Rennyhill House Kilrenny, Anstruther, Fife
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Rennyhill House Kilrenny, Anstruther, Fife Rennyhill House Kilrenny, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3JF An historic Georgian family home close to the fife coast. Anstruther 1 mile, St Andrews 9 miles, Dundee 22 miles, Perth 37 miles, Edinburgh 50 miles (All distances are approximate) Ground Floor: Entrance hall | W.C | Utility room | Dining room | Kitchen | Rear porch First Floor: Landing | Drawing room | Snug | Principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom Second Floor: Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms | Bedroom | Family bathroom Third Floor: Two further bedrooms | Bathroom | Sitting room| Kitchenette Double garage | Summer House Walled garden | Lawns | Planted borders For sale as a whole About 0.45 acres (0.18 Ha) Edinburgh 80 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 4NF Tel: 0131 222 9600 [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Rennyhill House sits on the edge of Kilrenny village with rural views to the East Neuk of Fife, just a mile from the attractive coastal town of Anstruther. The East Neuk of Fife stretches from Largo Bay round to St Andrews and boasts a number of traditional fishing villages, sandy beaches and fertile farmland. The charming village of Anstruther provides for local services including shops, supermarkets, highly regarded restaurants, a primary school and Waid Academy, one of the top performing secondary schools in the country. There is also a working harbour, home to the RNLI with excellent facilties for pleasure boats as well as sightseeing and wildlife trips to the Isle of May, to the UK’s largest puffin colony. Other attractions include the Scottish Fisheries Museum and The Secret Bunker. More extensive services can be found in the historic University town of St Andrews (9 miles), renowned globally for being the home of golf. The cities of Dundee (22 miles) and Perth (37 miles) are both within easy reach. There is a train station at Leuchars (10 miles) with regular direct trains to Edinburgh and London. Edinburgh Airport is 48 miles away and provides flights to a variety of domestic and international destinations and Dundee airport (24 miles) has flights to London Stansted. State schooling is available locally and there is a plentiful supply of independent schools including St Leonards and the High School of Dundee. The Fife coastal path is on the doorstep providing a spectacular 117 mile trail round the coastline. For the golfer there are many highly regarded courses in the area including the Old Course together with a number of local courses at Kingsbarns, Crail, Lundin Links, Ladybank, Leven and Elie. There are numerous stunning sandy beaches nearby at St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Elie, whilst the other attractive fishing villages of St Monans, Crail and Pittenweem are all worth a visit. Other points of interest in the area include Falkland Palace and Kellie Castle, both run by the National Trust. The Falkirk Wheel is further away but is a unique and dramatic example of civil engineering. Historical Note The Royal Burgh of Kilrenny was more than the present Finally the owners decided they would like to rebuild the east village; it extended for about 3 miles along the coastline wing removed in 1970 with a like for like replacement in the of the East Neuk. Bounded on the west by Anstruther footprint of the original. The availability of photographs from and Carnbee, on the north by Carnbee and Crail, on the 1950 helped with the application for planning permission east by Crail and on the south by the Firth of Forth. The and listed building consent made in 2018 by a local parish included what is now Cellardyke and until 1641 architect. Anstruther Easter. Rennyhill is that part of Kilrenny to the west and north west and includes the Skeith Stone, a listed monument located in the field adjoining Rennyhill Farm buildings. Description Rennyhill is an impressive Georgian family home situated room, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. cooker and gas fires, the accommodation is laid out over close to the Fife coastline with wonderful rural views. The (See planning for further details). three storeys as follows: B-listed property has accommodation over three storeys Ground Floor: entrance hall, W.C, dining room, kitchen, including 2 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Rennyhill House utility room and rear porch Surrounding the house there are formal gardens laid to lawn including an attractive walled garden together with a The house is approached off the main road via a gated First Floor: landing, snug, drawing room, master bedroom summerhouse and garage. The policies extend to about entrance and a large gravel parking area to the side. The with ensuite bathroom B-listed Georgian Mansion is of dressed sandstone 0.45 acres in total. The house faces south with excellent Second Floor: landing, two bedrooms with ensuite natural light in all the rooms. construction beneath a pitched slate roof. Internal features include the sash-and-case windows throughout, most with bathrooms, further bedroom and family bathroom, walk in The property has also recently received planning and working shutters, ornate cornicing and the original stone linen cupboard listed building consent to add a two storey extension to the staircase. Benefitting from oil central heating, gas range Third Floor: sitting room, kitchenette, two bedrooms and eastern gable providing a new dining kitchen, reception family bathroom Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 328.53 sq m (3535 sq ft) Bedroom This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Bathroom Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars Kitchen/Utility Storage Outside Recreation Second Floor Third Floor Ground Floor First Floor Gardens and Outbuildings To the rear of the house there is double garage with roller door and an adjacent workshop. There is a front garden laid to lawn bordered by a leylandii hedge. There is also an attractive walled garden with planted borders, specimen trees complete with a Summerhouse. There is flood lighting to the rear of the house. Residential Schedule Property Occupancy Services Council EPC Tax Rating Rennyhill Owner Oil fired G E House occupied central heating, mains water supply and mains drainage. Directions From Cupar, travel west along the B940 signposted for Antruther/ Crail. Continue straight over the staggered crossroads at the Higham toll on the B940. Continue for about 5 miles. Turn right onto the B9131 signposted for Anstruther. At the crossroads, turn left onto B9171 signposted for Crail. After 0.25 miles, turn right onto the Kilrenny road. Upon reaching Kilrenny, the gated and sandstone pillar entrance is on your left. Listings / Environmental Designations Rennyhill House is category B-listed. Financial Guarantee/ Entry Closing date Anti Money Laundering Entry is available by arrangement with the seller. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are urged to note their interest formally to the All offers to purchase the property (regardless of whether selling agents. The seller reserves the right to conclude a the offer is on a cash basis or subject to loan funding) must Timber and Minerals bargain for the sale of any portions of the subjects of sale be accompanied with evidence of Source of Funds. This can All standing and fallen timber and the mineral rights are ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to be in the form of a bank statement showing the purchase included in the sale insofar as they are owned. accept the highest or any offer for any part of the subjects price, a financial reference from a bank/funding source, of sale. or confirmation from a solicitor that the purchaser has sufficient funds to complete the purchase. In addition, the Fixtures and fittings purchaser must supply certified copies of his/her passport Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. Conditions of Sale and confirmation of residence in terms acceptable under Additional items of furniture, mirrors and light fittings, 1. Title anti money laundering (AML) legislation. These documents machinery and equipment, can be made available to a The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title will be required for all individuals who will appear on the title purchaser at a separate and additional price. Deeds, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the once the transaction is complete. same, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will Rights of Access & Title Conditions be sold as possessed by the Seller and no warranty is Solicitors The east facing boundary walls are owned by Plot 10 given. Lindsays Solicitors Rennyhill Gardens. The south facing boundary wall is owned 2. Deposit Caledonian Exchange by Rennyhill Farm Bungalow. On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of 19A Canning Street the purchase price will be paid with the balance due at Edinburgh Viewing the date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for EH3 8HE Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents Knight Frank reasons not attributable to the Sellers or their agents. Tel: 0131 656 5780 (tel: 0131 222 9600). Email: [email protected] Offers Local Authority Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal form to the Fife Council, selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to New City House register their interest in writing with the selling agents 1 Edgar Street following inspection. Dunfermline Fife, KY12 7EP Tel: 03451 55 00 00 Overseas Purchaser(s) Any offer(s) by a purchaser who is resident outwith the Planning United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from There is planning consent (ref no: 18/03334/FULL) and a bank that is acceptable to the seller.