Brick agricultural shed with potential for residential development, subject to Planning / Permitted Development Rights. Adjacent area of mixed woodland. Delightful quiet rural setting. Good country views. Accessible location. Services nearby. 0.67 acres / 0.27 ha. <br /><br />Situation<br /><br />The Blinkbonny Development Site and adjacent woodland enjoy a wonderful quiet setting adjacent to the already converted Blinkbonny Steading, with spectacular views over the surrounding rolling hills and countryside, a short distance to the northwest of Cupar. Local services and amenities are available in both Cupar and Newburgh which between them offer a good range of shops, restaurants, supermarkets and the like. In terms of city facilities there is straightforward access to both Perth and Dundee whilst a short drive to the east lies the ancient and historic university town of St Andrews, which offers an excellent selection of services and, as “The Home of Golf”, is also a major tourist destination. The nearby hamlet of Dunbog is a thriving community with a popular church and a highly regarded primary school.<br /><br />Blinkbonny is surrounded by some glorious Fife countryside which is home to an array of wildlife and in terms of recreational pursuits offers great scope for walking, cycling, riding and golf with many highly rated courses within easy reach including Ladybank, Leven, Lundin Links, Scotscraig and Kingsbarns as well as the many fine courses in and around St Andrews where the Old Course regularly hosts the British Open, next due to call in 2022 for its 150th anniversary. Challenging shooting and fishing may be taken locally with some fine pheasant shoots nearby. The Fife Hunt is the most northerly pack of fox hounds in the UK and there are many opportunities for riding with pony clubs for the younger enthusiast.There is racing and polo at Scone outside Perth which is also the venue for the annual Scottish Game Fair. The pretty fishing villages of Fife’s quaint East Neuk, such as Anstruther, Elie, Pittenweem and Crail are just a short drive to the south whilst in terms of days out the wide open spaces of the Lomond Hills are close at hand along with a number of National Trust for Scotland properties including Hill of Tarvit outside Ceres, Kellie Castle and Falkland Palace. Fife’s beautiful and varied coastline includes several good sandy beaches such as Tentsmuir, Kingsbarns, St. Andrews and Elie. State schooling is available locally with private schooling being provided at St Leonards in St Andrews, the High School of Dundee and several well-regarded schools in the Perth area. There are railway stations in Ladybank, Cupar, Leuchars, Markinch and Perth with Edinburgh airport approximately 45 minutes to the south. The airport at Dundee offers short haul flights.<br /><br />Description<br /><br />The Blinkbonny Development Site comprises a substantial 10m X 20m former agricultural shed / store, essentially of a brick construction under a pitched corrugated fibre roof.<br /><br />It is believed that the shed may have scope for conversion to residential use although interested parties should make their own detailed enquiries and satisfy themselves fully in this regard. No warranty is given.<br /><br />Services are nearby. <br /><br />Adjacent to the shed is an attractive area of mixed woodland.<br /><br />Permitted Development Rights in Scotland<br /><br />Interested parties are directed to the favourable recent changes by the Scottish Government to the Permitted Development Rights in Scotland which now include the conversion of agricultural and forestry buildings (constructed before 4/11/2019) for residential and commercial use: up to 5 dwellings (houses or flats) and 500 sq m flexible commercial space, respectively.<br /><br /><br /><br />General Remarks & Information<br /><br />Viewing<br /><br />Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX. Tel: .<br /><br />Satellite Navigation<br /><br />The property’s postcode is KY14 6JE.<br /><br />Fixtures and Fittings<br /><br />Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.<br /><br />Entry & Possession<br /><br />Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.<br /><br />Services<br /><br />Services are available nearby.<br /><br />Local Authority<br /><br />Fife Council, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5LT Tel: <br /><br />Offers<br /><br />Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX.<br /><br />Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves<br /><br />The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.<br /><br />Particulars and Plans<br /><br />These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. 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Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.<br /><br />Important Notice<br /><br />Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:<br /><br />1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.<br /><br />2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. 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