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WAYSIDE,
St. Andrews
Location:
St. Andrews, Fife
When you step through the front door of
Wayside, you enter a two-story great hall lined
with wood paneling, stained glass and
dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. Delicate
hearts and fleurs-de-lis are subtly stippled
into the walls. A wood balcony is inlaid with
decorative carving. A green-tiled fireplace with
a copper hood creates a charming corner for
conversation and relaxation.
Rich in handcrafted detail, the house was
built during the Arts and Crafts movement in
1902. It was designed by premier Scottish
architect Sir Robert Lorimer and is listed as a
historic landmark.
Located within easy walking distance of
the center of St. Andrews, Wayside is
permeated with history and antiques. The
hand-wrought hardware, handmade tiles,
wood carving and stained glass were all
commissioned especially for this house.
The grounds are private and quiet. Just
outside the great hall, a sun loggia and
fieldstone dining terrace are edged with
climbing roses, perennial herbs and flowers.
A beautiful rose arbor arches over a stone
walk, inviting you to enjoy the garden. Beyond
the rose arbor and lawn is a short, private
woods walk.
You can still spot some of the original
garden, attributed to the famous garden
designer Gertrude Jekyll. Plantings include
holly bushes, blackberries, peonies,
Japanese anemone, lavatera, and some very
large and unusual specimen trees -- including
a monkey puzzle tree popular with the
Victorians.
Wayside provides a very comfortable base
from which to explore the unique history and
beauty of St. Andrews and the region of Fife.
Beds and Baths: Sleeps six in one queen
bedroom and two twins on second floor. Two
full baths on second floor, one with tub and
hand-held shower, one with tub only. Half-bath
on ground floor. Queen bedroom has a sitting
alcove with large windows overlooking rose
arbor.
Living Space: Two-story-high great hall
with floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable
sofa and chairs grouped around tiled
woodburning fireplace. Living room with gas
fireplace and French doors opening onto
terrace and rose arbor. Dining room with
electric fire and large window overlooking
lawn and gardens. Entry hall with built-in
closets and plenty of room for golf club
storage. Oriental rugs and beautiful antiques
throughout first floor.
Outdoors: Sun loggia and stone dining
terrace face southwest and are edged by
climbing roses and perennials. A long rose
arbor, some large specimen trees and private
garden/woods walk combine to make a very
peaceful setting.
Essentials: Good working kitchen with
dishwasher, microwave, and lots of cabinet
and counter space. Large stained glass
window covers one wall. Washer/dryer. TV in
living room. VCR, stereo. Full central heating.
A Peugeot sedan is available for weekly rental.
Details: Because of the many antiques
and special features of this property, all
renters must be 18 or older. Property is not
handicapped-accessible. Smoking not
permitted. Telephone available in house for
local and long-distance calls.
Nearby:
Transportation:
Rates:
Note: Rentals begin between 1:00 and
4:00 p.m. any day of the week, with a
one-week minimum.
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