3-bedroom flat · KY16 9DA
Under offerListed 95 days
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38 Lade Braes is a charming three-bedroom maisonette occupying the first and and second floors of a handsome period building in one of St Andrews' most sought-after residential locations.
Enjoying an enviable position overlooking the picturesque Lade Braes Walk and complemented by a delightful mature garden.
The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, further enhanced by a substantial floored attic with spectacular rooftop views across the town and provides excellent additional space and storage.
A welcoming entrance porch leads into the reception hall, where the traditional character of the property is immediately apparent.
The bright and spacious lounge enjoys a beautiful bay window overlooking the surrounding greenery, creating a wonderful focal point and allowing natural light to flood the room.
To the rear, the kitchen is complemented by a generous dining area, providing an excellent space for family life and entertaining. A contemporary shower room completes the accommodation on this level.
The second floor hosts three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a striking bay window and attractive outlook, while the second is a comfortable double room.
The third bedroom features a large built-in wardrobe, offering excellent storage. A family bathroom serves the second-floor accommodation.
A particular feature of the property is the substantial floored attic, accessed via a staircase from the landing.
With two windows framing elevated views across St Andrews towards the surrounding countryside and coastline, this versatile space offers excellent additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.
Externally, the property enjoys a charming and established garden setting.
The leafy rear garden is surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and planting, creating a peaceful and private retreat within the heart of the town.
The attractive outdoor space is ideal for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the tranquil surroundings.
EPC Rating - C Council Tax Band - G Tenure - Freehold Summary of Accommodation • Entrance porch • Reception hall • Lounge with bay window • Kitchen with dining area • Ground floor shower room Second Floor: • Principal bedroom with bay window • Double bedroom • Third bedroom with large wardrobe • Family bathroom • Floored attic with two windows and elevated views - accessed via a staircase from the landing Outside: • Mature garden grounds • Established trees and shrubs • Leafy and private setting Location Lade Braes is one of St Andrews' most desirable residential addresses, renowned for its attractive setting alongside the historic Lade Braes Walk and its convenient proximity to the town centre.
The property enjoys a peaceful environment whilst remaining within easy walking distance of the outstanding amenities that St Andrews has to offer.
St Andrews is internationally recognised as the "Home of Golf" and is home to the world-famous Old Course, alongside numerous other championship links courses.
The town also boasts an exceptional selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions, together with the prestigious University of St Andrews, one of the oldest and most respected universities in the world.
The beautiful beaches at West Sands and East Sands are both within easy reach, while the Fife Coastal Path offers miles of spectacular coastal scenery and walking routes.
The surrounding East Neuk villages provide further charm and character, renowned for their harbours, seafood restaurants and coastal lifestyle.
For commuters, Leuchars railway station lies approximately six miles away and provides regular services to Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.
Combining a sought-after location, characterful accommodation and delightful gardens, 38 Lade Braes represents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy life in one of Scotland's most desirable coastal towns.
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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
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Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: G
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