Carphin House, Luthrie, Fife

Carphin House

Sitting above the hamlet of Luthrie, Carphin House dates back to the 1790’s and enjoys an elevated position surrounded by open countryside. The house has been lovingly renovated to provide a magnificent contemporary family home, whilst retaining much of the original charm and character including the impressive marble fireplaces and cornicing in the reception rooms. The property has benefitted from further investment this year including the installation of a modern country style kitchen and new wooden sash and case windows downstairs. In addition, the interiors have been thoughtfully repainted throughout and new beds, mattresses, carpets and furniture have been added creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. The exterior has also been revitalised finishing the property off to a high standard. The property is currently run as a hugely successful exclusive holiday let but has historically been a much-loved family home and offers versatile, spacious living accommodation close to St Andrews.

The house is constructed of largely white painted rendered stone over three levels and extends to about 675 sqm (7,266 sq.ft). The property is approached from the south by a pedimented porch with tripartite fanlight doorway with coat of arms above. The ground floor comprises a grand central hallway with doors off to the dining room and sitting room, which connects through to a spacious drawing room with a deep bay window, perfect for family living. The large family kitchen has an Aga and a good range of fitted floor and wall units with granite worktops and is equipped to professional standards with ample space for day-to-day dining. A sunroom leads out from the kitchen to the lovely grounds with a long rear corridor leading off to various stores, shower room a TV room/study.

The principal bedroom accommodation on the first floor comprises five spacious double bedrooms (3 ensuite) and a good-sized family bathroom. The second floor offers four further bedrooms with three being ensuite; this top floor benefits from stunning views and the potential to create two substantial suites.

The Stables

The Stables has been recently converted to a luxurious 5-bedroom house with uninterrupted views out across farmland. With 3 ensuite rooms and two reception rooms it provides spacious, flexible accommodation and has been finished to an incredibly high standard with modern, chic, stylish interiors. The property overlooks the doocot and would serve well as a let property or could provide ancillary living accommodation. The property lies within walking distance of the main house and sits opposite the stone garages which are ripe for development.

Gardens and Grounds

The property is approached by a long tree lined drive culminating in a gravelled parking area with balustrade looking out over the lawn and countryside beyond. The garden to the north-east is largely laid to lawn and interspersed by mature trees and shrubs with gravel pathways. It is partially bounded by a high stone wall creating a walled garden within which sits the former greenhouse which is served by electricity and is currently used as an alfresco dining space. A short stroll from the walled garden lies the one-bedroom log cabin which enjoys a private position within a wooded enclave. The cabin has all modern conveniences and provides comfortable accommodation for up to four guests.

The driveway leads from the entrance round to the rear of the house to a further generous parking area and access to the sunny enclosed courtyard and ‘powder room’ currently used as a salon but could equally be a gym/yoga studio, home office or creative space.

A track continues on from the parking area to the woodland cabin, Stables House and large garage.

The garage is largely built of rendered walls under a pitched rosemary tiled roof and could be converted to offices or annexe accommodation if required (subject to consents).

Woodland

The property benefits from approximately 16 acres of land in total most of which wraps around the main house providing a lovely sense of seclusion and privacy. The property also benefits from an area of mixed woodland across from the burn which is accessed via one of the small gravel paths or by road by way of an external track. Within the woodland is an open area which has previously been used as a site for woodland weddings and events but could equally provide scope for a woodland play area or stabling.