The stunning views from our back garden. We are away from the main road and very quite. We have very good access to public transport. Our home is welcoming, easy to maintain.
The space
Our home has 3 bedrooms (one with a small 0ffice work space) one of the bedrooms has a large walk-in shower (en-suite bedroom). We have a large family kitchen and small utility room. Family living room with attached conservatory (access to back garden).
Our garden is medium sized easy to keep with a greenhouse and small shed.
I have a small wooden hobby/art studio (has a wonderful outlook across the fields looking out to The Lomonds).
Guest access
Our home is all on one level (Bungalow).
4 small steps up to our side backdoor through the car port in front of the garage.
Front door is accessible by 4 steps with a small vestibule entrance. Hallway is L shaped and long with access to all living areas.
Notes
There are a few log/wood store sheds (our saw mill is stored in one of the sheds) Access to wood for our log burner will be accessible.
We also have a wood kiln.
There is a fully locked garage with automatic door,.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Family
Foodie
Relaxing
Village
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
Accessibility
Single level
Wide hallways
Accessible switches
Accessible door handles
Accessible tap hardware
Accessible windows
Accessible bedroom
Accessible height bed
Accessible shower
Slip resistant bathroom flooring
Handheld shower
Accessible kitchen access
Accessible benchtops (counters)
Accessible laundry access
Accessible parking space
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
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Neighbourhood
Our neighbours and great! We have good friends in the village and they would be approachable to ask for any help.
There is a small village shop were you can by fresh rolls and the morning papers.
Our village Pub is under new management and hope to be open by Christmas.
Getting to my home
If you are coming from Edinburgh airport, there are several ways to get to Cupar. Take the airport shuttle to Edinburgh - Waverly train station then train onto Cupar. The 64 bus from Cupar brings you to within 50m of our house in Springfield.
Take the 747 shuttle to Halbeath bus station from where you can get numerous busses to Cupar then onto Springfield via the 64 bus,
Nearest airport
Edinburgh airport circa 45 miles (72km)
Getting around
We have a little store in Springfield for milk, rolls etc. The 64 bus will take you into Cupar for circa £3 for all your required shopping. Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and some very good independent shops. Great cafes and a few restaurants.
We live 11 miles (16 Km) from St Andrews the home of golf! We have 3 golf courses nearby Elmwood Golf Club, Cupar Golf Club and Ladybank Golf Club.
Cupar has a sports centre with a indoor swimming pool.
Springfield is situated in a beautiful area for walking. On our door step we have Rankeilour Estate and Crawford Priory Estate.
Falkland is only 8 miles away and is home to Falkland Palace. Outlander (TV Film/series was filmed there).
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Lynne
Peter and Lynne Gorniak
Peter and I are both retired based in Scotland, with a passion for adventure and exploring new cultures. We have raised four wonderful, grown children who are all making their own marks on the world. We're also proud grandparents to two energetic grandchildren.
Two of of Sons live in Australia, one in Melbourne and the other (married to an Australian) live in Castlemaine Victoria. Our eldest son (married) lives in Vietnam in Da Nang. Our daughter and family live in Scotland.
Peter and I are hoping to travel to Castlemaine Victoria Australia in February for 3 months to visit our Sons and new Grandchild (so excited!) We all love travel, nature, wildlife, conservation, music and meeting new people.
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