Location

The Cottage at Chapel Green is situated in a peaceful and highly sought after setting within Earlsferry, with the benefit of a public path linking its garden to Earlsferry beach. The connected villages of Elie and Earlsferry are popular holiday destinations due to the unspoilt sandy beaches, accessible golf courses and range of water sports available. Whilst situated close to the beach, The Cottage is just a short walk from Earlsferry High Street, and ideally positioned for access to Elie Golf Course and the shops, cafés and restaurants of Elie.

Elie and Earlsferry are in the East Neuk of Fife, famed for its picturesque fishing villages and sandy beaches, with Elie boasting one of the finest. Sailing, wind surfing and other water sports are available at Elie Harbour and there are two golf courses, one the acclaimed 18 hole course and a short 9 hole course suitable for beginners. There are also golf practice facilities, several hard tennis courts and a bowling green. Elie Sports Club offers group and individual coaching in golf and tennis during school holidays. Elie is well served by pubs and cafés including the renowned Ship Inn, and the historic 19th Hole tavern and restaurant in Earlsferry.   

St Andrews, 'the home of golf' and the setting for one of Britain's oldest universities, is only 13 miles away. There are traditional links golf courses at nearby Crail, Leven and Lundin Links and new courses at Kingsbarns and St Andrews Bay. St Andrews has an excellent selection of shops, restaurants and services to supplement those available in the village. A new train station in Leven (about 11 miles) is due to open in June, with direct trains to Edinburgh which is around 46 miles away.

Description

The Cottage, despite its deceptive name, is a substantial home with flexible living space set over three floors. The house was built in 2001, on the site of what was once a traditional single-storey cottage. Thanks to its relatively young age, the house benefits from better eco credentials and lower maintenance requirements than most other houses of its scale in the village. The adaptable accommodation allows for the lower ground level to be separated from the upper two levels. Thanks to its own kitchen / sitting room, this level can be used as self-contained accommodation. The house has exceptional views to Earlsferry beach and across the Firth of Forth, as well as Elie Golf Course to the rear. The south-facing garden is linked to a public path connecting it to the beach. This, as well as the off-street parking, are extremely desirable characteristics for a property in Earlsferry.

The upper ground floor acts as the heart of the house, and contains an impressive open-plan kitchen / sitting room. From the sitting area, the southeasterly views across Earlsferry Beach, Elie Bay and the Firth of Forth beyond are sensational. Bi-folding doors open up to a Juliet balcony, and there is a gas fireplace with natural stone surround, and a shelved alcove. From the kitchen area there are three windows with views over Elie Golf Course. Integrated appliances include a three oven AGA, Neff electric oven with twin hob, Neff dishwasher and Samsung fridge freezer. There is also a single bedroom (currently used as a study), and a shower room on this level.

The top floor is home to the spacious principal suite. There are two large dormer windows with fitted window seats, one facing southwest with sea views, and the other to the northeast overlooking Elie Golf Course. The suite has its own bathroom with coastal views, and ample storage in the form of fitted wardrobes and a further under-eaves store.

The lower ground level has its own kitchen / sitting room, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom, so can easily be used as a self-contained apartment if required. The kitchen has a good range of appliances including an Indesit electric oven and hob, Neff dishwasher, Neff fridge, separate freezer, and an AEG washer / dryer. This level also has its own main door from the lane to the rear, which leads into a porch. A door on the internal staircase separates it from the upper levels. As a result, there is excellent, independent overflow living space for guests, as well as potential to run a short term rental business subject to the necessary consents and licensing.

The southwest facing garden sits to the rear of the house and is accessed by the lower ground floor, but also via Chapel Green Lane. This lane connects to Glovers Wynd, which leads up to the junction with Earlsferry High Street and Links Road. It is fully enclosed by stone walls and fencing, with access at the top through a gate. A patio and a terrace with gazebo both sit at the top of the garden and together make a lovely spot for outdoor entertaining. The garden is split into terraces with borders and beds beautifully stocked with a variety of shrubs and plants. There is a wooden play house/garden shed for storage. Stone steps lead down to a further flagstone terrace. A public path runs from the lane, passing the side of the garden to Earlsferry beach, allowing for easy access to the shore.

To the front of the house, there is a generous gravelled parking area with gate onto Chapel Green. There is also a useful bin store, bike storage and a lower level terrace from which to enjoy the evening sun.