An exceptionally characterful home with a desirable seaside town address and outstanding flexibility for families, this substantial detached Victorian villa boasts five double bedrooms, sun-filled living areas, and an open-plan dining room and country-style kitchen leading onto a lovely walled garden. For everyday practicality, there are two bathrooms, a guest WC, a laundry room, and a utility room, along with generous private parking, including a driveway and double garage with a workshop.

Characterful Victorian villa in the heart of coastal Anstruther

Positioned in one of Fife’s most desirable East Neuk locations, Elm Lodge enjoys a peaceful setting in the heart of Anstruther, within a historic conservation area just moments from the seafront, schools, and local amenities. The handsome sandstone villa is rich in Victorian character, with high ceilings, tall double-glazed sash-and-case windows, fireplaces, original tiled flooring, and classical detailing. Views across the garden towards the sea further enhance its enchanting appeal.

Beautiful entrance hall

The home’s character is immediately apparent on entering the vestibule and hall, where a sweeping staircase, colourful mosaic floor tiles, and period-inspired décor create a memorable first impression.

Sun-filled living spaces

The ground-floor sitting room and first-floor drawing room provide two generous and inviting living areas. Both are filled with afternoon sunlight and feature oak-look flooring, elegant décor, ceiling detailing, and fireplaces with log burners. The sizeable drawing room also enjoys a dual-aspect outlook.

Charming country-style dining kitchen

Set to the rear of the ground floor, the open-plan kitchen and dining room spans the width of the house, opening directly onto the garden. This sociable family space is complemented by a walk-in pantry, a large utility room with terracotta-style flooring and a clothes pulley, a WC cloakroom, and an adjoining external laundry with plumbing for laundry appliances. Pine-toned cabinetry, slate tiled flooring, and an AGA cooker give the kitchen a traditional country feel, whilst an integrated oven and gas hob with a chimney-style hood, an undercounter fridge, large retro-style fridge, and a durable, heat-resistant countertop enhance everyday practicality.

Secluded principal bedroom with a dressing room

The generous principal bedroom occupies a peaceful first-floor position and features soft neutral décor, carpeting, period cornicing, and useful storage. An adjoining, similarly styled dressing room is also ideal as a study, enjoying excellent natural light.

Spacious and versatile additional bedrooms

The remaining four bedrooms are arranged over both floors, offering excellent versatility for family life, guests, or home working. All bedrooms are comfortable doubles, and two have useful storage. Decorative fireplaces remain in two rooms, including one further enhanced by original quarry-style flooring.

Two bathrooms for everyday convenience

There are two bathrooms on the first floor. One includes a bath with an overhead shower, whilst the second, located beside the principal bedroom and effectively creating a suite, has a more distinctive style with bold floral décor, a metallic roll-top bath, and concealed linen storage.

Lovely walled garden, garage parking, and workshop space

Neat lawns and flower beds frame the property, whilst the rear garden is attractively enclosed by stone walls and includes a sheltered terrace accessed directly from the kitchen, along with a well established pear tree, a plum tree, and two apple trees. A private multi-vehicle driveway sits to the front, and a shared side entrance leads to the attached double garage and workshop, both with power.

Extras: The sale includes all fitted flooring, window coverings, all light fittings, and appliances. Select furniture is also available by separate negotiation. Please note that no warranties or guarantees shall be provided in respect of the working order of the appliances.

Area

Anstruther is the largest community on the stretch of north-shore coastline of the Firth of Forth known as the East Neuk. Originally a fishing village, the main industry is now tourism and with a 9-hole golf course, pleasure craft mooring in the harbour, and sightseeing and wildlife cruises to the Isle of May, home to the UK's largest Puffin population. Other local attractions include The Scottish Fisheries Museum, The Secret Bunker, Famous Fish and Chip Shop along with an array of restaurants including the ‘Cellar’ and hostelries. For everyday services and essentials, Anstruther is home to a supermarket, a butchers, a Post Office, a medical centre, pharmacies, hairdressers, barbers, and beauty salons, whilst The Waid Academy, the local comprehensive school and community centre, offers a wide range of activities, including a library. For those who enjoy keeping fit, independently-owned Fit To The Core fitness studios offers classes and personal training services, Stuart Barton Physiotherapy offers gym facilities and a physio service, whilst leisure centres and pools are easily reachable in the surrounding towns. Additional entertainment can be found in St Andrews and of course, with Fife being famous for its outstanding golfing, there are a number of clubs within enviable easy reach, including Anstruther’s own on the edge of the town. Anstruther is well connected to the rest of Fife and further afield owing to excellent bus links and nearby major road links