Knockmore House, Strathenry,
By Leslie, Fife, KY6 3HZ
Offers over £550,000
Leslie 2 miles, Glenrothes 5 miles, M90 motorway 8.5 miles, Kinross 10 miles, Kirkcaldy 10 miles, Dunfermline 19 miles, St Andrews 23 miles, Perth 31 miles & Edinburgh 31 miles.
A superb country house to the east of Loch Leven enjoying an elevated position with great privacy and stunning views across The Forth to East Lothian.
Approximately 8.1 acres (3.3 hectares).
DIRECTIONS
On entering Fife from Edinburgh travel north on the M90 motorway towards Kinross. Turn off
at Junction 5 sign posted for Crook of Devon. At the end of the slip road turn right and at the T
junction turn left. Turn first right onto the B9097 and follow the road directly ahead. At the end
of the road turn left at the T junction and follow the road to Auchmuirbridge. Go over the bridge
and turn right sign posted the A911 Leslie. Follow the road for approximately 200 yards and turn
left at the sign for Teal Cottage. Follow the track leading uphill, passing Teal Cottage and Newton
Of Strathenry. At the top you will bear round to the right, where the road then leads uphill onto
Knockmore Estate. This private driveway leads directly to Knockmore House.
SITUATION
Knockmore House lies on the southern side of the Lomond Hills, set within charming open
countryside. The property is screened by woodland to the north and west and enjoys panoramic
views to the south encompassing The Bass Rock, Berwick Law and beyond. The subjects enjoy
great privacy set at the end of a private driveway approximately 1 mile from the public highway.
The surrounding countryside is perfect for outdoor pursuits with bird watching and fishing on
nearby Loch Leven, a glider club at nearby Portmoak, an array of world class golf courses from St
Andrews to Elie, local equestrian facilities and hacking routes and a wonderful range of wildlife
within the area.
There are many places of interest to visit within a short drive including Falkland Palace, Loch
Leven Castle, Kellie Castle, Hill of Tarvit and St Andrews.
Particulars of Sale
Leslie is the nearest village to the property and offers shops for everyday needs, pubs, restaurants,
local bus services and a village Primary and Nursery School. The secondary school catchment is
Glenwood High in Glenrothes.
Private schooling is available at St Leonards in St Andrews, Dollar Academy in Dollar and there
are an array of excellent private schools in Edinburgh.
The amenities of Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Kinross, Dunfermline, Perth and Edinburgh are all easily
accessible from Knockmore House.
There are train stations at Markinch, Kirkcaldy and Inverkeithing providing frequent Edinburgh
services and the M90 motorway is only 8.5 miles from the property. Edinburgh airport is easily
reached and offers flights to a wide range of destinations.
DESCRIPTION
Knockmore House is a character detached country house recently renovated to the highest of
standards to offer a contemporary home of much charm in a lovely secluded setting. The design
includes a range of specialist features including a high quality split level gym in the main house
and a professional standard recording studio with voice booth and bar above in an adjoining
detached cottage. The overall accommodation extends to 243 square metres / 2,615 square feet.
The main house is formed over 2 floors and comprises a porch, a hall, a lounge, a fitted
breakfasting kitchen with vaulted ceiling and dining room off, a utility room, a split level
gymnasium with vaulted ceiling (potential to be 1 or 2 bedrooms), a principal bathroom, a sitting
room (potential to be a bedroom), a luxury bathroom with large bath and separate shower, an
upper landing and 2 double bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms. There is an oil fired
central heating system, double glazing and a range of in-built storage space. The design is ideal
for couples or families allowing use as a 4 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms.
The outbuilding on the east side of the property has been developed as a detached cottage
with an adjoining double garage. The cottage is configured as a professional recording studio.
The studio could be used as a living room and there is a bar above which could be used as a
kitchen. There is a double bedroom and a shower room allowing the property to be used as a one
bedroom self contained home. This property is suited to a range of purposes and could be used
for letting purposes to bring an additional income, holiday lets, home working and self contained
accommodation for a family member. There is scope to develop further into the adjoining double
garage if required and subject to the required consents.
Knockmore House enjoys attractive gardens
which are formed mainly in grass. The woodland
to the rear and the west side of the private
driveway is part of the property. It provides
excellent screening and a good supply of wood.
There is space for parking at various points
within the grounds and a large double garage
with an electric door. There are two large stores
within the garage providing further excellent
storage space.
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a
superb country home of much character with
many specialist features, superb views and all
within commuting distance of Edinburgh, Perth,
and Dundee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES
Oil central heating, double glazing, mains
electricity, private water supply via own borehole
and private drainage to own septic tank.
Photographs and particulars prepared October
2015.
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Selling Agents
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