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A dramatic, inspirational and individually designed house set in the privacy of the former walled fruit garden of Kinloch Mansion House
Cupar 6 miles, Leuchars 16 miles, St Andrews 16 miles, Perth 18 miles, Dundee 17 miles, Edinburgh 39 miles.
Created by the award winning Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins, The Duncan House is a dramatic and contemporary home. The house was designed in response to a very open brief to create a "glass" house which would merge seamlessly into the former walled fruit garden of Kinloch Mansion House allowing one to become part of the other, yet creating a practical living environment. The house is constructed of steel frame under smooth rendered block and a variety of materials have been used including full-height glass windows separated by hinged oak panels forming doors to the garden area which were designed and made by Max McCance. His designs can also be seen in the door handles and other wood features throughout the house. Through the clever use of high level windows the roof of the house appears to be floating giving the feeling that the house is completely open to the garden.
Attention to detail is evident throughout the house and the craftsmanship is of the highest quality. This is further enhanced by the use of atmospheric lighting which was personally designed by Jonathan Spiers.
Inside the property the seamless design continues with concealed storage cupboards and pure white decoration. In contrast to the angular design of the house is the drum room which is a completely circular room with glass skylight and low level boxed, rectangular window creating a perfect acoustic environment.
The accommodation is divided into two sections with the main living accommodation being open plan and the bedroom accommodation situated off a separate corridor. The house benefits from under floor heating and double glazing.
This property was recently featured on Channel 5's "I OWN BRITAINS BEST HOME".
The Duncan House is situated in a secluded and private location hidden within its own private walled garden in the heart of East Fife.
The Duncan House is well placed for commuting to Edinburgh (39 miles), Dundee (17 miles) or Perth (18 miles). Leuchars railway station on the east coast mainline (17 miles) where there is free parking.
The thriving market town and Royal Burgh of Cupar is six miles away. Well known for its traditional shops and attractive town centre, Cupar provides a variety of retail and professional services plus sports, leisure and cultural facilities.
Scotland's fourth largest city, Dundee, is 17 miles to the north. In addition to providing a wide range of retail, recreational and cultural services and facilities, Dundee has an airport with direct and frequent flights to London City Airport.
There are good secondary schools and primary schools at Cupar and St Andrews, with private education available at St Leonard's, Dundee High School, Kilgraston, Strathallan and Craigclowan, all of which are within easy reach.
The north-east corner of Fife provides a particularly wide range of recreational opportunities. Being bounded by the Tay and Eden estuaries, long sandy beaches are a feature of the north-east Fife coastline. This includes the West Sands at St Andrews and Tentsmuir Sands. The adjacent Tentsmuir Forest owned by the Forestry Commission provides walking, cycling and pony trekking.
The six golf courses of the famous university town and golfing resort of St Andrews are world-renowned and are all within a short drive of The Duncan House. In addition, there are less famous but challenging courses at Scotscraig (Tayport), St Michael's and Cupar. For field sports enthusiasts, there is mixed game shooting available to let on a number of nearby estates, trout fishing on several local lochs and reservoirs and salmon fishing on the famous rivers of the Tay estuary.
Local Authority - Fife Council, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5LT
Tel: 08451 55 00 00 www.fife.gov.uk
Services - Mains Water, Mains Electricity,
Mains Drainage, Under Floor Heating.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Fixtures and Fittings - All blinds are included in the sale price.
Council Tax - Duncan House has been placed in Band G for Council Tax purposes.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker LLP Tel: 0131 226 2500.
Possession - Date of entry is by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the seller.
Offers - Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Strutt & Parker, 28 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HA.
Closing Date - A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to note their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be fixed. The sellers have a right to conclude a bargain for the sale out of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept either the highest or any offer.
Overseas Purchasers - Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident out with the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank that is acceptable to the seller.
The Duncan House sits in about one acre of ground set within the walls of the original fruit garden of Kinloch Mansion House. A "secret garden" has been created by the combination of the original walls and the new house so that the house is revealed in stages to any potential visitor whilst also offering incredible privacy. The house is approached via a long gravel driveway which leads up to a parking area with picture window opening revealing a Japanese style garden. A gated entrance opens up to reveal the futuristic entrance of the house and a gravel area with large ornamental boulders. The garden continues to the rear of the property which is laid mainly to lawn and interspersed with mature fruit trees.
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Cupar 6 miles, Leuchars 16 miles, St Andrews 16 miles, Perth 18 miles, Dundee 17 miles, Edinburgh 39 miles.
Created by the award winning Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins, The Duncan House is a dramatic and contemporary home. The house was designed in response to a very open brief to create a "glass" house which would merge seamlessly into the former walled fruit garden of Kinloch Mansion House allowing one to become part of the other, yet creating a practical living environment. The house is constructed of steel frame under smooth rendered block and a variety of materials have been used including full-height glass windows separated by hinged oak panels forming doors to the garden area which were designed and made by Max McCance. His designs can also be seen in the door handles and other wood features throughout the house. Through the clever use of high level windows the roof of the house appears to be floating giving the feeling that the house is completely open to the garden.
Attention to detail is evident throughout the house and the craftsmanship is of the highest quality. This is further enhanced by the use of atmospheric lighting which was personally designed by Jonathan Spiers.
Inside the property the seamless design continues with concealed storage cupboards and pure white decoration. In contrast to the angular design of the house is the drum room which is a completely circular room with glass skylight and low level boxed, rectangular window creating a perfect acoustic environment.
The accommodation is divided into two sections with the main living accommodation being open plan and the bedroom accommodation situated off a separate corridor. The house benefits from under floor heating and double glazing.
This property was recently featured on Channel 5's "I OWN BRITAINS BEST HOME".
The Duncan House is situated in a secluded and private location hidden within its own private walled garden in the heart of East Fife.
The Duncan House is well placed for commuting to Edinburgh (39 miles), Dundee (17 miles) or Perth (18 miles). Leuchars railway station on the east coast mainline (17 miles) where there is free parking.
The thriving market town and Royal Burgh of Cupar is six miles away. Well known for its traditional shops and attractive town centre, Cupar provides a variety of retail and professional services plus sports, leisure and cultural facilities.
Scotland's fourth largest city, Dundee, is 17 miles to the north. In addition to providing a wide range of retail, recreational and cultural services and facilities, Dundee has an airport with direct and frequent flights to London City Airport.
There are good secondary schools and primary schools at Cupar and St Andrews, with private education available at St Leonard's, Dundee High School, Kilgraston, Strathallan and Craigclowan, all of which are within easy reach.
The north-east corner of Fife provides a particularly wide range of recreational opportunities. Being bounded by the Tay and Eden estuaries, long sandy beaches are a feature of the north-east Fife coastline. This includes the West Sands at St Andrews and Tentsmuir Sands. The adjacent Tentsmuir Forest owned by the Forestry Commission provides walking, cycling and pony trekking.
The six golf courses of the famous university town and golfing resort of St Andrews are world-renowned and are all within a short drive of The Duncan House. In addition, there are less famous but challenging courses at Scotscraig (Tayport), St Michael's and Cupar. For field sports enthusiasts, there is mixed game shooting available to let on a number of nearby estates, trout fishing on several local lochs and reservoirs and salmon fishing on the famous rivers of the Tay estuary.
Local Authority - Fife Council, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5LT
Tel: 08451 55 00 00 www.fife.gov.uk
Services - Mains Water, Mains Electricity,
Mains Drainage, Under Floor Heating.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Fixtures and Fittings - All blinds are included in the sale price.
Council Tax - Duncan House has been placed in Band G for Council Tax purposes.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker LLP Tel: 0131 226 2500.
Possession - Date of entry is by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the seller.
Offers - Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Strutt & Parker, 28 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HA.
Closing Date - A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to note their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be fixed. The sellers have a right to conclude a bargain for the sale out of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept either the highest or any offer.
Overseas Purchasers - Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident out with the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank that is acceptable to the seller.
The Duncan House sits in about one acre of ground set within the walls of the original fruit garden of Kinloch Mansion House. A "secret garden" has been created by the combination of the original walls and the new house so that the house is revealed in stages to any potential visitor whilst also offering incredible privacy. The house is approached via a long gravel driveway which leads up to a parking area with picture window opening revealing a Japanese style garden. A gated entrance opens up to reveal the futuristic entrance of the house and a gravel area with large ornamental boulders. The garden continues to the rear of the property which is laid mainly to lawn and interspersed with mature fruit trees.
Click here for a brochure of this property
property reference: SPEH_EDN070189
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