Spacious two reception room / three bedroom modern detached property, conveniently situated just 7 miles from Lerwick, with an integral garage, oil-fired central heating and superb elevated views to the voe of Lax Firth.

In addition to the two good-sized reception rooms and the three double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobe space), the accommodation also includes an attractively fitted 19’ x 11’ kitchen / dining room with integral appliances, and a family bathroom with bath & separate shower.

Externally there is a good-sized mainly grassed garden area.

The property is fully double glazed and ample storage space is provided by two lofts and a large under-floor area.

Accommodation

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 1.75m x 1.6m) (5’10” x 5’2”) Double glazed uPVC front door opening to vestibule with built-in part shelved cloak cupboard also containing the meters etc., laminate flooring & radiator. Leads to the hall.

HALL

(Approx. 2.75m x 1.6m + 4.5m x 1.05m) (9’1” x 5’2” + 14’10” x 3’5”) ‘L’ shaped hall with pine panelled doors & pine finishes to the skirtings & door surrounds like the rest of the house. Two built-in cupboards including shelved airing cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine, and separate shelved linen / store cupboard. Hatch with folding ladder to partially floored loft, telephone point & radiator.

2nd RECEPTION ROOM / FAMILY ROOM

(Approx. 4.8m x 4.65m) (15’9” x 15’3”) Good-sized room with large window to the front of the house enjoying the view. Two T.V. points, triple ceiling light fitting plus two matching wall lights, & radiator. In addition to access from the hall, glazed sliding double doors lead to the kitchen / dining room. As there are two large reception rooms, it is thought this second reception room could perhaps be converted to form a fourth bedroom, if required, subject to any necessary consents required.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 5.95m x 3.45m) (19’6” x 11’3”) Generous kitchen with plenty of space for a dining table & chairs. The kitchen was attractively re-fitted in 2002 with units in a ‘cherry wood’ finish providing plenty of cupboard & worktop space.  In addition to the inset stainless steel sink unit, tall larder cupboard & glazed display cabinet (with integral lighting) the units feature integral stainless steel finish appliances including ‘Smeg’ 5 ring gas hob with stainless steel & glass cooker hood over, ‘Ariston’ electric double oven & ‘Ariston’ dishwasher concealed behind a matching panel. A peninsula unit with cupboards to both sides, separates the kitchen from the dining area. Two windows overlooking the back garden, each with a Venetian blind, vinyl flooring & two metal spotlight fittings. The kitchen can be accessed from both the hall and the family room and there is an archway to the rear lobby and a glazed door with glazed side panel to the main sittingroom.

REAR LOBBY

(Approx. 2.5m x 1.5m) (8’2” x 4’10”) With worktop, clothes pulley, space for freezer etc. (appliance not included), vinyl tiled floor & double glazed uPVC back door.

SITTINGROOM

(Overall approx. 6.5m x 5.35m including stairwell) (21’4” x 17’6”) Spacious room with fine views and five windows providing plenty of natural light and catching the sun for most of the day. ‘V’-lined ceiling, brick faced chimney breast (decorative only) with electric flame effect fire, three triple spotlight fittings & radiator. A door behind the fireplace provides access to storage space in the partially floored loft above, whilst a stair leads down to the garage and the easily accessible under-floor area which extends underneath the whole house. As it is of reasonable head height, it provides more useful storage space (with fitted lighting) and access for pipework and wiring etc..

INTEGRAL GARAGE

(Approx. 6.35m x 3.9m) (20’10” x 12’9”) With ‘up & over’ roller shutter garage door, two double glazed windows, large fitted workbench along one wall, under-stairs cupboard space, power, lighting & radiator.

Back on the main floor, the remaining accommodation includes:-

BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.4m x 1.95m) (11’1” x 6’5”) Family bathroom comprising cream three piece suite with ‘brass’ effect ‘Victorian’ style fittings including shower / tap attachment to the bath, plus separate lined shower enclosure with ‘Triton’ combi shower. The walls are generally ‘v’-lined with tiling around the bath. Cork tiled flooring & heated towel rail / radiator supplied by the central heating system.

There are three double bedrooms, each with a wardrobe recess with shelving & hanging rail, and radiator.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 3.45m x 3.4m) (11’3” x 11’2”) Rear-facing room with wood laminate flooring, T.V. & telephone points.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.5m x 3.1m) (11’6” x 10’2”) To the front of the house. Four spot metal light fitting.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.5m x 2.8m) (11’6” x 9’2”) Small double room, also to the front of the house.

External

Large garden area comprising shared tarred driveway (with neighbouring property) leading to parking for several cars and path & steps to the front door. The path continues around both sides of the house to the back door. Grassed garden areas to the front & rear including drying green. The additional area between the front garden and the roadside is also included.

Please note that since the property is now vacant, the plumbing and central heating systems have been drained down which is an insurance requirement.  The systems are believed to be in working order, but the position cannot be warranted following the drain down.  The buyers will be responsible for the reinstatement of the water supply following settlement.

Location

Turn off the main north road at Veensgarth to Gott Farm, Strand & Laxfirth. Drive past the school and continue to the far end of Strand Loch. Turn right at the bus shelter to Califf & Breiwick. ‘1 Wheelafirth’ is just over ½ mile from the junction, and is the 3rd last house on the right before the brow of the hill.

The house is situated about a mile from the local primary school and hall, and about 1½ miles from Herrislea House Hotel.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band E.  Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation.

Important Information for Prospective Purchasers

This schedule is intended only to help you decide whether to view the property. We always recommend you view the property personally.

The information is believed to be correct, but it is not warranted and is not to form part of any contract of sale. All dates, distances, areas and room sizes noted are approximate and for use as a general guide only.  Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the working condition or otherwise of any equipment such as central heating or kitchen appliances.

This schedule should not be taken as a comment on the condition of the property.  This is a matter for your surveyor and we recommend that once you have found a property you are interested in, you obtain a survey report.  We can provide details of surveyors if required.

Interested parties are advised to note their interest through their solicitor as soon as possible so that they can be informed if a closing date is fixed.  Noting interest does not place any obligation on the seller to set a closing date or to give any noted interests the opportunity to offer.  Whilst every effort will be made to advise noted interests of any closing date set, this cannot be guaranteed. 

No responsibility will be accepted for expenses incurred by parties who have noted interest but do not get an opportunity to offer, or for any expenses incurred travelling to properties which have been sold or withdrawn.