Substantial five bedroom / three bathroom detached property with two garages, set in ⅓ acre site in rural location conveniently situated for easy access to local amenities in Bixter and nearby Aith.

The property enjoys a westerly aspect and superb unrestricted panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and Effirth Voe. Lerwick, approximately 18 miles, is within commuting distance.

The well-presented accommodation also includes a bright sittingroom, spacious 21’ x 14’ kitchen / dining room, a large multi-purpose landing / sitting area on the first floor, plus lots of additional kitchen / utility space including a utility room, separate laundry room & useful walk-in larder.

The property is fully double glazed, new windows having been installed throughout most of the house in 2004, and has both an oil-fired central heating and an electric storage heating system offering flexible heating options depending on the time of year.

The large site provides plenty of parking and both garages have electric remotely controllable garage doors. One has additional shed / working space at the rear.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 1.25m x 1.15m) (4’1” x 3’9”) Double glazed hardwood front door with triple point locking opening to vestibule with carpet tiles and part glazed inner door with glazed sidelights either side to the hall.

HALL

Large hall with west-facing window with curtains & pole, built-in shelved linen cupboard and separate built-in cloak cupboard with shelf & hanging rail, further cupboard space under the stairs, two storage heaters & radiator.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 6.5m x 4.15m at widest point) (21’3” x 13’7”) Very spacious and bright room with carpeted dining area with plenty space for a table & chairs and ‘rise & fall’ light fitting over, plus fitted kitchen with integral oven, gas hob with concealed cooker hood over, dishwasher & fridge. Also corner carousel unit, pull out worktop unit, glazed oak wall cabinet, inset 1½ bowl sink & tiled spashbacks. There are also two large built-in cupboards either side of the oven. The ‘Stanley’ oil-fired boiler provides cooking facilities and also supplies the central heating radiators and the hot water tank which is at the back of one of the cupboards (electric immersion also). Two windows to the front of the house with curtains & pole to the dining area and blind at the kitchen window, part carpet / part cork effect flooring, recessed ceiling spotlighting & two triple spotlights, & telephone point. Door to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 3.55m x 2.4m extending to 2.95m at widest point) (11’8” x 7’10” / 9’8”) Fitted sink & cupboard units, plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included), space for a fridge & freezer (appliances available by separate negotiation), built-in cloak cupboard, window blind, wood laminate flooring & radiator. Internal door to the laundry room and part glazed hardwood door leading to the side porch, larder & integral garage.

LAUNDRY ROOM

(Approx. 2.95m x 1.7m) (9’8” x 5’6”) Worktop & cupboard space, clothes pulley, north-facing window & storage heater.

SIDE PORCH

(Approx. 2.35m x 1.65m) (7’9” x 5’4”) ½ glazed side entrance door, ceramic flooring with electric under-floor heating, and doors to the larder & garage.

WALK-IN LARDER

(Approx. 2.9m x 1.65m) (9’7” x 5’6”) Useful walk-in shelved cool room with space for a freezer etc. (appliance not included) and tiled floor.

GARAGE

(Approx. 5.5m x 3.15m) (18’ x 10’4”) ‘Up & over’ roller shutter door with electric remote control, power & lighting, cold water tap and double glazed rear window.

Further accommodation off the hall:-

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 5.35m x 3.6m extending to 4.15m at widest point) (17’6” x 11’9” / 13’7”) Particularly bright room with wide west-facing triple window with vertical blind enjoying the fine open views (curtains not included). The house was originally built with a chimney flue although this was never utilised, but it is thought it should be possible to open this up if an open fire is required, subject to any necessary consents required. T.V. point, four wall lights & radiator. (N.B. floor rug not included).

SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 3.05m x 1.65m) (10’ x 5’4”) Comprising W.C., wash hand basin and fully tiled corner shower enclosure with glazed screen / door. Tiling to the walls below a dado rail, tiled floor with electric under-floor heating, mirror / cabinet over the wash hand basin with shaver point & integral light, & radiator.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 4.1m x 3.55m) (13’6” x 11’7”) Master bedroom with window to the front of the house with curtains & pole (curtains not included) and vertical blind, two built-in wardrobes providing plenty of shelf & hanging space, & radiator.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.05m x 1.7m) (10’ x 5’6”) With bath, W.C. & wash hand basin set in fitted cupboard / vanity unit with additional mirror cabinet with shaver point & integral light over, oak wood flooring & radiator.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.55m x 2.9m) (11’7” x 9’6”) Rear-facing double room with built-in wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, curtains & pole at the window, wood laminate flooring & radiator.

BEDROOM 3 / STUDY

(Approx. 2.9m x 3m extending to 3.5m at widest point) (9’7” x 9’9” / 11’6”) Single bedroom again to the rear of the house with built-in wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, & radiator. Currently used as study.

On the First Floor:-

FAMILY AREA / LANDING

(Overall approx. 6.45m x 4.15m at widest points inc. stairwell) (21’3” x 13’6”) A varnished ash staircase & banister with two wall lights over, leads up to a large open landing / sitting area on the first floor which has a large dormer window to the front of the house with curtains, pole & vertical blind, plus a Velux window to the rear with integral blind. The space provides a large multi-purpose family area with space for a study / computer area by the dormer window. A door opposite the stair leads to the toy / play room and a useful walk-in store room, with a passageway on the other side with extensive built-in storage along one wall leading to two further bedrooms and a bathroom. There is access from most rooms to further floored storage space in the eaves. T.V. point & satellite T.V. connection, telephone point & storage heater.

TOY / PLAY ROOM

(Approx. 2.65m x 2.3m extending to 2.9m at widest point) (8’8” x 7’6” / 9’6”) Velux window to the front of the house with integral blind, and door to walk-in box room.

BOX ROOM

(Approx. 3.55m x 1.8m) (11’8” x 5’11”) Walk-in box room providing useful storage space, with access to the loft.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 3.55m x 2.9m) (11’9” x 9’6”) Double bedroom with built-in double wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, Velux window with roller blind, triple spotlight fitting, cork tiled flooring & panel heater.

BEDROOM 5

(Approx. 2.75m x 2.6m) (9’ x 8’7”) Double bedroom with Velux window & roller blind.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 1.95m x 1.8m) (6’4” x 5’11”) With white three piece suite, wood laminate flooring, extractor fan & storage heater.

external

The site is accessed by a tarred road and is estimated to extend to around ⅓ acre or thereby. It is generally enclosed by a wooden fence and includes a substantial gravel parking area and additional detached garage / shed to the front of the house, a side lawn / drying green with rockery / seating area, plus a further lawn at the rear and a paved patio on the north-west corner.

GARAGE / SHED / POTTING SHED

(Approx. 8.65m x 3m) (28’4” x 10’10”) Timber frame / timber clad, lined & insulated garage / shed with ‘up & over’ garage door with electric remote control, double glazed side windows, power & lighting and storage in roof space over the partitioned shed area at the rear which has a further double glazed window, external door & cold water tap.

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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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