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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · KY16 9XS
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Detailed Description Situated in the sought-after village of Strathkinness and just a 5 minute drive from St Andrews, 1 Mount Melville Crescent is a very spacious detached home set upon a generous plot and commending fantastic views across to St Andrews Bay and beyond.
The flexible accommodation includes five reception rooms and four bedrooms, whilst the property also offers a garage and wrap-around gardens.
Accommodation: Ground Floor The house is entered via a sunny conservatory, which leads through to both the orangery and kitchen.
The orangery is a large room which enjoys abundant sunshine, with south and west facing windows looking out to the garden, whilst Velux window flood the space with light from above and a patio door leads outside.
The living room is of a generous size and takes in the lovely views across to St Andrews Bay through a large picture window.
The sun room also makes the most of the views, with sliding patio doors which open out to the front garden. There is also a dining room, which sits between the living room and kitchen.
The kitchen offers good storage through fitted units which incorporate an integrated electric oven, electric hob and sink. A wet room with shower, hand basin and WC completes the ground floor.
First Floor Bedrooms one and two are both spacious double rooms which enjoy fantastic elevated views. Bedroom three is also a double room an receives lots of morning sunshine.
Bedroom four is a single room which would make an excellent home office with a lovely view across to St Andrews Bay.
The family bathroom comprises a bath, separate shower, hand basin and WC, as well as a fitted linen cupboard.
Attic Floor: The attic space has two rooms with Velux windows, one of which frames fantastic views which on a clear day reach as far as Schiehallion.
Outdoor Areas: Number 2 occupies a generous plot with wrap around gardens, driveway and garage. The south facing rear garden is very private and enjoys abundant sunshine.
The space is mostly laid to lawn and also features a decking area, summerhouse with power and light, and a shed. The front garden is also laid to lawn and makes the most of the views.
The detached garage is accessed via an up and over door and benefits from power and light, along with a separate store at the rear.
Please find a copy of the Home Report on our website: Home Report also available at entering postcode KY16 9XS.
Strathkinness is a popular choice for purchasers seeking a village setting whilst being only a few miles from the historic town of St Andrews.
The village offers an excellent primary school, a well-used village hall, a popular pub/restaurant and a regular bus services.
Strathkinness is well placed for commuting to Dundee, Perth, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and Cupar.
The railway station at nearby Leuchars is on the main Aberdeen to London line and provides a fast link to both Dundee and Edinburgh.
Edinburgh airport with its shuttle service to London is approximately fifty miles away, with further airport facilities and London flights also available from Dundee.
Ground Floor Sun Room: 4.03m x 3.97m (13'3" x 13'0") Wet Room: 2.00m x 1.77m (6'7" x 5'10") Dining Room: 4.44m x 3.56m (14'7" x 11'8") Kitchen: 3.32m x 3.20m (10'11" x 10'6") Conservatory: 3.20m x 2.90m (10'6" x 9'6") Living Room: 6.20m x 3.40m (20'4" x 11'2") Orangery: 6.68m x 4.44m (21'11" x 14'7") First Floor Bedroom 1: 4.43m x 3.37m (14'6" x 11'1") Bedroom 2: 3.67m x 3.60m (12'0" x 11'10") Bedroom 3: 3.28m x 3.00m (10'9" x 9'10") Bedroom 4: 3.38m x 2.64m (11'1" x 8'8") Bathroom: 2.40m x 2.36m (7'10" x 7'9") Attic Floor Attic Room 1: 3.90m x 3.70m (12'10" x 12'2") Attic Room 2
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