Rarely available four/five-bedroom coastal home with a beautiful garden and exceptional views minutes from Earlsferry Beach Deceptively spacious interiors spanning three floors with option for self-contained lower level Breathtaking Firth of Forth, Earlsferry Beach, and Elie Golf Course views Beautiful south-west-facing rear garden Off-street parking with electic car charger Idyllic East Neuk conservation setting Lower level can be self-contained – with Holiday Licence Easy access and walking distance to Earlsferry Beach More Details EPC Rating - C Council Band - G Tenure - Freehold Property Details & Description Accommodation LOWER GROUND FLOOR Porch, sitting/dining room/kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom GROUND FLOOR Entrance vestibule, hallway, sitting room/kitchen, bedroom/study, shower room FIRST FLOOR Bedroom, bathroom EXTERIOR South-west-facing rear garden Off-street parking with electric car charger Situation Within walking distance of Earlsferry Beach and High Street, The Cottage lies in a coveted East Neuk location. Peaceful and picturesque, Earlsferry boasts the historic 19th Hole tavern and restaurant whilst residents enjoy access to an array of amenities in neighbouring Elie including a convenience store, bakery, delicatessen, boutiques, and ice cream shops. Additionally, there is a historic parish church, popular restaurants and cafès. Ardross Farm Shop on the outskirts provides the perfect spot to enjoy local artisan produce. Primary school education is catered for and there is a high school in Anstruther. Further options for retail, dining, and leisure are available in the historic town of St Andrews, just under 14 miles away. Renowned as the “home of golf” it is also home to the internationally recognised University of St Andrews. Elie is within easy reach of neighbouring scenic fishing villages including Anstruther, St Monans, Crail, and Pittenweem. Dundee to the north is a forty-minute drive and Edinburgh is approx. 80 minutes by car or an hour by train from Leuchars. Earlsferry and the connected village of Elie lie along the picturesque East Neuk of Fife. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastline including the award-winning beach at Elie, there are a wide variety of outdoor attractions for all ages to enjoy. There is an 18-hole golf course in Elie which has remained largely unchanged since 1895. Adjacent is the Elie Sports Club with a putting course, driving range, 9-hole golf course, five tennis courts, four short tennis courts, and a bowling club. Elie has its own cricket club based out of the popular Ship Inn. Elie Watersports offers a range of activities including windsurfing, sailing, and paddleboarding. State schooling is provided locally at the primary level with high school provision in Anstruther. Private options are available at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects Elie to towns throughout Fife, and there are railway stations at Leuchars, Ladybank, Kirkcaldy and Markinch. Edinburgh International Airport is approximately one hour and twenty minutes away. General Description Built in 2001, this exceptional and rarely available three-storey coastal home in Earlsferry boasts breathtaking views of the coastline and Elie Golf Course, along with off-street parking and a stunning south-west-facing rear garden. Flanking a private parking area, a gated pathway takes you to the ground floor porch and into a warm carpeted entrance vestibule and hallway. To your left lies a light-filled open-plan dual-aspect kitchen and sitting room. Boasting spectacular south-easterly views across Earlsferry Beach, Elie Bay, and the Firth of Forth the inviting sitting room with bi-fold doors opening to a Juliet balcony is a wonderfully inviting space in which to relax and entertain. The elegant décor includes carpeting, a calm colour palette and a living flame fireplace housed in a natural stone mantle. Looking across to Elie Golf Course, the kitchen boasts white farmhouse style wall and floor cabinetry, complementary worktops and high-spec integrated appliances including a three oven AGA, NEFF electric oven with twin hob, NEFF dishwasher and Samsung fridge/freezer. Completing the layout is a shower room and a versatile bedroom/study. Moving to the first floor and the impressive principal suite awaits. Bathed in natural light it is a delightful retreat with a bespoke window seat looking south-west through dormer windows to the Firth of Forth and the other north-east to Elie Golf Course. Tastefully decorated it benefits from built-in wardrobes, under-eaves storage, and a well-appointed bathroom. The lower level, which can function as a self-contained apartment with its own main door and porch or as part of the home with access via the inner stairs, is equally impressive. Spanning the entire width of the property, the open-plan sitting/dining room and kitchen benefit from a bright south-easterly orientation. The sitting/dining room exudes cosiness, with plush carpeting, ambient lighting, and a serene colour palette. A change in flooring subtly separates it from the compact yet well-equipped kitchen, mirroring the farmhouse style of the main kitchen and fitted with high-spec appliances, including an Indesit electric oven and hob, AEG washer/dryer, and NEFF fridge and freezer. This level also offers three comfortable bedrooms, two doubles and a single each sharing access to a modern bathroom with a bath, wall-mounted shower, hidden cistern WC, and a washbasin built into vanity. EXTERIOR To the rear, the enclosed south-west-facing rear garden is accessed from the lower ground floor or via Chapel Green Lane. Meticulously landscaped at its heart is a lush lawn surrounded by established borders. A patio and terrace with gazebo sit either side and provide idyllic retreats for relaxation and entertaining. Residents benefit from easy access to Earlsferry Beach thanks to a public path passing the side of the garden. There is a gated private parking area with electric car charger. General Remarks & Information Satellite Navigation For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is KY9 1AD Fixtures & Fittings Items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. Additional items of furniture/contents may be available by separate negotiation. Entry & Possession Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement. Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Central heating provided by mains gas boiler. Council Tax Band G EPC Rating Band C 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. 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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. Request More Details Caitlin Wishart Senior Sales Negotiator Paul Banyard Cert CII (MP) Mortgage & Protection Advisor