Seaside House, 1 Seaside Place, Aberdour, Fife, KY3

Seaside House, 1 Seaside Place, Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0TX 01592 803400/01383 665272 | WWW.THORNTONS-PROPERTY.CO.UK Nestled on desirable Seaside Place, this B-listed Georgian detached villa represents a rare opportunity to acquire an “...The vast, south-facing garden is walled for privacy and seclusion, and comprises idyllic family home in beautiful Aberdour, complete with a manicured lawn, a stone patio, an outdoor cooking area with a stone-built walled gardens, private parking and panoramic coastal views barbecue and pizza oven, and a basketball court, whose slab foundation would encompassing iconic Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. accommodate a summerhouse or greenhouse, as desired...” Arranged over three levels, the flexible accommodation comprises six bedrooms, two bathrooms, two reception rooms and a contemporary dining kitchen, and would lend itself to various layouts to suit changing requirements.

Dating back to the early 1820s, the villa bears all the hallmarks of a classic Georgian residence, both inside and out, having retained exquisite original features such as cast- iron railings, sash windows, shutters and cornices. Behind the panelled front door awaits a grand hall, which provides a tantalising preview of the immaculate accommodation and stunning views to follow.

On this level are two splendid reception rooms: the living room and the lounge, both of which enjoy breathtaking sea views to the southeast. The elegant living room features a modern inset fire and patio doors opening onto a balcony with a bifurcated staircase leading down to the garden. The dual-aspect lounge provides a more intimate sitting room, complete with a rustic log stove. Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom and a practical cloakroom leading to a versatile activity room. Continuing downstairs to the lower ground floor you reach the heart of the home: the contemporary dining kitchen. Floored in engineered oak, the space accommodates a stylish kitchen and island, plus a family-sized dining area that extends outdoors onto the suntrap patio. Styled in chic grey and toughened glass, the kitchen provides a wealth of hidden storage and workspace, and houses a five-burner gas hob with a ceiling-mounted extractor hood and an electric single oven/grill, plus a freestanding dishwasher and a fridge. The dining kitchen is also supplemented with a pantry and a utility room, which allows access to a log store and the street via a side door. Completing the lower ground floor are a double bedroom with patio doors to the garden, a four-piece bathroom and a boiler cupboard. The hall also allows access to an enclosed front courtyard.

Upstairs the first-floor landing accommodates three double bedrooms (including the en-suite master bedroom), a single bedroom and a WC. The property benefits from a gas-fired central heating system and single-glazed sash windows, most of which boast original working shutters.

The vast, south-facing garden is walled for privacy and seclusion, and comprises a manicured lawn, a stone patio, an outdoor cooking area with a stone-built barbecue and pizza oven, and a basketball court, whose slab foundation would accommodate a summerhouse or greenhouse, as desired. The property also benefits from a single garage and private residents’ parking on Seaside Place. EPC Rating - E.

Extras: all fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fixtures and white goods to be included in the sale. FEATURES

• B-listed Georgian villa • Utility room and pantry • Spectacular sea views • Versatile activity room • Two reception rooms • Vast, south-facing garden • Modern dining kitchen • Garage and private parking • Five double bedrooms • Sash windows with shutters • Bright single bedroom • Gas central heating • Two bathrooms & WC ABERDOUR, FIFE

Positioned on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth, the pretty coastal village of Aberdour has long been a thriving seaside resort and a popular choice among young professionals, families and retirees seeking a more relaxed lifestyle. Its sandy beaches and quaint harbour yield magnificent views towards Edinburgh and East Lothian, and at the heart of the village are Aberdour Castle and St Fillan’s Church: some of Scotland’s best-preserved examples of medieval architecture. For everyday essentials Aberdour boasts a post office, a bakery, a newsagent and a chemist, as well as several cafes, gift shops, restaurants, hotels and guesthouses catering for locals and visitors alike. Further amenities can be found in neighbouring Dalgety Bay, which is just a five-minute car or train journey away. Residents also enjoy a wealth of sport and leisure activities including a golf club and a tennis club (both two minutes’ walk from the property), plus a successful shinty club. The historic harbour and two beautiful beaches also promise endless opportunities for sailing, swimming and water sports. Early learning and primary schooling is provided locally at Aberdour Primary School, followed by secondary education at Inverkeithing High School. The Victorian train station offers fast and frequent services to Edinburgh Waverley in just thirty minutes, and the village is also served by regular bus links for travel across Fife.