Summary - DENBRAE COTTAGE WEST, ST. ANDREWS KY16 9TY
5 bed 4 bath Semi-Detached
Five bedrooms, three en‑suites and rural charm — great rental or family home with upgrade potential.
West-facing living room with log burner and triple-aspect kitchen/dining room
Five double bedrooms, three with en-suite bathrooms
Four bathrooms plus guest WC; overhead rainfall shower in main bathroom
Gas central heating and double glazing present
Allocated private parking and two external storage rooms
Well-kept communal grounds and landscaped private garden
EPC rating E — energy-efficiency improvements likely needed
Very slow broadband and higher council tax; wider area marked very deprived
Set in a sought-after rural location near St Andrews, Denbrae Cottage West is a spacious five-bedroom semi-detached period cottage that suits a growing family or a lettings investor. The house combines traditional stone character with practical living: a west-facing living room with a log burner, a triple-aspect kitchen/dining room, three en-suite bedrooms and generous storage throughout. Outside are well-kept communal grounds, a landscaped private garden area, two external stores and private allocated parking.
Practical positives include gas central heating and double glazing, plus a guest WC and four bathrooms (including an overhead rainfall shower). The property has been used successfully as an Airbnb, so it offers immediate rental potential as well as comfortable long-term family use. Fitted carpets, blinds and light fittings are included; other furniture and appliances can be negotiated separately.
Buyers should note a number of material drawbacks: the EPC rating is E, indicating scope for energy-efficiency improvements; broadband speeds are reported as very slow; council tax is described as quite expensive; and the wider area scores as very deprived which may affect resale or lettings in some markets. The house is an average-sized footprint (approx. 2,468 sq ft) and, while well-maintained externally, the property will appeal to those willing to invest in targeted updating to improve energy performance and connectivity.
In summary, this attractive stone cottage offers flexible accommodation and strong outdoor amenity in a peaceful rural setting. It stands out for character features, multiple principal bedrooms with en-suites and immediate parking, but buyers should factor in energy upgrades, limited broadband and local area considerations when assessing long-term value.
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