1 Shields Avenue, St Andrews KY16 8BJ

Set in sought-after St Andrews, this bright two-bedroom, main door upper villa offers well-proportioned accommodation and a private garden.

A ground-floor entrance hall and stair lead to the main landing. The living room is generous and light with recessed lighting, built-in shelving and a wide double-glazed window. The neighbouring kitchen is fitted with modern white units, dark worktops and integrated cooking appliances, with space for freestanding appliances. Leading off the central hallway (with a hatch to the attic space), are two comfortable bedrooms serviced by a shower room. The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout. There is a landscaped private garden, as well as access to a drying green. On-street parking is available, and the setting is convenient for the town’s university, beaches, shops and golfing heritage.

Extras: the property is sold as seen.

St Andrews, Fife

World-renowned for its ancient university, golfing heritage and stunning beach, St Andrews attracts more than half a million visitors each year, and is regarded as one of the finest towns and best places to live in Scotland.

Characterised by its narrow cobbled streets and beautiful architecture, the bustling town centre hosts a charming blend of independent shops and high-street retailers, plus diverse cafes, coffee shops, delis, greengrocers, butchers and bakeries. There are also several large supermarkets on the outskirts of the town.

St Andrews enjoys international fame as ‘The Home of Golf’ – the game has been played at St Andrews Links for over 600 years, and the iconic Old Course draws thousands of professionals, amateurs and spectators from across the globe. Other tourist attractions include the 12th and 13th -century ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle, as well as St Andrews Botanic Garden.

Excellent state schools can be found nearby; private schooling options include a Montessori nursery and St Leonards School.

Situated in the East Neuk of Fife, St Andrews is approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Dundee and 90 minutes’ drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Excellent local and intercity bus links serve the town; daily direct flights to London are available from Dundee airport.

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