Occupying a prime position in the heart of Newport-on-Tay, 5 Boat Brae is a picture-perfect two-bedroom detached cottage offered in move-in-ready condition throughout. This traditional one-and-a-half storey home enjoys breathtaking, uninterrupted views across the River Tay and towards the city of Dundee, while being just a short stroll from the village’s excellent local amenities.
Behind its whitewashed façade, the property offers well-proportioned and characterful accommodation. The ground floor features a spacious dual-aspect living room with woodburning stove, a stylish modern kitchen, and a contemporary bathroom. Two useful storage cupboards, including a utility cupboard housing laundry facilities, complete the lower level.
Upstairs provides two generous double bedrooms with the primary suite offering integrated wardrobe space. Both bedrooms make the most of the spectacular river outlook.
Externally, there is a private driveway providing off-street parking and a sheltered rear courtyard ideal for storage or a log store. Notably, full planning permission has been granted for the addition of a raised external deck above the driveway—an exceptional opportunity to create a private outdoor seating area that capitalises on the panoramic views over the Tay and onto Dundee, while retaining the driveway for parking.
With its enviable outlook, generous charm and sought-after location, 5 Boat Brae would make an ideal main residence, second home or holiday-let. Newport-on-Tay offers a vibrant community, stunning walks, and celebrated dining—including the acclaimed Boat Brae restaurant directly across the street—alongside convenient access to Dundee, St Andrews and the wider Fife coastline.
The opening of the Tay road bridge in 1966 ensured Dundee became easily accessible from north-east Fife.
Tayport, Newport-on-Tay and Wormit are strung along the estuary's southern bank hillside, enjoying spectacular views over the river and the two bridges. Away from the waterfront are villages like Gauldry and Balmerino, with the latter's beauty and ruined 13th Century abbey celebrated in verse by William McGonagall. It enjoys Conservation Area status.
Newport was briefly christened "New Dundee" by Guildrymen who financed development plans. The pier and inn date back to 1715 with a Telford-designed harbour built in 1820.
Tayport rubs up against the Tentsmuir Nature Reserve and is home to Scotscraig Golf Club. In times past it was known as Ferry-port on Craig, before the Victorian railway line arrived in the 1850s.
These communities may look towards Dundee for "big city" amenities but easily accessible Cupar and St Andrews also provide secondary school educational and shopping options.
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