Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Substantial detached house set in large site in elevated position at Cullivoe on the island of Yell, with superb views across Bluemull Sound to the neighbouring island of Unst.

The property was originally two houses, although in recent times been used as one. It therefore provides extensive accommodation with four or five bedrooms, an impressive 29’ x 14’ kitchen / dining / living room with oil-fired Rayburn which provides central heating, up to three further public rooms, a spacious utility room and a galleried landing / study area. Most of the rooms have windows to the front of the house and thus enjoy the fine views.

Yell is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular ro-ro ferry service (crossing time 20 minutes) which runs throughout the day from Ulsta (about 20 miles from the house), to Toft about 10 minutes from Brae and about 27 miles from Lerwick.

Price:	OFFERS OVER £120,000
Entry:	By arrangement.
Viewing:	Please contact our reception (01595 69 5583).
Rooms:	Kitchen / Dining / Living room, Dining room, 2nd Sittingroom / 5th Bedroom, 3rd Reception room / Office / Play room, four Bedrooms, Bathroom, Utility room, Hall, Landing / Study area & Porch.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

KITCHEN / DINING / LIVING ROOM

(Approx. 8.75m x 4.35m) (28‘8” x 14‘4”) The main entrance to the property opens to this very spacious room with two windows to the front of the house and a third window to the side, all of which have window blinds and enjoy the fine views. There is a sittingroom area at one end separated from the modern fitted kitchen which has space for a table & chairs by an open tread wooden staircase which leads to the first floor. The whole room has varnished pine floorboards and recessed ceiling spotlighting. The sittingroom has a working open fire although there are also two central heating radiators, and an oil-fired ‘Rayburn’ in the kitchen which provides cooking facilities, heating & hot water to the tank in a built-in cupboard to one side (electric emersion also). Satellite T.V. point. There is also a built-in stainless steel finish ‘Baumatic’ electric oven & ceramic hob, inset sink & plumbing for a dishwasher (appliance included). The cream coloured retro style ‘SMEG’ fridge / freezer is also included in the sale. At the rear of the room an archway leads to the adjoining dining room.

DINING ROOM

(Approx. 5.4m x 2.7m) (17‘9” x 8‘10”) Good-sized room with three windows all with blinds, recessed ceiling spotlighting & radiator. Part glazed door leading to the rear hall.

REAR HALL

(Approx. 9.9m x 0.9m + 2m x 1.45m) (32‘6” x 2‘10” + 6’7” x 4’8”) ‘L’-shaped hall with back door, ceiling spotlighting & radiator.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.6m x 1.95m) (8‘6” x 6‘5”) Three piece suite, heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting & wood laminate flooring.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 5.3m x 2.7m) (17‘4” x 8‘9”) A wide archway from the hall opens to a large utility room which has extensive fitted cupboard space, a stainless steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine & space for a tumble dryer (appliances included), rear facing window & telephone point.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 3.6m x 3.25m) (11‘9” x 10‘8”) Large dual-aspect single bedroom with wood laminate flooring, ceiling spotlight fitting, telephone point & panel heater. A door at the end of the hall leads to a small passageway with built-in linen cupboard, leading to two further reception rooms.

2nd SITTINGROOM or 5th BEDROOM

(Approx. 3.95m x 3.6m at widest point) (12‘11” x 11‘10”) East-facing room, again enjoying the view across to Unst, with wood laminate flooring, recessed ceiling spotlighting controlled by a dimmer switch plus two wall lights, satellite T.V. point & radiator. Could be used as an extra double bedroom.

3RD RECEPTION ROOM / OFFICE / PLAY ROOM

(Approx. 3.6m x 3.6m) (11‘10” x 11‘10”) Also with window facing east, and tiled fireplace surround housing a working open fire, recessed ceiling spotlighting & radiator. A second door leads to a small hallway and porch, and to stairs to the first floor.

PORCH

(Approx. 2.25m x 2.2m) (7‘4” x 7‘2”)

On the First Floor:-

The first floor accommodation can be accessed via two staircases, one from the kitchen / dining / living room, the other from a hallway by the porch. The second stair leads to a small landing and two coomb-ceiling bedrooms, each with a dormer window to front of the house, and a radiator:-

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.65m x 3.6m (floor area)) (12‘ x 11‘9”) Double bedroom with wood laminate flooring, four spot ceiling light fitting, panel heater & radiator. There is also a fireplace and working open fire.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 4m x 3.6m (floor area)) (13‘1” x 11‘10”) Further double bedroom, with wooden mantlepiece (working open fire if required), wood laminate flooring & radiator. A narrow passage leads from here to the adjoining galleried landing / study area.

LANDING / STUDY AREA

(Overall approx. 4m x 3.55m (floor area)) (13‘ x 11‘9”) Large study which is open to the stair from the kitchen / living room below. Windows to the front (with blind) & rear, wood laminate flooring & recessed ceiling spotlighting.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 4.05m x 3.75m (floor area)) (13‘3” x 12‘4”) Double bedroom with wood laminate flooring & radiator. East-facing window with views.

A cost effective ‘Economy Ten’ electric meter has just been installed.

External

The property sits in a large site which includes a small walled garden immediately in front of the house, and an adjoining stone-build OUTBUILDING (approx. 5.1m x 3.9m) (16‘10” x 12‘10”). There is a further much larger fenced area beyond the walled garden which includes a tarred parking area for several cars. At the rear of the house there is a large lawn / drying green and shed.