Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Glenvoe House

Beautifully presented four bedroom detached property set in well-kept established grounds of around 0.3 acres, enjoying absolutely stunning unobstructed 180° seaviews, westwards towards the island of Lady’s Holm and beyond to Garths Ness & Fitful Head; eastwards to Compass Point & Sumburgh Head.

The elegantly decorated ‘walk-into’ interior has been enhanced by a number of ‘period’ touches including wooden panelled doors, ceiling cornices and a magnificent fireplace surround in the sittingroom.

In addition to the four bedrooms which includes a ground floor bedroom currently used as a study, the accommodation also comprises a 27’ west-facing sittingroom / dining room, an attractively re-fitted kitchen with range cooker, bathroom and separate shower room, and a large utility room. There is a dressing room off the master bedroom.

A Home Report is available for this property.

Price:	OFFERS OVER £170,000
Entry:	By arrangement.
Viewing:	Viewing recommended - please telephone the sellers direct on 01950 461 940 or 07818 866 537.
Rooms:	Sittingroom / Dining Room, Kitchen, Study / Bedroom 4, Master Bedroom & Dressing Room, Double Bedroom, Single Bedroom, Bathroom, Shower Room, Utility Room, Hall & Landing.

General Information

General Information

‘Glenvoe House’ is situated at Scatness at the southern tip of Shetland, approximately 24 miles from Lerwick. The house is about one mile from the village of Toab where there is a local shop & post office, whilst about three miles to the north is Dunrossness where Mainland’s mini supermarket and another post office, fuel & off-licence are situated.

Dunrossness is also the location for the area’s primary school; older pupils go to Sandwick or Lerwick. There is also a hotel at Sumburgh and a boating club at the Pool of Virkie and the airport which provides links to mainland Scotland, is within easy reach. Buses to Lerwick run throughout the day from the end of the road.

Nearly places of interest in the South Mainland area include Sumburgh Head where a huge variety of bird life can be seen, Jarlshof, Quendale Mill, Loch of Spiggie, RSPB Reserve and slightly further afield, St. Ninian’s Isle.

The house which was originally built in the early 1970’s, is of block cavity wall construction with a ‘Decra’ tiled roof. Windows are double glazed and heating is provided by the latest energy efficient ‘Dimplex Duoheat’ electric storage heaters which have in-built radiant elements.

The house has been substantially upgraded by the current owners since their purchase about four years ago, including a new kitchen, bathroom & shower room, and elegant re-decoration throughout.

The views from the property are simply superb with only a field between the back of the house and the sea.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

ENTRANCE HALL

(Approx. 4.4m x 2.5m widening to 5.6m at longest point) (14’6” x 8’3” / 18’4”) Large entrance hall with window looking out over the front garden, a built-in cupboard space under the stairs, candelabra style light fitting telephone point & storage heater. Like the rest of the house there are half-glazed wood panelled internal doors with frosted glass panels, and a ceiling cornice (ground floor rooms only). On the left is a shower room, to the right is the stair to the first floor, whilst a passage at the end leads either side to the remaining ground floor accommodation.

KITCHEN

(Approx. 4.4m x 3.05m) (14’6” x 10’) Good-sized kitchen which has been attractively re-fitted by the current owners since their purchase in 2007. The room faces east, the window looking out over the front garden with views to Compass Point & Sumburgh Head. The units which provide plenty of cupboard and worktop space, feature solid woodblock worktops and a ‘Belfast’ sink & mixer tap, soft-close doors & drawers and an open plate rack, all finished off by black brick shape tiled splashbacks. The ‘Rangemaster’ dual-fuel range cooker in a cream finish with a black hob and the matching ‘Rangemaster’ cooker hood over will be included in the sale along with the fridge / freezer & dishwasher. A separate built-in cupboard houses the hot water tank with further storage space above. Ceiling cornice, window blind, slate tile effect vinyl flooring & storage heater. Matching half-glazed double doors lead to the sittingroom.

SITTINGROOM / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 8.3m x 4.35m) (27’2” x 14’3”) Generously proportioned room with plenty of space for both sitting and dining areas, and three windows, two enjoying the spectacular views to the sea to the west, plus a third facing south. A wooden mantelpiece surround at one end creates an attractive focal point although heating is provided by two storage heaters (N.B. the overmantle mirror is not included in the sale). Further ‘period’ features include a cornice & two ceiling roses which house two centre light fittings both controlled by dimmer switches. T.V. aerial connection & telephone point.

STUDY / BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 3.9m x 3.75m) (12’10” x 12’4”) West-facing room currently used as a study, which could alternatively used as a ground floor double bedroom. Again the room enjoys the fine view west to Fitful Head. Cornice, centre light fitting & storage heater.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. overall 4.4m x 3m at widest points) (14’6” x 9’10”) With further fitted wall & floor units including an inset sink plus a large built-in part-shelved store cupboard. The room, which has an east-facing window, with blind and a double glazed side entrance door, also has plumbing for a washing machine (appliance included), tile effect vinyl flooring & storage heater.

SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 3.15m x 1.55m) (10’4” x 5’) Comprising white W.C. & wash hand basin plus wet-wall lined corner shower enclosure with glazed screen / door. Ceiling cornice, black & white checker board vinyl flooring & heated towel rail.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

(Approx. 5.65m x 0.95m) (18’6” x 3’) Carpeted stair with wooden banister leading to first floor landing, three bedrooms and the bathroom. Hatch to the loft space & storage heater.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 6.1m x 3.45m (floor area)) (20’ x 11’4”) Spacious master bedroom with plenty of space for a bed and a sitting area, a gable window to the north and twin Velux windows facing west both with integral blinds. Storage heater. A door from the bedroom leads to the adjoining walk-in DRESSING ROOM (approx. 2.8m x 2.45m (floor area) (9’2” x 8’)) which has power points and lighting. It is thought this room could perhaps be converted to an additional bedroom or even an en-suite although this would be subject to the usual consents being obtained and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 2.8m x 2.45m (floor area)) (9’2” x 8’) Single bedroom with west-facing Velux window with integral blind, & panel heater.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 6.1m x 3.05m (floor area)) (20’ x 10”) Large double bedroom with south-facing window & hatch to the eaves space.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 4.55m x 2.6m (floor area)) (15’ x 8’7”) Sizeable bathroom with white ‘period’ style bath and wash hand basin with black brick shaped tiled splashback & panel to the bath, plus a W.C. Clever use has been made of a matching glazed door which creates a screen between the toilet and w.h.b. Velux window, black & white checker board vinyl flooring, & electric towel rail / radiator.

External

The large well-established site which is estimated to extend to around 0.3 acres or thereby, is enclosed throughout by fencing or a stone dyke. A gate from the roadside opens to a long gravel drive which leads up to a large parking area by the house.

To the left of the drive is a substantial mature lawn which has a number of features including a rockery, seating area & pergola. To the right is a well-stocked flower bed. There is a further fenced area to the south side of the house with a chicken shed and productive vegetable plots, the garden to the west side of the house has been laid with chips and provides a great place to sit and enjoy the fine views. Finally on the north side of the house there is a wooden GARDEN SHED (approx. 8’ x 6’) and a concreted hard standing area.