Garden Flat, Kincaple House

Kincaple, St. Andrews, KY16 9SH

Kincaple, St. Andrews, KY16 9SH

1 Receptions
3 Beds
1 Baths

A fabulous three‑bedroom garden apartment forming part of the distinguished B‑Listed 19th‑century Kincaple House, peacefully positioned within the small hamlet of Kincaple, just outside St Andrews. Garden Flat, Kincaple House enjoys a wonderfully tranquil rural setting while remaining only 2.5 miles from the centre of St Andrews, with generous accommodation, mature shared gardens and two allocated parking spaces. With a short‑term let licence already in place, it presents an excellent opportunity as a permanent home, second home, or holiday‑let investment close to Scotland’s famed coastal town.

Originally built in 1879 for Alexander Meldrum and sympathetically remodelled in 1928 by respected architect John Donald Mills, Kincaple House is an imposing stone mansion characterised by its handsome façade, pitched slate roofs and elegant period detailing. Approached via a shared private driveway and surrounded by magnificent mature trees, the property sits within leafy, established grounds with a charming sense of seclusion.

Occupying the lower ground floor of the southeast wing, the garden flat is accessed via an external flight of steps leading to the front door. The accommodation includes a spacious lounge with a gas fire and French door opening to a patio, a dining kitchen, three bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. A useful external store cupboard sits directly opposite the entrance within the communal hall. Shared garden grounds, used by only two other properties, provide a pleasant lawned area bordered by hedging and the driveway.

Summary of Accommodation

• Lower ground floor garden apartment within B Listed mansion house
• Spacious lounge with gas fire, spotlights, and French door to patio
• Dining kitchen with Hisense oven, induction hob, extractor fan, and integrated washing machine
• Two generous double bedrooms (one with built in wardrobe)
• Third bedroom ideal as a study or home office
• Bathroom with bath and separate electric shower
• External store cupboard in communal hallway
• Shared garden with lawn and mature surroundings
• Two allocated parking spaces
• Quiet hamlet setting close to St Andrews
• Short term let licence in place

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:

Electric wet central heating, mains water, private drainage, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Viewing:

By appointment through Rettie St Andrews. 28 Bell Street, St Andrews, KY16 9UX. Email: standrews@rettie.co.uk Tel: 01334 237 700

Offers:

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:

D

EPC Rating:

F

Postcode:

KY16 9SH

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

19th February 2026

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The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

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  1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
  2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
  3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Location

Garden Flat, Kincaple House is located within the peaceful hamlet of Kincaple, a small rural community set amidst rolling Fife countryside and just 2.5 miles from historic St Andrews. Approached via a private driveway and surrounded by mature woodland, the property enjoys a wonderfully quiet and leafy setting with glimpses towards the Eden Estuary. Despite the tranquillity, everyday amenities, coastal walks and recreational facilities are all easily reached. A tarmac walking and cycling path, forming part of the Fife Coastal Path, provides a direct off road link to St Andrews.

St Andrews is internationally recognised as the “Home of Golf” and attracts visitors from around the world to the Old Course, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the West Sands beach. The town offers an array of further championship golf courses, along with excellent cafés, restaurants, boutique shops and cultural attractions. It is also home to Scotland’s oldest university, founded in 1413.

Nearby Strathkinness and Guardbridge provide local amenities, including a primary school, village pub and restaurant. Secondary schooling is available in St Andrews at Madras College, with independent options at St Leonards, while Dundee High School is also within reach.

Transport links are excellent: Leuchars railway station (2 miles) offers regular mainline services to Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and London. Road connections to the wider area are straightforward, and Edinburgh Airport is around 50 miles away.

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