Dowle, Smith & Rutherford
Property Manager: Robert Bell B.Sc.
Partners: Paul Rutherford LL.B., N.P. & Christopher Dowle, LL.B., N.P.
Fax: (0)1595 695310
Leginsgarth, Haroldswick, Unst, ZE2 9EF
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House
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Shower room
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Dining kitchen
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Dining kitchen
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Sittingroom
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Sittingroom
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Bedroom 1
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Bedroom 2
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View from the property
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Detached property situated at Haroldswick at the north end of the island of Unst, Britain’s most northerly inhabited island. The property faces south and enjoys open views over the surrounding countryside towards the voe of Haroldswick.
The accommodation includes a particularly bright 17’ sittingroom, attractive kitchen which was re-fitted about three years ago and has space for a table & chairs, shower room and three bedrooms. The property has uPVC double glazed windows & doors, and electric storage / panel heating. Externally there is a front garden area and a large 21’ x 14’ workshop with power & water.
Unst is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular ro-ro ferry service which runs throughout the day via the neighbouring island of Yell. The island has stunning scenery, many places of interest and a good range of local amenities, including a Junior High School & swimming pool / leisure centre which are situated in Baltasound about four miles from the house.
A Home Report is available for this property.
| Price: | OFFERS OVER £67,000 |
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| Entry: | By arrangement. |
| Viewing: | For an appointment to view please telephone 01957 711 650. |
| Rooms: | Porch, Hallway, Sittingroom, Dining Kitchen, Shower room, downstairs Bedroom & two further attic Bedrooms. |
Accommodation
On the Ground Floor:-
PORCH
(Approx. 2.75m x 0.9m) (9‘ x 2‘11”) uPVC double glazed front door to porch with side window, tiled floor & further uPVC inner door to the hall.
HALLWAY
On entering the hall a door to the right leads to the shower room whilst a passage to the left leads to an inner hallway, the kitchen & bedroom 1, and stairs to the first floor.
SHOWER ROOM
(Approx. 2.25m x 1.5m) (7‘5” x 5‘) With white W.C. & wash hand basin plus shower enclosure with electric shower. Heated towel rail / radiator & vinyl tile flooring.
DINING KITCHEN
(Approx. 4m x 3.2m) (13‘2” x 10‘6”) The kitchen which has space in the centre for a table & chairs, was re-fitted in 2006 with modern units which provides plenty of cupboard & worktop space and including an inset stainless steel sink and splashbacks matching the worktops. The ‘Calor’ gas cooker will be included in the sale. Wood laminate flooring & panel heater.
SITTINGROOM
(Approx. 5.15m x 3.35m) (16‘11” x 11‘) A low narrow corridor from the kitchen leads to the adjoining sittingroom which is particularly bright thanks to a large uPVC double glazed window and double glazed uPVC 1&½ door to the garden. Built-in cupboard housing the hot water tank, and storage / convector heater.
BEDROOM 1
(Approx. 3.25m x 3.2m) (10‘8” x 10‘7”) Double bedroom with wood laminate flooring, hanging space under the stairs, & electric heater.
On the First Floor:-
A short stair leads to a small landing with Velux window and doors to two attic double bedrooms each with a Velux window with integral blind, & panel heater. Each room has a floor-to-ceiling height of at least 1.83m (6’)
BEDROOM 2
(Approx. 3.45m x 3.2m (floor area)) (11‘3” x 10‘6”)
BEDROOM 3
(Approx. 3.8m x 3.45m (floor area)) (12‘6” x 11‘3”)
External
The property has a front garden area which is generally enclosed by a stone dyke and includes a driveway / parking area in front of the WORKSHOP. This part stone / part block-built building measures approx 6.55m x 4.2m (21’6” x 13’8”) and has an ’up & over’ door, separate side door, power & lighting and cold water supply.
Note: The boundary to the rear of the property is unfenced but follows a line approximately 1m back from the rear wall of the house. There are two wooden sheds that will be included in the sale although these are situated on adjoining land.
Centre map on Leginsgarth
View on the 'Shetland Property Map'
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Local Amenities
Local amenities in Haroldswick include a café / gallery (summertime only), heritage centre and Unst Boat Haven. Saxa Vord resort, which is situated just behind the house, includes a restaurant.
The main amenities on the island are situated at Baltasound about four miles from the house, where there is a Junior High School (primary & secondary schooling to year 4), superb leisure centre / swimming pool, two local shops (one with fuel), post office, garage, hotel & marina.
There are many places of interest on Unst, in particular Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Keen of Hamar Reserve, fine beaches at Norwick, Skord & Westing, Muckle Flugga & Muness Castle. The island is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular ro-ro ferry service which runs throughout the day from Belmont (approx. 12 miles), to the neighbouring island of Yell (approx. 10 minute crossing), and from Yell to the mainland (approx. 20 minute crossing).
Directions
From the ferry drive northwards to Haroldswick passing through Baltasound. Take the first turning right to Haroldswick and follow the road around the shore and through the village, passing the boat haven and Northern Lights café / gallery on the left. Continue out of the village centre towards the Saxa Vord estate. ‘Leginsgarth’ is the first house on the right just after the 30mph sign and before the turning to Taftens.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band A. 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.
Interested parties are advised to note their interest through their solicitor as soon as possible so that they can be informed if a closing date is fixed. Noting interest does not place any obligation on the seller to set a closing date or to give any noted interests the opportunity to offer. Whilst every effort will be made to advise noted interests of any closing date set, this cannot be guaranteed.
No responsibility will be accepted for expenses incurred by parties who have noted interest but do not get an opportunity to offer, or for any expenses incurred traveling to properties which have been sold or withdrawn.