2 Gibliston Farm Cottage

Colinsburgh, Leven, KY9 1JS

Offers Over £215,000

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  • Charming cottage surrounded by tranquil East Neuk countryside.
  • 1 reception room. 2 bedrooms. Kitchen. Bathroom
  • Front, side and rear garden.
  • Wooden shed and garden store. Floored loft.
  • Private car parking area.

SITUATION2 Gibliston Farm Cottage is a traditional semi-detached cottage surrounded by tranquil East Neuk countryside. Nearby Dumbarnie Golf course offers a testing 18 hole course, driving range and clubhouse with restaurant and bar. Local services are available in Pitenween and Anstruther with a wider offering on hand a short distance to the north west in Fife’s bustling market town of Cupar as well as Leven on the south coast. A short drive to the north lies St. Andrews, the ancient and historic university town renowned worldwide as the “Home of Golf” with its excellent cosmopolitan mix of shops, services, facilities and amenities. The thriving city of Dundee is within commuting distance and Edinburgh is also no more than a one hour drive to the south.The surrounding area comprises a lovely majestic mix of farmland, coastline, hill and river, the result being a fine choice for the outdoor enthusiast with walking, riding, cycling, sailing and of course golf readily available. There are numerous highly regarded golf courses in the area including Ladybank, Elie, Leven, Crail, Lundin Links and Kingsbarns along with the many fine courses in and around St. Andrews where The Old Course is regular host to the British Open. The pretty fishing villages of Fife’s East Neuk are a short drive from the property including Anstruther, Crail and Pittenweem. There are several popular National Trust properties in the area including Kellie Castle, Hill of Tarvit and Falkland Palace. State schooling is available locally with independent schooling being provided at St. Andrews. There are railway stations in Cupar, Markinch and Kirkcaldy with Edinburgh airport about a forty-five minute drive to the south. The regional airport at Dundee offers a selection of short-haul flights.DESCRIPTION2 Gibliston Farm Cottage is a charming semi-detached cottage dating from the 1920s and offers accommodation on one level extending to about 61 sqm. The house is built of white painted rendered brick cavity walls under a pitched red pantile roof. The property has been well maintained and benefits from PVC sashed windows installed in 2017. Internally the house is in excellent decorative condition throughout and has potential to be extended (subject to the required consents). The house can be approached from the rear by a doorway leading into the kitchen, which connects through to a lovely south facing sitting room with recently installed wood burning stove. A hallway lies at the centre of the house, which leads off to two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom and a vestibule leading out to the lovely south facing garden. The property also benefits from a floored loft, providing an excellent storage facility.ACCOMMODATIONEntrance Vestibule, Hallway, Lounge, two Bedrooms, Kitchen and Bathroom.GARDENThe garden grounds are largely laid to lawn and are situated to the front, side and rear and are generally bound by hedging and fencing. Outbuildings include an attached boiler house of brick construction together with a detached timber garage. The property is approached by a shared driveway with neighbour at 3 Gibliston Farm Cottage (maintenance is shared on an equal basis).