St Leonards House near St Andrews

St Leonards House is a unique self-catered property in North East Fife. Located in the village of Dairsie the Victorian manse house offers spectacular countryside views, with many country walks close to the house. Perfect for groups and families St Leonards House is a 10 minute drive to St Andrews, famous for its golf courses, beaches and nightlife and 15 minutes to Dundee, home to the world renowned V&A museum. St Leonards is perfectly located to experience everything Fife has to offer. The front door opens in to a vestibule and large bright hallway with the original Victoria tiled floor. Immediately to the right is a spacious lounge with multi-fuel burner, fire surround and bay windows with views over the garden. The TV has an Amazon Fire stick with access to Amazon Prime. Across the hall is a drawing room set up as a children's play room, there are plenty of toys and games to keep everyone busy. Of similar size to the lounge the drawing room also has a multi-fuel burner and bay windows. There is TV with an Amazon Fire Stick as well, with access to Amazon Prime. There is a sofa bed in the playroom which guests can use. Along the hall to the right is the dining room, with dining space and seating for up to 12. Beyond that there is a study, offering a relaxing reading space and cloakroom. Opposite the study is a well presented country kitchen with range cooker, dishwasher, and large American style fridge freezer. A kitchen dining table is also located in the kitchen for more relaxed meals or sitting relaxing with a cup of tea. We have two high chairs and can provide these on request. Towards the rear of the house is a large laundry room which guests may use and includes washing machine and dryer as well as hanging racks for more delicate items. The property also has an outbuilding off the rear courtyard which is used for storage and fuel. The back garden isa flexible space, there is outdoor seating and BBQ, perfect to enjoy the mature garden, with plenty of grass areas for the kids to play. There is also a kids play area and trampoline. At the bottom of the garden there is a gate directly into the local park. The beauty of the house is the space, you can be staying in St Leonards as part of a group but still find your own space of peace and quiet. The large rooms and high ceilings add to this feeling of space. The house was the manse house for Dairsie church and as such it was built with entertaining in mind. The double bedrooms all have beds that can either be set up as single twin beds or King beds, creating flexibility for your group, all of the bedrooms have ample storage. Bedroom 1 - King sized or twin bed, a walk in wardrobe and views over the hills. Bedroom 2 - King sized or twin bed and small bed for a child under 5, walk in wardrobe. This bedroom has two windows with views over the countryside and garden. Bedroom 3 - Single bed, with views over the garden and countryside beyond. Bedroom 4 - King sized or twin beds, with views over the garden and countryside beyond. This room has an ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 5 - King sized or twin beds and a day bed, this can also be made up into a single bed or king sized bed. If you are a family group this room makes a great kids room but it is also a lovely room for adults, with views to the hills. The main bathroom is a generous size, with marble tiled floor, a large walk in shower and roll top bath. Guests have access to all areas of the house with exception of the loft and garage. The loft is accessed via a door on landing to the left hand side which will remain locked. The garage is accessed via a door beside the cloakroom. . Dairsie is a popular and desirable Village, within a short walk to the Shop/Post Office and Play Park, Village pub, etc. 6.8 miles from St.Andrews and 9.8 miles from Dundee, Cupar is 3.1 miles with a train station, buses are regular to St.Andrews, Cupar & Dundee Driving - given the rural location driving is by far the most efficient and convenient way to get around. Cupar - 3.1miles St Andrews - 6.8miles Dundee - 9.8miles Edinburgh - 47 miles Taxis to St Andrews would cost approximately 20-25 and slightly more to Dundee. Regular buses are available from the centre of the village and run between St Andrews and Dundee to the east to Edinburgh and Glasgow to the south. Trains run from Cupar or Leuchars. We are situated on the East Coast line and trains run directly between Inverness and Aberdeen (approx 1.5 hours to the North) and Edinburgh and beyond to the South. The journey along Fife's coast and across the Forth Bridge offers some spectacular views. Parking There is ample parking with two spaces in the driveway, one in the garage and guests may also safely park their cars on the roadside at the rear of the house As well as the main towns, the surrounding area offers numerous country walks and natural attractions. The area boasts beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages down the East Neuk of Fife (Ellie is a particular favourite of ours!).