Dunino Den, Dunino KY16 8LU
Dunino Den, Dunino KY16 8LU This is not just a property we are selling but also a lifestyle! This charming extended detached cottage set within the tranquil surroundings of seven acres of garden, orchard and woodland is the perfect retreat from everyday life. The setting is breathtaking. You can walk deep into your own private woods, take a stroll through the orchard or just sit in the sun and admire the surroundings. The property comprises a spacious and well proportioned, comfortable and tasteful home. There are many attractive features which give the house much character from the elegant drawing room with its multi- fuel stove set in a most attractive natural stone surround, to the public rooms with their full height or large windows giving good natural light and fine views over the delightful grounds. The tastefully presented accommodation comprises entrance vestibule, reception hall, drawing room, dining room, fitted dining kitchen, utility room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property also benefits from double glazing and oil central heating backed up by a multi-fuel back boiler. This special property has a great connection with the outside. Very rarely does a property of this calibre come to the market and must be viewed at the earliest opportunity.
The small hamlet of Dunino is an ideal choice for purchasers seeking a home with a country atmosphere whilst being only four miles from the historic town of St Andrews. The historic town of St Andrews is without doubt one of the most popular locations in Britain. St Andrews is home to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the famous Old Course. Its amenities include Scotland s oldest university, founded in 1413, the Byre Theatre, beautiful award winning beaches, historic buildings, including the ruins of the cathedral, castle and St Rule s Tower and a wide variety of specialist shops and restaurants. Renowned worldwide as the home of golf with seven St Andrews Links courses. There are many other golf courses in the area, including The Dukes, Kingsbarns and the Fairmont St Andrews complex. Location St Andrews provides good state schooling at Madras College and private schooling at St Leonards (for girls and boys up to the age of eighteen). The High School of Dundee is within easy reach. Dunino is well placed for commuting to most of the surrounding towns such as Dundee, Perth, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and Cupar. The railway station at nearby Leuchars is on the main Aberdeen to London line and provides a fast link to both Dundee and Edinburgh. Edinburgh airport with its shuttle service to London is approximately fifty miles away and further airport facilities and London flights are available from Dundee.
Exterior The property is set in the most beautiful seven acres of garden, orchard and woodland. Access to the property is over the owners private bridge then through a large wooden gate to a red stone chipped driveway, which meanders down to the cottage, banked on one side by a great variety of trees, evergreens, rhododendrons and shrubs and on the other side by a large lawn, interspersed with a delightful variety of trees and spring bulbs. To the front of the property there is a south facing monoblock patio where you can sit and enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The stone chipped drive sweeps passed the double garage and picturesque burn to the rear of the property where there is a large parking area. From here a wooden gate leads you into the orchard which contains several varieties of fruit trees, such as apple, cherry, damson and greengage. Beyond the orchard another wooden gate leads you in the woodland which contains a great variety of trees such as oak, beech and hawthorn, to name but a few. Double Garage Up and over door to front. Pedestrian door to rear. Open shelving. Power and light. Pitched ceiling. To the side of the garage a paved path leads to the covered wood store
Exterior Dunino Den, Dunino KY16 8LU Room Dimensions Entrance Vestibule 6 7 x 5 3 2.00m x 1.60m Reception Hall 27 2 x 7 0 8.27m x 2.15m Drawing Room 26 10 x 16 1 at widest point 8.18m x 4.90m at widest point Dining Room 18 5 x 13 6 5.60m x 4.10m Dining Kitchen 18 8 x 9 3 5.72m x 2.83m Utility Room 9 2 x 8 8 2.81m x 2.64m Bedroom 1 17 5 x 11 0 5.33m x 3.35m Bedroom 2 14 0 x 12 2 4.28m x 3.71m Bedroom 3 12 6 x 10 4 3.82m x 3.16m Bedroom 4 12 4 x 7 10 3.75m x 2.39m Bathroom 1 6 11 x 5 5 2.12m x 1.66m Bathroom 2 8 7 x 7 10 2.62m x 2.40m
Dunino Den, Dunino KY16 8LU In detail the accommodation comprises: Entrance Vestibule Wooden storm door. Built-in cupboard housing the electricity meter. Tiled flooring with coir mat well. Pendant light. Reception Hall Window to front. Window to dining kitchen. Radiator. Two pendant lights. Beech flooring. Glazed doors to drawing room, dining room and dining kitchen. Doors to bedroom one, bedroom four and bathroom one. Drawing Room Three full height windows to south. Window to west. Multi-fuel stove with back boiler set in feature stone surround and tiled hearth. Two radiators. Pendant light. Glazed door to inner hall. Dining Room Triple window to front. Window to east. Window to west. Two radiators. Ceiling light. Beech flooring. Door to patio. Dining Kitchen Window to north. Country kitchen with linen look base and wall units with wood trim and co-ordinating worktop. Rayburn Royal. Tricity Bendix double oven electric cooker. Miele dishwasher. Daewoo larder fridge housed in wall unit. Stainless steel 1½ bowl sink and drainer. Built-in airing
Interior cupboard with slatted shelves and housing the Worcester oil fired boiler. Telephone point. Tiled around worktops and behind the Rayburn Royal. Tiled flooring. Large hatch with Ramsay ladder to attic which may have potential for extension, subject to planning. Five spotlights in wood panelled ceiling. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Glazed door to utility room. Utility Room Two opaque glazed window to east. Fitted base and wall units with coordinating worktop. Miele washing machine. Bosch fridge freezer. Stainless steel sink. Wall mounted shelved storage cupboard. Coat hooks. Tiled flooring. Ceiling light. Two spotlights set in wood panelled ceiling. Double glazed security door to rear garden. Glazed door to inner hall. Bedroom 1 Two windows to east. Window to north. Window to south. Radiator. Pendant light. Bedroom 4 Window to north. Fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and shelf over. Radiator. Pendant light. Bathroom 1 Opaque glazed window to east. Three piece white suite. WC and wash hand basin fitted in vanity unit with shelf and storage cupboard. Aqualisa mains shower over bath. Fixed fitted wall mirror and light behind wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls. Radiator. Dimplex wall mounted electric heater. Ceiling light in wood panelled ceiling. Inner Hall Skylight. Large walk-in storage cupboard with wardrobe and slatted shelves. Radiator. Ceiling light. Two pendant lights. Doors to bedrooms two and three and second bathroom. Bedroom 2 Window to north. Radiator. Pendant light. Bedroom 3 Window to north. Built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and storage cupboard over. Radiator. Pendant light. Bathroom 2 Opaque glazed window to north. Three piece ivory coloured suite, with Aqualisa mains shower over bath. Fixed fitted wall mirror and light/shaver point behind wash hand basin. Fully tiled. Radiator Ceiling light set in wood panelled ceiling. Fixtures and Fittings Included within the sale are all the fixed fitted floor coverings and curtains. Some items of furniture may be available if required. Council Tax Band H EPC Rating E Directions From the St Andrews direction (B917), at the top of the hill (Brownhills Garage) bear right onto the B9131, continue on this road for three miles and just before you enter the hamlet of Dunino turn left, go over the wooden bridge and bear left in the owners private drive.
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