This prestigious and unique upper apartment is located on the historic site on which Adam Smith’s house was once located, and where he lived for many years with his mother, at 220 High Street. It is now known as Adam Smith House. The original Adam Smith house was knocked down many years ago, but a large part of the garden remains. The property for sale is a spacious and self contained 2 bedroom top floor flat in a 4 storey period built terraced block containing retail premises on ground level and residential apartments above. The building is Category B Listed being of historical or architectural interest and is located within a Conservation Area. With the property comes a right to use the historic walled Adam Smith Garden, where Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations and which is located directly to the rear of the property and now owned and maintained by the Adam Smith Global Foundation. The Adam Smith Birthplace Initiative will see the Adam Smith’s Garden which is of international historical significance, restored to its former 18th century glory. The Adam Smith's Garden is within the heart of Kirkcaldy’s Town Centre and will play a pivotal role in the development of Adam Smith’s Birthplace Initiative contributing to the social and economic regeneration of his home town. This building, of which this apartment forms a part, is of great historic significance. More information can be found at Projects | Adam Smith Birthplace Initiative | Patronicity
The property itself has been modernised internally and boasts a stunning new quality kitchen with an array of appliances. The bathroom has also been recently fitted and includes an overhead shower. There is a bright and airy lounge / dining room with a stunning antique wrought iron fire surround and views towards Kirkcaldy Old Kirk. There are 2 double bedrooms, one also overlooking the Old Kirk. The second bedroom is especially spacious and flooded with natural light from dual aspect windows, as well as enjoying fabulous views over the Adam Smith Garden and across the River Forth. There is also an inner hallway / dressing area off this bedroom. The property also benefits from having the sole use of a large windowed storage area on the landing. Outside, you will find residents parking to the rear, with an allocated parking space for this flat, as well as use of the Adam Smith Garden which is maintained by the Adam Smith Global Foundation.
The property is located in the heart of the Town Centre and to the rear of the stunning riverside Esplanade, with excellent amenities on the doorstep and also within easy walking distance of the train and bus station, health and education facilities, parks and beaches, Kirkcaldy Museum, Library and Adam Smith Theatre as well as Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre. This spacious flat will appeal to a variety of different purchasers and would make an ideal first time purchase or buy to let / holiday home investment. This property is also within a short distance of the Fife Retail & Business Park and the A92 link roads providing commuter access to Scotland's major cities. Kirkcaldy railway station provides rail links to Edinburgh and Dundee and it is the largest town in Fife with a population of around 50,000.
Home Report Value £100,000
