8 Hope Place

• Beautifully renovated townhouse situated in a lovely East Neuk village.
• 2 reception rooms. Kitchen/sitting room. 5 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms.
• Garden with sheltered terrace.
• Parking available on street.
• Ideal second home or main residence.
• Lovely setting looking out over public ground.

SITUATION8 Hope Place is situated in a lovely location close to St Monan’s harbour in the heart of Fife’s sought-after and picturesque East Neuk. In terms of local services and amenities the St Monans area (along with nearby Anstruther and Pittenweem) provides for most day to day requirements with an excellent range of shops, restaurants, pubs as well as state primary and secondary schooling all nearby. The property looks out over the adjacent tennis courts. About 12 miles to the north lies St. Andrews, the ancient and historic university town renowned worldwide as the “Home of Golf” and with a wonderful cosmopolitan selection of shops and facilities. Slightly further to the north-west lies the contrasting and bustling county market town of Cupar, with a full range of amenities and services to be found in the city of Dundee to the north over the Tay bridge. Edinburgh is approximately 47 miles to the south.Home to a wonderful array of wildlife, the delightful picture postcard countryside and coastline around the St Monans area is perhaps some of the finest that Fife has to offer making it the ideal setting for the outdoor enthusiast. There is easy access to a wide range of recreational pursuits including walking, cycling, riding, sailing and golf with many highly regarded courses within easy reach including Crail, Kingsbarns, Elie, Leven, Lundin Links and the many fine courses in and around St. Andrews where the Old Course regularly hosts The Open Championship, which next returns in 2027. In terms of days out there are good sandy beaches at St. Andrews, Tentsmuir and Elie. The Fife Coastal Path runs through the village.There are railway stations in Ladybank, Leven, Leuchars, Markinch and Cupar with Edinburgh airport just over an hour from the property. The regional airport at Dundee offers a good range of short haul flights. Good state primary and secondary schooling is available locally with highly regarded independent schooling being provided at St. Leonards in St. Andrews.DESCRIPTION8 Hope Place is a handsome townhouse offering accommodation over three levels extending to 192 sqm. The property has been significantly upgraded since the current owners purchase in 2021, which included the replacement of all the windows and external doors and repainting the east facing façade. In addition, the kitchen has been greatly improved with new units, lighting and flooring along with new glazed double doors opening out to a lovely garden terrace. The WC on the ground floor has also been replaced in addition to the family bathroom on the first floor. A new wood burning stove has been installed in the living room, creating a lovely feature and focal point for the room. The are newly fitted carpets on the first-floor bedrooms as well as the living room and staircase.ACCOMMODATIONGround Floor: Hall, dining room, kitchen/sitting room, wc, utility room with door to home office space.First Floor: 3 bedrooms. Bathroom.Second Floor: 2 bedrooms. Shower room.GARDEN8 Hope Place is set back from the pavement with a small area of garden bordered by hedging and estate fencing and a path leading up to the front door. The garden is lined with cherry blossoms in the Spring. To the rear is a lovely garden that can be approached from the utility room or from the kitchen. Parking is available on street.COUNCIL TAX The property has been assessed by Fife Council as Band E.FTTP/FTTCYesFLOOD RISKFlood maps of the area can be viewed at https://map.sepa.org.uk/floodmaps/FloodRisk/SearchPOST CODEKY10 2DJWHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words:hologram.long.jellyFIXTURES AND FITTINGSNo items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. The white goods are included in the sale. The curtains, 2 wardrobes in bedrooms and blue chair in room with home office space.VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.