Tuesday, October 09, 2007

North Fife Hairdressing Salon


Kirsty Sharon and Esther, three gifted, creative and professional hairdressers at Lush Hairdressing Salon, High Street, Newburgh, North Fife, for Ladies and Gents. Colouring, Cutting, Wedding Parties, Nails and Hair care products. All carried out in a very relaxed happy and convivial atmosphere. Contact telephone, 01337 840402.
In the Hands of a professional, Kirsty deftly administers her skills in transformative hair dressing in Newburgh North Fife.
Esther applying her consummate skills at Sharons Salon Newburgh High Street North Fife Scotland.
Sharon at work. Other videos at Sharon's can be accessed via North Fife Videos, in North Fife Links in the right hand column.

North Fife Holiday Rental


North Fife Holiday Rental. Located in the historic village of Newburgh, nestling between Perth and St. Andrews, Weavers Hall is the perfect location for a romantic getaway, family holiday or golfing trip. Contact: Vyvyen Corrigan, 40 Lynedoch Road,
Scone, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK, PH2 6RJ.

North Fife Bungalow For Sale


North Fife Bungalow For Sale. The Roundel, Morton, Tayport, North Fife, Scotland. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fine family detached bungalow in a rural location with uninterrupted views over the open countryside. The property includes 2.84 acres of ground which comprises of a 2.45 acre grazing paddock, and a sizeable area of well maintained garden grounds. The property offers well laid out and adaptable family accommodation which is in excellent order throughout benefiting from full double glazing and LPG gas central heating. It has been well maintained throughout offering bright and spacious accommodation comprising; entrance vestibule, hallway, lounge, sun room, dining room, dining kitchen, three double bedrooms all benefiting from built in wardrobes, family bathroom, utility room, store room and cloakroom. Overall this is a unique opportunity to purchase a fine property with large field, paddock, and garden grounds in a beautiful setting. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the charm of this property. Contact Steel Eldridge Stewart.

North Fife Two Bedroom Houses For Sale


North Fife Two Bedroom Houses For Sale. Berryhill Farm Steading, Grange of Lindores, By Collessie, North Fife, Scotland. Berryhill is a small, exclusive development of nine properties created from existing buildings with the traditional Scottish character carefully retained. The second phase includes 2 and 3 bedroomed houses, incorporating original stone and natural timbers. They benefit from bespoke kitchens and bathrooms and have the feel of quality country properties. Set in a spectacular rural location with open views, they are within easy commuting distance of St Andrews, Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh.

Berryhill Steading is set amidst a spectacular rural location and provides open views of the surrounding countryside and Loch. It lies approximately 1 mile south of Lindores Loch and a short distance from the banks of the River Tay. Excellent fishing is available at Lindores, Black and Golden Lochs, as well as the River Tay itself. The area boasts several championship golf courses.

Communications are excellent with St Andrews (17 miles), Cupar (8 miles), Perth (9 miles), Dundee (16 miles) and Edinburgh (45 miles) with a direct rail link taking just 50 minutes. Private schools within commuting distance include Glenalmond College, Kilgraston and Strathallan at Bridge of Earn, Morrison’s Academy, Creiff, New Park and St Leonards at St Andrews and the High School of Dundee.

Each home will benefit from all the conveniences of modern day living featuring bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, yet retaining the feel of traditional country properties. Many of the original architectural features have been restored with new works matching the style of the existing. Great care has been taken to ensure that the fine Scottish character of Berryhill Steading is retained. The properties benefit from sealed unit double glazing, LPG central heating and excellent insulation.

The second phase of properties now released are The Smiddy and The Bothy, both two bedrooms and The Byre which is a three bedroomed property. To fully appreciate the fine quality of these properties and the superb location of Berryhill, we highly recommend making an appointment to view. Viewing: By appointment through Pagan Osborne.

Travel Directions
On leaving Cupar heading north west on the A913 Newburgh/Perth road, turn left at the Den of Lindores onto the B936. Turn left at the sign for Grange of Lindores and follow the road through the village where Berryhill Farm is located approximately ¼ of a mile along ( follow the sign for Golden Loch Fishing.

North Fife House For Sale


North Fife House For Sale. 70 Bonnygate , Cupar , Fife, KY15 4LB. Number 70 is a truly amazing, unique stone built town house Circa late 1700s which has been lovingly and sympathetically upgraded creating a comfortable and spacious family dwelling positioned with very easy walking distance of all amenities.
Viewing of the property is highly recommended to appreciate the individuality that is offered.

The property is accessed via a pend with attractive wrought iron- gate, which leads in to the garden grounds. There is further gate to the side. A handsome timber door offers access to the properties ground level where there is a useful under stair utility with power and light. A staircase leads to the first level where there is a hallway leading to a striking lounge with attractive window seat, ornate cornicing and stripped back original shutters, on this level there is also a delightful dining room with ornate central rose, and an amazing breakfasting kitchen with Marks & Spencers units, wall boarded walls and attractive mirrors. In additional there is also a w.c., and office.

A further staircase leads to the next level which offers a large reading area, three double bedrooms, and a separate landing offers access to the bathroom. A glazed door leads to the upper guest annex where there is a superb bedroom with 2 Velux windows, and a sliding/folding wall opens into an additional bedroom again with Velux windows.
As mentioned the property is offered for sale in fresh walk-in condition and there is mostly ‘new’ carpeting throughout.

To the rear of the property there is an amazing walled, mature garden, which is split into two sections. Directly to the rear there is a lawned area with flower borders. An archway leads through to the further larger section, which is filled with a vast section of mature trees, and mature borders. Within the garden there is a useful Summer house. At the bottom of the garden there is a timber garage, with an off street parking area leading in from the Bonnygate car park, also there also a large useful outhouse.

It should be noted that number 70 offers the potential to operate a Bed & Breakfast business due to the spaciousness and the fact that most bedrooms offer wash hand basin facilities and separate door locks, there is also the potential to amend the dwelling to separate flats, subject to consents. In addition there are also further options available within the garden grounds due to its positioning adjacent to the Bonnygate car park.

Cupar is a thriving town situated on the edge of the A91, which offers a comprehensive range of shopping, primary/secondary and various leisure facilities. Dundee, Kirkcaldy, St Andrews and Edinburgh are all within easy commuting distance by road and rail. Contact Rollo Davidson McFarlane.

North Fife Rural Property For Sale


North Fife Rural Property For Sale. The Cottage, Den of Lindores, By Newburgh. A development opportunity in the Den of Lindores. A traditional detached cottage in need of full upgrading. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the potential on offer. Accommodation comprises lounge, kitchen,bedroom/second public room, bathroom, two further bedrooms, gardens.

This is a traditional cottage in need of full upgrading throughout. Internally the accommodation comprises on the ground floor; an entrance hallway, lounge, kitchen, bedroom/second public room and bathroom. The upper accommodation comprises two further bedrooms. There is also a garden to the rear. The property is situated in Den of Lindores and offers easy access to further amenities in Newburgh. This is a development opportunity and the property requires modernisation and upgrading throughout.

Travel Directions
On entering the Den of Lindores from the Cupar direction, the property is situated on the left hand side and can be identified by the for sale board.

Selling Agent.
Pagan Osborne
1 Crossgate
Cupar
KY15 4HA

North Fife Cottage For Sale


North Fife Cottage For Sale. 2 East Port, Falkland. Highly desirable semi detached newly refurbished traditional cottage located in the heart of conservation area in Falkland. Opposite Falkland Palace and within easy walking distance is Falkland Estate providing varied walks through woodlands, suitable for all abilities, post office, pubs, restaurants, shops, 9-hole golf course, cricket club, bowling club, public tennis courts and tennis club. Property would make delightful home or ideal holiday retreat.
Accommodation on two levels has been tastefully upgraded and includes finishes such as, exposed stone wall and cast iron wood-burning stove in dining kitchen and working fireplaces in each of the public rooms. Internal and external oak doors are finished with black wrought ironmongery. Entry is by solid oak storm doors opening into hall. Dining kitchen has double aspect windows and attractive ceramic tile floor extending through to hall. Solid oak wall and floor storage units, timber worktops, deep Belfast-style sink, integrated appliances and wall mounted combi gas central heating boiler. The dining area has built-in storage for crockery etc. The snug/study has window to rear, cast iron open fireplace with painted timber surround and useful deep walk in storage cupboard with light. Good size lounge has double aspect windows and cast iron open fireplace with painted timber surround. Stairs lead from the hall to upper floor with balustrade overlooking hall below. Both bedrooms are doubles, are carpeted, have Velux windows to the rear, coombed ceilings and inset ceiling down lighters. One bedroom has small deeply recessed feature window in gable wall. Bathroom has solid oak floor, white suite comprising w.c., pedestal wash basin and traditional roll top bath with clawed feet. Walls are extensively and attractively tiled. Modern ladder-style radiator, extractor fan and two double-glazed windows to rear. Lounge, snug/study, both bedrooms, landing and stairs are newly carpeted.
Outside and to rear of property is stone outbuilding, which has been freshly painted inside, recently re-roofed, finished with original pan tiles and equipped with power and light. Integrated smoke detectors to hall and upper landing. Newly installed system of gas-fired central heating from combi boiler. Single-glazed refurbished sash and case windows to ground floor and double-glazing to upper floor windows apart from feature gable window.

Rollo Davidson McFarlane
36 Cupar Road
Auchtermuchty
KY14 7DD

North Fife Property For Sale


North Fife Property For Sale. 50 West Road, Newport on Tay, North Fife, Scotland.

This is a magnificent deceptively spacious semi-detached dwelling house with accommodation on three levels. Built in the 1800s, this is one of the oldest houses in the village, and is category C(S) listed. The property is set in superb gardens (recently featured in a national newspaper property supplement) and as well as excellent views to the Tay has direct access to and indeed ownership of a small section of foreshore with the possibility of mooring a boat. The accommodation comprises sitting room, kitchen and dining room, four bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, garden room/studio/utility room, and two cellar rooms with scope for office etc.

LOCATION
The attractive historic village of Newport-on-Tay hosts a thriving and friendly community. It offers a modern, sophisticated array of shops and services. The High Street boasts two cafes (organic and Fairtrade respectively), a renowned hair and beauty salon, gift shops, a florist and a children’s boutique, as well as the usual convenience stores, chemist and post office. The library and churches are attractive and friendly, and there is an excellent primary school opposite
Tayfield estate which has woodland walks and duck pond. Young families are well served with a broad range of children’s activity clubs. The village is a haven for water sports enthusiasts who like sailing, water-skiing and fishing. There are also tennis and bowling clubs, as well as a sports centre. Good quality secondary comprehensive and private schools can be found in nearby Dundee and St. Andrews. Newport is within easy commuting distance of Dundee, St Andrews, Cupar and Edinburgh.

In detail the accommodation comprises:

Entry is gained via the front gardens through a traditionally styled entrance door into the hall.

ENTRANCE HALL
Cloaks cupboard. Stairs to upper level and basement level accommodation. Doors to all ground level rooms.

SITTING ROOM 26’2” x 13’7” (7.98m x 4.15m)
(Formerly two rooms). A magnificent room with traditional windows to both sides, one aspect to the extensive mature gardens to the front and one to the rear with views to both the bridges. Display book shelving. Ceiling cornicing. Two ceiling roses. Fitted wall lamp. Ample space to utilise as a dining section if required. Chimney with easy access to create open fire and feature fireplace.

BATHROOM 7’11” x 6’4” (3.02m x 1.94m)
Part frosted window to Firth of Tay. Bath. Built-in wash hand basin with storage below. WC. Splashback tiling. Wall mounted fan heater. Fluorescent light.

DINING KITCHEN 25’3” x 11’8” (7.71m x 3.56m)
A spacious kitchen with windows to front and rear enjoying aspects to gardens on one side and over the Firth of Tay to Dundee on the other. Fitted base and wall units. ½ sink and drainer. Ample worktop surfaces. Peninsular breakfast bar. Space for electric cooker. Plumbing for dishwasher. Ceiling spotlighting. Adjacent dining area.

DINING AREA
Ornamental fireplace. Fitted bookshelf with storage below. Timber floor.

UPPER FLOOR HALLWAY
Built-in storage. Glazed downlighter providing natural light. Doors to three bedrooms.

BEDROOM 1 18’0” x 11’5” (5.49m x 3.44m)
Views to Tay Bridges and Firth of Tay. Built-in wardrobes with additional storage over.

BEDROOM 2 18’0” x 10’0” (5.60m x 3.05m)
Views to Firth of Tay. Built-in storage.

BEDROOM 3 9’1” x 8’7” (2.76m x 2.63m)
Excellent view to the Firth of Tay and rail bridge.

BASEMENT LEVEL
The basement level is an excellent feature with doors to shower room, bedroom four/office, garden room/studio/utility room and cellar (ideal for storage or possible conversion to office or similar).

CELLAR 7’6” x 5’6” (2.28m x 1.69m)
At the bottom of the stairs there is a good size cellar room with power and light (currently used as storage area). Could provide a small utility room or computer room.

OFFICE/BEDROOM 4 14’11” x 12’9” (4.09m x 3.89m)
Window to rear garden with glimpses of the Tay (currently used as office but could be utilised as basement level bedroom).

SHOWER ROOM 10’9” x 7’1” (3.31m x 2.16m)
Frosted glass window. Shower cubicle. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted electric panel heater. Pine lined ceiling.

GARDEN ROOM/STUDIO/UTILITY ROOM 13’5” x 9’11” (4.14m x 3.08m)
An ideal artists studio with door giving direct access to the rear garden. Belfast Sink. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Spaces for other appliances. Access to second large cellar area.

CELLAR AREA
Could be adapted to form a further storage area/wine cellar.

EXTERIOR
The delightful woodland and cottage style gardens form a perfect setting for the house and offer a tantalising array of new blooms every week of the year. Specimen trees, including snakebark, paperbark and Japanese maples, Kashmir rowan and a glorious crab apple lend structure and privacy to the front garden. The lawns and paved area offer ample sitting and entertaining space, as well as the opportunity for off street parking (subject to planning permission). Included in the sale are a greenhouse, cold frame and alpine troughs. A side path through a wooden door offers more storage space and leads through to the back riverside garden. The secluded large gravelled area boasts real outdoor living enjoyment, with splendid panoramic views of the river and the opportunity to sit and watch the sun go down. Traditional mixed cut flower, fruit, vegetable and herb beds surround this area, and there is also a large shed and clothes drying line included in the sale. From here, wide steps lead down to the river and a small jetty where a dinghy could be tied, or from where you can fish. Enquiries for moorings should be directed to Wormit Sailing Club or the chandlery in Boat Brae, Newport. The low maintenance gardens host more than 500 plants, including some superb dwarf rhododendrons, a crinodendron, buddleia, trilliums, peonies, fritillaries, orchids and many alpine gems. The warm micro-climate beside the river allows tender plants like the pineapple flower, foxtail lilies, and
rare South African and Antipodean treasures to thrive. The vendor, a garden designer and writer can supply a sketch plan of the gardens with plant names, if required.

HEATING SYSTEM
The property benefits from Gas Central Heating with radiators throughout.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Included within the sale are all the fixed fitted floor coverings and white goods, including fridge/freezer, dishwasher, chest freezer, electric cooker, washing machine and tumble dryer. A digital TV aerial is fitted to the sitting room chimney.

COUNCIL TAX BAND “E”

VIEWING
By appointment with Murray Donald Drummond Cook LLP, Property Office Cupar. Tel. 01334 656564.

DIRECTIONS
Proceeding from the centre of Newport in the direction of Wormit the property lies on the riverside to the right. A for sale board will be in evidence.

OFFERS
A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised
to notify their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.

Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal terms to:-

Murray Donald Drummond Cook LLP
6 Crossgate,
Cupar KY15 5HH.
Or LP5 Cupar.

Earlshall Castle North Fife

Earlshall Castle and grounds adjoin Leuchars Airfield. The old and the new side by side.

Monday, October 08, 2007

North Fife Wedding

Wedding party being photographed at St Athernase Church Leuchars North Fife.

North Fife Church



St Athernase Church Leuchars North Fife is a splendid example of Norman Architecture. Built in Circa 1183 and dedicated in 1244. St Andrews is a 7 mile road journey to the East.