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SADDLER'S HOUSE, HIGH ST, FALKLAND, KY15 7BU RECEPTION HALLWAY, DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, UTILITY/DEN, 5 BEDROOMS (MASTER ENSUITE), FAMILY BATHROOM, SHOWER ROOM, WORKSHOP, GAS CENTRAL HEATING, ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN, GARAGE. This handsome 18th century B listed END TERRACED TOWN HOUSE lies at the heart of the historic village of Falkland. Dating back to 1771 and arranged over 4 floors, the house still retains much of its original character and features and incorporates the original saddler's shop from whence it gets its name. Deceptively spacious, it is a most appealing and comfortable house which lends itself well to modern family living. Nestling at the foot of the Lomond Hills and renowned for its palace and stunning gardens, Falkland is a charming conservation village offering a good selection of local shops, restaurants and pubs as well as an excellent primary school. Secondary schooling and a wider range of amenities are available at Glenrothes and Cupar and Kinross. The village can also claim bowling, tennis and cricket clubs as well as its own 9 hole golf course. Falkland is situated just off the A92 offering ease of travel throughout Fife and to Dundee while speedy access to the M90 provides fast links to Perth and Edinburgh. In addition the main east coast rail line can be accessed at Ladybank and Markinch making it an ideal location for the commuter. Viewing by appointment telephone Cupar 01334 656644 OFFERS OVER £399,500 GARDEN The charming, secluded garden is located to the rear of the property with views towards the Palace Orchard and the rolling countryside beyond. There are two separate paved areas designed to make the most of the morning and evening sun. Steps meander down from the terrace at the top of the garden between established herbaceous and shrub borders to the lawn and a further patio area at the foot of the garden. There is also a dog kennel with a small run attached. A fine old sycamore and high stone boundary walls on either side afford the garden a high degree of shelter and privacy. GARAGE There is a single car lock up garage a short walk from the house. The end terrace of a block of 3 it is of brick construction with an up and over door offering off street parking and useful additional storage space. Water supply. SERVICES Water, telephone and drainage. DIRECTIONS On entering Falkland on the A912 from Strathmiglo, turn right onto the High Street. Saddlers House is located on the right hand side next to the church. A For Sale Board will be evident. VIEWING Contact Messrs Williams Gray Williams, 7 St Catherine Street, Cupar, telephone 01334 656644. ENERGY RATING - BAND - D 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

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Page 1: SADDLER'S HOUSE, HIGH ST, FALKLAND, KY15 7BU · This space is ideal for use as a study area. Doors connect to the drawing room, three bedrooms, and a deep, shelved under stairs cupboard

SADDLER'S HOUSE, HIGH ST, FALKLAND, KY15 7BU

RECEPTION HALLWAY, DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, UTILITY/DEN,

5 BEDROOMS (MASTER ENSUITE), FAMILY BATHROOM, SHOWER ROOM,

WORKSHOP, GAS CENTRAL HEATING, ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN, GARAGE.

This handsome 18th century B listed END TERRACED TOWN HOUSE lies at the heart of

the historic village of Falkland. Dating back to 1771 and arranged over 4 floors, the house

still retains much of its original character and features and incorporates the original

saddler's shop from whence it gets its name. Deceptively spacious, it is a most appealing

and comfortable house which lends itself well to modern family living. Nestling at the foot

of the Lomond Hills and renowned for its palace and stunning gardens, Falkland is a

charming conservation village offering a good selection of local shops, restaurants and

pubs as well as an excellent primary school. Secondary schooling and a wider range of

amenities are available at Glenrothes and Cupar and Kinross. The village can also claim

bowling, tennis and cricket clubs as well as its own 9 hole golf course.

Falkland is situated just off the A92 offering ease of travel throughout Fife and to Dundee

while speedy access to the M90 provides fast links to Perth and Edinburgh. In addition the

main east coast rail line can be accessed at Ladybank and Markinch making it an ideal

location for the commuter.

Viewing by appointment telephone Cupar 01334 656644

OFFERS OVER £399,500

GARDEN

The charming, secluded garden is located to the rear of the property with views towards the Palace

Orchard and the rolling countryside beyond. There are two separate paved areas designed to make

the most of the morning and evening sun. Steps meander down from the terrace at the top of the

garden between established herbaceous and shrub borders to the lawn and a further patio area at the

foot of the garden. There is also a dog kennel with a small run attached. A fine old sycamore and high

stone boundary walls on either side afford the garden a high degree of shelter and privacy.

GARAGE

There is a single car lock up garage a short walk from the house. The end terrace of a block of 3 it is

of brick construction with an up and over door offering off street parking and useful additional storage

space. Water supply.

SERVICES

Water, telephone and drainage.

DIRECTIONS

On entering Falkland on the A912 from Strathmiglo, turn right onto the High Street. Saddlers House

is located on the right hand side next to the church. A For Sale Board will be evident.

VIEWING

Contact Messrs Williams Gray Williams, 7 St Catherine Street, Cupar, telephone 01334 656644.

ENERGY RATING - BAND - D

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

Page 2: SADDLER'S HOUSE, HIGH ST, FALKLAND, KY15 7BU · This space is ideal for use as a study area. Doors connect to the drawing room, three bedrooms, and a deep, shelved under stairs cupboard

This bright and airy room has a window to the front of the

property and a large walk in cupboard offering both

shelved and hanging storage. Carpet. Pendant light.

Radiator.

A carpeted staircase rises to the second floor with

'borrowed light' window. A further short flight of stairs

leads to the attic access door.

MASTER BEDROOM / BEDROOM FIVE 3.50m x 3.89m

(11’6” x 12’9”)

This coombed ceiling room has a Velux window offering

stunning views to the Palace orchard and beyond. A fitted

wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors spans one wall

offering generous shelved and hanging storage. A door

opens to the ensuite bathroom. Carpet. Pendant light.

Radiator.

ENSUITE BATHROOM 1.98m x 2.30m (6'6" x 7'6½")

Houses a 3 piece suite comprising WC, pedestal wash

hand basin and bath with mixer tap and hand held shower

attachment. A Velux window with views to the rear

garden. Carpet. Mechanical extractor fan. Radiator.

From the second floor landing a short flight of stairs rises

to the attic access door. This large area is floored and

offers considerable storage space and the possibility of

conversion.

A carpeted stair case rises from the reception hallway to the first

floor landing. A window at the half landing offers views to the

garden.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

This space is ideal for use as a study area. Doors connect to the

drawing room, three bedrooms, and a deep, shelved under

stairs cupboard. Further stairs rise to the second floor.

DRAWING ROOM 4.46m x 5.35m (15'4" x 17'6½")

A beautiful, well proportioned room with ornate coombed plaster

ceiling and cornice. A feature fireplace with marble surround and

slate hearth provides a focal point. An adjoining door opens to

bedroom 2 which could be used as a study. 2 windows with

shelving below look out to the front of the house. Carpet.

Pendant light. 2 radiators.

BEDROOM TWO / STUDY 2.47m x 4.48m (8'1" x 14'8½")

This lovely room has a feature coombed ceiling with attractive

cornicing and a window to the garden. Book shelving to one wall.

There is a connecting door to the drawing room. Pendant light.

Carpet. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 3.34m x 3.99m (10'11½" x 13'1") at

widest point

This L shaped room with window overlooking the palace orchard

has pine panelling to one wall. Carpet. Pendant light. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.24m x 3.82m (10'7½"x 12'6½")

A window behind the sink offers views to the north over the

palace orchard. Floor and wall mounted units with co-

ordinating work surfaces and tiled splash-backs house a

stainless steel sink with double drainer, electric hob and

separate integrated Bosch double oven. A corner cupboard

houses the boiler. Plumbed for a dishwasher. Laminate

floor. 2 pendant lights. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.67m x 2.69m (8'9" x 8'x 10")

The bathroom is equipped with a four piece suite comprising

of WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with shower over

and separate hand held shower rose. There is partial tiling

to the bath and also the splash back to the sink. A window

overlooking the garden affords plenty of natural light and

there is a shelved storage area below. Electric towel rail.

Carpet. Radiator.

A glazed sliding door with glass side panel opens to a

wooden staircase with coat hooks which leads down to the

rear hall and basement. A window looks out to the rear of

the property.

REAR HALL

Doors open to the playroom and a useful under stairs

cupboard. A sliding door leads to the shower room and a

glazed door with glazed side panels offers access to the rear

vestibule. Vinyl flooring, 2 pendant lights.

SHOWER ROOM 3.22m x 1.44m (10'7" x 4'8")

Comprising a 3 piece suite with WC, pedestal basin and

corner curved shower unit with Mira Excel shower. Tiled

floor. Strip light. Wall mounted heater and window to the

rear garden

UTILITY/DEN 6.05m x 3.24m(19'10" x 10'7½")

Currently used as a playroom, this room also houses a sink

unit and is plumbed for a washing machine. It is carpeted

and has spot lights to the ceiling. Doors open to a deep

shelved storage cupboard and at the other end of the room

a door opens to a small workshop/wine cellar. Night storage

heater.

REAR VESTIBULE

With tiled floor and doors opening to a deep cupboard,

currently used to store garden equipment. A wood panelled

partially glazed exterior door provides access to the garden.

Entry to the property is via a solid panelled wood door with

glazed pane over.

RECEPTION HALLWAY

Doors connect from the L-shaped hallway to the dining room,

bedroom 1, kitchen and family bathroom. A glazed sliding door

opens to stairs leading down to the basement. Stairs rise to

the upper landing. A curtained off under stairs recess houses

the telephone and offers shelved and hanging storage. A small

window looks out towards the rear garden.

DINING ROOM 3.86m x 3.42m (11’ 2½” x 12'8")

This south facing room with window to the front has a polished

parquet flooring and cornicing. A press cupboard with open

shelving above and cupboard housing the electricity meter

below. A further cupboard beneath the window houses the gas

meter. Pendant light. Radiator.

BEDROOM 1 - 4.37m x 5.08m (14'4" x 16'8")

This attractive and generously proportioned double bedroom

has 2 south facing windows to the front of the property and a

small glazed pane which forms part of the original door to the

saddlers shop. This has been sealed off and the recess has

been cleverly used for shelved storage. Carpet. 2 pendant

lights. Radiator.

KITCHEN 3.65m x 3.89 m (11'11½" x 12'9")