Carphin House, Luthrie, Fife
Offers Over: £1.5M
Overview
An imposing country house standing in 15 acres of beautiful grounds, enjoying far reaching views and superbly located within easy reach of St Andrews.
Property Details
Carphin House is a fine country house set in 15 acres of beautiful gardens.The property benefits from stunning views and a tranquil rural setting just 20 minutes from the historic town of St Andrews. Sitting within the grounds lies the 5-bedroom Stable House which is overlooks the dovecot and a one-bedroom summer house nestled in the walled garden. The manicured lawns, woodland trails and rural outlook add to the feeling of space and escapism that this property exudes.
- 9/10 bedroom traditional house circa 7,266 sq.ft
- 4 reception rooms
- 5 bedroom stable conversion
- 1 bedroom log cabin within the walled garden
- Garage with development potential
- Established holiday let business
- In all about 15 acres (6.1 Ha)
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Description
Sitting above the hamlet of Luthrie, Carphin House dates back to the 1790’s and enjoys an elevated position surrounded by open countryside. The house has been lovingly renovated to provide a magnificent contemporary family home, whilst retaining much of the original charm and character including the impressive marble fireplaces and cornicing in the reception rooms.
The house is constructed of largely white painted rendered stone over three levels and extends to about 675 sqm (7,266 sqft). The property is approached from the south by a pedimented porch with tripartite fanlight doorway with coat of arms above. The ground floor comprises a central hallway with doors off to the dining room and sitting room, which connects through to a drawing room with a deep bay window. The large family kitchen has an AGA plus twin gas oven and hob. There are a good range of fitted floor and wall units with granite worktops and is equipped to professional standards with ample space for day to day family dining. A sunroom leads out from the kitchen to the lovely grounds with a long rear corridor leading off to various stores, shower room and TV room/study. The principle bedroom accommodation on the first floor comprises five spacious bedrooms (4 en-suite) and a family bathroom. The second floor offers four further en-suite bedrooms.
The Stables
The Stables has been recently converted to a luxurious 5-bedroom house with views out across farmland.With 3 ensuite rooms and two reception rooms it provides spacious, flexible accommodation and has been finished to an incredibly high standard.The property sits in a tranquil private position overlooking the doocot and would serve well as a let property or could provide ancillary accommodation. The property lies within walking distance of the main house and sits opposite the stone garages which are ripe for development.
Gardens & Grounds
Carphin House is approached by an impressive gated entrance with railed quadrant wing walls which leads up a long tarmac drive to a gravelled parking area with balustrade looking out over an area of meadow and exceptional Fife countryside. The garden to the north-east is largely laid to lawn and interspersed by mature trees and shrubs and gravel pathways. It is partially bounded by a high stone wall creating a walled garden within which sits the former greenhouse which is served by electricity and is currently used as an alfresco dining space. A short stroll from the walled garden lies the one-bedroom log cabin which enjoys a private position within a wooded enclave. The cabin has all modern conveniences and is often used to accommodate additional guests.
The driveway leads from the entrance gates round to the rear of the house to a further generous parking area, which leads off to a courtyard and off on towards the Stables and garage. An external stairway leads up to a studio currently used as a beauty salon to compliment the wedding venue.
A track continues on from the parking area to the woodland cabin, Stables House and large garage. The garage is largely built of rendered walls under a pitched rosemary tiled roof and could be easily converted to offices or annexe accommodation if required (subject to consents). On the other side of the track is the newly converted Stable block which is constructed of stone under a pitched slate roof. The track then continues up to Carphin Farmhouse and onto a shared track which leads back through bluebell woods to the entrance gates of Carphin House and back to Luthrie.To the south of the house lies an area of woodland and access to a shared track to the south.
Exclusive Use Holiday Let
The property is currently let as a very successful exclusive use holiday let. The property lends itself well to providing guest accommodation with its generously sized receptions rooms, grand dining room and en-suite bedrooms. The inclusion of the Log Cabin and Stables cater for larger parties and the grounds offer a host of opportunities for outside dining or celebrations.
Carphin House Walkthrough
Property Location
Directions
From Edinburgh take the A90 over the Forth Road Bridge, join the M90, exiting at Junction 2a and then join the A92 which is signposted to Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy. Continue on the A92 past Freuchie and Ladybank then, cross the Melville Lodge roundabout and continue on for a further 5 miles before taking the turning to Luthrie on the left. In the village of Luthrie bear left, passing Lower Luthrie Farm and at the end of this track the drive leading to Carphin House will be seen straight ahead. The Gate Lodge is situated just to the left side of the gate piers. Carphin Farmhouse and Emily Cottage are situated off the shared track which leads up the hill to the right of the just before the gate piers.The land at Wester Kinsleith is situated just beyond Wester Kinsleith Cottage at the end of the track which leads up the hill to the left of the gate piers to Carphin House.
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