South Street, Elie, Leven, Fife, KY9 1DN | Property for sale | Savills
140 sq m
Offers over £625,000(€749,789)

South StreetElie, Leven, Fife, KY9 1DN

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in June 2023
  • Traditional house in need of upgrading
  • Large private garden to the rear
  • An abundance of character throughout
  • Situated in the heart of the village
  • Close to Elie Beach and The Ship Inn

An outstanding end-terraced Georgian house and garden situated within 100m of Elie Beach

About this property

  • 3 South Street is a characterful Georgian home, situated on the end of a terrace of beautiful houses on desirable South Street, in the heart of the village and within 100 metres of the beach. The house offers an exciting opportunity to upgrade the accommodation to provide modern-day living space, subject to the necessary consents. Dating back to 1810, the house is Category C Listed and retains an abundance of traditional character throughout. It also has a charming, fully walled garden to the rear, a much coveted feature for a home in central Elie.

    The ground floor accommodation has a front facing dining room and snug off the entrance hall, with windows onto South Street. Both rooms have traditional presses and fireplaces. The dining room has a door leading through to the pantry which has excellent fitted storage. The kitchen sits to the rear and has a door leading out to the garden. There is also a ground floor bedroom.

    An attractive staircase with original wooden banister and wrought iron balustrades curves up from the entrance hall to the first floor. The first floor sitting room is spectacular. It has a large south facing bay window with window seat with views along South Street. At the other end of the room a window overlooks the garden. In the heart of the room is a fireplace with tiled surround. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom on this level. One bedroom overlooks South Street and the other the rear garden, both with working shutters. On the top floor there are two more bedrooms, one with a dormer window with views over the rooftops of Elie towards the beach and across the Firth of Forth. There are also two attic stores.

    Stone steps lead up into the rear garden, which is fully enclosed by a stone wall. There is a level terrace at the top which would be a fantastic setting for a summerhouse, as well as a shed and a greenhouse.

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This is a rare and exciting opportunity to upgrade a home on one of Elie's most desirable addresses, a short walk from the beach.

Harry MaitlandProperty agent

Local information

  • 3 South Street occupies a prime central position within Elie, about 100 metres from the beach, and in close proximity to the local services and amenities offered by the popular coastal village.
  • With one of Scotland's finest sandy beaches on its doorstep, Elie is well known for its water sports, including sailing, paddle-boarding and windsurfing, all of which take place in the sheltered bay, while on land there are two golf courses, one the acclaimed 18-hole course and a short 9-hole course suitable for beginners. Several hard tennis courts and a bowling green are also available within the village. Elie Sports Club offers group and individual coaching in golf and tennis during school holidays. Elie is well served by pubs and cafés which include the renowned Ship Inn.
  • Elie is in the East Neuk of Fife, famed for its picturesque fishing villages and unspoilt beaches. St Andrews, the home of golf and the setting for one of Britain's oldest universities, is only 14 miles away. There are traditional links golf courses at nearby Crail, Leven and Lundin Links and new courses at Kingsbarns and St Andrews Bay.
  • Edinburgh is around 45 miles away accessed by road, or from the nearest train station at Leuchars which is 16 miles to the north of Elie.
  • All distances are approximate.

Additional information

  • Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Central heating by oil fired boiler. There is mains gas to the house.
  • Local Authority & tax band: Fife Council tax band G
  • Conservation Area and Listing: 3 South Street is within Elie and Earlsferry Conservation Area and is C Listed
  • Fixtures & Fittings: All fitted curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings and integrated white goods are included in the sale.
  • Directions: Entering Elie from the north on the A917, continue down to the roundabout. Take the second exit (straight over) on to School Wynd. At the T-junction, turn left, and 3 South Street will be on the left hand side.
  • EPC Rating: F
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G