Dowle, Smith & Rutherford - Shetland Solicitors & Estate Agents

Mapleville,,
Sandwick, ZE2 9HW

Attractive single storey two bedroom detached cottage set in ¼ acre plot in the centre of Sandwick, close to the Lerwick bus route and within reasonable walking distance of the shop & post office, swimming pool & Junior High School. Easy access to Lerwick (approx. 13 miles) or Sumburgh (approx. 12 miles).

This double glazed property (except porch) has been extensively refurbished including re-lining where necessary, a new kitchen & bathroom, and new floor coverings & redecoration throughout.

In addition to the two double bedrooms, the accommodation also includes a dual-aspect sittingroom, modern fitted kitchen, and bathroom with electric over-bath shower. Laminate flooring is laid throughout most of the house.

The large walled site has Outline Planning Permission for a house site at the rear.

Ideal first time buy.

Price: PROPERTY SOLD

OFFERS OVER £80,000 to include all floor coverings, curtains & blinds, light fittings & kitchen appliances.

Entry: By arrangement.
Viewing: Please contact our reception.
Rooms: Porch, Hall, Sittingroom, Kitchen, two Double Bedrooms & Bathroom.
Accommodation
FRONT PORCH

(Approx. 1.4m x 1m) (4’8” x 3’4”) Single glazed porch with windows to three sides and part glazed inner door to the hall.

HALL

(Approx. 3.85m x 1.05m) (12’8” x 3’6”) Wood laminate flooring, telephone point, storage heater & hatch to loft space. Doors to the sittingroom and two bedrooms.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 3.85m x 3.45m) (12’8” x 11’3”) Attractive south-facing dual aspect room with recess housing a ‘cast iron’ effect electric flame effect stove, further shelved recess, high level fitted meter cupboard, wood laminate flooring, telephone point, T.V. aerial cable (understood to be behind wall) & storage heater. Part glazed door to the kitchen.

KITCHEN

(Approx. 3.35m x 2.35m) (10’11” x 7’8”) Re-fitted kitchen with two windows looking out over the large back garden plus a further window & back door to the side. Modern units including inset sink, corner carousel unit and pull-out larder unit. Cooker, fridge & washing machine all included in the sale. Fitted floor-to-ceiling shelf unit, four piece spotlight fitting, tile effect laminate flooring & storage heater.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.35m x 1.45m) (7’9” x 4’10”) Re-fitted bathroom comprising white three piece suite with ‘Triton’ over-bath electric shower. Wet-wall lining around the bath, glazed shower screen, usual fitments including feature mirror with integral light over wash hand basin included, window blind, vinyl flooring & storage heater.

Back off the front hall are the two double bedrooms:-

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 3.7m x 2.4m) (12’2” x 7’10”) Dual-aspect room with laminate flooring, T.V. aerial cable (understood to be behind wall) & storage heater.

(Approx. 3.85m x 2.75m) (12’8” x 9’) Second double room with two windows looking out over the back garden & wood laminate flooring.

external

The property sits in a large grassed garden area which is enclosed throughout by a stone dyke, with original cast iron railing & gate to the roadside.

Outline Planning Permission reference PL2007/233 was granted on 31st October 2007 for a house site in the back garden. There is access over an existing tarred road to the site and services are assumed to be readily accessible.

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LOCATION

‘Mapleville’ is situated in the centre of Sandwick. Approaching from the north, turn left to Noness at the ‘Central’ crossroads. Pass the private nursery / after school club (orange building) on the left and ‘Mapleville’ is the first of the two single storey traditional cottages on the left.

local amenities

Sandwick is a thriving community with a wide range of local amenities including the local shop, post office & bakery at Stove, Sandwick Junior High School which caters for nursery, primary & secondary pupils to year four (older pupils go to Lerwick), and the south mainland swimming pool. There is also a private nursery / after-school club, youth / community centre, garage, social club, plus a small hotel & visitor centre / tea room at Hoswick.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band A.  Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation.

Important Information for Prospective Purchaserss

This schedule is intended only to help you decide whether to view the property. We always recommend you view the property personally.y.

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.

Dowle, Smith & Rutherford, Solicitors & Estate Agents

113a Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0DL

Telephone: 01595 695583   Fax: 01595 695310

Address:
Dowle, Smith & Rutherford,
Solicitors & Estate Agents,
113a Commercial St.,
Lerwick,
Shetland,
ZE1 0DL

Tel: (0)1595 695583
Fax: (0)1595 695310

E-mail:
property@d-s-r.co.uk