Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Photograph of the rear of Gerrataing House with Busta Voe in the background

Substantial, five bedroom, single storey detached property set in around 0.57 acres in attractive situation close to the shore and enjoying magnificent unrestricted views across and along Busta Voe.

Although only one mile from the school & leisure centre in the centre of Brae, the property is quietly situated in a semi-rural location off a side road.

Lerwick approximately 23 miles, easy access to Sullom Voe Terminal.

In addition to the five bedrooms which includes four doubles and a fifth single bedroom currently used as an office, the spacious accommodation also includes a 19’ sittingroom, similarly sized kitchen / dining room with integral appliances, a family bathroom with bath & separate shower plus an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom.

All the double bedrooms have extensive built-in wardrobe space. Oil-fired central heating.

The large site which has plenty of parking, a detached garage and a garden shed, offers scope for further development, subject to consents.

A Home Report is available for this property.

Price:	PROPERTY UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £190,000
Entry:	By arrangement.
Viewing:	Please telephone the sellers direct on 01806 522 731 or 01950 477 579, or contact our reception
Rooms:	Sittingroom, Kitchen / Dining Room, Master Bedroom & En-Suite Shower room, three further Double Bedrooms, Single Bedroom or Office, Bathroom, Hall, front & rear Vestibules, detached Garage & Garden Shed

General Information

General Information

Brae is situated in the North Mainland area of Shetland approximately 22 miles from Lerwick.

It overlooks the Voe of Busta Voe and being the main population centre for the North Mainland, is the location for the main amenities in the area which are all within easy reach of the house.

‘Gerrataing House’ itself is situated on the outskirts of Brae on the Busta Road about a mile from the school & leisure centre.

To reach the house follow the road through Brae and out towards the north.

On the outskirts of the village turn left to Busta & Muckle Roe. Pass a group of houses on the right and take the first turning left which is a short side road leading down to a small pier. ‘Gerrataing House’ is the first house on the left.

The location of the property close to the shore means that it enjoys magnificent unrestricted views across and along Busta Voe.

Brae has an excellent range of amenities including the High School, swimming pool / leisure centre, Co-op mini supermarket, health centre, care centre, hotel, bar, fish & chip shop, various other social & recreational amenities plus a marina. Busta House Hotel is just along the road.

The Shetland Islands are the most northerly part of the United Kingdom, located approximately 100 miles north of Aberdeen and 200 miles west of Bergen, Norway. There are over 100 islands of which 12 are inhabited. The islands which are home to around 22,000 people, provide a vibrant and safe community enjoying dramatic and unspoilt scenery and an abundance of wildlife.

Shetland is linked to the mainland by an overnight ferry service from Aberdeen operated by Northlink Ferries (www.northlinkferries.co.uk). Flybe operates direct flights to Sumburgh from Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Glasgow (www.flybe.com). Islanders are currently entitled to a 40% reduction on airfares under the Scottish Government’s Air Discount Scheme.

The property which has a gross external floor area of around 176 m², is of timber frame construction clad with rendered concrete blocks.

It is has oil-fired central heating throughout and is double glazed. The main part of the house was built around 1979. A large extension was added to the north side in around 2001.

Accommodation

Vestibule

(Approx. 2.1m x 1.45m) (7’ x 4’10”) Forming the main entrance to the property, with a double glazed front door & sidelight. To the right is a large built-in cloak cupboard with shelving & hanging rail; ahead a glazed inner door leads to the hall. Wood laminate flooring & radiator.

Hall

On entering the hall there is more built-in cupboard space including a large shelved airing cupboard which has a radiator supplied by the central heating system, and a separate shelved store cupboard. A double bedroom is situated off to the right whilst to the left the main hall leads to the remaining accommodation. Lighting provided by matching ceiling & wall lighting, radiator & ceiling hatch to the loft which is floored in the extension.

Bedroom 1

(Approx. 4.05m x 3m) (13’4” x 9’10”) Good-sized double bedroom enjoying the view across the voe, with an extensive built-in wardrobe with sliding doors, one of which is mirrored, shelving & hanging space. Radiator.

Bedroom 2

(Approx. 4.6m x 4.1m) (15’ x 13’5”) Another generously proportioned room, again with a large built-in wardrobe as bedroom 1. The fitted bedroom furniture around the bed area will be included in the sale. Radiator and door to the en-suite.

En-Suite Shower room

(Approx. 3.15m x 1.6m) (10’4” x 5’2”) Large shower room comprising extra-wide wet-wall lined shower enclosure with ‘Triton’ combi shower and glazed screen / door, plus which W.C. & wash hand basin.

The walls are tiled to dado height and vinyl flooring is laid. Ladder style heated towel rail, ceiling spotlighting, usual bathroom fitments included.

Bedroom 3

(Approx. 3.3m x 2.9m extending to 3.75m at widest point) (10’9” x 9’7” / 12’4”) Third double bedroom, again with a built-in triple wardrobe as bedrooms 1 & 2, plus small dressing table area to the side of the wardrobe with a mirror & light over. Radiator.

Bedroom 4

(Approx. 3.9m x 2.8m) (12’10” x 9’2”) Fourth double bedroom with similar wardrobe, enjoying the fine views to the front of the house. Radiator.

Bathroom

(Approx. 3.2m x 2.35m) (10’7” x 7’9”) Family bathroom comprising three piece suite plus separate wet-wall lined shower enclosure with ‘Triton’ combi shower and glazed screen / door. The floor and the walls to dado height are tiled. Ceiling spotlight fitting & central heating radiator.

Bedroom 5 or Office

(Approx. 2.95m x 2.8m) (9’9” x 9’2”) Single bedroom to the front of the house, currently used as an office. Radiator.

Sittingroom

(Approx. 5.9m x 3.8m) (19’5” x 12’5”) Very spacious room with a large double window making the most of the superb views over the voe. Lighting is provided by two centre lights and there is a telephone point, satellite T.V. connection & radiator. Sliding pocket doors lead to the adjoining kitchen / dining room.

Kitchen / Dining room

(Approx. 5.9m x 3.2m extending to 3.3.m at widest point) (19’5” x 10’5” / 10’11”) The spacious kitchen which is situated to the rear of the property, provides plenty of room for a good-sized dining area plus a large fitted kitchen. The dining area has a deep window with blind, dado rail, radiator and tiled floor which continues through to the kitchen area. This has plenty of fitted units providing extensive cupboard & worktop space and includes an integral gas hob and electric oven plus a concealed fridge / freezer & cooker hood. There is also an inset sink, plumbing for a washing machine & dishwasher, and space for a tumble dryer (appliances not included). Second window, also with blind.

Finally at the end of the hall by the sittingroom, a glazed door leads to the Rear Vestibule (approx. 2.3m x 1.45m) (7’6” x 4’10”) with coat hooks, meter cupboard, wood laminate flooring, radiator & double glazed back door.

External

As noted the property sits in a substantial plot which is estimated to extend to around 0.57 acres thereby. To the front of the house is an extensive chipped parking area. Beyond that is a detached garage and a large area of lawn which is enclosed by a low wall.

The Garage (approx. 6.3m x 4.3m) (20’7” x 14’2) has an ‘up & over’ roller shutter door, separate back door & side window. Also workbench, power & lighting and oil-fired central heating boiler which also supplies a radiator in the garage.

Behind the garage is a wooden Shed (approx. 3.6m x 2.35m) (11’10” x 7’9”) There is a cold water tap outside the back door. The site also includes a large area of ground beyond the lawn on the north-east side of the house.

It is thought that the size of the plot would allow for further development, subject to the usual consents, but prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.