Superb three bedroom modern property with an integral garage, at Baltasound on the island of Unst, Britain’s most northerly island.

Built to a high standard by the MOD in the early 1990’s, the property forms part of a group of houses within easy reach of a range of local amenities in Baltasound including the Junior High School, leisure centre / swimming pool & the local shops. The property which has ‘Nordan’ triple glazed windows and electric storage / panel heating, is situated on the edge of the development and therefore enjoys an open aspect to the south with views to Balta Sound.

The spacious accommodation includes a sittingroom with cast iron solid-fuel stove, separate dining room leading to a triple glazed west-facing conservatory, large fitted kitchen / diner, three double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, a bathroom and a separate toilet.

Unst is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular ro-ro ferry service which runs throughout the day via the neighbouring island of Yell. The island has many places of interest and some stunning scenery.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 1.9m x 1.75m plus cupboards) (6’3” x 5’8”) Front door opening to the vestibule with two built-in cupboards, one a cloak cupboard, the other containing the meters & fuse boxes etc., south-facing window with view to the voe, tiled floor and inner door to the hall.

HALL

(Approx. 4.3m x 1.3m) (14’ x 4’4”) With under-stair storage cupboard, telephone point & storage heater.

TOILET

(Approx. 2.05m x 1.45m) (6’8” x 4’10”) With white W.C. & wash hand basin, built-in airing cupboard containing the ‘megaflo’ water tank, extractor fan & panel heater.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 4.25m x 3.9m) (14’ x 12’10”) Good-sized room with west-facing triple window and wide archway leading to the dining room. A ‘Morso’ cast iron solid-fuel stove creates an attractive focal point but there is also a storage / convector heater. Four wall lights & satellite T.V. connection.

DINING ROOM

(Approx. 3.45m x 3.1m) (11’4” x 10’2”) With glazed double doors leading to the conservatory and sliding double doors to the kitchen. Storage heater.

CONSERVATORY

(Approx. 3.45m x 2.4m) (11’4” x 8’) Triple glazed west-facing conservatory with glazed door to the garden and open view. Vertical blinds to the windows, power points & storage / convector heater.

KITCHEN / DINER

(Approx. 3.55m x 3.4m) (11’7” x 11’3”) Large kitchen with space for a table & chairs and modern fitted units including integral double oven, hob & cooker hood, inset stainless steel sink, tiled splashbacks & ample power points. Fridge, freezer, washing machine & tumble dryer also included.  Panel heater. Door to the integral garage.

INTEGRAL GARAGE

(Approx. 6.2m x 3.6m) (20’4” x 11’9”) With sliding garage door, separate back door, built-in coal / peat store, work bench / storage unit, power & lighting, plus storage space in the roof trusses. The washing machine, tumble dryer & upright freezer are included in the sale.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

(Approx. 1.9m x 1.75m) (6’4” x 5’8”) Carpeted stair with large window to the ½ landing, leading to the first floor landing, the three bedrooms and bathroom. Hatch to the roof space.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.5m x 2.3m) (8’2” x 7’5”) With white three piece suite and over-bath shower. Tiling to the walls around the bath, glazed shower screen & panel heater. Access to useful DRYING CUPBOARD (approx. 2.3m x 1.55m (floor area)) (7’6” x 5’) with shelving & electric heating.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 4.45m x 3.35m + wardrobe (floor area)) (14’7” x 11’) Built-in double wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, double Velux window with integral blind, & panel heater.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.4m x 3.4m + wardrobe (floor area)) (11’3” x 11’2”) Built-in double wardrobe & Velux windows as bedroom 1. Telephone point & panel heater.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.3m x 2.65m + wardrobe (floor area)) (10’9” x 8’9”) Built-in double wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, Velux window with integral blind, & panel heater.

The property has an electric dehumidifying system fitted throughout the main living rooms and bedrooms.

Note all the furniture remaining in the property, including in particular the leather suite in the sittingroom, dining table & chairs, sofa in the conservatory, and the bed & bedroom furniture in bedrooms 2 & 3, is all included in the sale.

external

Grassed garden area to the front, side & rear bounded by stone wall & fencing. Brick paved drive and paved patio area & drying green at the rear.

Location

Drive into Baltasound passing the care centre on the right. Continue to the T junction at the end of the road and turn right to Haroldswick. Setters Hill Estate is the 2nd group of houses (after Nikkavord Lea). Take the 2nd turning into the estate; no. 17 is the first house on the left.

local amenities

Being the main population centre on the island of Unst, Baltasound has a good range of local amenities which include the Junior High School (primary & secondary schooling to year 4), a superb leisure centre / swimming pool two local shops (one with fuel), post office, garage, hotel & marina.

There are many places of interest on the island, in particular Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Keen of Hamar Reserve, fine beaches at Norwick, Skord & Westing, Muckle Flugga, Muness Castle and the Unst Boat Haven & Heritage Centre.

Unst is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular ro-ro ferry service which runs throughout the day from Belmont (8 miles) to the neighbouring island of Yell (10 minute crossing), and from Yell to the mainland (20 minute crossing).

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band B.  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.