Burnside, Balmullo, St. Andrews
- Land size
- 0.21 acres
Description
Scenic Fife village location
Captivating countryside views
Quiet edge of town location
Plot size 0.211 Acres
Services on-hand
Potential to create an exciting and substantial modern home in a thriving Fife town
Rare and unique opportunity
Tenure Freehold
EPC N/A
Council Tax N/A
Planning Permission Fife Council Ref: 07/02120/EOPP
Outline application for erection of dwellinghouse and formation of access and associated infrastructure.
This superb plot with outline planning permission is peacefully located in the small, picturesque village of Balmullo just over seven miles from St Andrews. Benefiting from a friendly community, it sits at the base of Lucklaw Hill. Residents have access to a village shop, the popular Balmullo Inn, and a primary school, park, and village hall. Nearby Leuchars has an array of amenities to meet daily shopping needs including convenience stores, a pharmacy, a hairdresser, and more. There are also several restaurants, pubs, and takeaways to enjoy. Further retail, dining, and leisure options are available in the historic town of St Andrews. Renowned as the “home of golf” it is also home to the internationally recognised University of St Andrews. Balmullo is within easy reach of Dundee, a twenty-minute drive to the north, and Edinburgh is approx. 80 minutes by car or an hour by train from Leuchars.
Set in the north-east of Fife, Balmullo offers superb opportunities to explore this picturesque part of the country. Surrounded by beautiful countryside there are many lovely walks and cycles to enjoy including those at Tentsmuir Forest and Willies Wood. Keen golfers will delight in the nearby clubs at St Michaels and Kinnettles whilst the world-famous Old Course at St Andrews is within easy reach. Leuchars boasts a beautiful 12th century church and the romantic Earlshall Castle. State schooling is provided locally in Balmullo at primary level with high school provision in Cupar at Bell Baxter High. Private options are available at St Leonards in St Andrews and at The High School of Dundee. An efficient bus service connects Balmullo to towns throughout Fife, and there are railway stations at Leuchars, Ladybank, Kirkcaldy and Markinch. Edinburgh International Airport is approximately one hour and twenty minutes away.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Both the house Barr Mor to the east and the circa 6 acre grazing paddock to the north are also available to purchase - further details are available from the selling agents.
General Remarks & Information
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX. Tel: .
Satellite Navigation
The property’s postcode is KY16 0AW.
Entry & Possession
Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.
Services loctaed nearby
Local Authority - Fife Council
EPC Rating - N/A
Council Tax - N/A
Home Report - N/A
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 28 Bell Street, St Andrews KY16 9UX.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
Particulars and Plans
These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.
The photographs in this brochure date from March 2024.
Websites and Social Media
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at as well as our affiliated websites at and addition, our social media platforms are facebook.com, RettieTownandCountry, twitter.com, RettieandCo, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Important Notice
Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
Council Tax Band: NA
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Balmullo Primary School447 metres
- Pupils
- 116
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Guardbridge Primary School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 74
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Leuchars Primary School2.2 miles
- Pupils
- 199
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dairsie Primary School2.4 miles
- Pupils
- 40
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Balmerino Primary School3.5 miles
- Pupils
- 43
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Bell Baxter High School5.5 miles
- Pupils
- 1,510
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Madras College5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 1,412
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Harris Academy6.1 miles
- Pupils
- 1,338
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Craigie High School6.6 miles
- Pupils
- 725
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Morgan Academy6.8 miles
- Pupils
- 942
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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