Superb very spacious south-facing single storey detached property with a large integral garage / workshop, in attractive situation set back from the road, enjoying fine views over Strom Loch & Stromness Voe. Lerwick, just 10 miles away is within easy commuting distance.

This 235m² (gross external floor area inc. garage) timber frame / blockwork clad property was built in 1994, is fully double glazed and has oil-fired central heating throughout.

The well-presented three bedroom / three bathroom accommodation also includes a spacious 21’ x 20’ triple aspect sittingroom, separate dining room, fully fitted dining kitchen with integral appliances, and a utility room. Two of the generous double bedrooms have extensive fitted wardrobes and additional storage space is provided by a large loft. Oil-fired central heating.

The well-kept fenced site has a brick paved driveway and large patio at the rear.

Accommodation

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 1.85m x 1.55m) (6’ x 5’) Covered porch area with external light leading to double glazed entrance door with triple point locking & sidelight opening to the vestibule. Wood laminate flooring and full-height glazed door & sidelight to the hall.

HALL

(Approx. 8.15m x 1.95m extending to 3.75m at widest point) (26’8” x 6’5” / 12’3”) Unusually spacious hall with pine panelled doors to all rooms and plenty of natural light thanks to full-height glazed internal panels & doors to the sittingroom & dining room. Feature ‘v’-lining to the dining room wall, two built-in cupboards, one for coats etc., the other a shelved linen cupboard, hatch with sliding ladder giving access to plenty of storage space in the partially floored loft (fitted light), telephone point & two radiators. Like the rest of the house the rooms are finished to a high standard including ceiling cornices throughout.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 6m x 5m) (19’8” x 16’4”)  Bright & spacious room with south-facing triple window plus windows to the east & west enjoying fine views. Feature ‘stone’ effect fireplace housing an electric flame effect fire, ‘v’-lining to one wall, shelved book case by the door, recessed perimeter spotlighting & centre light, satellite T.V. point & radiator. (N.B. curtains not included)

DINING ROOM

(Approx. 4.2m x 3.6m) (13’8” x 11’10”) Generously proportioned room with large south-facing window, again enjoying the views, ‘v’-lining to one wall, serving hatch to the kitchen & radiator.

DINING KITCHEN

(Approx. 4.65m x 4.4m) (15’4” x 14’5”) Large kitchen with extensive cupboard & worktop space and plenty of space for a table & chairs. Fitted units with full range of integral ‘Siemens’ appliances including double oven, hob & microwave, plus concealed cooker hood, larder fridge & dishwasher. Also inset 1½ bowl sink with waste disposal unit, tall pull-out larder unit, corner carousel units, integral wine rack, tiled splashbacks & worktop lighting. South-facing window with blind, wood laminate flooring, four triple spotlight fittings, T.V. & telephone points, radiator & door to the integral garage.

INTEGRAL GARAGE

(Approx. 9.6m x 4.35m) (31’6” x 14’2”) Large garage currently sub-divided by means of an easily removable partition into a parking area with workshop space to the rear. Electric remotely controllable ‘up & over’ garage door, separate back door, two double glazed windows, power, lighting & cold water tap. Fitted wall cupboards to the workshop space (N.B. work benches excluded).

MASTER BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 4.6m x 3.8m + wardrobes) (15’ x 12’6”) Large bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobe space along one wall providing plenty of hanging (part double) & shelf space. Also matching dressing table & bedside chests, wall mirror, T.V & telephone points, & radiator.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.35m x 2.2m at widest points) (7’9” x 7’3”) Wet-wall lined shower room with corner bath with ‘Triton’ electric shower over, W.C., bidet & wash hand basin set in fitted vanity / cupboard unit. Glazed shower screen, extractor fan & radiator. Usual bathroom fitments included.

SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 2.35m x 1.2m extending to 1.65m at widest point) (7’9” x 3’11” / 5’6”) Again wet-wall lined, this shower room comprises a shower enclosure with ‘Triton’ electric shower & glazed screen / door, W.C. & wash hand basin. Extractor fan, radiator, usual fitments included.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 3.55m x 1.65m) (11’8” x 5’4”) Benefiting from extensive fitted cupboards along one wall providing plenty of storage space and also including a shelved linen cupboard housing the hot water tank and the ‘Worcester Danesmoor’ oil-fired boiler which supplies the central heating radiators throughout the house, which have individual thermostats. Also further fitted cupboard and worktop with inset sink and space below for a washing machine & tumble dryer (appliances not included), tiled splashback, vinyl flooring & radiator. Glazed back door & window, both with roller blinds.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.85m x 2.05m) (9’4” x 6’9”) Comprising corner jacuzzi bath, W.C., bidet, pedestal wash hand basin and fitted vanity / cupboard unit. Wet-wall lining to the walls throughout, extractor fan, radiator, usual fitments included.

BEDROOM 2

(Overall approx. 5m x 3.55m (including cupboards)) (16’6” x 11’8”) Large rear-facing double bedroom with fitted wardrobes providing shelf & hanging space, and also housing a fitted computer desk with wall shelving above & integral lighting. Also matching unit to one side housing an inset wash hand basin with cupboard space below and large wall mirror & light over. T.V. & telephone points, & radiator.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.95m x 3.65m) (13’ x 11’11”) 3rd double bedroom, with fitted vanity / cupboard unit with inset wash hand basin, and large wall mirror & light over, T.V. & telephone points.

External

Well-kept established site enclosed by a wooden fence with brick paved driveway / parking area leading to the garage. Path to the front door and around to the rear, front lawns with established perimeter planting & rockeries, and large patio area to the rear with rotary dryer. External lights by both doors and also along the path.

Location

Approaching from Lerwick drive to the Whiteness shop. About ⅓ mile past the shop and the small bridge at Strom, take the turning to the right which leads to two tracks separated by a stone dyke. The left hand track, leads to ‘Fogralea’.

local amenities

There are two local shops in the area one with fuel, one just to the south, and a second slightly further to the north at Weisdale. Also just to the north is Whiteness Primary School.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band F.  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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