4 bed detached house for sale

Wester Haining, 1B Strathkinness High Road, St. Andrews, Fife KY16

Substantial modern family home set back from road off private drive

Description
Wester Haining is a substantial house which was built to a high standard in 2004 by Headon. The house has accommodation over two floors with interconnected living spaces on the ground floor and bedrooms on the first floor.

The hall with double doors from the vestibule connects to the reception rooms. At the end of the house are a sun room and sitting room, with French doors out to the gardens. The sitting room has a wood burning stove and oak flooring, which is a feature throughout the house. The dining room has double doors through to the drawing room, both of which look over the garden. The kitchen is a superb space for cooking and informal dining. It has crafted units with both granite and timber work tops. The kitchen features a central island, Wolf double oven, twin sinks, Liebherr fridge and two Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwashers. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room, back door and staircase to the cinema room / bedroom 5.

A split staircase rises to a landing which serves all the bedrooms. The principal bedrooms is double aspect and looks over the garden. It has built in wardrobes and an en suite bath / shower room. There are two double bedrooms, one of which has a balcony and both of which share a family bath / shower room. The fourth bedroom also has built in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom.

To the front of Wester Haining is a gravel driveway with plenty of car parking and access to the double garage. The landscaped garden is mainly laid to lawn. There are well stocked raised beds and a path which border the lawn covered by a trellis. Beside the house is a large paved area which is ideal for outdoor dining. There are two other terraces which catch the sun at different points in the day. Also within the garden is a timber and slate summer house so the garden can be enjoyed at all times of the year.

Location
Wester Haining is set back from Strathkinness High Road being accessed by a shared private drive with electric gates. It is adjacent to the St. Andrew West Development with green space immediately behind. A footpath leads from the garden past the development and through fields to Balgove Larder which is a popular farm shop / café with a steak barn.

St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most ancient towns, steeped in history and tradition, dating back to the 12th century. It is a seaside town, the birthplace of golf and home to Scotland’s oldest, and one of the world’s finest universities, which was founded in 1413. This charming town has an excellent range of independent stores, hotels, restaurants and cultural facilities which include a cinema and the Byre Theatre. Market Street, a cobbled street in the centre of St Andrews, is a short walk away.

St Andrews is renowned worldwide as the Home of Golf. There are now seven golf courses under the management of the St Andrews Links Trust, including the world-famous Old Course which will next host the Open Championship in 2027. There are many other golf courses nearby including The Duke’s Course, two courses at Fairmont St Andrews Bay, Kingsbarns and Dumbarnie.

Leuchars railway station (6 miles) is on the main Aberdeen to London line and provides a link to Edinburgh and a sleeper service to London. Dundee Airport offers flights to London Heathrow, and Edinburgh Airport is only 50 miles away.

Square Footage: 4,201 sq ft

Acreage:
0.29 Acres

Directions
From the centre of St Andrews drive west on Hepburn Gardens forking right at the roundabout onto Buchanan Gardens (B939). Pass the University playing fields and David Russell Halls and turn right into Strathkinness High Road. The electric gates and drive to Wester Haining, 1B Strathkinness High Road, are on the right.

Additional Info
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills .

Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Central heating from gas fired boiler.

Local Authority : Fife Council tax band H

Fixtures & Fittings: The fitted floor coverings, shutters, curtains and integrated white goods are to be included in the sale. Some light fittings will be excluded.

Neighbouring Plot: Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a dwellinghouse on the plot to the west of Wester Haining. Fife Council application: 19-03630-full The plot will have a right of access over the drive and will pay a share of the cost of maintenance.

There is ongoing development at St Andrews West. More information can be found on the Fife Council Planning Portal and at .

Solicitors: Rollos, Bell Street, St Andrews. Tel:

Photos Taken September 2025. Brochure Code: 251027