* Freehold
* Harbour front house in East Neuk’s smallest village
* Stunning coastal views
* Four storeys with 1, 966 ft2 accommodation
* Established holiday let sleeping 6 to 8 persons
* Back yard with outhouse
* EPC Rating = D
Period, terraced house with spectacular harbour front setting
Description
Harbour House is a stone built, Category B Listed house which dates back to
the 18th century. The house was renovated in 1972 by the National Trust for
Scotland under the small houses improvement scheme and has a blue plaque on
its outer wall. It retains features synonymous with fishing village life such
as the external jib which was once used to haul fishing nets through a loft
level opening.
The front door sits directly across from the slipway to St Monans harbour. On
the ground floor is a hall with a shower room off and a utility room which
houses the boiler. There is a ground floor bedroom with windows to the front
and the back.
The first floor sitting room is an exceptional room with views over the
harbour and excellent natural light from the west and south facing windows.
Alcoves and an open fireplace add to its character. The dining room has an
alcove with cupboard below and a carved wood panelled wall with a serving
hatch into the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and
appliances including an oven, gas hob and dishwasher.
There are two bedrooms on the second floor, one with a WC, and a separate
bathroom. Stairs continue up to the loft room above. This is currently part -
family room, part - bedroom. It has exposed stone walls at either end, coombed
ceilings, exposed timber ceiling beams and a fitted log burner.
Back Yard
A door from the utility room leads into the back yard. This is fully enclosed
and sheltered from the elements by the surrounding houses. The yard is on two
levels with both sections paved to provide outdoor seating areas for al fresco
dining and barbecues. There is an outhouse to the rear providing useful
storage space. A separate pend (or vennel)to the side of the house connects it
to the front giving easy access for bikes, garden equipment and bins.
Letting Business
Harbour House is rated as a self - catering unit sleeping 6 to 8 persons. The
peak season rental is £1, 241 per week. A Short Term Let Licence has been
applied for. It is managed by East Fife Holiday Homes, 51 High Street, Elie,
KY9 1BZ Email: Tel:
Location
Harbour House is a prominent, white harled house with a spectacular setting
overlooking the historic St Monans harbour with the Firth of Forth acting as a
magnificent backdrop. The views extend across the Firth of Forth to the Bass
Rock, the East Lothian coastline and North Berwick Law.
St Monans lies on the coast midway between Elie and Pittenweem and is the
smallest village in the East Neuk of Fife which is the coastal area running
from St Andrews to Largo Bay. It is famous for its sandy unspoilt beaches and
fishing villages with picturesque harbours. St Monans was traditionally built
around the fishing, boat - building and salt industries and retains its busy
harbour used by creel and sailing boats.
St Monans has grocery shops, a post office and a primary school. It is home to
the Fit to the Core fitness studios, Giddy Gannet café, the award winning
Craig Millar@16 West End restaurant and the East Pier Smokehouse. The
Bowhouse, just outside the village, holds markets for local producers and is
used as a concert venue during the St Monans arts festival in September. St
Monans tidal pool is 160 metres from Harbour House.
Neighbouring Pittenweem is host to one of Scotland’s best known summer art
festivals. The nearest secondary school is Waid Academy in Anstruther where
there is also a Co - op supermarket. Elie, along the coast to the west, is a
popular holiday destination with a wide, sandy beach. The Levenmouth Rail
Link, due to be completed in 2024, will reinstate the connection from the
mainline rail network to Leven. There are many golf courses in the area
including Elie, Anstruther, Dumbarnie, Kingsbarns and Crail. St Andrews is
only 13 miles away.
Square Footage: 1, 966 sq ft
Directions
St Monans is off the A917 midway between Elie and Pittenweem.
Driving into the village on the A917 turn into Station Road. Follow this road
all the way down to the harbour. Turn left into Mid Shore and Harbour House is
the white house immediately in front of you.
Additional Info
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills .
Solicitors: Louise Johnston and Alexander Middleton, Turcan Connell, Princes
Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh EH3 9EE. Tel: Emails: Or
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Central heating from gas
fired boiler. Electric storage heating in the loft room.
Local Authority: Harbour House is in Fife Council. It is currently
commercially rated as a self - catering unit with a rateable value of £4, 250 per
annum.
Conservation Area and Listing: Harbour House is within the St Monans
Conservation Area and is Category B Listed.
There is a Conservation Agreement with the National Trust for Scotland dating
from 1974. The Conservation Agreement imposes a right of pre - emption (a right
of first refusal) in favour of the National Trust.
Fixtures & Fittings: All fitted curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings and
integrated white goods are included in the sale.
New Roof. Listed Building Consent has been obtained for replacement of the
roof to the house and installation of French doors to the outhouse. Fife
Council Ref: 23/02635/lbc. The roofing work is scheduled to be done in
February / March 2023.

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