Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Attractive five bedroom / two bathroom detached property in ‘move-into’ condition, situated at the north end of the Island of Whalsay by the golf club, and enjoying fine open sea views to the front & rear.

Particular features of the property which is fully double glazed and benefits from oil-central heating throughout, include the superb 18’ x 16’ double glazed conservatory and the very spacious 21’ x 16’ kitchen / dining room which was completely re-fitted and extended last year. At the same time the downstairs bathroom was re-fitted with a bath & separate shower.

The grassed garden area includes a large garage / workshop.

The island of Whalsay is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular subsidised 30 minute ro-ro ferry service to Laxo / Vidlin (Lerwick approximately 24 miles), which runs throughout the day.

Price:	OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £159,000
Entry:	By arrangement.
Viewing:	For an appointment to view please telephone the sellers direct on 01806 566 624.
Rooms:	Porch, Hall, Sittingroom, Kitchen / Dining room, Conservatory, three Double Bedrooms, two Single Bedrooms, two Bathrooms, Utility Room & Box room / Office.

Accommodation

On the Ground Floor:-

FRONT PORCH

(Approx. 1.8m x 1.45m) (5’11” x 4’9”) With double glazed windows to three sides, tile effect laminate flooring and part glazed inner door to the hall.

HALL

(Approx. 3.8m x 1.3m extending to 2.65m at widest points) (12’5” x 4’3” / 8’9”) With under-stairs cupboard, fitted meter cupboard and radiator concealed by a fitted radiator cover incorporating bookshelves above.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 4.9m x 3.75m) (16’ x 12’4”) With window to the front of the house enjoying the sea view, wooden fireplace surround with tiled hearth and cast iron inset housing a working open fire, telephone point & satellite T.V. connection (also connected to the conservatory), radiator and part glazed door to the kitchen / dining room.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 6.5m x 4.75m at widest points) (21’5” x 15’7”) Superb very spacious and bright room comprising the original kitchen plus a large extension which was completed last year, with plenty of space for a dining table & chairs. The modern fitted units which have matching worktops & splashbacks, provide ample cupboard & worktop space and include an inset 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap & spotlighting over, two tall larder units with pull-out wire basket shelving, glazed display cabinet with integral spotlighting, a fridge and dishwasher concealed behind matching doors, & cooker hood. The ‘Belling’ range cooker is available by separate negotiation. Also separate built-in shelved linen / store cupboard, lighting provided by three four piece ceiling spotlight fittings plus additional worktop spotlighting, T.V. point & radiator. Two windows looking out over open countryside to the sea and glazed doors lead to the conservatory & utility room.

CONSERVATORY

(Approx. 5.5m x 4.95m) (18’ x 16’2”) Superb substantial fully double glazed conservatory which gets the sun for most of the day and enjoys superb all round views. The room has two central heating radiators although these are rarely, if ever, required. Tiled window shelf, central fan / light fitting, satellite T.V. connection, curtains & blinds included.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 3.8m x 1.65m) (12’5” x 5’6”) Also part of the new extension, the utility room has fitted units matching those in the kitchen, including inset sink & mixer tap, matching worktop & splashbacks, space for a fridge & plumbing for a washing machine (appliances not included), further worktop at one end with additional space for a larder fridge or freezer below (appliances not included), glass block internal window to the kitchen, double glazed back door & side window.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.75m x 1.65m ext. to 2.3m into shower) (9’ x 5’5” / 7’6”) The bathroom was completely re-fitted at the same time as the new extension, and now comprises white suite with shower fitting over the bath, corner W.C., wash hand basin / vanity unit with fitted cupboard space below & large wall mirror & spotlighting over, plus extra wide fully tiled shower enclosure with glazed screen / door. Tiling to the lower half of the walls, chrome ladder towel rail / radiator, shaver point, extractor fan & vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 2.7m x 2.5m) (8’10” x 8’2”) South-facing single room with fine views, blackout window blind & T.V. point.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.4m x 3.4m at widest point) (11’2” x 11’2”) North-facing double bedroom with two windows to the front of the house with curtains, pelmet & slatted blind. Radiator.

On the First Floor:-

LANDING

Carpeted stair with pine banister & Velux window over.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 4.8m x 3.1m (floor area)) (15’9” x 10’2”) Main double bedroom with Velux windows to the front & rear, access to eaves storage space, T.V. & telephone points, & radiator.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.35m x 1.8m (floor area)) (11’x 6’) Comprising corner Jacuzzi bath, inset wash hand basin set in vanity unit with fitted cupboard space below, W.C. (concealed cistern), bidet and separate wet-wall lined shower enclosure with glazed screen / door. Chrome ladder towel rail / radiator, shaver point, recessed ceiling spotlighting, Velux window & vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 3.2m x 2.35m (floor area)) (10’6” x 7’8”) Large single room with built-in eaves storage space, Velux window, T.V. point & radiator.

BEDROOM 5

(Approx 3.55m x 2.35m (floor area)) (11’7” x 7’9”) Small double room, again with eaves storage space, Velux window, T.V. point & radiator.

BOX ROOM / OFFICE

(Approx. 2.05m x 1.9m (floor area)) (6’9” x 6’3”) With fitted desk & shelving, Velux window with venetian blind, & radiator.

External

Access to the property is via a track shared with one other property, which leads to the fenced site with grassed garden area surrounding the house, and several small sheds. External cold water tap.

GARAGE / WORKSHOP

(Approx. 6.45m x 3.4m) (21’2” x 11’1”) Large garage with windows to two sides, fitted workbench, power & lighting plus overhead storage in the roof space. Also houses the oil-fired central heating boiler and ‘Megaflo’ water tank.