Traditional west-facing detached property set in a delightful well-stocked mature garden with a large garage / workshop, in rural location overlooking Dale golf club, just three miles from the centre of town.

Three bedroom accommodation on two floors with much character and also including a substantial west-facing double glazed conservatory which provides a great place to sit and enjoy the garden, two reception rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and separate shower room.

The property is double glazed and has oil-fired central heating supplied by a range in the living / dining room.

The superb garden is a particular feature with its mature trees, ponds and wide variety of shrubs and planting.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

KITCHEN

(Approx. 4.6m x 2.25m) (15’2” x 7’4”) Dual-aspect kitchen which was re-fitted last year and looks out over the back garden and also to Dales Voe. Includes inset 1½ bowl sink, plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included) and electric cooker. The room is part ‘v’-lined and has exposed ceiling ‘beams’ with a ring of halogen spotlight fittings around the perimeter. Space for coats etc. by the front door, ‘slate’ effect vinyl flooring, electric heater & door to the living / dining room.

LIVING / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 4.2m x 3.95m) (13’10” x 13’) With east-facing window with ‘v’-lined reveals and glazed door to the west-facing conservatory. The oil-fired range which has extensive fitted shelf & cupboard space around it, supplies the central heating system and hot water to the tank in the kitchen (electric emersion also). ‘V’-lined ceiling with exposed beams, two telephone lines & satellite T.V. connection.

CONSERVATORY

(Approx. 9.85 x 2.3m extending to 3.15m at one end) (32’4” x 7’6” / 10’4”) Superb double glazed uPVC conservatory with westerly aspect. On entering the conservatory from the living / dining room there is a lobby area with glazed double doors to the garden, a window seat / bench with fitted storage below and space for freezer etc. A glazed wooden screen & door leads to the main area which has a pond at one end. Tiled floor, window shelf with ‘v’-lining below & electric heating

HALLWAY

(Approx. 2.8m x 1.15m) (9’2” x 3’8”) With original stripped panelled doors to the bathroom & sittingroom, built-in cupboard, internal window to the conservatory, ‘v’-lined ceiling, wood laminate flooring & electric heater.

BATHROOM

(‘L’-shaped room approx. 3m x 2.65m) (9’10” x 8’9”) Comprising white four piece suite with mixer tap / shower fitting to the bath, wood panelling behind the appliances & tiled splashback to the bath, painted ‘v’-lined ceiling, vinyl flooring, under-stairs cupboard, window blind & heated towel rail / radiator.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 4.2m x 4m) (13’10” x 13’2”) Attractive room with windows to the south & west, working open fire with wooden mantelpiece, cast iron insert & decorative tiling, ‘v’-lined ceiling with exposed beams, wood laminate flooring, extensive fitted bookshelves along one wall plus separate shelved display recess, two wall lights, satellite T.V. connection & radiator.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

(Approx. 4m x 1.2m (floor area)) (13’2” x 3’11”) Carpeted stair to landing again with stripped panelled doors, and west-facing window with slatted blind, & electric heater.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 4.85m x 3.6m (floor area)) (16’ x 11’10”) Good-sized main double bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobes along one wall and two windows, one enjoying the view to Dales Voe, the second a large dormer window overlooking the garden. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.6m x 2.15m extending to 2.35m at widest point (floor area)) (11’9” x 7’ / 7’9”) Single bedroom currently used as a study, again with dormer window overlooking the garden. Two telephone lines & radiator.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 4.9m x 3m) (16’ x 9’11”) Second good-sized double bedroom, with dormer window overlooking the garden & second south-facing window. Radiator.

SHOWER

(Approx. 3.6m x 0.75m extending to 1.55m at widest point) (11’10” x 2’6” / 5’) ‘V’-lined room with tiled shower enclosure with electric shower & glazed screen / door, wash hand basin & recessed ceiling spotlighting.

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The large mature garden on the west side of the house, has an abundance of mature trees & planting which provide shelter & privacy and a haven for wildlife. It is laid out with lawns, shrubberies, flower beds & pathways and includes two ponds which are linked by a small burn (water is recycled between the two).

On the south side of the house is a wooden peat store, two cold water taps, and access to the large GARAGE / WORKSHOP (approx. 5.25m wide x 6.2m extending to 7.45m at longest point) (17’3” x 20’4” / 24’5”) which has an ‘up & over’ roller shutter door, further access from the east side of the house, stainless steel sink & cold water supply, power & lighting.

LOCATION

Drive up over hill on the main north road out of Lerwick. Continue towards the Bridge of Fitch junction to Scalloway. Shortly before the junction turn right to Frakkafield where a tarred access track (shared with the two other houses) leads to a group of three houses at the bottom of the hill. ‘Frakkafield’ is the last house on the right.

Council Tax

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

Important Information for Prospective Purchasersss

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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