Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Particularly attractive five bedroom / two bathroom detached property in ‘move-into’ condition, situated at the north end of the island of Whalsay, by Britain’s most northerly 18 hole golf club, enjoying spectacular 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 a very spacious 21’ x 16’ kitchen / dining room which was completely re-fitted a couple of years ago. At the same time the downstairs bathroom was re-fitted with a bath and separate shower. The mainly grassed garden area includes a large garage / workshop.

Whalsay, which has an excellent range of local amenities, is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular subsidised 30 minute ro-ro ferry service which runs throughout the day to Laxo / Vidlin, 24 miles from Lerwick.

Price:	OFFERS INVITED
Entry:	By arrangement.
Viewing:	Viewing essential - for an appointment to view please telephone the sellers direct on 01806 566 624.
Rooms:	Sittingroom, Kitchen / Dining room, Conservatory, three Double Bedrooms, two Single Bedrooms, two Bathrooms, Utility Room, Box room / Office, Hall & Porch, plus Garage.

General Information

Often referred to as the ‘Bonnie Isle’, the island of Whalsay, which is situated off the east coast of Shetland, measures approximately 5 miles long by 2 miles wide. Skaw is situated towards the north end of the island and is home to Britain’s most northerly 18 hole golf course.

For a population of around 1,000 (2001 census), the island which has a thriving fishing community, has an excellent range of local amenities which are centred around Symbister, the main settlement. These include a school, two general stores including a post office, a doctors surgery & care centre, various social & recreational facilities, and a marina and boating club in the harbour area. Sporting amenities include a superb leisure centre with heated swimming pool, games hall, fitness suite, squash court & all-weather sports field.

Whalsay is currently linked to Mainland Shetland via a regular subsidised ro-ro ferry service which runs throughout the day from the terminal in the harbour at Symbister, to Laxo / Vidlin, about 24 miles from Lerwick. Crossing time approximately 30 minutes.

To locate ‘New House’, turn left from the ferry terminal and follow road around the harbour and past JWJ shop. Turn left at the top of the hill and continue north for about 5 miles past the peat hills, until a cluster of houses. Proceed to the house on the hill and take the turning just before it. ‘New House’ is the 2nd house, to the right. Given its position the property enjoys magnificent views to both the front and rear towards the sea.

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. The stairs are to the left, ahead and to the right is the sittingroom, with two ground floor bedrooms and a bathroom off to the left.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 4.9m x 3.75m) (16’ x 12’4”) With window to the front of the house enjoying the fine 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), centre light & two wall lights, & radiator. A part-glazed door leads through 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 recent large extension with plenty of space for a dining table & chairs. The attractively fitted modern units which have matching worktops & splashbacks, provide ample cupboard & worktop space and include a useful island unit, inset 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap & spotlighting over, two tall larder units with pull-out wire basket shelving and a glazed display cabinet with integral spotlighting. An integral fridge and dishwasher which are neatly concealed behind matching doors, are included in the sale along with the cooker hood. The ‘Belling’ range cooker is available by separate negotiation. Other features include a large built-in shelved linen / store cupboard, lighting provided by three four piece ceiling spotlight fittings plus additional worktop spotlighting, T.V. point & radiator. The two windows to the rear of the house look out over open countryside to the sea. Part-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 recent extension, the utility room has fitted units matching those in the kitchen, including an 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, and 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 which was completely re-fitted at the same time as the extension, comprises a white suite with shower fitting over the bath, corner W.C., a wash hand basin / vanity unit with fitted cupboard space below & large wall mirror & spotlighting over, plus an 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 leading to the landing, leading to three further bedrooms, a box room / office, and second bathroom. Wall light & Velux window.

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’) Second bathroom 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.