Property details

Unique and beautifully restored end terraced townhouse (with wireless internet) well situated within the heart of St Andrews a few minutes from the Cathedral, Castle and Byre Theatre. Restored by the St Andrews Preservation Trust the property received the Saltire Society Restoration and European Architectural Heritage Award in 1973. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother visited the house after the award was presented.

The house has a fabulous interior boasting many original features, private walled garden with side access for bikes etc., two bedrooms, two bathrooms, lovely kitchen/dining area and top of the range fittings, appliances and soft furnishings. We can highly recommend this as a base for families or golfers.

The house is on three levels

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Vestibule - slate floor, quirky original storage cupboards fitted within an arched recess and finished with period doors

Hallway - a welcoming hall with attractive furnishings

Kitchen / Dining area - fully equipped kitchen with all mod cons including 6 burner Aga range, slate flooring, dining table to seat four and door leading to private garden

Shower Room / Cloakroom - generous shower cubicle with wc and wh basin - quality fittings and decor

FIRST FLOOR

Drawing Room - a good sized room with three windows overlooking the garden and onward to the countryside South of St Andrews, with comfy seating, wall panelling and walk in storage area (which has been adopted as a butler`s pantry with fridge and small sink

Bathroom - a good sized bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, wc and wh basin

SECOND FLOOR

Master Bedroom - a bright airy double bedroom with seating and storage and LCD flat screen tv

Twin Bedroom - two single beds (can be made into a double with an over-mattress), storage etc. with LCD flat screen tv

OUTSIDE

There is a fully enclosed mature and leafy walled garden with patio at the rear of the house. This can be accessed from Abbey Street by a gateway bearing a seventeenth century marirrage lintel, and there is also direct access from the dining area. The property has no dedicated parking area, although there is a cobbled area adjacent to the front door and end gable which can be used for loading and unloading. There is free parking in Abbey Street and South Street/North Street eastwards from South Castle Street.

Gas Central Heating
Secondary Glazing
Wireless Internet
Flat screen tvs in each of the bedrooms both with freeview channels
High quality refurbishment retaining original and quirky features
Two bath/shower rooms
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
6-burner Aga Range
Fridge/Freezer
i-pod docking station
Private walled garden
Patio furniture
All rentals include the provision of bed linen, towels and fuel
Please note a fuel surcharge of £2.75 per day is applicable 1 Nov to 1 Apr
Sorry no pets permitted
Sorry no smoking in the cottage
NOT AVAILABLE FOR GOLF OPEN 2010