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GARDEN
Downfield House is set in 2.81 acres of sheltered and private garden grounds and is approached by an access road
which leads through high laurel hedges to a gravelled area to the east of the property offering parking for a number
of cars. A wooden gate opens to the gravelled driveway at the rear of the property. This sweeps around the house
and also gives access to the large garage/workshop and adjacent log store to the north. The main section of garden
lies to the south west of the property. Stone steps lead down from the west drive to a sunken semicircular lawn
which is enclosed by mature conifers. Steps then rise on the opposite side to join a striking ‘patte d’oie’. This fan
formation is planted with a variety of trees, yew hedging and shrubs providing an ornate and attractive garden to
both wander through and enjoy and is specifically designed to take full advantage of the views available from the
house and the garden itself. The Northwest corner of the garden has been landscaped to provide a "viewing
platform" for the panoramic vista over the surrounding countryside. It affords astonishing views spanning from the
Pentland Hills and the Firth of Forth to the south through to the Campsie Fells, The Lomonds, Ben Lawers,
Schiehallion, the Sidlaw Hills and as far as the Cairngorms in the north. Delightful meandering paths cut through
further wooded areas to the north and east. These are attractively under planted with spring bulbs and woodland
plants. The garden also incorporates an orchard area planted with various fruiting trees and a productive vegetable
patch.
DOWNFIELD HOUSE, LADYBANK, FIFE, KY15 7TG
GARAGE
There is a large metal double garage/workshop 10.97m x 5.49m (36' x 18') with electrical power points and bulk
head floodlights to the north west of the property. Also an attached timber built log and coal shed 6.10m x 3.96m (20'
x 13').
3 PUBLIC ROOMS, 8 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, SHOWER ROOM, KITCHEN,
LARDER, WASH HOUSE WITH SEPARATE WC, STUDY, OIL FIRED CENTRAL
HEATING, PARTIAL DOUBLE GLAZING, EXTENSIVE GARDEN GROUNDS, LARGE
YARD 23.77m x 16.15m (78' x 53')
An area of hard standing with caravan to the west of the property was previously used as a storage and equipment
yard by a former tree surgery business and is accessed separately from the farm road through large 8 metre wide
double gates. It offers possible development potential through Fife Council's Policy E16 Housing Development in
the Countryside.
SOLAR PANELS
There are 8 solar panels on the south facing section of the east wing roof which offer a significant reduction to the
electricity running costs of the property.
SERVICES
The property is served with Mains Water, in addition there is a private supply to part of the house. Telephone.
Satellite Broadband. Drainage is private by way of a septic tank and soakaway.
DIRECTIONS
Directions – Leaving Cupar on the A914, heading towards Glenrothes,, continue for approximately 3 miles turning
left at the sign for Cults Hill. Follow the road up the hill and over the cross roads to the top of the hill. Downfield is
indicted by a stone walled entrance on the right. Continue up the farm road and Downfield House is located beyond
the steading on the right. A for sale sign will be evident.
GARAGE, LOG STORE, YARD WITH HARD STANDING.
This handsome former factor's house, originally built in 1847 for the Tarvit House Estate, was significantly extended in
the 1930s to create what is now a substantial, traditional, family home. It is constructed mainly of whinstone with
sandstone quoins and retains many of the original features both Victorian and Art Deco. Set within 2.81 acres of
landscaped garden grounds the property takes advantage of the magnificent panoramic views over the surrounding
rolling Fife countryside and further afield. Secluded and yet centrally located overlooking the Howe of Fife, Downfield
lies within six miles of the bustling market town of Cupar which offers a wide variety of local shops, services and
leisure opportunities to meet every day requirements. The historic university town of St Andrews, renowned worldwide
as the Home of Golf, is a comfortable half an hour drive away on the east coast of Fife and provides a vibrant mix of
shops, restaurants, hotels, leisure and recreational facilities. Some 20 miles to the north across the Tay Bridge is the
resurgent city of Dundee while Perth and Edinburgh are within easy daily commuting distance. Railway stations at
Cupar, Ladybank and Markinch on the main east coast Aberdeen to London line provide fast links to Inverness,
Edinburgh and the South. In addition regular short haul flights leave from Dundee airport and Edinburgh international
airport is less than an hour's drive away. Downfield House provides the perfect setting for a wide range of recreational
pursuits including walking, cycling, riding and golf with numerous highly rated courses nearby including Ladybank,
Crail, Elie, Scotscraig and the many fine courses in and around St Andrews all of which lie within a 20 mile radius.
Good schooling is available locally and private schools in the area include The High School of Dundee, St Leonards
in St Andrews and several other highly regarded schools in and around Perth.
Cupar - 6 miles, Dundee - 19 miles, St Andrews - 13 miles, Glenrothes - 10 miles
ENERGY RATING - E
Perth - 26 miles
Edinburgh - 40 miles.
VIEWING Contact Messrs Williams Gray Williams, 7 St Catherine Street, Cupar, telephone 01334 656644.
Viewing strictly by appointment telephone Cupar 01334 656644
WHILE THESE PARTICULARS ARE BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED
BY THE SELLING AGENT, NOR DO THEY FORM PART OF ANY OFFER TO SELL
OFFERS OVER £500,000
A wrought iron gate and gravelled driveway to the south west of
REAR HALLWAY is accessed from the main entrance hall and
From the main West Wing Entrance Hall a staircase, with
BEDROOM 5 - 4.65m x 3.33m (15'3"x 10'11") With views to
the property lead to a substantial timber panelled front door
has doors opening to the kitchen, dining room, rear staircase
the north this room is currently being used as a library. It is
opening into the
and east entrance vestibule. Telephone socket.
back lit stained glass Art Deco panel on the half landing
rises to
FRONT VESTIBULE with full Art Deco sunburst window and
DINING ROOM 4.47m x 4.15m (14'8" x 13'7½") The warm
ceiling light. Doors open to shower room and entrance hall.
and inviting south facing dining room features a log burning
fitted with generous book shelving and houses an impressive
Caithness Stone and sandstone fireplace. A hatch to the ceiling
stove on a stone hearth, glass shelved open press with cupboard
SHOWER ROOM 1.90m x 1.24m (6'3"x 4'1") incorporating
below, cornicing and secondary glazing.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING which provides access to 4 further
double bedrooms and the family bathroom.
with pull down ladder offers access to the partly floored attic. A
mock press cupboard with false floor opens to a small flight of
stairs leading down into the Office and affords access to the
wash hand basin, WC and shower cubicle with Mira Excel
BEDROOM 2 - 4.12m x 3.06m (13'6"x 10'0½") is currently
shower. An opaque secondary glazed window opens to the north.
being used a study and is fitted with shelving, has an attractive
ENTRANCE HALL A partially glazed Art Deco door leads into
cast iron and tiled fireplace and a secondary glazed window to the
south. A hatch provides access to attic space.
the impressive main west wing entrance hall with further striking
Eastern Wing.
OFFICE 5.28m x 2.51m (17'4"x 8'3") On entering this part
of the house via the link door the Office, which was originally
designed as a dark room now provides a useful work space with
extensive shelving and a secondary glazed window looking north.
Art Deco features. Panelled doors offer access to the principal
BEDROOM 3 - 4.13m x 3.32m (13'6½"x 10'10½") The west
reception rooms, a single bedroom, under stairs cupboard and
This room houses an airing cupboard with immersion boiler and
facing window has shutters and views over the garden grounds and
rear hallway. A staircase rises to the first floor.
extensive bookcases and is a point of access to east wing
beyond. A handy shelved press cupboard offers useful storage
hallway.
space.
DRAWING ROOM 6.18m x 4.62m (20'3 ½"x 15'2") This
EAST WING HALLWAY offers access to the rear staircase which
well proportioned and elegant room with large shuttered
leads down to the rear hall. Doors open to the office, a
windows to the west and north has a feature fireplace with cast
bathroom, 3 further double bedrooms and a large walk-in
iron insert, deep cornicing and impressive Art Deco pendant light
cupboard with shelved and hanging storage and window to the
fitting. A shelved press cupboard houses the electricity meters
north. Access to 2 separate attics is gained through 'borrowed
and a further door leads to the larder. Two cast iron radiators.
light' hatches in the ceiling. BT telephone socket.
BATHROOM 2.56m x 2.45m (8'5"x 8'0½")This room houses
a 3 piece suite consisting of WC, pedestal wash hand basin and
EAST ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with coat hooks leads to a
bath with mixer taps and shower head. There is partial tiling to
partially glazed exterior door on the east elevation of the
the bath area. A secondary glazed south facing window offers
property.
good natural light. Chrome heated towel rail.
KITCHEN 4.18m x 4.09m (13'8" x 13'5") The partially tiled
BEDROOM 6 - 4.94m x 3.65m (16'2½"x 11'11") this bright
kitchen with its warming oil fired Aga comprises floor standing
and attractive south facing room has a cast iron fireplace with
units with areas of open shelving above, a left hand drainer sink
pine surround and a press cupboard offering both shelved and
and is plumbed for a dishwasher. Secondary glazed windows to
hanging storage. Secondary glazing.
the north and east overlook the woodland garden. Doors open to
the larder and north vestibule.
BEDROOM 4 - 4.65m x 3.33m (15'3"x 10'11") is currently
used as the Master Bedroom and boasts views over the west
PARLOUR 4.55m x 4.55m (14'11"x 14'11") A bright and
garden. A particular feature of this bright and well proportioned
attractive room with garden views to the south and west. A cast
room is the decorative cast-iron fire place with pine mantle, tiled
iron fire place with pine surround. cornicing and picture rail.
inserts and ornate hood. There is a corner press cupboard and
shutters to the windows. BT telephone socket.
There are shutters to the windows, two cast iron radiators and a
BT telephone socket.
BEDROOM 7 - 3.66m x 3.19m (12'.0"x 10'5½") Currently
LARDER 4.22m x 2.08m (13'1"x 6'10") The larder retains its
used as a sitting room this east facing room has secondary
original stone shelving and houses the boiler and pulley clothes
glazing and a corner cast-iron fireplace.
hanger. There is a left hand drainer sink with secondary glazed
east facing window above and plumbing for a washing machine.
BEDROOM 8 - 3.65m x 3.05m (11'11½"x 10'0") lies in the
A door also links through the original press cupboard to the
north eastern corner of this part of the house and also offers
drawing room.
views over the garden to the east. Secondary glazing.
NORTH VESTIBULE Entrance to the pine lined north vestibule is
The rear staircase leads down to a partially glazed door
gained through the kitchen with doors to the wash house and a
giving access to the rear hallway. Useful storage is
partially glazed external door to the east garden. There is a
provided by 2 cupboards, one under the stair. Light is
handy standpipe on the external wall.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.38m x 2.34m (7'9 ½"x 7'8) This west
BEDROOM 1 - 4.46m x 2.41m (14.7½"x 7'11") This south
facing bedroom has a wash hand basin, feature pendant light,
cornicing and shutters to the window. BT telephone socket.
WASH HOUSE 2.76m x 1.86m (9'0½"x 6'1") The east facing
facing room houses a white 3 piece suite comprising bath, with
shelved and pine lined wash house with deep butlers sink, WC
electric Gainsborough shower over, WC pedestal wash hand basin
and wash hand basin is also plumbed for a washing machine.
and chrome heated towel rail.
provided by a window on the south elevation at the half
landing.