Attractively situated three reception room / four bedroom traditional detached property, set in unusually large garden area in peaceful secluded location enjoying magnificent views over Gon Firth and over to Papa Little & Vementry. Lower Voe approximately 4 miles, Lerwick approximately 22 miles.

The garden includes a substantial garage / workshop and new henhouse.

The original stone-built property is understood to have been renovated & extended in the early 1980’s, and has uPVC double glazing & oil-fired central heating throughout, however re-decoration is required. Nonetheless the property offers extensive accommodation with enormous potential in this very picturesque location close to a pebble beach.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

HALLWAY

(Approx. 1.7m x 1.65m) (5’7” x 5’6”) Main entrance to the house, leading to the dining room, utility room & bedroom. Radiator.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 4.15m x 3.5m) (13’8” x 11’6”) Good-sized dual-aspect room with fitted wardrobes & radiator.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 2.35m x 1.65m) (7’8” x 5’5”) With plumbing for a washing machine & radiator. It is understood that this room was previously a bathroom and therefore were it to be reinstated as such (subject to any consents required), it offers the possibility of the adjoining bedroom being used for B & B purposes. Hatch to loft space above.

2ND RECEPTION ROOM / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 4.15m x 2.8m) (13’8” x 9’2”) This room was previously used as a dining room as it leads directly to the kitchen, however it is presently used as a general storage / utility area. Large window to the front of the house & radiator.

KITCHEN

(Approx. 3.95m x 3.55m) (13’ x 11’8”) Large farmhouse style kitchen with exposed ceiling beams and window to the front of the house.  Modern units including inset 1½ bowl sink & plumbing for a dishwasher, plus ‘Rangemaster’ range cooker comprising twin electric ovens & five ring gas hob. Other white goods available by separate negotiation. The oil-fired boiler supplies hot water to the tank in the corner cupboard (electric immersion also), as well as central heating radiators throughout the house, including in the kitchen. Door to the sittingroom.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 4.4m x 3.7m) (14’6” x 12’2”) Exposed ceiling beams, stripped floorboards, painted stone & ‘v’-lined walls, and a working open fire, add character to this good-sized room which also has a window to the front of the house. Satellite T.V. connection, two telephone lines & radiator. Doors to the dining room / study and to a lobby leading to the bathroom, plus open-tread wooden staircase to the first floor.

DINING ROOM / STUDY

(Approx. 3.6m x 2.4m) (11’9” x 7’11”) Useful extra living space with dual aspect including french doors to the front of the house and a second large window enjoying the superb view down the voe. Exposed floorboards & radiator.

LOBBY

Part wood-lined shelved lobby with shelved linen cupboard & side window.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.2m x 1.95m) (7’2” x 6’6”) Part ’v’-lined bathroom with white three piece suite and electric over-bath shower. Exposed beams, tiling to the walls around the bath and to the w.h.b., extractor fan & radiator. Hatch to boarded loft space above for storage.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

Hatch to loft space.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 4.1m x 3.85m (floor area)) (13’5” x 12’8”) Double bedroom with fitted wardrobe, wood effect vinyl flooring, Velux window & radiator.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.8m x 2.45m (floor area)) (12’6” x 8’1”) Single room with window to the front of the house, wood effect vinyl flooring & radiator.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 3.4m x 2.95m extending to 4.1m at widest point (floor area)) (11’1” x 9’8” / 13’5”) Large ‘L’-shaped single bedroom with fitted wardrobe space, Velux window & radiator.

External

The property benefits from a unusually large garden area. This is generally enclosed by a wooden fence however in some places the actual title boundaries, which can be pointed out at viewing, extend beyond the fence. Substantial GARAGE / WORKSHOP (approx. 23’ x 17’) plus a large wooden HENHOUSE which was built last year. The stone walls of a former byre remain.

The property has its own private spring water supply.

Location

From the main A970 Lerwick – Brae road, take the turning at the south end of Voe to the B9071 to Aith & Walls. Approximately 2 miles after leaving the village, turn right to Grobsness. ‘East House’ is approximately 1¾ miles from the junction, at the end of the road.

local amenities

Local amenities in the area can be found at either Voe, where there is a local shop & fuel, restaurant / bar & marina, Brae or Aith which both have a swimming pool / leisure centre, and additional shopping facilities. School transport is available from the house for the Aith school (primary & secondary education to year four). 

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band C.  Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation.

The sellers have their own blog website which has some additional photographs of the property – visit www.grobsness.net/blog

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.