Newton House

• Outstanding period house offering flexible accommodation on the edge of a tranquil hamlet
• 3 Reception rooms. 7 bedrooms (2 en suite). Family bathroom and WC. 2 games rooms.
• Flexible accommodation suitable for a range of potential uses.
• Gravelled parking area with patio.
• Gardens laid to grass surrounded by mature trees.
• Large partially floored attic and extensive cellars

SITUATIONNewton House is a beautifully restored Victorian B Listed manor house offering original period architecture, exceptional character, flexible accommodation and proven lifestyle/business potential in a peaceful semi-rural setting near Falkland. It is a rare lifestyle property with income flexibility. Following extensive arboricultural work, the property now enjoys exceptional views of the Lomond Hills from the rear garden. The removal of the substantial overgrown perimeter hedge at the front has significantly increased the amount of natural light throughout the property, creating a bright and spacious atmosphere from morning through to evening, while also substantially enlarging the front lawn. The towns of Cupar and Glenrothes provide excellent day to day amenities including supermarkets, medical centres, schools, swimming pools and leisure centres. There are excellent independent schools in the area including the High School of Dundee and St Leonards in St Andrews.Newton of Falkland offers immediate access to the Lomond Hills and Falkland Estate which between them offer great scope for walking, cycling and other country pursuits. Loch Leven is also nearby. Perth, Dundee, St Andrews and Edinburgh are readily accessible from the village and there are mainline railway stations at Ladybank and Markinch.DESCRIPTIONBuilt in 1857 by the Bonthrone family, master brewers and distillers, as a family house, B Listed Newton House also served as a convalescent home during World War I and as accommodation for Polish airmen in World War II. The property is now a comfortable family home, but in more recent years is has been run as a successful AirBNB business. It is ideal for those that work from home but want to remain accessible to Edinburgh, only 37 miles distant. It also has potential for a range of uses (subject to obtaining the necessary consents), such as a retreat centre or as a holiday let. It has been restored by the current owners into a beautifully finished and comfortable home, making the most of the high Victorian features, including the grand staircase, ornate cornicing, sash and case windows, fireplaces, chandeliers and original radiators.Approached by a leafy road on the edge of Newton of Falkland, the house is in a peaceful location surrounded by mature trees giving privacy and lawns. Parking is available for several cars on the gravelled drive. An entrance porch leads to an imposing front hall with the original timber staircase, with barley twist banisters and lit by a tall arched window. The elegant drawing room retains its large working fireplace and double windows and is opposite the bright and spacious dining room, and a cosy sitting room. Bedroom 1, with en suite shower room, is entered from the hall. At the base of the stairs is a door leading to the rear of the house with large kitchen with 6 ring Rangemaster cooker, dishwasher and double doored fridge/freezer as well as two games rooms and a stone shelved pantry. The back door and French windows open from here to a patio.From the hall, the stairs rise to a half landing with a corridor to Bedroom 2, a bathroom with free standing roll topped bath and separate WC.On the first floor, the large landing area opens onto the principal bedroom with en suite shower room, and 4 further bedrooms. Stairs from bedroom 7 lead to a partially floored attic. Stairs descend from the patio at the rear of the house to extensive cellars running the full length of the house, a log store and a garden store. ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Entrance porch, hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, bedroom with ensuite shower room, laundry room. Door to rear of house with kitchen, pantry and 2 games rooms.Stair from hall to half landing: Corridor to bedroom, bathroom, separate WC.First Floor: Principal bedroom with en suite shower room, 4 further bedrooms.Partially floored attic.GARDEN AND GROUNDSA garden laid to grass surrounded by mature hardwood trees ensure peace and privacy. Patio and picnic areas lie to the south and west of the house. Approached by a shared lane to the north of the house are extensive cellars as well as a log store and garden store.COUNCIL TAX The property has been assessed as Band G by Fife Council.FLOOD RISKFlood maps of the area can be viewed at https://map.sepa.org.uk/floodmaps/FloodRisk/SearchACCESS/THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OF ACCESS/ SERVITUDES ETCNewton House has a right of access over the lane to the north of the house to access the cellars. Two neighbouring properties have a right of access to on the private drive to access the building plot and paddock to the south side of the house.Neighbouring planning permissionPlanning permission in principle was granted in 2025 (renewing an earlier permission) to build a 1.5 storey house on a plot of ground to the south of the Newton House. The proposed house will have a right of access over the access drive. The intended property will be positioned discreetly and will not materially affect the privacy at the property. The long private outlook will be retained.DIRECTIONSFrom the A92, take the B936 at Freuchie towards Newton of Falkland. Turn left onto Holm Road close to the start of the village and follow to the left round the back of The Maltings to the tree edged drive on the right up to Newton House.POST CODEKY15 7QYWHAT3WORDS:To find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words: freedom.improving.mandolinLOCAL AUTHORITYFife CouncilFIXTURES AND FITTINGSNo items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. All furniture and fittings available by negotiation.VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.Health & SafetyAppropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to any livestock present, working machinery or equipment on the property, as well as any uneven ground or private access route.