St. Andrews is an elegant seaside resort on the north eastern coast of Fife - internationally renowned as the home of golf. St. Andrews is also home to Scotlands first university, and the third oldest university in the UK. St. Andrews is relatively small, despite being a "city", with a population approaching 17,000. The University population (staff and students) numbers nearly 9,000, so on average, one in three people you see in the street will have something to do with the University.
Local estate agents in St. Andrews say house prices in this prosperous town have almost doubled during the past five years, and there is a huge demand for housing, especially from parents of students. The types of property for sale in St. Andrews that are popular with students are former council flats in the south of town, and substantial Victorian houses, which are sometimes sold with a licence for multiple occupancy.
Amenities for properties in St Andrews
The town centre has a mixture of independent shops and high street names, which includes a highly recommended award winning ice cream shop in South Street. There is no shortage of places to eat and drink in St. Andrews, from restaurants, bars, bistros and cafés. Culturally, the Byre Theatre on Abbey Street has become a cutting edge theatre with productions spanning the classics to modern drama, concerts, comedy and films. Families with children of school age considering St. Andrews property are well provided for, with good state schooling at Madras College, and private schooling at St.Leonard's New Park (Co-educational Prep School) and at St. Leonard's (Senior School and Sixth Form College). Golfers looking to buy property in St. Andrews can choose from six golf courses at St. Andrews including the Old Course, as well as the many other golf courses in the area, including a new course at Kingsbarns, and traditional links courses at: Elie, Crail, Leven and Lundin Links.
Transport for St Andrews
If you are searching for houses for sale in St. Andrews by road, you will discover it is close to junction 8 on the M90. The nearest railway station is at Leuchars, a stop on the Edinburgh to Dundee/Aberdeen line.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in St. Andrews, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Anstruther, Glenrothes and Kirkaldy.
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
This lovely first floor flat forms part of a sheltered housing complex. It is situated on the first floor of a modern block and enjoys a fine location close to excellent local amenities including...
house, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
This is an excellent end terrace bungalow that enjoys a fine location overlooking an attractive open grassy area and well away from traffic. It is well placed for local amenities including shops,...
Farms, Estates & Land
A superb arable farm in a favoured arable region with high quality class 2 and 31 land.
house, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
This is an attractive terraced bungalow that enjoys an excellent location on a quiet traffic free lane. It is well placed for amenities including local shops and there is easy access to the town...
house, 3 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
This attractive end terraced villa enjoys an excellent location within a popular and established residential area of St Andrews. It is well placed for many amenities including shops, schools,...
house, 3 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
This is an attractive semi-detached chalet villa that enjoys an excellent rural location in the hamlet of South Dron. It has very pleasant outlooks to open countryside and is well away from the...
house, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
house, 6 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms
A magnificent detached house within landscaped grounds situated in an elevated position with spectacular views over the Eden Estuary to St Andrews Bay and the surrounding countryside.
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house, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
This is an outstanding detached bungalow that enjoys a superb location on an elevated site in one of the most desirable areas of St Andrews. It is close to shops, schools and other amenities and...
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LOT 1. An attractive Fife arable farm. About 194 acres (78Ha) in total. For sale as a whole or in 2 lots. Lot 1 offers over £300,000. Lot 2 offers over £1,100,000. As a whole offers over £1,400...