There’s plenty of places to choose from so we’ve made your life easier and narrowed it down to our five favourites:
1. St.Andrews
Famous for its historic cultural sites and for its golf course, dubbed the ‘home of golf’, St.Andrews is first up on our list. This 1,000 year old town is full of fascinating attractions such as St.Andrews Cathedral and some amazing scenery including rugged cliffs and sandy beaches.
St.Andrews is a more up market option with average house prices of £533,366*. There are lots of fantastic properties in the area that tend to attract an older audience who are ready to settle in a nice, cultural location.
Kirkcaldy is one of the biggest towns in Fife. It has a nice waterfront area and a good selection of amenities and attractions such as museums, galleries and parks. Kirkcaldy is very popular with commuters thanks to its quick and easy links to Edinburgh and Dundee, both of which can be reached in less than an hour by train.
Kirkcaldy is also very affordable with the average house price sitting at £153,883*. This makes it very attractive for young professionals and families who are looking for an affordable area with good transport links and amenities. Semi-detached and terraced properties is what buyers will find most of in the area.
3. Cupar
Cupar was voted as one of the most desirable rural towns in 2021 and with reasonable house prices, Cupar is a great option for your next move. There’s a vibrant town centre with plenty of high quality independent shops, cafes and restaurants and a wide variety of period properties and country homes to choose from.
The majority of the properties available are semi-detached properties and the average house price in Cupar is £327,021*. Thanks to its good train links to Edinburgh, which take just under an hour, it is very popular with young professionals and families alike.
Glenrothes has been a popular location amongst multiple types of buyers thanks to its affordability, wide choice of amenities and strong transport links across the rest of the area. There’s lots of sport and leisure options in the town and plenty of parks if an active lifestyle is something you seek. With an average house price of £144,291*, the value of Glenrothes housing is hard to beat. Terraced and Semi-Detached properties make up the majority of the properties in the town.
5. Aberdour
A picturesque coastal area with award winning beaches and historic cultural sites, Aberdour finishes off our list. There’s a whole host of great places to eat and drink and plenty of things to see and do such as Aberdour Castle or a beach day on one of Aberdour’s stunning sandy beaches. Like the other towns on the list, Aberdour is also very affordable with average house prices of £143,958. The detached and semi-detached houses tend to attract an older buyer who may be looking for a quieter town in which to reside.
