Magnificent detached six-bedroom country house with four impressive living and reception areas. Principal suite with dressing rooms, en-suite, and seating area.
Beautiful rural setting only ten miles from St Andrews. Gardens and grounds extending to approx. 1.68 acres including a four-room summerhouse.
Garage, workshop, driveway and parking area. Just a 10-minute drive from St Andrews and perfectly positioned near the breath-taking coastline of the East Neuk.
Drawing room, four bedrooms, family bathroom, hall/study area
SECOND FLOOR
Principal bedroom with en-suite and dressing rooms
EXTERIOR
Gardens and grounds extending to 1.68 acres
Four-room summerhouse
Garage/workshop
Driveway and parking area
Summary of Accommodation
Built to an exacting standard in 1998 in the architectural style of a fortified turreted keep, Pirwindy Keep is a magnificent East Neuk country house that offers a unique and luxurious setting for family life. Generously proportioned and boasting high-quality finishes throughout as well as spectacular views of the landscaped gardens and surrounding countryside it is truly exceptional. Passing through grand stone pillars, a cobbled driveway curves gracefully through landscaped gardens, arriving at the front of the property and its impressive stone façade. The entrance, framed by manicured borders and mature trees, opens into a charming hallway laid with flagstone flooring, immediately setting a tone of character and warmth. This welcoming space provides access to a cloakroom and guest WC, while stone steps ascend to a dining kitchen. Evoking the rustic charm of a traditional country home, the kitchen is centred around a striking cream four-oven AGA set into an exposed stone recess. Twin Belfast sinks and ample worktop space complete this inviting space, which enjoys direct access to a west- and south-facing terrace ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. To the right of the entrance hall, a light-filled south-east-facing sitting room flows into an adjoining family room through elegant bi-folding doors. This thoughtful layout allows the space to function as an expansive open-plan entertaining area or two distinct rooms for day-to-day comfort. A peaceful retreat, the carpeted sitting room is decorated in soft neutrals and features an open fireplace. The family room, currently arranged as a home cinema with an Optoma projector and screen, continues the stylish yet relaxed feel of the sitting room and opens to the side of the house. Beyond, a second hallway, enhanced with elegant wooden flooring, leads past a practical utility room to a luxurious ground-floor bathroom and a spacious bedroom. Double doors open from the bedroom onto a patio with views of a bluebell meadow and the charming timber bridge. Designed with a contemporary aesthetic, it features a countertop washbasin, a Victory Jacuzzi round bath, a separate shower enclosure, and a hidden cistern wall-hung WC. Ascending to the upper floors from both the kitchen corridor and family room, the home continues to impress. The drawing room located within the tower-like keep is a spectacular space, encircled by windows that frame panoramic views of the countryside. A large open fireplace set into an exposed stone wall and decorative timber panelling adds grandeur. From here, a connecting hallway, illuminated by three Velux windows, and base lighting offers an ideal study or reading nook and leads to a corridor hosting four double bedrooms and a well-appointed modern family bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower. On the top floor, the principal suite is a luxurious and private retreat. Encompassing two dressing rooms, a freestanding bath, an en suite WC, and a serene sitting area, it provides the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the breath taking landscape in seclusion and comfort.
Exterior
Gardens and grounds
The beautifully landscaped garden with breath taking views blends vibrant flower beds, well-stocked borders, and an array of mature and young trees, including a striking sycamore. A flagstone terrace sits elevated above the garden with steps leading down to a generous lawn, an idyllic setting for outdoor entertaining. There is a dedicated barbecue area shaded by two ornamental cherry trees along with a raised timber deck, perfect for alfresco dining.
Past the north side of the house, there is a garage/workshop, an attractive octagonal stone structure with wooden doors and an upper storage level. A separate garden shed is also tucked just off the main drive.
The spectacular grounds are bordered to the west by the Keils Burn, where mature broadleaf trees along the far bank provide natural shelter and privacy. Two bridges span the burn, connecting the main garden lawn to further areas of the estate.
A raised timber walkway winds through a serene stretch of woodland to the south of the property, offering a peaceful retreat. Across the timber bridge lies a secluded clearing surrounded by mature trees, where the current owner has commissioned concept plans for a wellness suite complete with swimming pool and sauna (subject to all necessary consents). These architectural drawings are available on request.
Summerhouse
Set to the south of the main house, a charming four-room summerhouse makes an ideal setting for entertaining. The main room enjoys a lovely garden outlook, with double doors opening onto the veranda and a log-burning stove adding warmth and character.
Three additional rooms offer flexibility of use, one of which is fitted with cabinetry and cooking appliances. A modern shower room with sanitary fittings further enhances its functionality. With these amenities it could make a cosy guest retreat.
Parking
There is a cobbled driveway to the front, and rear and a parking area.
General Remarks & Information
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services:
Oil fired heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations). Private drainage to septic tank.
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Council Tax Band:
H
EPC Rating:
E
Postcode:
KY8 5QJ
Tenure:
Freehold
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Location
Occupying an idyllic and beautiful rural setting, this magnificent property lies to the north of the pretty East Neuk villages of Lower Largo and Lundin Links, and only ten miles from St Andrews. Celebrated for its charming harbour and beach, and the renowned Crusoe Hotel Lower Largo and the adjacent Lundin Links offer a variety of amenities including a bakery, convenience store, and butcher. A ten-minute drive away, Leven boasts a scenic beach promenade, part of the famous Fife Coastal Path along with parks at Silverburn and Letham Glen. Shopping needs are well-catered for with larger supermarkets and independent retailers and there is an array of bars and restaurants to enjoy. The famous 18-hole Lundin Links Course used as a qualifying course during the Open Championship at St Andrews and the Ladies 9-hole Course, the oldest in the world present excellent recreational opportunities. Other activities can be found at Lundin Sports Club with its tennis and squash courts and at Levenmouth Sports Centre with its gym, sauna, and swimming pool.
The property is within easy reach of the 47acre Craigtoun Country Park and the Kennoway Den hiking trail along with the idyllic Fife Coastal Path showcasing picturesque former fishing villages. Charming villages such as Anstruther, Crail, Elie, and Pittenweem boast an array of restaurants, bars, watersports, and cultural attractions including the renowned Pittenweem Arts Festival. Globally renowned for its golf courses, the region boasts over 44, with championship courses at St Andrews and Kingsbarns. Primary schooling is available locally with high schools in Anstruther and Leven. Private options include those at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. There are railway stations at Leven, Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank, and Dundee. Edinburgh is approximately 80 minutes’ drive and the larger Fife towns of St Andrews, Glenrothes, Dundee, and Kirkcaldy are all within easy reach. Edinburgh International Airport is just over an hour away by car.
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