Handsome B-listed Georgian manse On an elevated setting in the heart of the village Mansefield Kirk Brae, Ceres, By Cupar, Fife, KY15 5ND 7 BED 3 BATH + WC LARGE GARDEN ENERGY E USP EPC RATING Scan Here! McEwan Fraser Legal S o l i c i t o r s & E s t a t e A g e n t s Viewing - By appointment telephone selling agent 01738 500 655 Mon to Fri: 8am - Midnight Sat to Sun: 9am - 10pm Part Exchange Available
Ceres Fife Ceres is one of the most historic and picturesque villages in Scotland. Located in a small glen approximately three miles from Cupar and approx seven miles from St Andrews, making the village an ideal location for the commuter with nearby train station at Cupar, (three miles) which is on the main Aberdeen to London line and provides a fast link to Dundee and Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport, is only 40 miles away and Dundee Airport is 15. Many local residents now commute to work in nearby towns and cities such as Perth, Cupar, Dundee, St Andrews, Dunfermline and Glenrothes. With a strong sense of identity, Ceres remains one of the few Scottish villages to have a village green, known as the Bow Butts since its use as an archery practice ground in medieval times. The Ceres Games are said to have been held every year since 1314 making them the oldest free games in Scotland. The Fife Folk Museum occupies several wellpreserved buildings that date back to as early as the 17th century and commemorates rural life of a bygone era. A pottery in the village has revived the manufacture of traditional Fife Wemyss Ware, sold world-wide placing the village firmly on the international market. All the lovely East Neuk fishing villages, Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, St Monans etc. are close to hand where a classical music festival is held in late June/early July, and Pittenweem holds an Arts Festival in the summer. Nearby Tentsmuir forest and beach, where seals can be found around May, is wonderful for walking and cycling. Combine all of these attractions with many National Trust properties and Michelin star restaurants to visit in the area and this picturesque and ancient village offers so much for the modern family with an excellent range of schools available including the highly-regarded primary school. There is private, co-educational schooling at St Leonards in St Andrews, and The High School of Dundee is also within easy reach. It remains a thriving village, well served by local shops, a Post Office, and other services and amenities including a football pitch, two tennis courts and a bowling green. We do not need to inform golfers of the vast golfing opportunities all around the area. Ceres Inn, Crail Harbour, Falkland, Maspie Den, Lower Largo Bishop s Bridge, Bow Butts, Ceres
Kitchen & Drawing Room Mansefield Offering all one might expect from a Georgian Manse, Mansefield is B-listed and sits majestically in the heart of the village of Ceres and within walking distance to village pubs and restaurants. Fine period features have been married with contemporary fixtures to create a stunning home of note, substance and comfort with an elegant country feel. Rooms are of Georgian proportion, so well suited for today s modern lifestyle and growing trend for gracious entertaining. The main block, having been built in 1788 and with the drawing room and offices extension built circa mid 1800 s, has been lovingly restored by its current owners and offers exceptional accommodation which is ideal for growing families. The property is enclosed by stone walls and hedging with a gated entrance onto a gravel drive with ample parking for several vehicles. The gardens are beautifully landscaped yet of a manageable size and offers lovely views over the village and neighbouring Fife farmland. A glance at the floor plan will help to illustrate the room layouts. However, only viewing will confirm the superb luxury feel and move-in condition of this superb home which has been meticulously maintained and offers excellent accommodation by today s expectations.
Formed over four levels, the accommodation is commodious and briefly comprises: Ground floor: a large entrance vestibule with a partially glazed inner door into the main entrance hall. The beautifully proportioned drawing room has dual aspect windows to the North West and North East, one of the many features being a fireplace with an inset open Jetmaster fire basket. The substantial and elegant dining room is across the reception hall and has large windows to the southwest and northwest, three traditional presses and a fireplace. Opposite, the morning room features an open fireplace, exposed timber flooring and a window overlooking the garden. Next to the dining room is a guest cloakroom with W.C. and W.H.B. with an outer area for coats. The adjacent kitchen has a range of fitted base and wall units in a country style, ceiling height display shelves, a range cooker, dishwasher and fridge. A corridor leads from here with boot room/larder to the left and laundry to the right. At the end is the conservatory, which has two doors on to different parts of the garden and a slate floor, a vantage point from which to enjoy the gardens all year round. Upper floor: from the main reception hall a stone turning staircase lit by a large window leads up to the first floor. There are five bedrooms here, all of which have fireplaces with decorative cast iron insets and windows with working shutters. There is also a library with fireplace and impressive fitted bookshelves with cupboards below, a walk-in linen cupboard, and a sewing room, which could also be used as a single bedroom. Two bathrooms, each with WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower over, complete the accommodation on this level. Second floor: from the first floor landing the curving staircase, with a rooflight above, continues up to the second floor accommodation. Here there are two further good sized double bedrooms with Velux windows and slight coombes. One of the bedrooms also has a traditional window with a wonderful view to the northwest over the neighbouring farmland to the Hill of Tarvit. On this floor there is also a shower room with WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. A door leads through from the upper landing to spacious floored attic currently utilised for storage with workbench area. This area would make an ideal play room or home cinema with easy access from the hall. Basement level: back to the main entrance hall, a turning staircase leads down to the basement, where a corridor is with fitted bookshelves. This leads through to a basement room with fitted cupboards and currently used as a television room.
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Specifications Basement Approximate Dimensions (Taken from the widest point) Ground Floor Dining Room 7.34m (24 1 ) x 4.90m (16 1 ) Drawing Room 6.73m (22 1 ) x 4.90m (16 1 ) Kitchen/Dining Room 5.11m (16 9 ) x 4.06m (13 4 ) Morning Room 3.76m (12 4 ) x 3.20m (10 6 ) Laundry Room 3.02m (9 11 ) x 2.41m (7 11 ) Conservatory 5.77m (18 11 ) x 2.92m (9 7 ) Entrance Porch 2.79m (9 2 ) x 2.30m (7 7 ) Boot Room/Larder 3.28m (10 9 ) x 2.41m (7 11 ) Extras (Included in the sale) Garden Store 3.10m (10 2 ) x 2.34m (7 8 ) Bedroom 1 5.46m (17 11 ) x 4.44m (14 7 ) Bedroom 2 5.36m (17 7 ) x 4.34m (14 3 ) Bedroom 3 4.72m (15 6 ) x 4.22m (13 10 ) Bedroom 4 4.93m (16 2 ) x 3.73m (12 3 ) Bedroom 5 4.29m (14 1 ) x 3.63m (11 11 ) Bedroom 6 4.93m (16 2 ) x 2.87m (9 5 ) Bedroom 7 3.73m (12 3 ) x 2.79m (9 2 ) For the avoidance of doubt some of the light fittings, the gremlin in the garden, and the corner cabinets in the conservatory, first floor landing and main bathroom are excluded. The curtains are available subject to separate negotiation. Upper Floor Second Floor
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