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DREAM HOMES

         Easy living







                   in Elie










                                                                                                     This gorgeous home near Leven is designed for comfort, style
                                                                                                                       and everyday ease…


                                                                                                ome  homes  make  you  pause  for  a   that  are  perfect  for  days  out.  The  coastline
                                                                                                moment when you enter, and Scottcraig   itself  is  spectacular,  whether  you’re  strolling
                                                                                            S House  in  Fife  is  definitely  one  of  them.   the Fife Coastal Path, taking an early morning
                                                                                            This  beautiful  five-bedroom  home  in  Elie   swim, or simply watching the light shift across
                                                                                            feels  gently  curated  and  lovingly  considered   the sea. With St Andrews just along the coast
                                                                                            throughout, creating an atmosphere that is   and Leven nearby for everyday amenities, the
                                                                                            warm  and  welcoming  from  the  moment  you   area strikes a rare balance of natural beauty,
                                                                                            step  through  the  front  door.  Here,  “lived-in   convenience,  and  a  genuinely  appealing
                                                                                            luxury”  isn’t  a  cliché,  it’s  simply  the  reality  of   quality of life.
                                                                                            everyday life in the house.
                                                                                                                                 Designed and built by Andrew Davie Homes
                                                                                            Elie  is  one  of  those  rare  coastal  villages   and  completed  in  2017,  Scottcraig  House  is
                                                                                            that  feels  quietly  exclusive  while  remaining   entirely bespoke, marrying architectural clarity
                                                                                            wonderfully laid-back. Its wide sandy beach and   with exceptional craftsmanship and a focus on
                                                                                            iconic chain walk along the cliffs offer a perfect   eco-efficient performance. The exterior is both
                                                                                            blend  of  seaside  calm  and  everyday  charm.   striking and thoughtfully composed, blending
                                                                                            The village has a strong sense of community,   natural  sandstone  with  crisp  render  and
                                                                                            with its centre dotted with independent cafés,   vertical timber cladding beneath a traditional
                                                                                            boutique shops and welcoming pubs, making   natural  slate  roof.  Anthracite-grey  windows
                                                                                            it feel vibrant without feeling overwhelming.  and  timber  sash-and-case  conservation
                                                                                                                                 glazing  provide  subtle  definition,  offering  a
                                                                                            Beyond  Elie,  the  East  Neuk  of  Fife  unfolds   respectful nod to the home’s heritage setting.
                                                                                            as  a  string  of  charming  fishing  villages  and   Set behind private walled gardens, a sweeping
                                                                                            coastal  towns.  From  neighbouring  Earlsferry   gravel driveway and a triple integrated garage,
                                                                                            to  St  Monans,  Pittenweem,  Anstruther  and   the house makes a confident yet inviting first
                                                                                            Crail, each area has its own character, offering   impression  in  one  of  the  East  Neuk’s  most
                                                                                            harbourside walks, local shops and food spots   desirable locations.

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