Location

Canongate is a highly desirable and long-established residential area of St Andrews, just a short stroll from the centre. The picturesque coastal town offers an excellent range of local amenities, from independent shops, cafés and restaurants to a variety of leisure and cultural attractions, including a cinema and The Byre Theatre.
1 Canongate sits across the road from the beautiful Botanic Gardens, with 18 acres of diverse themed landscapes and a cafe. Opposite the property is a path leading to the Lade Braes, a scenic walk that provides direct access to the town centre and follows the Kinness Burn to East Sands beach. To the west, the route offers a charming riverside walk to Hepburn Gardens.
Families benefit from excellent local primary schools and the property lies within the catchment area for Madras College. St Leonards School, named Scottish Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2026, is just a 5 minute drive away. The prestigious University of St Andrews, the oldest university in Scotland, has consistently been ranked among the top five in the UK and attracts students from across the globe.
Golf enthusiasts are exceptionally well catered for, with an outstanding choice of courses ranging from the legendary Old Course to several other top-tier venues. There are eight courses managed by the St Andrews Links Trust, including the world-famous Old Course, which will host the 2027 Open Championship. Additional renowned courses include Kingsbarns and St Andrews Bay, while Elie, Crail, Leven and Lundin Links are all within easy reach.
Transport links are excellent. Leuchars railway station (5.5 miles) lies on the main Aberdeen to London line, providing fast connections to Dundee and Edinburgh, as well as a sleeper service to London. Dundee Airport offers flights to London Stansted, while Edinburgh Airport, with its ex-tensive domestic and international connections, is approximately 50 miles away. Road links are strong, with dual carriageway and motorway access to Edinburgh from Kirkcaldy (20 miles). St Andrews also serves as an ideal base for exploring the East Neuk of Fife, renowned for its picturesque harbours, sandy beaches and acclaimed dining destinations.

Description

Originally formed from two separate plots, 1 Canongate is a substantial detached, two-storey residence offering four generous double bedrooms and occupying an elevated position within a sizeable plot. The wrap-around gardens, planted with mature trees, shrubs and established planting, provide a vibrant display of colour from spring through to late summer. Planning permission has been granted for a significant extension (ref 25/01607/FULL), presenting exciting potential for future owners.

Externally, the house features a traditional roughcast finish beneath a pitched tiled roof. Wide window openings throughout allow an abundance of natural light to flood the interior. The property also benefits from two exceptionally spacious living areas, both enjoying triple-aspect windows, along with four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes an ensuite shower room, dressing room and access to a private terrace.

On entering 1 Canongate, a welcoming central hallway offers ample storage and includes a separate cloakroom. From here, doors lead to the lounge, dining and family room and kitchen. The spacious lounge is light and airy, centred around an attractive feature fireplace. The L-shaped dining and family room has contemporary wood-strip flooring, a gas fire and large windows that maximise the southerly aspect flooding the space with natural light.

The kitchen is well equipped with a gas hob, dishwasher, integrated electric oven (installed one year ago), microwave, and fridge/freezer. There is also a gas fired combi boiler (3 years old) providing heating and hot water.

A staircase, illuminated by an impressive large window, leads to the first floor, where there are four double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom is a particular highlight, benefiting from a separate dressing room with sliding glazed doors opening onto a south-facing terrace, as well as a shower ensuite. The first floor also includes a bathroom and access to a partially boarded loft.

Externally, the property is approached via a gravelled and paved driveway, providing access to the house, garage and carport. The attractive front garden is laid mainly to lawn and bordered by well-stocked beds, mature shrubs and established trees, creating a high degree of privacy.

A pathway leads around to the east garden, where there is a brick-built barbecue and garden shed, with a small copse. The south-facing gardens are enclosed by a side gate and make the most of the sunny aspect. These gardens feature vibrant, well-stocked borders that provide glorious colour throughout the summer months, along with apple trees, twice-fruiting raspberry canes, a rose garden, herb garden and greenhouse. There is also convenient access to the carport and directly into the garage, which is of generous length and benefits from power and lighting.

Directions

Entering St Andrews on the A91, turn right off the second roundabout onto City Road (A915) and continue over the next two roundabouts onto Bridge Street, which runs straight onto Largo Road (A915), then turn right off Largo Road onto Canongate and the property is the first house on your left.