Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Attractively situated three bedroom detached cottage plus 10 acre owner occupied registered croft, at Uyeasound at the south end of Unst, Britain’s most northerly inhabited island. The house faces south and enjoys fine views over Scata Water and the bay of Uyea Sound towards Fetlar & Yell in the distance.

In addition to the three double bedrooms, the accommodation also includes a very spacious south-facing sun room which overlooks an attractive well-established front garden, a good-sized sittingroom, dining kitchen with ‘Rayburn’ range, bathroom, box room & utility room. There are several outbuildings including a large workshop / store with direct access from the house, a garage / store and separate former byre / store. The croft is situated immediately behind the house.

Unst in connected to mainland Shetland by a regular subsidised ro-ro ferry service which runs throughout the day via the neighbouring island of Yell.

A Home Report is available for this property.

Price:	OFFERS OVER £120,000
Entry:	By arrangement.
Viewing:	Please telephone the sellers direct on 01957 755 344 (evenings or weekend), or contact our reception.
Rooms:	Hall, Sittingroom, Dining Kitchen, Sun room, three Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Box room & Utility room, plus outbuildings including Workshop / Shed, Garage / Store, former Byre / Store & Greenhouse.

The House

ACCOMMODATION

On the Ground Floor:-

SUN ROOM

(Approx. 6.65m x 2.3m extending to 3.95m at widest point) (21‘10” x 7‘6” / 13’) The main entrance to the house is via a very spacious mostly pine ‘v’-lined south-facing uPVC double glazed sun room which enjoys a sunny aspect and fine views over the garden to the Bay of Uyea Sound, thanks to a large window area to three sides. Tile effect vinyl flooring, vertical blinds to all windows, two wall lights & ample power points. A glazed inner door leads to the kitchen whilst separate sliding uPVC double glazed patio doors lead to the sittingroom.

DINING KITCHEN

(Approx. 4.95m x 4.15m) (16‘2” x 13‘7”) Good-sized kitchen with plenty of space for a table & chairs. Fitted units including sink unit & ‘Calor’ gas cooker point. The oil-fired ‘Rayburn Regent’ range provides cooking facilities and hot water although there is also an electric immersion. The kitchen appliances may be available by separate negotiation if required. Double window to the front of the house & second window to the side, tile effect vinyl flooring, clothes pulley & storage heater. Glazed door to the hall.

HALL

(Generally approx. 6.7m x 1.05m) (22‘ x 3‘4”) Part ‘v’-lined hall with two built-in cupboards, one for coats etc., the other shelved cupboard, wood effect laminate flooring & telephone point.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.8m x 2.45m) (9‘2” x 8‘1”) Comprising white three piece suite with over-bath power shower. The wash hand basin has a fitted pine cupboard below, the pine ‘v’-lining extending to conceal the cistern and also to provide further shelving to one side. A large built-in shelved airing cupboard contains the hot water tank. Wet-wall lining around the bath, heated towel rail & side window.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 5.5m x 2m) (18‘ x 6‘6”) Large utility room with extensive fitted cupboard space & shelving, space for coats etc., plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included), window & telephone point. Leads to adjoining workshop / shed.

WORKSHOP / SHED

(Overall approx. 8.25m x 2.1m) (27‘ x 6‘10”) Lean-to workshop with power & lighting, single glazed window and fuel store with back door at one end.

SITTINGROOM

(Generally approx. 4.55m x 4.3m) (14‘11” x 14‘1”) Back off the hall a further door leads to the sittingroom, an attractive room with feature ‘v’-lining to one wall, wooden fireplace surround and tiled hearth housing a solid-fuel room heater, and shelved ‘v’-lined recesses either side. Centre spotlight fitting & two wall lights, T.V & telephone points, & storage / convector heater. In addition to sliding patio doors to the sunroom, a further door leads to a small hallway and the bedroom accommodation.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 4.55m x 3.3m at widest point including built-in cupboard space) (15‘ x 11‘) Large double bedroom with south-facing window and built-in wardrobe with sliding mirror doors. Pine ‘v’-lining to three walls, telephone point & panel heater.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

Stair to part ‘v’-lined landing with Velux window & storage heater.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 4.55m x 3.4m (floor area)) (14‘10” x 11‘1”) Generous double bedroom with Velux window & panel heater.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 4.4m x 2.85m (floor area)) (14‘6” x 9‘3”) Further double bedroom, again with Velux window & panel heater, plus shelved cupboard.

BOX ROOM

(Approx. 3.05m x 1.4m extending to 2.35m at widest point (floor area)) (10‘ x 4‘7” / 7‘9”) Providing useful storage space or alternatively could be used as a study. Velux window.

The property was re-roofed in the late 1990’s. Windows in the main part of the house are all uPVC double glazed except for the utility room. Heating is by electric storage / panel heaters.

IMMEDIATE GARDEN GROUND

There is a large area of ground around the property which includes a well-established front & side garden, plenty of parking and several outbuildings.

A tarred access track leads up to a substantial parking area by the house. From here a gate gives access to the attractive front garden in front of the house which includes paved patio areas either side of the sun room, a front lawn with drying green, GREENHOUSE (approx. 3.8m x 1.85m) (12‘6” x 6‘1”) and vegetable plot. Established shrubs & planting line the eastern boundary. The area of ground in front of the garden up to the neighbouring property, is also included in the sale as is the area of ground between the access road and the small loch of Scata Water.

To the rear of the property are two large outbuildings. Attached to the west side of the house is a substantial outbuilding comprising a SHED (approx. 4.7m x 4.6m) (15‘5” x 15‘1”) with workbench, power & lighting, plus a larger GARAGE next to it (approx. 7.55m x 4.95m) (24‘9” x 16’3”) again with power & lighting. Cold water tap. There is additional former BYRE / STORE (approx. 9m x 3.55m) (29’6” x 11’8”), again with power & lighting.

'BURNSIDE' CROFT

In total the owner occupied croft is estimated to extend to around 4 hectares (approx. 10 acres) or thereby as shown on the plan (not to scale).

The main part of the croft is situated to the rear of the house and is fenced throughout. There is further access to the croft from the roadside on the north-east boundary. There are no buildings on the croft and no stock or entitlements are included.

The croft is registered with The Crofters Commission therefore subject to crofting tenure. Prospective purchasers requiring further information in this regard should contact The Crofters Commission at 4-6 Castle Wynd, Inverness, IV2 3EQ or discuss with their own agents. Further information about crofting is also available on The Crofters Commission website at www.crofterscommission.org.uk