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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · KY7 6JL
Sold STCListed 135 days
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Beautiful bespoke family home which was originally constructed in 1995, and then extended by the previous owners in 2018 to add a contemporary extension over two levels looking over the rear garden and adjacent woodland.
The rest of the accommodation has since been totally refurbished to create a high specification and quality finish.
The house now offers accommodation over two levels extending to 304 sqm and it is ideal for entertaining and modern family living.
Of particular note is the central dining hall with feature metal frame staircase with glass wall leading up to the bedroom accommodation on the first floor.
The sitting room (in the extension) is set at split level and has underfloor heating, with engineered oak flooring and glazed doors opening out to the lovely feature terrace and private back garden.
The beautiful kitchen has low level lighting and an excellent range of integrated appliances including large integrated fridge, large integrated freezer, bean-to-cup coffee machine, wine cooler, large electric hob, steam oven, warming drawer, combi-microwave and dishwasher.
Also on the ground floor are a WC, cloakroom, useful utility room and integral garage.
On the first floor the principal bedroom suite has been created in the extension and it has full length windows, two of which have an opaque function, the other being a sliding door to the Juliette balcony.
This bedroom also has a walk-in wardrobe and lovely en-suite. There are three further large double bedrooms on the first floor (all with en-suite facilities) as well as a study/bedroom 5.
The attic is partially floored and has a Ramsay ladder. The property benefits from excellent storage, modern lighting and an 8-zone whole-home audio system using Airplay 2.
There is also a home security system including motion-activated security lighting.
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GLE260201/2 Description Beautiful bespoke family home which was originally constructed in 1995, and then extended by the previous owners in 2018 to add a contemporary extension over two levels looking over the rear garden and adjacent woodland.
The rest of the accommodation has since been totally refurbished to create a high specification and quality finish.
The house now offers accommodation over two levels extending to 304 sqm and it is ideal for entertaining and modern family living.
Of particular note is the central dining hall with feature metal frame staircase with glass wall leading up to the bedroom accommodation on the first floor.
The sitting room (in the extension) is set at split level and has underfloor heating, with engineered oak flooring and glazed doors opening out to the lovely feature terrace and private back garden.
The beautiful kitchen has low level lighting and an excellent range of integrated appliances including large integrated fridge, large integrated freezer, (truncated) Accommodation Sitting Room (Living Room) A remarkably bright and expansive primary reception room featuring full-height glazing and sliding doors that open directly onto the patio.
The generous layout offers a perfect, light-filled space for family relaxation and entertaining with the built-in surround sound speaker and AV amplifier.
Media wall with behind TV storage for AV components, plus feature new Forest ultra-realistic LED flame fire. Dining Hall (Family/Dining Area) The impressive, open-concept heart of the home.
This vast space seamlessly connects the main living areas and features a striking open-tread feature staircase that ascends to the galleried landing above.
Kitchen A sleek, high-end contemporary kitchen designed with integrated appliances, bank cabinetry, and a premium central island unit with breakfast bar seating.
The ultra-modern design combines style with exceptional culinary functionality.
Utility Room An exceptionally large utility space providing extensive (truncated) Location Set at the top of a quiet residential area backing onto woodland forming part of Balbirnie Park and Balbirnie Golf Course and only a short walk to the village of Markinch, which has a good range of local shops and services as well as a railway station on the main East Coast line with regular connections to Edinburgh and beyond to the south and Perth, Dundee and beyond to the north.
The property is very well placed for access to Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Cupar, which between them offer a superb range of services and amenities. Slightly further afield St.
Andrews, Perth and Dundee all lie within a thirty minute drive and provide a wider more cosmopolitan range of options and Edinburgh is only 33 miles by road.
The area provides great scope for a wide range of recreational pursuits including walking, riding, cycling and golf with many highly rated courses in the area including Ladybank, Leven and Lundin Links with Balbirnie on the doorstep.
The Old Course in St. Andrews is a (truncated)
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