West Shore, St. Monans, Anstruther, Fife

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 0

Agent: Strutt & Parker - Perth Phone: 01738 301820

7 West Shore is a second-floor apartment with a wealth of potential, set in a splendid period building in the heart of the charming East Neuk fishing village of St. Monans. With its characteristic white rendered elevations and blue-framed sash windows, the building fits its delightful harbourside setting perfectly, while inside the apartment provides a flexible layout with three well-proportioned rooms offering the potential for use as bedrooms or receptions. The accommodation requires modernisation throughout, but offers a rare opportunity to acquire a waterside residence in this most sought-after, traditional location.<br/><br/>The current owners have undertaken extensive preparation works over the last 12 months, working with the National Trust for Scotland and the Fife Planning Department to alter and modernise the apartment and convert the outbuilding. Further infomation is available from the selling agents.<br/><br/>The apartment is arranged on the upper level of the property, with a spiral staircase leading to the central hallway, off which there is a kitchen and the three main rooms. An ideal layout would be to arrange the front-facing room as the main reception, with its harbourside views, while the rear two rooms would be perfect for use as bedrooms. The sitting room is the larger of the three and features a fireplace, while the rear two rooms both benefit from built-in storage. The kitchen also overlooks the harbour to the front and is fitted with storage units to base and wall level, while also offering space for home appliances and a dining table. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful walk-in pantry. The apartment also has a family bathroom fitted with a bathtub, a WC and a pedestal washbasin.<br/><br/>Outside, the property opens to the quayside in the beating heart of the village. As a working fishing village, the quayside is a hive of activity and the focal point for the community. There is parking available on-street to the front, while gated access at the rear via West Street leads to the courtyard gardens and the garage, with its first-floor store. This has planning permission to be converted into a one bedroom apartment.<br/><br/>Location<br/>The property lies in the captivating village of St Monans, one of the most picturesque of the East Neuk fishing villages, set on the Fife Coastal Path overlooking the Firth of Forth, with dramatic views towards the Bass Rock and the Isle of May. The village has a historic 14th-century parish church, a working harbour and a selection of restaurants and cafés, while the neighbouring village of Pittenweem, just over a mile to the west, offers a local pub, a Co-operative store and a medical practice. The charming towns of Anstruther and Elie, approximately three miles away, provide a wider range of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, including the celebrated Anstruther Fish Bar and Ship Inn in Elie. Secondary schooling is available at Waid Academy in Anstruther. The historic university town of St Andrews lies ten miles to the north and offers extensive shopping, leisure and independent schooling. <br/><br/>Postcode region: KY10 2BS<br/><br/>General <br/><br/>Local Authority: Fife Council<br/>Services: Electricity mains, drainage mains, water mains, heating electric.<br/>Council Tax: Band C<br/>EPC Rating: D<br/><br/>Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here