West-facing three reception room / four bedroom detached property situated in good-sized mature garden with a large garage / greenhouse, enjoying spectacular views south and west over the beautiful St. Ninian’s Isle and to the sea. Lerwick approximately 18 miles.

The main public rooms and the kitchen face west and benefit from a large window area making the most of the fine views.

The accommodation also includes two bathrooms (one en-suite to the master bedroom), a kitchen with breakfasting area off, utility room and loft box room.

Windows are double glazed and electric storage / panel heating is installed.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

ENTRANCE LOBBY

(Approx. 2m x 1.25m) (6’6” x 4’1”) Large covered porch area with external light leading to front door with single glazed sidelight to wood-lined lobby with doors to the utility room & hall, & coat hooks.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 3.2m x 1.85m) (10’6” x 6’) Sink unit with hot water supply, plumbing for a washing machine (appliance included), space for coats, boots etc., & door to study / 2nd sitting room.

STUDY / 2nd SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 3.5m x 2.9m) (11’6” x 9’7”) Particularly bright room with windows to three sides taking full advantage of the superb views. A full-height window faces west and there is a triple glazed door to the garden. Meter cupboard, T.V. & telephone points.

HALL

(Approx. 6.75m x 1.2m extending to 1.9m at widest point) (22’2” x 3’10” / 6’3”) Spacious hall with built-in clock cupboard by the door, three wall lights & storage heater.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 5.1m x 4.05m) (16’9” x 13’3”) Attractive room again with a large window area, including full-height west-facing window running the length of one wall making the most of the magnificent panoramic views to St. Ninian’s Isle. ‘Morso’ solid-fuel stove, wood laminate flooring, shelved alcove for a stereo system etc. with wiring to several speakers throughout the house, centre light controlled by a dimmer switch, T.V. & telephone points, storage heater & archway to the dining room.

DINING ROOM

(Approx. 3.35m x 2.95m at widest points) (10’11” x 9’8”) Again with large west-facing window. Matching wood laminate flooring, serving hatch to the kitchen, & storage heater.

KITCHEN

(Approx. 4m x 2.55m) (13’1” x 8’4”) Fully tiled dual aspect kitchen with extensive fitted units providing ample cupboard & worktop space. Includes 1½ bowl sink, integral ‘NEF’ oven & hob, & cooker hood. The fridge & dishwasher are also included in the sale. Recessed ceiling spotlighting, telephone point, vinyl flooring & panel heater. Off the kitchen is a small BREAKFASTING AREA (approx. 1.85m x 1.85m) (6’ x 6’) also tiled and with matching flooring, which is presently used as a study area. Triple ceiling spotlight, telephone point & panel heater.

MASTER BEDROOM

(Overall approx. 3.85m x 3.15m (including wardrobe)) (12’6” x 10’4”) Double bedroom with views to the rear of the house over open farm land. Two built-in wardrobes, one with mirrored doors, provide plenty of shelving & hanging space and there is a corner recess with dressing table / desk. T.V. & telephone points, storage heater & door to en-suite.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.1m x 1.65m at widest points) (10’2” x 5’6”) Tiled bathroom with four piece suite including large corner bath with shower attachment. Heated towel rail, wall mounted fan heater & large wall mirror.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.1m x 2.75m) (10’2” x 9’1”) Rear-facing bedroom with mirror fronted built-in wardrobe concealing a wash hand basin & hanging space. Storage heater.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

(Generally approx. 9.05m x 1.3m (floor area)) (29’8” x 4’2”) Carpeted stair with window to the ½ landing, leading to wider than usual first floor landing allowing space for book shelves etc. along one wall. Velux window, storage heater & access to eaves storage space.

LOFT BOX ROOM

Walk-in box room providing useful storage space and access to the roof space.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.75m x 2.1m (floor area)) (9’ x 6’10”) White three piece suite, heated towel rail / radiator, Velux window & cork flooring.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.25m x 3.15m at widest points (floor area)) (10’8” x 10’4”) ‘L’ shaped room with Velux window & storage heater.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 2.7m x 3.2m extending to 4.45m at longest point (floor area)) (8’10” x 10’6” / 14’8”) With Velux window and further south-facing window to the gable wall, T.V. & telephone points, & panel heater.

All carpets and other fixed floor coverings, all curtains (except dining room) and all light fittings are included in the sale. The white goods will also be left although no warranties will be given.

External

The property sits in a large established fenced garden which is enclosed by a stone dyke to the road side. A gate leads up to a large parking area to the south side of the house where there is a paved patio / seating area by the front door which provides a great place to sit and enjoy the fine views. This area has an abundance of sea pinks and other wild flowers.

The garden is mainly grassed with various mature flower beds & planting, and includes the triangular area to the right of driveway.

A second gate gives access a further substantial parking area to the north side of the house by the garage / green house. There is also a large productive vegetable plot.

GARAGE / GREENHOUSE

This block-built garage was erected in 2002 and comprises a garage (approx. 7.65m x 4.4m) (25’ x 14’4”) with electric remotely controlled ‘up & over’ roller shutter door, power & lighting. There are several windows and a glazed door to the greenhouse. Due to its size there is plenty of working / storage space. The adjoining greenhouse (approx. 7.75m x 2.5m) (25’5” x 8’2”) has a separate external access, cold water tap & power supply. There are several apple & pear trees both producing edible fruit.

Location

Drive into Bigton and follow the loop road to the Ireland junction on the north side of the village by the bus stop. Drive on into Ireland (just over ½ mile), and then turn right at the bus stop. ‘Lindale’ is the 2nd house on the right, approx. ¼ mile from the junction.

LOCAL AMENITIES

Bigton has a local shop and a community hall and is also the access point for St. Ninian’s Isle and its spectacular beach. Additional amenities can be found at Sandwick to the north where there is a Junior High School, the south mainland swimming pool, and another local shop, and also at Levenwick where there is a health centre & care centre. There is a primary school and additional shopping at Dunrossness to the south.

In addition to St.Ninian’s Isle there are many other places of interest in the south mainland area including Mousa Isle and its famous Broch, Loch of Spiggie Reserve, the Crofthouse Museum, Quendale Mill, Old Scatness Broch, Jarlshof & Sumburgh Head.

The airport at Sumburgh is easily accessible for air travel to and from mainland Scotland. In addition to the existing daily air links to mainland Scotland, and the ferry link to Aberdeen, Shetland is now also linked by a direct flight (summer service) to London Stansted, flight time approx. 1½ hours.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band D.  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 travelling to properties which have been sold or withdrawn.