Knockmore House, Strathenry,

By Leslie, Fife, KY6 3HZ

Offers over £550,000

Leslie 2 miles, Glenrothes 5 miles, M90 motorway 8.5 miles, Kinross 10 miles, Kirkcaldy 10 miles, Dunfermline 19 miles, St Andrews 23 miles, Perth 31 miles & Edinburgh 31 miles.

A superb country house to the east of Loch Leven enjoying an elevated position with great privacy and stunning views across The Forth to East Lothian.

Approximately 8.1 acres (3.3 hectares).

DIRECTIONS

On entering Fife from Edinburgh travel north on the M90 motorway towards Kinross. Turn off

at Junction 5 sign posted for Crook of Devon. At the end of the slip road turn right and at the T

junction turn left. Turn first right onto the B9097 and follow the road directly ahead. At the end

of the road turn left at the T junction and follow the road to Auchmuirbridge. Go over the bridge

and turn right sign posted the A911 Leslie. Follow the road for approximately 200 yards and turn

left at the sign for Teal Cottage. Follow the track leading uphill, passing Teal Cottage and Newton

Of Strathenry. At the top you will bear round to the right, where the road then leads uphill onto

Knockmore Estate. This private driveway leads directly to Knockmore House.

SITUATION

Knockmore House lies on the southern side of the Lomond Hills, set within charming open

countryside. The property is screened by woodland to the north and west and enjoys panoramic

views to the south encompassing The Bass Rock, Berwick Law and beyond. The subjects enjoy

great privacy set at the end of a private driveway approximately 1 mile from the public highway.

The surrounding countryside is perfect for outdoor pursuits with bird watching and fishing on

nearby Loch Leven, a glider club at nearby Portmoak, an array of world class golf courses from St

Andrews to Elie, local equestrian facilities and hacking routes and a wonderful range of wildlife

within the area.

There are many places of interest to visit within a short drive including Falkland Palace, Loch

Leven Castle, Kellie Castle, Hill of Tarvit and St Andrews.

Particulars of Sale

Leslie is the nearest village to the property and offers shops for everyday needs, pubs, restaurants,

local bus services and a village Primary and Nursery School. The secondary school catchment is

Glenwood High in Glenrothes.

Private schooling is available at St Leonards in St Andrews, Dollar Academy in Dollar and there

are an array of excellent private schools in Edinburgh.

The amenities of Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Kinross, Dunfermline, Perth and Edinburgh are all easily

accessible from Knockmore House.

There are train stations at Markinch, Kirkcaldy and Inverkeithing providing frequent Edinburgh

services and the M90 motorway is only 8.5 miles from the property. Edinburgh airport is easily

reached and offers flights to a wide range of destinations.

DESCRIPTION

Knockmore House is a character detached country house recently renovated to the highest of

standards to offer a contemporary home of much charm in a lovely secluded setting. The design

includes a range of specialist features including a high quality split level gym in the main house

and a professional standard recording studio with voice booth and bar above in an adjoining

detached cottage. The overall accommodation extends to 243 square metres / 2,615 square feet.

The main house is formed over 2 floors and comprises a porch, a hall, a lounge, a fitted

breakfasting kitchen with vaulted ceiling and dining room off, a utility room, a split level

gymnasium with vaulted ceiling (potential to be 1 or 2 bedrooms), a principal bathroom, a sitting

room (potential to be a bedroom), a luxury bathroom with large bath and separate shower, an

upper landing and 2 double bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms. There is an oil fired

central heating system, double glazing and a range of in-built storage space. The design is ideal

for couples or families allowing use as a 4 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms.

The outbuilding on the east side of the property has been developed as a detached cottage

with an adjoining double garage. The cottage is configured as a professional recording studio.

The studio could be used as a living room and there is a bar above which could be used as a

kitchen. There is a double bedroom and a shower room allowing the property to be used as a one

bedroom self contained home. This property is suited to a range of purposes and could be used

for letting purposes to bring an additional income, holiday lets, home working and self contained

accommodation for a family member. There is scope to develop further into the adjoining double

garage if required and subject to the required consents.

Knockmore House enjoys attractive gardens

which are formed mainly in grass. The woodland

to the rear and the west side of the private

driveway is part of the property. It provides

excellent screening and a good supply of wood.

There is space for parking at various points

within the grounds and a large double garage

with an electric door. There are two large stores

within the garage providing further excellent

storage space.

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a

superb country home of much character with

many specialist features, superb views and all

within commuting distance of Edinburgh, Perth,

and Dundee.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICES

Oil central heating, double glazing, mains

electricity, private water supply via own borehole

and private drainage to own septic tank.

Photographs and particulars prepared October

2015.

PARTICULARS AND MISREPRESENTATION

The following note is of crucial importance to intending viewers and/or purchasers of the property.

Baird Lumsden, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items, nor for any error they may contain, however caused.

No information in these particulars should be considered to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, equipment or facilities are in working order. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. It should not be assumed that the selling agents have verified these matters which must be verified by any intending purchaser.

Descriptions in these particulars are stated as a matter of opinion and not as a statement of fact. Any plans, areas, measurements or distances stated in these particulars are approximate only. Information contained in these particulars is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact.

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Selling Agents

Baird LumsdenThe Mill, Station Road Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4JST. 01786 833800 F. 01786 834382

E. bridgeofallan@dmhbl.co.uk

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