Substantial three bedroom detached property set in large site in particularly scenic part of Shetland, enjoying fine unrestricted panoramic views across to the Moul of Eswick and south along the coast to Lerwick (approx. 15 miles).

The original house was extended and a substantial new extension added last year, creating a property with all the comfort & convenience of a modern property, yet with a traditional feel and considerable character. At the same time an oil-fired central heating heating was installed throughout and new ‘Nordan’ external doors & ‘Udal’ double glazed windows fitted.

Particular features of the ‘move-into’ accommodation include the impressive 22’ x 19’ dual-aspect sittingroom with solid-fuel stove, a substantial 27’ x 11’ kitchen / living / dining room with traditional four oven ‘Aga’, and a large en-suite bathroom with roll top bath to the master bedroom.

Solid wood flooring is laid to the hall, sittingroom & both bathrooms, with handmade terracotta tiled floors throughout the kitchen / living / dining area.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

PORCH

(Approx. 1.85m x 1.7m) (6’ x 5’8”) Porch with double glazed front door, handmade terracotta tiled floor and solid pine stable doors to the kitchen / living room.

KITCHEN / LIVING / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 8.3m x 3.4m) (27’3” x 11’3”) Attractive very spacious farmhouse style kitchen with traditional style four oven oil-fired Aga range in cream finish at one end with hanging utensil rack & work table to one side, plenty of space for a table & chairs in the centre, plus seating area at the other end with fireplace surround (working open fire) and ¾ glazed door to a large external patio outside. Handmade terracotta tiled floor, two wall lights, satellite T.V. point & radiator. Kitchen scullery area off and passage leading to the study.

STUDY

(Approx. 3.15m x 2.45m) (10’4” x 8’) With south-facing window, telephone point, handmade terracotta tiled floor, radiator & solid pine door to the utility room & toilet.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 1.85m x 1.85m) (6’2” x 6’2”) Worktop with space below for a washing machine & tumble dryer (appliances not included), wall cupboard, matching handmade terracotta tiled floor, extractor fan and built-in cupboard with matching solid pine door housing the hot water tank. The oil-fired boiler supplies hot water and central heating radiators throughout the house all of which have individual thermostats. Door to :-

TOILET

(Approx. 1.85m x 1.2m) (6’2” x 4’) White W.C. & wash hand basin, handmade terracotta tiled floor, extractor fan & radiator.

KITCHEN SCULLERY

(Approx. 4.1m x 1.55m) (13’4” x 5’) With fitted bespoke pine cupboard & ‘Belfast’ sink set in slate worktop, space for a fridge etc., handmade terracotta tiled floor, radiator & east-facing window. Door to the main hall.

HALL

(Approx. 2m x 2.85m extending to 4m at longest point) (6’7” x 9’4” / 13’2”) Wide hallway with solid pine door to the sittingroom, pine staircase & banister to the first floor, and ¾ glazed door to the garden. Large built-in cupboard with matching door, solid oak flooring, telephone point & radiator.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 6.6m x 5.9m) (21’8” x 19’5”) Impressive particularly bright room with large window area enjoying the view to the Moul of Eswick including ¾ glazed double doors to the garden, and further window facing west. A wide chimney breast with sturdy wooden mantelpiece & stone hearth houses a solid-fuel cast iron stove and creates an attractive focal point in this very spacious room which has solid wood flooring throughout matching that in the hall. Useful under-stairs store cupboard, centre light & three matching wall lights, satellite T.V. & telephone points, three radiators.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

With pine floorboards, passageway & alcove off leading to the master bedroom, two Velux roof lights & three wall lights.

MASTER BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 5.55m x 4.65m (floor area)) (18’2” x 15’3”) Generous master bedroom with three dormer windows, radiator and door to the en-suite bathroom.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

(Approx. 4.65m x 3.15m (floor area)) (15’2” x 10’4”) Large attractively finished bathroom with white ‘period’ style roll top bath with mixer tap / shower fitting, W.C. & wash hand basin. Solid wood flooring and wood panelled walls to a dado rail. Cast iron fire surround (decorative only) & two wall lights.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 3m x 2.95m (floor area)) (9’10” x 9’8”) Family bathroom with ‘period’ style white three piece suite plus separate fully tiled corner shower enclosure with ‘period’ style shower fitting & glazed screen / door. Again there is wood panelling to a dado rail (tiling around the bath) and solid wood flooring. Dormer window & radiator.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 4.9m x 2.95m (floor area)) (16’ x 9’9”) Double bedroom with two dormer windows & radiator.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.55m x 2.6m) (11’8” x 8’6”) Single bedroom, with dormer window & radiator.

BOX ROOM

(Approx. 3.2m x 2.45m) (10’7” x 8’) Substantial fully lined & carpeted box room with dormer window & radiator, providing extensive storage space.  Currently unofficially used as a 4th bedroom.

external

The house sits in a large fenced site estimated to extend to around ⅓ acre, which includes plenty of parking, a large gravel seating area along the front of the house, extensive lawned area, chicken run & shed, and further wooden shed. Adjacent to the house is a very useful large stone-built OUTBUILDING (approx. 6.9m x 2.6m) (22’8” x 8’6”) with power & lighting.

LOCATION

Take the South Nesting turning from the main road north. Follow the road to Robertson & Reid’s shop and turn right to Benston and the Nesting School. Continue past the turning to Gletness and follow the road to the left to the school. Immediately after the school turn right, pass the hall and continue right to the end of the road (approx. 1¾ miles) to ‘Moul View’.

local amenities

Lerwick is just 15 miles away however Nesting has a local shop (with fuel) & post office (just over 3 miles) and of course the nearby primary school (approx. 1¾ miles).

Nesting has some stunning scenery, in particular the area around nearby Lingness, and there are two beaches near to the house.

 Council Tax

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

Important Information for Prospective Purchasersss

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. 

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