Crichton House, High Street West, Anstruther KY10 3DJ
This handsome stone built double upper apartment, with fine views of the harbour and the Firth of Forth, is located in the heart of the East Neuk village of Anstruther, giving easy access to all the attractions this popular village has to offer. The property retains a wealth of original features and currently comprises a spacious,well proportioned and successful, luxury guest house with comfortable owners accommodation presented in excellent decorative order. The property benefits from substantial off street parking for both the owners and their guests. The accommodation comprises: Owners accommodation Hall, Sitting Room, Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom Office/Bedroom Six and Bathroom. Guest House Sun Room, Inner Hall, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Utility Room, four En Suite Letting Bedrooms. Although the property is currently utilised as a superior guest house it would make a superb family home, offering the purchaser both residential and commercial opportunities. There may also be potential for a building plot in the garden grounds, subject to planning approval. Crichton House, High Street West, Anstruther KY10 3DJ Room Dimensions Sun Room 13 11 x 9 0 approx. at mid point 4.31m x 2.74m approx. at mid point Owners' Accommodation Entrance Hall Sitting Room 16 11 x 16 4 5.16m x 4.98m Owners' Bedroom 16 4 at widest point x 12 2 4.98m at widest point x 3.73m 7 0 x 6 3 2.15m x 1.91m Office/Bedroom 6 7 11 x 7 8 2.43m x 2.34m Bathroom 8 3 x 7 4 2.53m x 2.25m Guest Dining Room 14 5 x 10 9 4.39m x 3.28m Kitchen 12 0 x 11 0 into window 3.67m x 3.37m into window Utility Room 8 6 x 3 8 2.60m x 1.13m Letting Bedroom 1 12 8 x 10 1 3.87m x 3.09m 8 6 x 5 4 2.61m x 1.70m Letting Bedroom 2 13 6 x 12 0 4.12m x 3.66m 10 1 x 5 2 3.08m x 1.57m Letting Bedroom 3 14 5 x 10 6 4.41m x 3.21m 8 10 x 8 7 into window 2.70m x 2.58m into window Letting Bedroom 4 12 11 x 11 7 3.95m x 3.55m 7 0 x 5 6 2.16m x 1.70m
Location Anstruther is a thriving coastal town situated in the renowned East Neuk of Fife. At the heart of the town is the bustling harbour which is overlooked by a wide variety of shops and restaurants including the award winning Anstruther Fish Bar. The harbour has been the home of a lifeboat station for over 160 years and the connection with the sea is further enhanced by the Scottish Fisheries Museum. There is a good range of local amenities in Anstruther including a supermarket, primary school and secondary education being provided by the well known Waid Academy, and both doctors and dental surgeries. Dundee, Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy are all within commuting distance and Edinburgh International Airport is approximately a sixty minute drive away. The East Neuk is well known for its coastal walks, beaches and golf courses. There is a golf course in Anstruther and St Andrews, the home of golf, is only fifteen minutes away by car. There are excellent bus connections not only to local towns and villages but also to the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. In detail the accommodation comprises: Sun Room Half frosted and wooden entrance door. Large picture window with stunning views to the harbour and Firth of Forth. Built-in cupboard housing the large hot water tank and Worcester gas boiler. Radiator. Ceiling light. Laminate flooring. Door to Inner Hall Inner Hall Radiator. Pendant light. Ceiling light. Doors to guests dining room, kitchen and owners accommodation. Staircase with feature wooden baluster and balustrade to upper floor. Owners Accommodation Entrance Hall Large built-in storage cupboard housing the fuse box. Radiator. Pendant light. Doors to sitting room, bedroom, office/bedroom six and bathroom. Sitting Room Window to front. Sash and case window to side. Built-in shelved press. 1930 s Art Deco style ceramic tiled surround and hearth. Moulded cornice. Two radiators. Pendant light. Owners Bedroom Window to side. Built-in shelved press. Full wall of fitted bedroom furniture comprising wardrobes, storage cupboards and dressing unit with fixed fitted mirror and light. Moulded cornice. Original styled radiator. Pendant light. Door to en suite bathroom. Three piece white suite with Mira mains shower over bath. Vanity shelf, fixed fitted wall mirror, light/shaver point and bathroom cabinet with mirrors behind bathroom fitments. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Ceiling light. Tiled flooring.
Office/Bedroom 6 Feature coloured glass lead paned window with views to the harbour and the Firth of Forth. Built-in cupboard with window to rear and shelves. Built-in understairs storage cupboard. Pendant light. Bathroom Frosted sash and case window to front. White WC and wash hand basin. Large cast iron bath with Mira mains shower over. Moulded cornice. Fixed fitted wall mirror and vanity shelf behind WC and wash hand basin. Fully tiled around bath and to dado height elsewhere. Heated towel rail. Ceiling light. Tiled flooring. Guest Dining Room Sash and case window with views to the harbour and the Firth of Forth. Built-in shelved alcove. Moulded cornice. Radiator. Pendant light. Two wall lights. Laminate flooring. Kitchen Sash and case window to front. Stainless steel base units with stainless steel splashback and co-ordinating worktop. Large Newworld range cooker with stainless steel splashback and Stoves large stainless steel filter hood. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for large American style freezer. Built-in shelved pantry. Fluorescent light. Door to utility room. Utility Room Frosted sash and case window to front. Open shelving. Wash hand basin. Plumbed for washing machine. Pendant light. On turn of stairs feature coloured lead paned window with deep sill to rear. Upper Floor Landing Cornice. Pendant light. Laundry cupboard with open shelving, hatch to roof space, ceiling light and plumbed for washing machine. Doors to letting bedrooms one, two, three and four and laundry cupboard. Letting Bedroom 1 Feature dormer window to side, with views to the Firth of Forth, the Bass Rock and Edinburgh beyond. Fitted bedroom furniture, comprising wardrobes and shelved storage. Coombed ceiling. Radiator. Pendant light. Door to en suite bathroom. Frosted Velux window to rear. Three piece white suite with Showerforce mains shower over bath. Fixed fitted wall mirror and light/ shaver point behind wash hand basin. Coombed ceiling. Fully tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Ceiling light. Tiled flooring. Letting Bedroom 2 Feature dormer window to front, with window seat and open shelving below. Coombed ceiling. Radiator. Pendant light. Door to en suite bathroom. Frosted Velux window to front. Three piece white suite with Showerforce mains shower over bath. Fixed fitted wall mirror and light/ shaver point behind wash hand basin. Feature shelf. Fully tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Ceiling light. Tiled flooring.
Letting Bedroom 3 Dormer window to front. Radiator. Pendant light. Door to en suite bathroom. Frosted dormer window to front with deep sill. Three piece white suite with Showerforce mains shower over bath. Fixed fitted wall mirror and light/shaver point behind wash hand basin. Coombed ceiling. Fully tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Ceiling light. Tiled flooring. Letting Bedroom 4 Window with views to the harbour and beyond to the Isle of May. Builtin wardrobe. Coombed ceiling. Radiator. Pendant light. Door to en suite bathroom. Three piece white suite with Showerforce mains shower over bath. Fixed fitted wall mirror and light/shaver point. Fully tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Ceiling light. Tiled flooring. Exterior Access to the property is through a wrought iron gate which leads to a timber gate giving access to the garden and the staircase to the main entrance door. To the rear of the property is a large private walled garden which is mainly laid to monoblock. There is a garage/carport accessed from Crichton Street which leads to the garden and ample off-street parking. There is a brick and timber built garden shed with fluorescent light and power, two windows to front, window to side, pedestrian door and an attached lean-to greenhouse. Garage/Carport Large wooden sliding doors from Crichton Street with frosted window and storage above, light and power and housing the electricity meter (three phase heavy duty electricity supply). The back of the garage/carport has a large opening giving access to the garden. Fixtures and Fittings Included within the sale are all the fixed fitted floor coverings. Most of the furniture and furnishings are available by separate negotiation. Other Information Double glazed sash and case windows. Gas central heating. Council Tax Band Owners accommodation A Rateable Value 100% small business relief EPC Rating D Directions From Thorntons Anstruther property office turn right at the roundabout into High Street West and follow the road around and just passed the Dreel Tavern, the property is situated on your left hand side. Crichton House, High Street West, Anstruther KY10 3DJ
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