters on the attic level comprise a spacious landing area and two rooms which have Velux windows and are fully floored and lined. These rooms offer fantastic potential for further accommodation or hobby rooms.
Outdoor Areas:
St Leonards sits within mature and very private garden grounds, and also offers a garage, large driveway and outbuildings.
The Driveway and garage are situated at the rear of the house. The garage has a roller door and can also be accessed from a door at the rear of the main hall. The stone chip driveway offers ample space to park two vehicles, whilst there is also plenty of on-street parking available. The rear courtyard has two stone outbuildings which offer excellent storage and have great potential for further development.
The expansive garden enjoys abundant sunshine and an excellent level of privacy. The space is mostly laid to lawn, and also features a paved area ideal for outdoor seating. There is an area of hard standing to the side of the house, which has two raised beds. The lawn continues down to the bottom of the garden and is bordered by a variety of trees and mature shrubs. A gate at the bottom of the garden leads onto the public park.
Please find a copy of the Home Report on our website: lawrieestateagents.co.uk.
Home Report also available onesurvey.org entering postcode KY15 4SP.
Dairsie is a popular and very desirable village, situated between the towns of Cupar (3 miles) and St Andrews (6 miles). The village offers a Primary School, shop/post office and a play park. The village is also ideally located for commuting to Dundee, which lies just a 20 minute drive to the north. Dairsie is well-served by buses and the nearest train station is in Cupar.
Ground Floor | ||||
| Lounge | 23'3" x 15'4" (7.09m x 4.67m) | |||
| Drawing Room | 14'3" x 12'5" (4.34m x 3.78m) | |||
| Kitchen | 17'4" x 14'2" (5.28m x 4.32m) | |||
| Study/Rear Hall | 13'5" x 9'6" (4.09m x 2.90m) | |||
| WC | 6'1" x 3'4" (1.85m x 1.02m) | |||
| Laundry | 21'4" x 9'0" (6.50m x 2.74m) | |||
| Drying Room/Store | 9'0" x 8'0" (2.74m x 2.44m) | |||
First Floor | ||||
| Master Bedroom | 14'3" x 13'5" (4.34m x 4.09m) | |||
| Bedroom 2 | 14'2" x 13'3" (4.32m x 4.04m) | |||
| En-suite | 9'1" x 3'3" (2.77m x 0.99m) | |||
| Bedroom 3 | 14'1" x 13'0" (4.29m x 3.96m) | |||
| Bedroom 4 | 13'6" x 10'7" (4.11m x 3.23m) | |||
| Bedroom 5 | 10'5" x 8'1" (3.18m x 2.46m) | |||
| Bathroom | 2'2" x 9'0" (0.66m x 2.74m) |
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquires to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property. We have not tested any services, systems or appliances at this property. We strongly recommend that all the information we provide be verified by you on inspection, and by your Surveyor and Conveyancer.
