Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Alandra

Four bedroom modern detached property (1992) conveniently situated in the centre of the village of Sandwick by the local shop & post office and within a few minutes walk of the Junior High School & swimming pool.

Lerwick just 13 miles to the north, is easily accessible by car or by bus as the Lerwick – Sumburgh bus service runs past the house.

In addition to three double & one single bedroom (or study), the accommodation also includes a good-sized living room, separate dining room, kitchen, bathroom & en-suite shower room.

Windows are double glazed and heating is provided by electric storage / panel heaters. Externally the walled site includes plenty of tarred parking, lawns to the front & rear, and a garden shed.

The property requires some mainly cosmetic attention but nonetheless provides good-sized four bedroom family accommodation all on the one level and within easy reach of amenities.

A Home Report is available for this property.

Price:	OFFERS OVER £146,000
Entry:	Immediate entry is available upon conclusion of legal formalities
Viewing:	Please contact our reception on 01595 695583
Rooms:	Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, three Double Bedrooms, Single Bedroom or Study, Bathroom, En-Suite Shower room, Utility room & Hall

General Information

General Information

Built in 1992, ‘Alandra’ is conveniently situated right in the centre of the village of Sandwick, opposite the shop & post office and just a few minutes walk from the Junior High School & South Mainland swimming pool, an ideal location for a family house.

Other amenities which are within walking distance, include a private nursery / after-school club, well-used youth club / community centre, garage and social club at Central. Slightly further afield there is a visitor centre / tea room at Hoswick and Sandsayre pier at Lebitton is the departure point for boat trips to the island of Mousa.

Sandwick itself is conveniently situated in the South Mainland area of Shetland approximately mid-way between Lerwick 13 miles to the north and Sumburgh about 13 miles to the south. Lerwick is therefore within easy commuting distance either by car or by bus as the bus service runs past the shop making this an ideal location for anyone not wanting to be reliant on a car.

The house is of timber frame construction with a rendered blockwork outer skin and concrete tiled roof. Windows are double glazed and heating is provided by electric storage / panel heaters.

Accommodation

Hall

The formal entrance to the house is to the front (south) side of the house where a covered porch area with brick arch detail and external light leads to a double glazed front door & sidelight to the hall.

The other entrance is to the utility room at the rear. On entering the ‘L’-shaped hall from the main front door there is a glazed door with glazed sidelights either side to the living room and a further glazed door beyond that to the kitchen, whilst on the right is a built-in cloak cupboard that also contains the meters etc.

Recessed ceiling spotlighting & storage heater. An archway to the right leads to a passageway to the four bedrooms and the bathroom.

A ceiling hatch with folding ladder provides easy access to extensive storage space in the loft which has a light and power point fitted.

Living room

(Approx. 5.4m x 4.75m) (17’8” x 15’7”) Spacious bright room with a wide triple window to the front of the house facing south-west plus a second window to the side.

Lighting is provided by two centre lights & two matching wall lights and there are T.V. & telephone points, storage & panel heaters. Glazed double doors at the rear lead to the dining room.

Dining room

(Approx. 4.15m x 2.3m) (13’6” x 7’6”) Dual-aspect room with windows to the west & north and archway to the kitchen. Storage heater.

Kitchen

(Approx. 4.1m x 3m) (13’5” x 9’10”) Rear-facing kitchen with fitted units arranged around three walls including an electric oven & gas hob with concealed cooker hood over plus a concealed integral fridge & dishwasher.

Recessed ceiling spotlighting, tiled floor & telephone point. Glazed doors to the hall & utility room.

Utility Room

(Approx. 3m x 1.7m) (9’9” x 5’6”) With fitted sink & cupboard units plus separate cupboard housing the hot water tank. Plumbing for a washing machine. Double glazed back door.

Bathroom

(Approx. 3m x 1.75m) (9’9” x 5’8”) With bath, wash hand basin & W.C. plus separate wet-wall lined shower enclosure with electric shower & glazed screen / door.

Bedroom 1 or Study

(Approx. 3m x 2.3m) (9’9” x 7’6”) Single room to the rear of the house. Panel heater.

Bedroom 2

(Approx. 3.6m x 2.6m) (11’8” x 8’6”) Small double room to the rear of the house, with built-in wardrobe & panel heater.

Bedroom 3

(Approx. 3.6m x 3m + fitted wardrobes) (11’9” x 9’9”) South-facing master bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobe & drawer space along one wall.

Two matching bedside cabinets also included. Wall lighting, telephone point & panel heater.

En-Suite Shower Room

(Approx. 2.4m x 1.4m at widest point including shower) (7’11” x 4’7”) Comprising wet-wall lined shower enclosure with ‘Triton’ electric shower, W.C. and wash hand basin set in fitted vanity / cupboard unit with large wall mirror & light over. Shaver point & heated towel rail.

Bedroom 4

(Approx. 3m x 3m) (9’9” x 9’9”) Double bedroom also to the front of the house, with built-in wardrobe & panel heater.

External

Access to the property which is set back from the road and therefore enjoys an open outlook, is over a shared tarred drive from the Sandwick loop road.

The level site which is mostly enclosed by a low wall apart from access to the substantial tarred parking area, has a lawn to the front and lawn / drying green to the rear.

A paved path surrounds the property and leads to a seating area outside the front door.

External lighting & cold water tap by the back door and wooden garden shed approximately 9’ x 7’.