FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 25TH OF MARCH 2026 AT 9AM ***PRIME GROUND FLOOR & BASEMENT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY***An excellent opportunity to acquire a prominent ground floor commercial premises in the heart of Cupar town centre***Situated at 11–13 St Catherine Street, this well-positioned property benefits from strong footfall and high visibility within one of Cupar’s established retail and business locations.***POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVE, USES/CONVERSION OPPORTUNITY (STPP)***
The property offers a spacious and versatile ground floor layout, suitable for a variety of commercial uses, including retail, office, professional services, café, beauty, or specialist trade. Large display windows provide superb frontage onto St Catherine Street, ensuring maximum exposure and natural light throughout the main trading area.
Internally, the accommodation provides generous open-plan space, allowing incoming purchasers to configure the layout to suit their business needs. Additional benefits include rear access, storage areas, staff facilities, and excellent transport links nearby. On-street parking and public car parks are within easy walking distance, adding convenience for customers and staff alike.
The ground floor comprises an entrance/central circulation space with 4 private offices situated off. The basement includes exclusive storage accommodation together with a shared plant area.
Located in the historic market town of Cupar, the property enjoys a central position within Fife, benefiting from a loyal local customer base and good connectivity to surrounding towns including St Andrews, Dundee, and Perth.
This is an outstanding opportunity for owner-occupiers, investors, or developers seeking a well-located commercial asset with strong potential in an established town centre setting.
OFFICES AND STORES, GROUND FLOOR PROPERTY WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS ABOVE PROMINENT TOWN CENTRE LOCATION, OFF-STREET CUSTOMER, PARKING,
SIZE - 164.71 SQM (1,773 SQFT)
***RECENT NEARBY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES***
- First Cottage, Church Street, Freuchie, KY15 7ER - 2 bedroom - SOLD Dec'25 - £135,000
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Cupar is a town, former royal burgh and parish in Fife, Scotland. It lies between Dundee and Glenrothes. According to a 2022 population census, Cupar had a population of around 8,817.
***EDUCATION IN CUPAR***
- Ferryfield Playgroup was opened in 1967 by Isobel Blair in her home at Ferryfield. In 1976, it was moved to building at Castlehill
- Westfield Family Nurture Centre was opened in 1981 as part of Castlehill Primary School, but was made independent at some point. It is Cupar's only nursery.
- Castlehill Primary School opened to pupils on the present site in 1975 and is located on the town's outskirts. It has an enrolment of 420.
- St Columbas R C Primary School was opened in 1965 in Millgate. In 2006 they moved to north union street It serves the Catholic community of Cupar and the surrounding area. It also enrols non-Catholic pupils.
- Kilmaron School caters for pupils that have complex additional support needs. It was built in 1964, and takes in pupils from the ages of 3–18 years.
- SRUC Elmwood (formerly Elmwood College) has three main campuses situated in the town and surrounding area. The college has been praised as a centre for excellence in golf-related studies and specialising in land-based education. Local businesses benefit from the work of the SRUC Rural Business Centre.
***TRANSPORT IN CUPAR***
An express bus service connects the town every hour between Edinburgh and St Andrews and also between Glasgow and St Andrews. Other services run less frequently from Stirling and various local villages through Cupar to St Andrews. An express service also runs via the town from Kirkcaldy to Dundee.
A railway station can be found to the south-east of the town centre. The station is situated on the East Coast Main Line, served by ScotRail and CrossCountry with regular services running between Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen. Nearby stations are located to the north-east of the town at Leuchars and to the south of the town in neighbouring Springfield (limited service) and Ladybank.
The nearest major international airport is Edinburgh airport with the nearest ferry sea port at Rosyth being 42 and 35 miles (68 and 56 kilometres), respectively
***THINGS TO DO IN CUPAR***
Cupar has an unusual golf course on the side of a hill to the south of town at Hill of Tarvit. The club was founded on 7 November 1855. Cupar Golf Club is rich with history and is probably the oldest nine-hole club in the world.
The Kingarrock course at Hill Tarvit Mansion house uses hickory shafted clubs, in the original style.
Cupar Sports Centre has a 25-metre swimming pool, badminton courts, squash courts and a fitness suite. The pool is the base for Cupar and District Swimming Club.
Cupar is home to Cupar Cricket Club, founded in 1884. It celebrated its 125th anniversary in the 2009 season.
The Castlehill Community Association is home to local groups including Cupar Camera Club, Cupar Art Club, Cupar & District Model Railway Club. They operate from the Old Castlehill Primary School and from 11 St Catherine Street.
Cupar also hosts the biennial Cupar Arts Festival.
GUIDE PRICE - £55,000
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An excellent opportunity to acquire a prominent ground floor and basement commercial premises in the heart of Cupar town centre
Well-positioned property benefits from strong footfall and high visibility within one of Cupar’s established retail and business locations.
POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVE, USES/CONVERSION OPPORTUNITY (STPP)
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