Single storey detached dwellinghouse in ‘walk-into’ condition, conveniently situated close to the local shop & ferry at Ulsta on the island of Yell, allowing Lerwick (approximately 33 miles (plus ferry)) to be within reasonable commuting distance. The property enjoys open views to the front & rear and also to Yell Sound.

The well-appointed accommodation has been extensively refurbished by the current owners in the past couple of years, and includes a 24’ long particularly bright triple aspect sittingroom / dining room, attractively re-fitted kitchen with integral appliances & breakfast bar, large family bathroom with bath & separate shower, two double bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes, plus a third box bedroom which could alternatively be used as a study.

Windows are double glazed and heating is provided by electric storage / panel heaters.

Yell is linked to mainland Shetland by a regular ferry service which runs throughout the day from the nearby ferry terminal.

Accommodation

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 1.9m x 1.35m) (6’3” x 4’5”) Hardwood double glazed front door & sidelight opening to vestibule with built-in cupboard, coat hooks and inner door with full height glazed sidelight leading to the hall.

HALL

(Approx. 5.95m x 1.9m at widest point) (19’6” x 6’3”) Light & airy hall decorated in neutral colours with new panelled internal doors, built-in shelved airing cupboard containing the hot water tank, telephone point & storage heater.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.9m x 2.35m x 2.9m) (9’5” x 7’8” / 9’6”) Modern and spacious wetwall lined family bathroom with white three piece suite plus separate corner shower enclosure with 900 x 900 ceramic tray, ‘Bristan’ shower fitting and glazed screen / door. The suite includes a large corner bath complete with tap & separate shower fitting. Curtains & pole at the window, two wall lights plus recessed ceiling spotlighting, mirror over the wash hand basin, vinyl flooring & white, 1.8m curved, thermostat heated, radiator / towel rail.

BOX BEDROOM or STUDY

(Approx. 1.9m x 1.8m extending 2.35m at widest point) (6’3” x 5’10” / 7’9”) Newly carpeted and freshly decorated, with ‘v’-lining to the walls below a dado rail, and also to the ceiling.

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN

(Overall approx. 3.9m x 3.35m at widest point) (12’10” x 11’) Completely modernised re-fitted kitchen with breakfast bar complete with pair of gas pump height adjustable silver coloured stools. The contemporary style units provide plenty of cupboard & worktop space and include an integral stainless steel finish oven & hob with stainless steel splashback & cooker hood over. The stainless steel splashbacks continue around all the units. Also inset 1½ bowl sink unit with ‘Hugo Boss’ mixer tap fitting, separate built-in shelved pantry cupboard, chrome finish electrical fittings, plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included), east-facing window with venetian blind, ‘v’-lined ceiling, slate effect stoneline flooring & panel heater. The silver coloured free-standing fridge is included in the sale.

SITTINGROOM / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 7.4m x 2.5m (dining area) extending to 3.45m at widest point (seating area)) (24’3” x 8’2” / 11’4”) Good-sized particularly bright room thanks to the triple aspect, including a large west-facing window, which allows for views to the front & rear and also south over to the ferry and Yell Sound. Curtains & tiebacks to all three windows, wood laminate flooring throughout, two three piece hanging centre light fittings, & storage heater.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 3.7m x 2.9m) (12’2” x 9’6”) West-facing double bedroom with built-in double wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, wall shelf over the bed, antique candelabra style hanging light fitting, curtains & pole at the window, & storage heater.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.55m x 2.9m) (11’7” x 9’6”) Newly carpeted and freshly decorated second west-facing double bedroom, again with built-in double wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail. Curtains & pole at the window, high level display shelf & storage heater.

External

The property sits in a fenced mainly grassed garden area which includes a front garden with border, drying green, cold water tap, detached SINGLE GARAGE (approx. 5.5m x 2.3m) (18’ x 9’10”) with ‘up & over’ door, power & lighting, plus a small garden to the rear beyond which an attractive stream runs past the house down to the shore.

Location

On the leaving the ferry, drive past the shop and turn first left to Burravoe. Continue for a short distance to the group of three timber clad houses on the left hand side of the road approximately 300 yards from the shore. No.2 is the middle house.

Local Amenities

The property is situated within easy walking distance of the well stocked shop and post office at Ulsta and the ferry. Opposite the shop is a small marina, slip & beach.

Yell is the largest of the North Isles and has a population of around 1,000. The main amenities on the island are situated at Mid Yell (approx. 11 miles), where there is further shopping, a Junior High School, Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool, Health Centre & Care Centre. There is also a local primary school at Burravoe.

Yell is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular ro-ro ferry service (crossing time 15-20 minutes) which runs throughout the day (day time ½ hourly) from Ulsta to Toft, about 10 minutes from Brae and Sullom Voe.

In addition to the existing daily air links from Shetland to mainland Scotland, and the ferry link to Aberdeen, Shetland is now linked by a direct flight (summer service) to London Stansted, flight time 1½ hours.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band A.  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.