Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

6 The Granary enjoys outstanding and uninterrupted views over Elie Harbour towards Elie beach and the villages of Elie and Earlsferry; the Firth of Forth and the East Lothian coastline lie to the south.

In recent years Elie and Earlsferry have established themselves as a sought-after retirement and 2nd home location with the many local attractions and the relaxed coastal lifestyle proving increasingly popular year on year.

Elie has a well-regarded links golf course and Elie Sports Club has all weather tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, particularly suited to children, and in the summer, there are organised children’s activities clubs. The High Street has an interesting selection of shops including a delicatessen and there is also an excellent village primary school. Secondary schooling is available in nearby Anstruther as well as co-educational private schooling at St Leonards in St Andrews. The Ship Inn and 19th Hole Pubs are well known for their food offerings and in the summer The Ship Inn hosts beach cricket matches and barbecues.

The East Neuk of Fife is one of Scotland’s favoured holiday destinations and is well known for its mild maritime climate and pretty coastal villages and harbours. St Andrews, approximately 13 miles, is famed worldwide as the ‘Home of Golf’ and in addition to the seven courses run by the Links Trust at St Andrews there are many other well-regarded local courses including Lundin Links, Crail, Kingsbarns, Leven alongside the recent addition of nearby Balcomie Links.

Edinburgh is some 43 miles by road and there are also frequent train services from nearby mainline stations as well as domestic and international flights from Edinburgh and Dundee Airports.

General Description

The Granary at Elie is a landmark and iconic building, widely recognised throughout Scotland and further afield.

Flat 6, also known as the Penthouse, occupies the entirety of the top floor as well as a substantial roof space into which a large mezzanine floor has been skilfully added.

The overall floor area is in the region of 2,850 ft2 and offers some of the ‘coolest’ contemporary living space in Elie and the East Neuk. The open plan layout flowing from the entrance hall/games area into the sitting room, dining room/breakfasting kitchen and broadly open plan mezzanine floor provides a vast open plan area capable of accommodating numerous guests as well as providing ample space for holiday makers to find their ‘own space’.

The Granary is Grade B Listed and dates from the 18th Century and is situated at the end of Elie Pier, close to the Watersports Centre and Beach; which forms a sweeping curve around to Earlsferry Point in the west. There are panoramic views over the Harbour, Beach, townscape and rooftops of Elie and Earlsferry as well as over the Firth of Forth to the Fife coastline in the west and East Lothian to the south.

There have been extensive recent improvements to the flat (Completed in 2019) including a new kitchen with underfloor heating; exposure of the northern gable wall to its original stone to create a feature backdrop to the kitchen/dining space; new-bathroom fittings; new carpets and redecoration throughout; rewiring and replumbing works and creation of new shower room on mezzanine level.

An external security door leads to a common entrance hallway with internal stairs and lift rising to upper floors as well as allocated storage cages for bicycles, golf clubs and so on. There is also a separate bin store with mailbox and an external bicycle rack.

The internal doors to the Penthouse are accessed at second floor level with carpeted timber stairs rising within the glazed stairwell to the flat.

The principal living area is largely open plan and comprises:

Reception Hall/Games Area (W) 7.44m x 3.35m (24’5” x 11’). Westerly outlook over the Firth of Forth. Recessed display shelving with cupboard below and further shelved cupboard for domestic utensils. Carpeted.

Sitting Room (S & W). 7.09m x 5.65m (23’3” x 18’6”) Double aspect to west. Fitted spotlights. Feature opti-myst electric fire. Internal stairs rising to mezzanine floor. TV aerial point. Original wooden shutters to southern window.

Dining Room/Breakfasting Kitchen (W, N & E) 9.38m x 6.81m (30’9” x 22’4”). Full height ceiling with double aspect to west, triple aspect to north and double aspect to east along with further skylights within the roof. Underfloor heating. Feature exposed stone northern gable wall. Extensive fitted kitchen units with central island unit incorporating a breakfast bar and induction hob. Double oven, fridge, freezer, steel sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. Feature light fittings. Extensive dining space.

Internal door leading to Bedroom Passage with recessed display shelving, cupboard housing Worcester central heating boiler and the following accommodation:

Bedroom 2 (E) 3.54m x 3.48m (11’7” x 11.5”). Feature original wooden shutters. Ceiling clothes rail. Vanity mirror.

Bathroom (E) 2.32m x 2.06m (7’7” x 6’9”). Tiled floor and dado. Tiled shower cabinet. Wash hand basin. WC. Heated towel rail. Bath. Vanity mirror. Original window shutters. Display shelving.

Bedroom 3 (E) 3.27m x 2.26m (10’9” x 7’5”). Original window shutters.

Principal Bedroom (E) 4.94m x 3.64m (16’2” x 11’11”) (Overall measurements to include en-suite Shower Room). Original window shutters. Clothes rail.

En-suite Shower Room. Tiled shower cabinet. Wash hand basin and WC. Medicine cabinet with illuminated vanity mirror.

Mezzanine Floor. Feature mezzanine floor with extensive glass and metal balustrades and predominately oak flooring. Overall measurements approximately 16.6m x 3.1m (54’5 x 10’).

The mezzanine floor naturally sub-divides to the following:

Games Area 4.4m x 3.1m (14’5” x 10’). Twin recessed cupboards set into eaves. Electric sockets set into oak flooring.

Shower Room. Velux rooflight. Tiled shower cabinet. Wash hand basin. WC. Tiled flooring and dado. Cupboards set into eaves. Heated towel rail. Vanity mirror. Conservation style rooflights.

Sitting Area 8.7m x 3.1m (28’6” x 10’). Conservation style velux rooflights.

Exterior

In addition to the storage cage and bin store, there is also an external bicycle rack and one allocated car parking space. There are further pay-and-display car parking spaces nearby.

Letting Potential

6 The Granary has, over the past 12 months or so, been available to rent through www.elieselect.com. Elie Select have advised that the rental income over the past 12 months has been impacted by the ongoing Pandemic but are of the opinion that gross rental income is in the region of £50,000 to £60,000 is achievable and this might be capable of further improvement depending upon future holiday trends. The net income after all expenses is likely to be in the region of 70% to 75% of the gross income. The contact at Elie Select is Jamie Robertson (jamie@elieselect.com).

GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION

Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.

Satellite Navigation

For the benefit of those with satellite navigation, the property’s postcode is KY9 1EG.

Directions

In central Elie, follow the signs to the Harbour, passing along The Toft, The Ship Inn and Watersports Centre. The Granary is readily identifiable adjacent to the Harbour.

Fixtures and Fittings

The fitted floor coverings and curtains are included in the sale. Some of the principal furnishings are available by separate negotiation.

Entry & Possession

Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.

Services

Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas-fired central heating. Security alarm.

Local Authority

Fife Council, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5LT

Council Tax

Band G.

EPC Rating

Band E.

Solicitors

Coulters, 3 Lochside Way, Edinburgh EH12 9DT. Tel: 0131 603 7333.

Home Report

A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs.

Offers

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

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.

Particulars and Plans

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Websites and Social Media

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk. 

In addition, our social media platforms are facebook.com, RettieTownandCountry, twitter.com, RettieandCo, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, 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 he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself 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.

Important Notice

Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth.  Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers.  These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.  The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.  Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.