Location

Little Cottage is situated on the pretty and characterful West Shore of Pittenweem, overlooking the Firth of Forth. The property is accessed by a charming footpath from Mid Shore, which forms part of the Fife Coastal Path. The house is within close proximity of the village's excellent range of services including shops, pubs, restaurants and harbour front.    The East Neuk of Fife, running from St Andrews to Largo Bay, boasts a number of fishing villages built around traditional harbours, unspoilt sandy beaches and fertile farmland. Pittenweem has a number of local services including a doctor's surgery and a primary school along with independent shops such as a bakery and a pharmacy/newsagent.

The area also has a rich heritage in regional produce and there are a number of well-regarded restaurants including the award winning Craig Miller Seafood Restaurant in nearby St Monans and The Cellar in Anstruther, specialising in freshly caught seafood, while The Peat Inn, about 10 miles away, is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Scotland. More locally, The Dory Bistro can be found on the East Shore by the harbour. There is also a vibrant arts and crafts community centred on the village and it is host to the Pittenweem Arts Festival to which artists and visitors travel from far and wide.    Secondary schooling is available at Waid Academy in Anstruther (2 miles), where there is a Co-op supermarket, as well as further local facilities.
St Andrews (11 miles) is renowned worldwide as the 'Home of Golf'. As well as the iconic Old Course, there are six further golf courses run by the St Andrews Links Trust, in addition to the many other golf courses in the area including the Duke's Course, two courses at Fairmount, St Andrews Bay and Kingsbarns. St Andrews has a good range of shops and professional services and is well known for its university which is one of the oldest in Britain. Co-educational private schooling is available at St Leonards.   

Access by rail, road and air is good. Levenmouth railway station (12.5 miles) opened in 2024 and provides a direct link to Edinburgh. There is a dual carriageway and motorway connection to Edinburgh and its airport (46 miles) from Glenrothes (17.5 miles). Dundee Airport (26 miles) has scheduled flights to London Heathrow.

All distances are approximate.

Description

Little Cottage is a charming, terraced coastal home with a fabulous outlook across The Firth of Forth towards Bass Rock, East Lothian and the Lammermuir Hills. The cottage is Category C Listed and retains an abundance of character whilst overlooking the beautiful beach. It sits off a picturesque footpath which is the principal access to the traditional houses of West Shore, and forms part of the popular Fife Coastal Path.

The living space at Little Cottage is bright thanks to its super south-facing aspect. The accommodation is centred around the deceptively spacious open plan kitchen / sitting / family room which overlooks the private courtyard to the rear. The kitchen area has fitted units with cooking appliances, and doors leading out into the courtyard and garden beyond. The sitting and dining areas feature two south-facing windows with window seats to enjoy the views. The dining area has a linen cupboard off which houses the hot water tank, and a separate alcove with cupboard below. The bathroom sits off the main living space. It has a bath, separate shower cubicle and cupboard housing the boiler. Beyond the kitchen is a back door leading out to the courtyard, and a utility store.

An open timber staircase leads up from the main room to the two first floor double bedrooms. Both have spectacular coastal views via dormer windows, and fitted wardrobes set into the coombs. One of the bedrooms has a lovely window seat from which to enjoy the views.

The courtyard is a private and sheltered area that offers a lovely spot for al fresco dining. Stone steps with a coal store under them lead up to the lawned garden which is enclosed by wooden fencing. The original net store in front of the property is included in the sale.

Directions

Travelling through Pittenweem from the west on the A917, turn right onto Marygate then left onto Abbey Wall Road and continue to follow this road onto Mid Shore. Access from here to Little Cottage is via the footpath (part of the Fife Coastal Path) that passes to the side of "House on The Rock" and continues alongside the shore.