Superb four bedroom / four bathroom period property in highly sought-after central Lerwick location within easy walking distance of Commercial Street, the North Ness Business Park and the new museum.

This semi-detached property has been extensively refurbished in recent years including installation of district heating, and more recently in the past year a new kitchen and two new shower rooms, yet it still retains many original features which have been enhanced by the attractive contemporary decor and furnishings.

The particularly spacious family accommodation which is on three floors and in ‘walk-into’ condition, also includes a large sittingroom with bay window to King Harald Street and a separate dining room. Two of the bedrooms including the very spacious bay-windowed master bedroom, have en-suite shower rooms. The main bathroom has a roll top bath and separate shower.

Externally there is a large patio area at the rear and a sizeable outbuilding which could potentially be used as a home office (subject to consents).

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 2m x 1.4m) (6’6” x 4’7”) Small paved area enclosed by a low wall with original cast iron railings & gate to King Harald Street leading to the main front door and vestibule with original tiled floor, coat hooks, radiator, and glazed inner door & sidelights to the hall.

HALL

(Overall approx. 5.8m x 2m extending to 2.4m at widest point) (19’ x 6’6” / 7’11”) Spacious hall with original cornice, dado rail, ceiling rose, skirting & door surrounds, panelled doors and staircase with banister & cast iron balustrades. Useful cupboard under the stairs, feature hanging centre light fitting, hardwearing ‘Kardean’ ‘scorched oak’ effect vinyl flooring, telephone point & radiator.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 5.3m x 5.7m into bay) (17’5” x 18’8”) Well-proportioned room, with original features including ornate cornicing, ceiling rose & picture rail enhanced by the contemporary decor, and large bay window to King Harald Street. The impressive mantelpiece houses a solid-fuel cast-iron stove although there is also a central heating radiator. Fitted carpet (although there are stripped floorboards below), shelved recess, and chandelier style centre light fitting plus two matching wall lights.

KITCHEN

(Approx. 4.7m x 3.45m) (15’6” x 11’4”) Impressive new fitted kitchen with extensive units in a buttermilk finish set off by wood block effect worktops and stylish grey tiled splashbacks providing plenty of cupboard and worktop space. High specification including ‘Neff’ ceramic hob with touch controls and feature glass cooker hood with integral spotlighting over, ‘Neff’ double oven, fridge / freezer & concealed dishwasher, plus inset 1½ bowl sink, swing-out corner carousel units, pull-out spice / storage units & integral bin. Also ‘black nickel’ effect electrical fittings, worktop & recessed ceiling spotlighting, T.V. point, side window with slatted blind, same flooring as the hall, & radiator.

DINING ROOM

(‘L’-shaped room approx. 4.1m x 3.55m at widest points) (13’5” x 11’7”) Good-sized west-facing dining room with sliding patio doors to the rear patio area. Two metal halogen spotlight fittings, T.V. point, same flooring as hall, & radiator. Door to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 2.15m x 1.6m) (7’ x 5’4”) Fitted utility room with double glazed door & screen to the rear patio. The clever layout of the units makes the most of the available space and includes a ‘Belfast’ style double sink with wood block worktops & stylish black finished mixer tap, panelled splashback and plumbing for a washing machine & space for a tumble dryer (appliances not included). Above the sink a range of wall units and integral wine racks provides excellent storage space. Tiled floor.

On the Mezzanine Level:-

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.25m x 2.1m extending to 3.7m into shower) (’” x ’”) Superb family bathroom with ‘Victorian’ style suite with ‘period’ fittings, including roll top bath with mixer tap / shower attachment, W.C. & wash hand basin, plus extra wide tiled shower enclosure with glazed screen / door. Two windows with fabric blinds, panelling to the walls below a dado rail, chrome finish heated towel rail & separate radiator, wood laminate flooring, extractor fan, recessed ceiling spotlighting & stained glass window to the half-landing. A store cupboard concealed behind the wall panelling contains the fuse boxes & the SKY+ T.V. system.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

(Approx. 2.6m x 2.45m) (8’6” x 8’) Again with original features, feature centre light fitting & radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM

(Approx. 4.85m x 5.55m into bay) (16’” x 18’2”) Another well-proportioned room again with original features and large bay window to King Harald Street, with dramatic contemporary decor. Candelabra style centre light & two radiators.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 2.4m x 1.7m) (7’10” x 5’7”) Newly created shower room comprising extra large tiled shower enclosure with shower supplied by the district heating unit, glazed screen / door & extractor / light fitting over, wash hand basin with ‘Bristan’ mixer tap set in fitting vanity / storage unit with additional cupboards & shelving over, and W.C.. Additional fitted cupboard unit by the shower, ladder radiator / towel rail, 4 piece ceiling spotlight, window blind & slate effect vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 4.9m x 3.65m) (16’1” x 12’) Large double bedroom to the rear of the house with panelled ceiling & radiator.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

(‘L’-shape approx. 1.65m x 0.85m extending to 1.4m at widest point by door) (5’6” x 2’9” / 4’7”) New shower room comprising white W.C. wash hand basin & wet-wall lined shower enclosure with glazed door & extractor / spotlight fitting over. Side window with roller blind & mirror bathroom cabinet with integral lighting.

BOX ROOM

(Approx. 2.45m 1.3m) (8’ x 4’3”) Useful space with fitted desk & shelving, telephone point & radiator.

On the Second Floor:-

LANDING

The original staircase continues via a further half-landing with built-in storage space in the eaves and large Velux window over, to the top floor landing leading to two double bedrooms and a further shower room. Accommodation continued:-

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 4.75m x 3.1m at widest point (floor area)) (15’7” x 10’2”) Bright combe ceiling room with large dormer bay window to King Harald Street, & radiator.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 4.8m x 2.55m (floor area)) (15’10” x 8’4”) Further double bedroom to the rear of the house, with fitted cupboard / drawer units, Velux window with integral blind, & radiator.

SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 2.55m x 1.85m (floor area)) (8’5” x 6’2”) New shower room with wet-wall lined shower enclosure supplied by the district heating system with glazed screen / door & extractor / light fitting over, W.C. & wash hand basin. Fitted cupboard units, Velux window with integral blind & slate effect vinyl flooring.

external

In addition to the paved area to the front of the house, there is a large rear patio area accessed by a shared pathway to the side of the house.

Immediately outside the utility room is an external STORE (approx. 2.15m x 1.55m) (7’ x 5’) housing the district heating unit which provides useful dry storage, with access to further storage space above. Cold water tap.

A substantial new wooden SHED (approx. 4.15m x 3.35m (13’6” x 11’)) with double glazed door and ‘Nordan’ windows has been built on to the existing outbuildings (approx. 3.4m x 2.8m (11’2” x 9’2”) & 3.15m x 2.65m (10’4” x 8’8”)) which have been partly re-lined and a new door & window fitted. It is thought this shed, which has a large window area could potentially be converted for use as a home office or possibly even as a studio flat, however any such change of use would require planning permission and a building warrant and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard by contacting the local planning / building standards departments directly.

location

The property is situated at the northern end of King Harald Street, on the west side between King Hakan Street & Commercial Road.

Council Tax

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

Important Information for Prospective Purchaserss

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.

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