The Old Station B & B, Stravithie, St. Andrews

A truly unique hospitality and lifestyle opportunity, The Old Station is an exceptional former Victorian railway station set within approximately two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the peaceful hamlet of Stravithie, just a short drive from the world-renowned town of St Andrews.

Owned and operated as a highly successful guest house, the property offers a rare combination of established commercial income, generous owner's accommodation and significant future potential.

Sympathetically converted and carefully maintained, the former station building provides extensive and flexible accommodation extending to approximately 4,445 sq ft. The property currently operates as a thriving guest house for approximately seven months of the year, while retaining comfortable private living accommodation for the owners. Guest facilities comprises six en suite bedrooms, together with a lounge, conservatory, dining room, dining kitchen and games room. The owner's accommodation provides a further lounge, three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite facilities, and a contemporary shower room.

Further enhancing the appeal of the property is a beautifully restored railway carriage, thoughtfully converted into two luxury self-contained holiday suites. Each suite comprises a separate bedroom with en suite shower room, a comfortable sitting area and private decked terrace, offering guests a memorable and distinctive accommodation experience. The carriage is set adjacent to the historic railway bridge, a charming reminder of the property's unique heritage.

The grounds are a particular highlight, comprising mature woodland planting, sweeping lawns, a wildlife pond, practice putting green and bunker, ample guest parking and a variety of tranquil outdoor seating areas. The setting provides a wonderful sense of peace and privacy whilst remaining conveniently accessible to St Andrews, the Fife coastline and the region's many championship golf courses.

Offering an established and profitable business, exceptional lifestyle appeal and potential for further development or diversification, subject to obtaining all necessary consents, The Old Station represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Fife's most distinctive hospitality properties. Indicative proposals have been prepared demonstrating the potential for the creation of two residential building plots within the grounds. While these plans highlight a possible future development opportunity, prospective purchasers should note that no planning application has been submitted or approved, and there can be no guarantee that any future proposal would obtain the necessary planning consents.

EPC Rating - G
Rateable Value - £16,100
Tenure - Freehold

Summary of Accommodation
Main Building

Ground Floor
• Entrance Hall
• Guest Lounge
• Dining Room
• Conservatory
• Dining Kitchen
• Utility Room
• Pool/Games Room
• Sitting Room
• Four Bedrooms
• Two En Suite Shower Rooms
• Family Shower Room
• WC

First Floor
• Spacious Landing
• Five En Suite Bedrooms

Railway Carriage Holiday Suites
• Two self-contained luxury holiday suites
• Private decked terraces
• Sitting rooms
• Double bedrooms
• En suite shower rooms

External
• Approximately 2 acres of landscaped grounds
• Wildlife pond
• Practice putting green and bunker
• Extensive guest parking
• Mature woodland and established gardens
• Historic railway bridge
• Development potential subject to the necessary permissions and consents

Location
The Old Station occupies a delightful rural setting at Stravithie, a small and picturesque hamlet situated only a mile east of St Andrews. Surrounded by rolling Fife countryside and close to the spectacular coastline, the property enjoys the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and accessibility.

Internationally recognised as the Home of Golf, St Andrews offers an outstanding range of amenities including boutique shops, cafés, restaurants, beaches and world-famous golf courses. The town is also home to the University of St Andrews, Scotland's oldest university, which contributes to the area's vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

In addition to its golfing heritage, the East Neuk of Fife is renowned for its charming fishing villages, dramatic coastal walks and renowned food and hospitality scene. Popular destinations including Crail, Anstruther, Elie and Kingsbarns are all within easy reach, while Kingsbarns Golf Links and the Fairmont St Andrews resort provide further world-class leisure opportunities.

Despite its peaceful countryside setting, The Old Station benefits from excellent connectivity. Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh are all readily accessible, with Edinburgh International Airport providing convenient connections for national and international travel.

Combining the serenity of a rural retreat with immediate access to one of Scotland's most desirable destinations, The Old Station enjoys an enviable location ideally suited to both hospitality and lifestyle purchasers.

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.

Services:
Oil heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Viewing:
By appointment through Rettie St Andrews. 28 Bell Street, St Andrews, KY16 9UX. Email: Tel:

Offers:
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Postcode:
KY16 8LR

Tenure:
Freehold

Particulars Prepared:
15th July 2026

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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

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EPC Rating: G