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12 EAST SHORE PITTENWEEM, FIFE, KY10 2NH 12 EAST SHORE Pittenweem • Anstruther Fife • KY10 2NH 12 EAST SHORE PITTENWEEM, FIFE, KY10 2NH 12 EAST SHORE Pittenweem • ANsTruther Fife • KY10 2NH Harbourside townhouse with views over the Firth of Forth to the Bass Rock. = Terraced house of great character with garden and stunning views over Pittenweem harbour and the Firth of Forth Beautifully presented accommodation over four floors Located within the centre of Pittenweem, a charming fishing and arts village Elevated garden with well stocked flower beds and seating terrace Courtyard and washhouse Sitting/dining room, Kitchen, Family, 3 bedrooms, Study, Family bathroom, WC, Laundry room. EPC Rating = D Savills Edinburgh Wemyss House 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH 0131 247 3738 [email protected] SITUATION The East Neuk of Fife, running from St Andrews to Largo Bay, boasts a number of fishing villages built around traditional harbours, unspoilt sandy beaches and fertile farmland. The village has a number of local services including a doctor’s surgery and a primary school along with independent shops such as a bakery and a pharmacy/newsagent. The area also has a rich heritage in regional produce and there are a number of well-regarded restaurants including the award winning Craig Miller Seafood Restaurant in nearby St Monans and The Cellar in Anstruther, specialising in freshly caught seafood, while The Peat Inn, about 10 miles away, is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Scotland. A new arrival to the dining scene, The Dory Bistro, opened its doors this spring on East Shore by the harbour. There is also a vibrant arts and crafts community centred on the town and it is host to the Pittenweem Arts Festival to which artists and visitors travel from far and wide. Secondary schooling is available at Waid Academy in Anstruther, a little over a mile away, where there is a Co-op supermarket, as well as further local facilities. St Andrews, the ’Home of Golf‘, is only 11 miles away. This world famous town has a good range of shops and professional services and is well known for its university which is one of the oldest in Britain. Co-educational private education is available at St Leonards. Access by rail, road and air is good. Cupar (16 miles) and Leuchars (17 miles) railway stations are on the main Aberdeen to London line and provide a fast link to Edinburgh and Dundee. There is a dual carriageway and motorway connection to Edinburgh and its airport (44 miles) from Glenrothes (17.5 miles). Dundee Airport (25 miles) has scheduled flights to London Stansted. DESCRIPTION DIRECTIONS 12 East Shore is a sandstone terraced house From the west on the A917 into Pittenweem, the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) dating from 1883. The house is entered through turn right onto Marygate and follow Abbey Wall reservations and wayleaves, including rights failing to complete the sale for reasons not an attractive vestibule with an ornate stained Road and the signs to the historic harbour. of access and rights of way, whether public attributable to the Seller or his agents. glass window. The principal reception room is Free parking is available by the house on East or private, light, support, drainage, water spacious and serves the house well as Shore and harbourside. and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, IMPORTANT NOTICE a comfortable sitting room and dining room. drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether Savills, their clients and any joint agents give The adjacent kitchen is fitted with a good range GENERAL REMARKS contained in the Title Deeds or informally notice that: of modern cupboards and integrated appliances. constituted and whether referred to in the Viewings 1. They are not authorised to make or give any There is a door into the courtyard where there is Strictly by appointment with Savills - 0131 247 General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The representations or warranties in relation to the a useful washhouse. Stairs lead up to the garden 3738. Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself property either here or elsewhere, either on which is simply landscaped with a lawn bounded as to the nature of all such servitude rights and their own behalf or on behalf of their client by flower beds, while a paved terrace provides Services others. or otherwise. They assume no responsibility an outdoor seating and dining area. Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. Offers for any statement that may be made in these The first floor has a second sitting room, Local Authority & tax band Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be particulars. These particulars do not form part a study, both of which could be used as Fife Council tax band submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. of any offer or contract and must not be relied bedrooms, and a family bathroom. The second Conservation Area and Listing It is intended to set a closing date but the seller upon as statements or representations of fact. floor has two bedrooms, both with impressive reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single 12 East Shore lies within Pittenweem 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are sea views. One bedroom has an en suite shower party. All genuinely interested parties are Conservation Area. The house is category C approximate. The text, photographs and plans room and there is ample space within the advised to instruct their solicitor to note their listed. are for guidance only and are not necessarily cupboard space next to the other bedroom to interest with the Selling Agents immediately comprehensive. It should not be assumed that create a second en suite shower room. The Fixtures & Fittings after inspection. the property has all necessary planning, building third floor has a large floored and lined attic Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the regulation or other consents and Savills have room with adjacent smaller room with sale. Deposit A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be not tested any services, equipment or facilities. a cupboard where the boiler is housed. Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves required. It will be paid within 7 days of the Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection The property is sold subject to and with conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be or otherwise. Photographs: OCTOBER 2018 Brochure Code: 181214 Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: 8 215.1 sq.m (2316 sq.ft) 7 12 East Shore For Identification Only. Not To Scale. 3 7 2 8 10 9 14 12 15 This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the 16 Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteedTC and it is expresslyB excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. 49 ORE SECOND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). FIRST FLOOR This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE..
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