Spacious five bedroom / three bathroom detached property set in large plot in elevated position in the village of Cunningsburgh, enjoying superb panoramic views southwards over Cunningsburgh generally towards Aith Voe, the Cunningsburgh cliffs and the island of Mousa in the distance. Lerwick, approximately 10 miles, is within easy commuting distance.

The accommodation also features a sittingroom with sliding double doors to an impressive 23’ double glazed conservatory, and an attractively re-fitted ‘Shaker’ style kitchen / dining room with all appliances included. The bathroom and both shower rooms (one en-suite with multi-jet steam shower), were all completely re-fitted in 2005. Oil-fired central heating backed up by several storage heaters.

The established garden includes a 22’ x 12’ integral garage and extensive tarred parking area.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

PORCH

(Approx. 1.75m x 0.8m) (5’9” x 2’7”) With built-in cloak cupboard also containing the meters etc. and glazed inner door & sidelight to the hall.

HALL

(Overall approx. 8.3m x 1m extending to 2.5m by front door) (27’2” x 3’2” / 8’3”) Large walk-in under-stairs cloak cupboard with fitted light, telephone point, storage heater, radiator & pine staircase to the first floor.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 6.35m x 3.4m) (20’11” x 11’3”) A part-glazed door from the hall leads to this generously proportioned dual-aspect room with windows to the east & south (both with roller blinds) and separate full-height south-facing window to the dining area.

The kitchen was re-fitted in 2006 with cream coloured ‘Shaker’ style units and wood block effect worktops. Includes island unit, integral stainless steel finish double oven and gas hob with cooker hood over, inset 1½ bowl sink, tiled splashbacks, worktop spotlighting & four piece ceiling spotlight. The free-standing dishwasher and fridge will remain.

The dining area has a shelved recess, shelved airing cupboard containing the hot water tank (N.B. the solid-fuel fire is no longer operational.), glass & metal pendant light fitting, wall light, telephone point & T.V. aerial connection.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 2.65m x 2.45m extending to 3.4m at widest point) (8’8” x 8’ / 11’2”) Large utility room off the kitchen with fitted units, plumbing for a washing machine & space for a tumble dryer (appliances not included), two built-in shelved cupboards, clothes pulley, coat hooks, vinyl flooring, radiator & east-facing window. Wall-mounted oil-fired central heating boiler.

REAR PORCH

(Approx. 2.9m x 1.9m) (9’6” x 6’2”) Providing ramped access to the integral garage and space for a freezer & coats etc. (appliance not included).

INTEGRAL GARAGE

(Approx. 6.8m x 3.7m) (22’3” x 12’2”) Large garage with plenty of working / storage space. ‘Up & over’ garage door, two windows, power & lighting.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 5.35m x 3.45m) (17’7” x 11’3”) A glazed door from the hall leads to this bright room with sliding glazed double doors to the conservatory and separate window with roman blind. Mantlepiece housing an electric flame effect fire, two centre lights controlled by a dimmer switch, wall light, satellite T.V. connection & radiator.

CONSERVATORY

(Approx. 6.95m x 2.6m) (22’10” x 8’6”) Very spacious room with a large window area to three sides making the most of the superb views. The room can also be accessed via a separate glazed door from the master bedroom. Blinds to all windows, glazed door to the garden, power points & radiator.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 4.95m x 3.45m + 2.15m x 1.2m) (16’2” x 11’4” + 7’ x 4’) Good-sized master bedroom with seating / study area and en-suite shower room. Windows to the west & north, telephone point & storage heater.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 2.15m x 2m) (7’ x 6’7”) All the bathrooms were completed re-fitted in 2005, and the en-suite now comprises a large shower / steam room cubicle with multi-jet shower, radio & integral lighting, a wash hand basin set in a fitted cupboard / vanity unit with large wall mirror & integral lighting over, & W.C. Tiled floor with electric under-floor heating & recessed ceiling spotlighting.

BEDROOM 2 or STUDY

(Approx. 3m x 2.35m) (9’10” x 7’8”) North-facing. Radiator.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.3m x 1.95m) (7’8” x 6’4”) Again re-fitted, and now comprising white suite with double ended jacuzzi bath with centrally mounted mixed tap, W.C. & wash hand basin. Wood panelling to the walls below a dado rail / shelf, matching bathroom cabinet, recessed ceiling spotlighting & radiator.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

With wooden floor and large Velux window over.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 4.2m x 4.15m at widest points (floor area)) (13’10” x 13’7”) ‘L’ shaped double bedroom with east-facing window enjoying a sea view, extensive built-in wardrobes with louvre doors providing plenty of hanging & shelf space, two wall lights & telephone point.

SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 2.05m x 2.05m (floor area)) (6’9” x 6’8”) Again re-fitted in 2005, with tiled corner shower enclosure with ‘Triton’ electric shower & glazed screen / door, W.C. & wash hand basin. Velux window, vinyl flooring, access to eaves storage space & ladder radiator / towel rail supplied by the central heating system

PASSAGE

(Approx. 5m x 1.35m extending to 2m at widest point (floor area)) (16’5” x 6’7”) Glazed door at the end of the hallway to further passage leading to two more double bedrooms.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 5m x 2.7m (floor area)) (16’5” x 8’10”) Double bedroom with large Velux window with integral blind, built-in low level cupboards / window seat along one wall, & radiator.

BEDROOM 5

(Approx. 4.05m x 3.6m (floor area)) (13’4” x 11’10”) Fourth double bedroom with west-facing window & radiator.

External

The property sits in a large established garden area which stretches right down to the road below the house.

To the rear of the house is a large tarred parking area, seating area, small walled garden plus further area beyond with recently planted shrubs and solid wooden fence. Two external lights to the garage & cold water tap. There is also external access to the under-floor area of the house which provides space for storage of gardening equipment etc.

To the front of the house lies the main garden comprising a large rockery and lawn / drying green. There has been extensive planting of trees and shrubs along the perimeter of the garden and beyond the lawn. The site also includes the grassed area which runs down to the roadside.

location

To reach the property, take the turning to Gord on the north side of Cunningsburgh. Follow the road to the signpost for Kenwood. Turn left - ‘Da Lees’ is the 2nd house in on the right.

local amenities

The local shop & fuel pumps are situated on the main road by the junction. There is also a village hall & primary school - secondary pupils go to nearby Sandwick (also the location for the South Mainland swimming pool), and Lerwick.

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.