Superb very spacious single storey detached property (gross external floor area 220m²) set in 0.45 acre site within walking distance of the local shop, school & swimming pool, and within easy commuting distance of Lerwick, approximately 13 miles.

The four bedroom property has been designed with modern day living in mind and features an impressive 24’ x 20’ open-plan sittingroom with built-in plasma T.V. leading to an attractive breakfasting kitchen with ‘American’ style fridge / freezer, and dining room.

The four double bedrooms include a superb master bedroom suite with dressing room & bathroom, and there is also a study & fitted utility room.

The interior is decorated in a contemporary style, the light and airy feel being enhanced by a large window area which includes four west-facing glazed doors leading to a timber deck running the full length of the house to the rear, allowing for fine views across to Hoswick & Hoswick Bay.

Solid wood or wood laminate flooring & oil-fired central heating.

GENERAL INFORMATION

‘Da Cutts’ was built in 2005 and is of timber frame / timber clad construction with ‘Redland’ roof tiles.

The property is insulated to modern standards, windows & doors are double glazed and oil-fired central heating is installed throughout supplied a boiler in the utility room. All radiators have individual thermostats for increased comfort and efficiency.

There are pine finishes to skirtings & window / door surrounds etc., and ceiling covings throughout the public areas. Satellite T.V. is wired to the sittingroom & bedroom 4. All fixed flooring, curtains & blinds, and light fittings are included in the sale.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE HALL

(Approx. 2.95m x 2.45m) (9‘8“ x 8’) Wooden steps and a ramped access lead to a full-height double glazed hardwood front door with triple point locking & sidelight, and the entrance hall with east-facing window, radiator & door to the study and wide archway to the sittingroom. Matching solid oak flooring is laid throughout the vestibule, main reception rooms & kitchen.

STUDY

(Approx. 2.95m x 2.3m at widest points) (9‘8“ x 7‘6“) Dual aspect ‘L’ shaped room with large window area including full-height window facing south. Fitted desk & shelving, telephone point, wood laminate flooring & radiator.

SITTINGROOM

(Overall approx. 7.3m x 6.05m) (24‘ x 19‘9“) Superb very spacious sittingroom leading to kitchen area & adjoining dining room. The sittingroom has a large window to the front of the house with metal pole & curtains, substantial built-in cupboard with twin double doors, one side for coats etc., the other shelved, recessed ceiling spotlighting & two feature wall lights, telephone point & two radiators. The 42” built-in plasma T.V. is included in the sale.

KITCHEN AREA

(Approx. 5m x 4.15m) (16‘4“ x 13‘8“) Stylish fully fitted kitchen with island breakfast bar unit housing an inset 1½ stainless steel sink and the integral dishwasher. The cooking area to one side comprises an integral ‘Whirlpool’ stainless steel finish electric double oven & gas hob with feature glass & stainless steel cooker hood over, with fitted units either side and attractively tiled splashback. On the opposite wall is a further arrangement of units in a dresser style with twin glazed display cabinets with integral lighting, and a matching splashback. Brushed chrome electrical fittings, lighting provided by a six piece ceiling light fitting & halogen worktop spotlighting. The ‘American’ style fridge / freezer will remain. West-facing glazed double doors lead on to the large timber deck to the rear of the property.

DINING AREA

(Approx. 4.15m x 3.45m) (13‘8“ x 11‘4“) Again with west-facing double doors to the deck. Curtains & metal pole, & two radiators.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 4m x 2.5m) (13‘2“ x 8‘2“) Large fitted utility room with plenty of cupboard & worktop space including inset stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine & space for a tumble dryer (appliances not included). Tiled splashback, clothes pulley, fitted meter cupboard, extractor fan & wood effect vinyl flooring. Full-height glazed hardwood door to the rear deck.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

Situated to the south side of the house, off the sittingroom, the master bedroom suite benefits from a large window area, a walk-through dressing room & en-suite bathroom. The spacious bedroom (Bedroom approx. 6.1m x 3.85m extending to 4.75m at widest point) (20‘ x 12‘8“ / 15’8”) has two full-height windows facing south with views to Hoswick Bay and glazed double doors to the deck. All windows & door have metal curtain poles. Recessed ceiling spotlighting, wood laminate flooring & radiator.

DRESSING ROOM

(Approx. 3.8m x 1.8m) (12‘5“ x 5‘10“) Large dressing room with fitted hanging & shelf space to two sides.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.8m x 2.05m) (12‘5“ x 6‘8“) Comprising white three piece suite plus separate large fully tiled shower enclosure with ‘Bristan’ shower supplied by the central heating boiler & glazed screen / door. The walls elsewhere are tiled to a pine dado rail. Ladder style heated towel rail / radiator, recessed ceiling lighting, extractor fan & tiled floor.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 4.05m x 3m + wardrobe) (13‘4“ x 9‘10“) Good-sized double bedroom with large east-facing window with curtains & pole, solid oak flooring & radiator. Built-in wardrobe spanning the full length of the room with twin double doors.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.95m x 3.45m) (13‘ x 11‘3“) Another good-sized double bedroom, again with large east-facing window with curtains & pole. Solid oak flooring & radiator.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.45m x 2.75m) (11‘3“ x 9‘1“) Generous family bathroom with white three piece suite & extra wide fully tiled shower enclosure again with ‘Bristan’ shower fitting supplied by the oil-fired boiler. Walls tiled to a pine dado rail, ladder style heated towel rail / radiator, recessed ceiling spotlighting, extractor fan & large north-facing window.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 5.05m x 3m extending to 4m at widest point) (16‘7“ x 9‘11“ / 13’2”) 4th double bedroom with large window facing west with wooden pole & curtains. Wood laminate flooring, radiator & hatch to substantial storage space in the loft.

external

The property sits in a large fenced site estimated to extend to approximately 0.185 hectares (0.45 acre). Includes a large gravel driveway / parking area and a large timber deck spanning the full length of the house to the rear. Four external lights by the front door and along the rear of the house, and external cold water tap.

Location

Take the southern turn-off to Sandwick from the main Lerwick - Sumburgh road. Following signs for Hoswick (do not turn left to Sandwick). Continue past the first group of houses and the line of timber houses by the roadside to the crossroads. Drive straight on; ‘Da Cutts’ is a short distance from the junction on the right hand side of the road.

local amenities

The property is within walking distance of the local shop / bakery & post office at Stove, and Sandwick Junior High School (primary & secondary school to year 4) which is just across the field opposite the house. South Mainland swimming pool is next to the school. Sandwick also has a private nursery / after-school club, garage and a range of social activities based around the youth club / community centre & social club. There is also a small hotel and visitors centre at Hoswick.

Buses run from Sandwick to Lerwick & Sumburgh several times a day.

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.