Well-presented two reception room / three bedroom single storey detached property set in a particularly attractive well-established garden, enjoying superb sea views and within easy commuting distance of Lerwick and all its amenities, just 6 miles away.

In addition to the three bedrooms, all of which have built-in wardrobes, the accommodation also features a bright bay-windowed sittingroom, separate dining room, superb 18’ x 11’ double glazed conservatory, attractively fitted kitchen with range cooker & integral appliances, and a newly re-fitted bathroom with bath & separate shower. There is also an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom.

The walled garden includes parking for several cars, a large timber deck, garden shed, greenhouse and sheltered seating / barbeque area.

Accommodation

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 1.8m x 1.5m) (6’ x 5’) Hardwood double glazed front door & sidelight to vestibule with tiled floor and ¾ glazed pine inner door & sidelight leading to the hall.

HALL

(Approx. 6.65m x 1.1m extending to 2.6m at widest point by door) (21’10” x 3’7” / 8’6”) ‘L’ shaped hall with pine panelled internal doors, dado rail, built-in cloak cupboard, telephone point & storage heater. A sliding ‘Ramsay’ ladder gives access to storage space in the loft.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 4.5m x 4.15m + bay) (14’10” x 13’7”) Attractive particularly bright room with wide bay window enjoying panoramic views over Casho and out to sea. A wooden mantelpiece housing a working open fire creates an attractive focal point but there is also a storage / convector heater. ‘Junkers’ light oak flooring, recessed ceiling spotlighting plus separate centre light controlled by a dimmer switch, wooden slatted blinds at the window & satellite T.V. connection. Glazed double doors lead to the separate dining room.

DINING ROOM

(Approx. 3.2m x 2.9m) (10’5” x 9’6”) With window to the rear of the house with curtains & wooden slatted blinds, overlooking the back garden. Matching ‘Junkers’ light oak flooring, two wall lights, large wall mirror & storage heater. Glazed door to the conservatory.

CONSERVATORY

(Approx. 5.55m x 3.4m) (18’3” x 11’3”) Superb south-facing conservatory built by Adamson Bros., again enjoying sea views. All the windows and the glazed door which leads to a sheltered paved area of the back garden, have wooden slatted blinds. Electric heating & power points. The large established pot plants will remain.

KITCHEN

(Approx. 3.2m x 2.85m) (10’5” x 9’4”) Superb modern kitchen featuring a ‘Leisure’ stainless steel gas range cooker with two ovens and grill plus hob comprising four gas rings, wok burner & ceramic hotplate, plus a matching stainless steel splashback & cooker hood. Also integral fridge & dishwasher concealed behind matching panels, 1½ bowl sink, two tall wall cupboards with fashionable metal roller shutter doors, microwave housed in its own cupboard, corner carousel unit & tiled splashbacks. Three light switches control a centre spotlight fitting, worktop lighting and two further spots over the tall cupboard units. Tiled floor with electric under-floor heating, and large window with Roman blind looking out over the back garden.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 3.2m x 1.65m) (10’5” x 5’5”) Fitted cupboard unit with worktop & inset stainless steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included), tumble dryer, wall shelving, vinyl flooring & double glazed back door. Built-in cupboard containing the ‘Megaflo’ water tank.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.2m x 1.55m + shower) (10’5” x 5’2”) Superb newly re-fitted bathroom comprising white three piece suite plus separate fully-lined shower enclosure with glazed door. Extensive fitted cupboard units conceal the plumbing & toilet cistern and provide plenty of useful storage space. Heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting, extractor fan, large wall mirror & vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 3.3m x 3.2m + wardrobe) (10’9” x 10’5”) Rear-facing bedroom with built-in double wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, separate shelved cupboard, telephone point, panel heater, curtains & blind at the window.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.6m x 3.3m + wardrobe) (11’10” x 10’10’) Master bedroom to the front of the house with sea view, two built-in double wardrobes both with shelf & hanging rail, curtains & blackout blind, telephone point & panel heater.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 2.2m x 1.1m) (7’3” x 3’7”) Comprising white W.C. & wash hand basin plus lined shower enclosure with ‘Mira’ electric shower & glazed screen / door. Heated towel rail, tiled splashback to the wash hand basin & wall mirror over, window blind, extractor fan & vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.3m x 2.25m) (10’10” x 7’5”) Front-facing single bedroom currently used as an office, with sea view, built-in double wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, dado rail, panel heater & telephone point with 2nd line.

External

Mature garden enclosed by a wall, including gravel parking area with space for several cars. The well-established front garden has been attractively landscaped to form a series of smaller enclosures divided by dwarf stone walls & pathways. The garden is well-stocked with mature planting and also includes a wooden GARDEN SHED (approx. 12’ x 8’), adjoining GREENHOUSE (approx. 12’ x 10’), and a large timber deck along the front of the house.

The back garden comprises a large lawn / drying area plus a sheltered paved patio area by the conservatory which provides an excellent area for barbeques etc.

Location

Heading south from Lerwick, drive through Quarff on the main A970 Lerwick-Sumburgh road. Turn right at the signpost for ‘Hillhead’. Continue up the hill to the ‘Y' junction just past two red posts. ‘Brakkin Baa’ is to the right by the junction and is marked by a white gate post.

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.

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