One of the finest beach properties in Scotland, Mid Rock House is an award-winning, fully south-facing, contemporary eco house overlooking Ruby Bay in the picturesque coastal town of Elie in the East Neuk of Fife.
Designed by WT Architects and completed in 2014 on an elevated former grassland site just above the sandy beach, the prime location and panoramic sea views inspired the design of this spacious, open, and free-flowing five-bedroomed home – essentially a building of two parts with a glazed entrance hall linking a bothy and the main house to offer flexible accommodation comfortably able to sleep 12 people.
With a B-rated EPC, the property’s eco credentials are equally impressive; in fact, almost the entire south-facing sloping roof is made of photovoltaic panels, taking maximum advantage of the sun, while abundant use of glass provides warmth even in winter. Visually, the combination of larch, zinc, glass, sedum roofing, and rendered walls, enhances the overall aesthetic of this architecturally interesting and very private house – albeit the captivating view over Ruby Bay remains the star of the show.
The interior layout provides light-filled, open plan spaces where families can come together but also more intimate rooms to ensure peace and privacy, when necessary, while the two-storey bothy is an inspired addition for adults and children alike, with its living/family/games room, shower room, and galleried first-floor four-bedded bunk room.
Across on the other side of the 19ft glass hallway, the main house layout includes a 31ft open plan living/dining room with polished cement floor, log-burning stove, and two sets of full height windows/sliding doors providing dramatic sea views and access to the garden terrace and beach beyond (both openings benefitting from sliding sunscreens operated manually from the terrace).
The living space is partially open at one end to a cosy snug, which also has a wood-burning stove and external access. Also open to the main living/dining area, the kitchen is fitted with high and low-level natural wood-stained units, island breakfast bar, and high-end integrated appliances including a separate drinks fridge. There is also a fully equipped utility, double bedroom with en suite shower room, and cloakroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms with dramatic views of the harbour, lighthouse, and bay – principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room – and family bathroom.
Outside, the paved patio and surrounding lawn is raised above the beach, which is accessible via steps – there is also an outdoor shower, gravelled driveway, and single garage. Currently a holiday home (www.midrockhouse.com), Mid Rock House could equally be an outstanding home for a family seeking the dream life in Fife’s quintessential seaside village, which is easily accessible for St Andrews, Dundee, and Edinburgh.
Offers over £2.4 million are invited by Rettie.
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