Detached house for sale in Kinross KY13, 3 Bedroom

Lochend Farmhouse is a beautiful stone cottage, with three bedrooms, set in the magnificent Kinross countryside, close to the edge of stunning Loch Leven.

The cottage, located on the site of Lochend Farm, is a lovely rural retreat, with cosy accommodation that is full of character. The south facing sun room creates a light and airy entrance to the property. The kitchen and breakfast room is a well-equipped and pleasant space, with a built-in oven and hob, and French doors opening onto the gardens. The sitting room is a welcoming, relaxed space while the dining room benefits from an open fireplace.

The property has three bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor, with the additional two on the first floor. Each of the bedrooms is generously proportioned, while the two upstairs rooms have skylights, providing plenty of natural light. There is a shower room on the ground floor, and a family bathroom on the first floor.

Lochend Farmhouse is situated close to the shores of Loch Leven and a mile from the pretty hamlet of Scotlandwell. Daily requirements are catered for in nearby Milnathort and Kinross has a good range of shopping, supermarket, professional services, health centre and leisure facilities. A wider choice of high-street shopping, recreational and cultural facilities can be found in Perth, Stirling and Edinburgh.

The property has good transportation links. The M90 provides access to Perth and Edinburgh. Glasgow can be reached via the Kincardine Bridge and Stirling is to the northwest. There are train stations at Perth, Markinch and Kirkcaldy, and Park & Ride services at Kinross and Ferry Toll (Inverkeithing) offer prioritised commuter routes to Edinburgh. Edinburgh airport (25.5 miles) has flights to UK, European and international destinations.

For education, children progress from Portmoak primary school (Kinnesswood) onto Kinross High School. There is a range of private schools in the area including Dollar Academy, where a bus runs from Scotlandwell, with a further selection in Edinburgh and Perthshire.

The property is ideally situated to enjoy the beautiful countryside. There is no shortage of rambling, bridle paths and cycle tracks including the Loch Leven Heritage Trail, which is a unique, 13 mile, traffic-free route around the north and east shores of the loch. There are golf courses at Kinnesswood, Kinross, Muckhart and Milnathort and the famous Old Course at St Andrews and courses at Gleneagles are 26 and 23.5 miles away respectively. Trout fishing is available on nearby lochs and reservoirs including the national nature reserve at Loch Leven, which includes the rspb Visitor Centre at Vane Farm. The Scottish Gliding Centre at Portmoak is the largest in Scotland, and provides year-round flying for members and visitors.

The property is approached via a driveway, and there is parking to the front and sides of the property. The gardens extend to the front and side of the property, beautiful areas of lawn, dotted with mature trees, shrubs and beds with all manner of plants and flowers, creating an enchanting, tranquil space to relax and enjoy. There is also a large meadow area beyond the landscaped garden, offering a superb open space that could be utilised for a number of purposes. The entire property has recently been full fenced, providing security and peace of mind.