Outstanding modern detached property (built 2003), set in ¼ acre site near the shore on Muckle Roe, with spectacular 180° panoramic views of Busta Voe, Olna Firth, Gon Firth & Aith Voe. Brae approximately 3 miles; Lerwick approximately 26miles.

A particular feature of the spacious accommodation is the magnificent 27’ x 24’ vaulted sittingroom which has a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the voe, making the most of the fine views and catching the sun for most of the day.

The accommodation also includes a large kitchen / dining / family room with integral appliances, two generous double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, bathroom, separate toilet & utility room.

The huge lined integral garage (approx. 70m²) has twin electric remote control garage doors.

The property benefits from high performance triple glazed ‘Nordan’ windows and oil-fired central heating.

Accommodation

ENTRANCE LOBBY

(Approx. 2.4m x 1.5m at widest points) (8’ x 5’) Covered porch area & hardwood double glazed door with triple point locking opening to entrance lobby with tile effect laminate flooring and ½ glazed pine inner door to the hall.

RECEPTION HALL

(Approx. 4.25m x 3.15m) (13’10” x 10’4”) Octagonal shaped hall with doors to the kitchen & sittingroom with further hallway off leading to the bedrooms & bathroom, and another passage to the utility room & garage. Wood laminate flooring, four wall lights & floor mounted powerpoint in the centre of the space for use with a table lamp etc.

KITCHEN / DINING / FAMILY ROOM

(Approx. 6.35m x 4.75m + 3.35m x 3.05m) (20’9” x 15’8 + 11’ x 10’) Generously proportioned ‘L’ shaped room benefiting from triple aspect, large dining / family area and attractively fitted kitchen.

The kitchen has plenty of cupboard & worktop space and includes an integral stainless steel ‘Hotpoint’ electric oven & gas hob with a stainless steel cooker hood over, plus an integral dishwasher concealed behind a matching panel. The freestanding stainless steel ‘AEG’ larder fridge is also included in the sale. Breakfast bar, inset double bowl corner sink unit & mixer tap, pull-out larder unit, ample power points, separate built-in pantry cupboard, telephone point (in built-in cupboard), and slatted blinds to both windows.

The spacious dining / family area has windows to the side & rear overlooking the voe, again both having slatted blinds. Background lighting provided by wall-mounted uplighters concealed behind pine facings, two telephone & T.V. points plus cabling for satellite T.V..

FRONT LOBBY

(Approx. 2.7m x 1.35m extending to 2.65m at widest point) (8’10” x 4’4” / 8’8”) With ½ glazed pine door from the hall, double glazed hardwood door with triple point locking to the garden, tile effect laminate flooring & coat hooks.

SITTINGROOM / SUNROOM

(Overall approx. 8.1m x 5.2m extending to 7.35m at widest point) (26’8” x 16’9” / 24’) Superb room with huge ‘wow’ factor thanks to the high vaulted ceiling which highlights the exposed laminated wood beamed structure, and the substantial triple glazed window area which makes the most of the truly outstanding views. Yet more natural light is provided by two Velux windows. Wood laminate flooring, ½ glazed pine door from the hall, four wall lights plus separate 5amp ring circuit for table lamps etc., two radiators, ample power points including floor mounted points in the centre of the room, T.V. & telephone points, plus cabling for a satellite dish.

HALL

(Approx. 8.35m x 2.3m extending to 3.95m at widest point) (27’5” x 7’7” / 12’11”) Wide hallway again with wood laminate flooring, leading to two bedroom and the bathroom, with recessed ceiling spotlighting, radiator & large built-in shelved airing cupboard, also with a radiator, and a fitted light.

The layout of the house was designed to allow for future fitment of a stair from the hall to the extensive loft which should have potential for development (subject to consents) and already has two windows to the gable wall & four Velux windows fitted. It is estimated that the loft could provide a further 70m² accommodation, perhaps up to three further bedrooms and a bathroom, again all subject to consents. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard by contacting the local Building Standards department directly.

BATHROOM

(Generally approx. 2.65m x 2.6m extending to 4.1m at widest point) (8’9” x 8’6” / 13’6”) Comprising white bath, W.C. wash hand basin & bidet. Three high level feature windows, concealed wall mounted uplighting, & radiator.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 4.9m x 3.7m) (16’ x 12’1”) Very generous double bedroom enjoying the view down the voe. Window blind & radiator.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 4.3m x 3.65m) (14’1 x 12’) Good-sized master bedroom with corner T.V. shelf, T.V. & telephone points, window blind & radiator.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 2.8m x 1.75m at widest points) (9’3” x 5’8”) Comprising white W.C., wash hand basin with fitted cupboard below plus tiled shower enclosure with shower ‘combi’ boiler & glazed screen / door. Recessed ceiling spotlighting, concealed uplighting & radiator.

TOILET

(Approx. 2.15m x 1.5m at widest points) (7’ x 4’11”) Off the main reception hall, with white W.C. & wash hand basin, concealed uplighter & radiator.

PASSAGE

(Approx. 2.9m x 1.05m) (9’7” x 3’4”) Leading to the utility room & integral garage. Wood laminate flooring.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 3.25m x 2.25m (including cupboards)) (10’8 x 7’4”) Archway from the passage to good-sized utility room with plumbing for a washing machine & space for freezer etc. (appliances not included), fitted cloak cupboards, clothes pulley & radiator.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE

(Approx. 8.1m x 7.6m extending to 9.95m at widest point) (26’8” x 24’10” / 32’8”) Huge garage providing plenty of workshop / storage space, with twin ‘up & over’ roller shutter doors both with electric remote control, triple glazed windows, fluorescent lighting, power points, telephone point & control panel for the fire alarm system. The oil-fired boiler supplies hot water and central heating radiators throughout the house, all of which have individual thermostats for increased comfort and efficiency.

External

Fenced site estimated to extend to around ¼ acre or thereby, including large chipped parking area, brick paved path to the front door, & drying green.

Location

‘Auskerry’ is situated about 1½ miles from the bridge into Muckle Roe. Cross the bridge and follow the road up the hill. Continue along the road past the old school house & church. ‘Auskerry’ is on the left hand side of the road.

local amenities

A wide range of local amenities can be found at nearby Brae, the main population centre for the north mainland area, including shopping & fuel at the local Co-op mini-supermarket, Brae High School (primary & secondary education), North Mainland swimming pool / leisure centre, health centre, care centre, garage services and various social & recreational facilities. Busta House hotel & restaurant is close by.

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.