- Cottage
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- 2 Receptions
Description
**CLOSING DATE SET FOR FRIDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2022, 12 NOON**
Situated in Star of Markinch, this charming, two-bedroom, semi-detached bungalow offers a sought-after village lifestyle and a picturesque rural setting, with beautiful views across open countryside to the Lomond Hills. The south- facing property further benefits from a dual- aspect living/dining room, a well-appointed kitchen leading to a sunroom, and a modern shower room, as well as private gardens and a brand-new garage. Whilst a touch of modernisation is required, the home has clearly been well cared for.
Inside, the front door opens to a vestibule giving way to a central hall. On the left is a generously proportioned living/dining room with dual-aspect windows for a flood of daily sunshine. This reception area is perfect for everyday use, providing plenty of floorspace for a wide choice of furnishings. Next door, the dual-aspect kitchen is well-appointed with cabinets, excellent worktop space, and built-in storage. Bright and roomy, it includes a clothes pulley, a freestanding gas cooker, and space for a fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher. Just off the kitchen is a modern sunroom with access to the rear garden. Meanwhile, the two double bedrooms are positioned to the north and south, both enjoying good-size proportions and airy aspects. The principal bedroom also features a built-in press cupboard. Finally, a modern three-piece shower room is presented with attractive marble-effect wet walls. The property has a new electric fuse board, double-glazed windows, gas central heating, and an air recovery system.
Outside, the home is flanked by large gardens to the south-facing front and rear, the latter of which enjoys far-reaching countryside views to the Lomond Hills. Comprehensive parking is provided by a multi-car driveway and a new detached garage.
Extras: all fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, and a freestanding gas cooker to be included in the sale. EPC C
Star of Markinch is an affluent village surrounded by picturesque open countryside. It offers a rural lifestyle with the convenience of being just 4 miles from Glenrothes. The village has a local primary school and a community hall, whilst Glenrothes caters to all of your daily needs and is just a short ten-minute drive away, providing secondary education, supermarkets, a great range of shops, bars, restaurants, and takeaways, and essentials like banks and chemists. Just 2 miles away, in Balbirnie Park in Markinch, there is also the award-winning Balbirnie House, an A-listed Georgian mansion that is now a luxury hotel and restaurant. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Star of Markinch is well positioned for easy access to the Lomond Hills, with lots of countryside walks and cycle routes in the local area as well. Furthermore, it is just a 15-minutes’ drive from the sprawling sands and promenade of Leven Beach perfect for a day out by the sea. There are several golf courses in the surrounding area too, with Balbirnie Park Golf Club being the closest. For commuting professionals, nearby Markinch train station is on the main Edinburgh to Aberdeen line, providing a comfortable commute to the capital, Dundee, and beyond. The village also has close proximity to excellent road links for those journeying by car, placing the surrounding towns and villages within easy reach. St Andrews, the home of golf, is also just a 30-minutes’ car journey away, where one can enjoy further amenities, a lovely beach, and world-renowned golf facilities.
Thorntons is a trading name of Thorntons LLP. Note: While Thorntons make every effort to ensure that all particulars are correct, no guarantee is given and any potential purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of all information. Floor plans or maps reproduced within this schedule are not to scale, and are designed to be indicative only of the layout and lcoation of the property advertised.