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Striking 8-bedroom baronial villa turned wellbeing centre in Kirkcaldy on sale for nearly £700k

The B-listed property is currently home to Tai Chi Wellness Centre.

Tai Chi Wellness Centre on Bennochy Road in Kirkcaldy.
Tai Chi Wellness Centre on Bennochy Road in Kirkclady. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison

A striking eight-bedroom baronial villa turned wellbeing centre in Kirkcaldy has hit the market for nearly £700,000.

The B-listed property on Bennochy Road is currently home to Tai Chi Wellness Centre, which is remaining open despite the sale.

Built in the 1890s, the villa has a distinctive turret – or bartizan – and has a mix of modern decor and period features throughout.

The home has a magnificent entrance hall where the reception of the business is situated.

Entrance hall of Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The entrance hall. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison
Lounge of Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The lounge. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison
Drawing room of Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The dining room. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison
Kitchen of Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The modern kitchen with another dining space. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison

The ground floor features a lounge and a separate sitting room, each with a feature fireplace.

There is a modern fitted kitchen and a dining room.

Two of the bedrooms are also on the ground floor with the other six upstairs.

Upper landing of Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The upper landing. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison
Bedroom at Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The property has eight bedrooms. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison
Bedroom at Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
Another of the bedrooms. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison

There are three bathrooms in the property, one on the ground floor and two on the first floor.

Upstairs – accessed by a grand staircase – also features a large drawing room with bay windows and a fireplace, and a study.

The property also comes with plenty of storage areas.

Bathroom at Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
There are three bathrooms. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison
Drawing room of Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The drawing room. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison
Study at Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The study. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison
Garden at Tai Chi Wellness Centre in Kirkcaldy.
The garden. Image: Slater Hogg and Howison

Estate agent Slater Hogg and Howison says the property “offers many original period features including marble fireplaces, intricate cornicing and decorative ceilings, with well-proportioned and flexible accommodation, making this an exciting opportunity to create a wonderful family home of note”.

The house is on the market for offers over £695,000.

Elsewhere in Fife, a stunning £2.4 million holiday home on the beach in Elie has hit the market.

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