Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Computer generated image for illustration only – please note that the final design differs from that shown, please refer to plans / elevations

No.6 now sold; No.'s 4 & 5 under offer

Unique opportunity to own one of ten three bedroom one and a half storey retirement homes situated in a convenient central Lerwick location less than 10 minutes walk from Commercial Street.

Two house types are available, either end or mid-terrace, all featuring full double-glazing and District Heating throughout.

The development will particularly appeal to downsizers, including those moving from a large family home into a smaller property, where fewer rooms are required rather than less space.

These NHBC registered properties are being built to a high standard by Irvine Contractors Ltd. with a high specification featuring:

• Spacious living rooms

• Quality fitted kitchens

• Bathroom with bath and separate shower, plus additional shower room (to the four slightly larger end-terrace properties)

• Plenty of built-in storage including built-in wardrobes to both upstairs bedrooms

• ‘NorDan’ factory finished super low e double glazed windows & patio doors

• Sheltered & secure communal courtyard area with direct access from each home

Price:	£165,000 - mid-terrace type (No.4 - under offer); £207,000 - end-terrace type (No.5 under offer; No.6 now sold)
Entry:	Completion is expected in August 2010.
Viewing:	For further information please contact the Developers Irvine Contractors Ltd. on 01595 692645, or contact our reception.
Rooms:	End terrace type - Ground Floor - Living room with Kitchen / Dining area, Bedroom 1, Bathroom, Store, Hall & Vestibule; First Floor - Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3 & Shower room. Mid-terrace type - Ground Floor - Living room, Kitchen / Dining room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom, Hall & Vestibule; First Floor - Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3 & Store.

General Features

This exciting new development is located in the centre of Lerwick, less than 10 minutes walk from Commercial Street and the small boat harbour area, and also within walking distance of the Clickimin Leisure Centre / Swimming Pool, Toll Clock Shopping Centre, Gilbert Bain Hospital, the Health Centre, Bells Brae Primary School and other town centre amenities.

The development has been designed to compliment existing neighbouring properties and comprises ten three bedroom houses presently under construction.

All the houses are built to the same high standard with the added reassurance of NHBC registration. The high specification features:-

• Timber frame inner leaf / Blockwork outer leaf construction with a concrete tiled roof

• ‘NorDan’ factory finished low e toughened triple glazed external doors with 3-point locking and DDA compliant threshold suitable for wheelchair access

• ‘NorDan’ factory finished super low e double glazed windows

• ‘NorDan’ factory finished sliding patio doors with super low e laminated double glazed safety glass

• Central heating supplied by the Lerwick District Heating Scheme

• Wider door frames for ease of movement especially if a mobility aid is required

• Power sockets at sensible heights

• Dedicated parking space

The layout in each house includes a downstairs bedroom & bathroom, providing if required, all the living accommodation on the one easily accessible level, with two additional upstairs bedrooms for visiting family or friends, complete with their own bathroom facilities in the slightly larger end-terrace houses. Alternatively the downstairs bedroom could perhaps be used as a dining room or study. Generously proportioned hallways, staircases and landings further aid mobility.

Plans are available showing the layout of both the end-terrace and mid-terrace house types, as well as a plan of the overall development

Energy Efficiency

The design of the development minimises heat loss with well-insulated external walls and roof spaces, and enables each home to benefit from borrowed heat from adjacent properties. With double glazed windows and patio doors, the thermal efficiency of the development not only helps keep the heat in during winter, but also helps to keep excess heat out in the summer.

Each home will be connected to the local District Heating Scheme. This economical system allows customers to take heat when they require it. The response is instant therefore the temperature can be quickly adjusted to suit prevailing conditions and hot water storage tanks are not required. Radiators only come on if the temperature falls below set levels.

The ground floor of each property features underfloor heating. Radiators, also connected to the District Heating heat exchanger, heat the first floor rooms, all of which have individual thermostats.

Energy efficiency also extends to a variety of the fittings installed, from low energy light fittings in hallways and bathrooms, to an energy efficient fan-assisted oven in the kitchen.

Safety & security

The development has been thoughtfully designed with the safety and security of the residents firmly in mind, with features such as a secure central courtyard area around which the ten homes are grouped, and multiple locking points and extra strong burglar resistant safety hinges to entrance doors, ensuring doors can be securely closed. Smoke alarms are fitted as standard and include a battery back-up.

Interiors

The interior of each home will be decorated in neutral colours throughout enhancing the light and airy feel, but extra personalised touches can be added to meet an individual buyer’s needs.

Various additional tiling, flooring and painting packages, and a range of kitchen appliances can also be provided, if required, at extra cost.

Tiling packages are available for kitchen splashbacks, and bathroom wash hand basins & baths.

Painting packages can be arranged allowing the owner to have their home decorated to suit their own personal taste.

Flooring packages are also available; Irvine Contractors Ltd. can lay a choice of flooring as required throughout the home.

Note that early purchasers may be able to make changes to the general interior specification, e.g. to finishes and choice of fittings (at extra cost), to suit their own individual needs or tastes if required, however any purchasers wishing to make use of this opportunity should contact the developers as soon as possible.

Deed of Conditions

A Deed of Conditions will apply to the development, which will include arrangements for general maintenance offering peace of mind for the homeowners and a cost-effective means of living.

An annual service charge will cover the cost of external painting of windows & doors, maintenance of the gardens & footpaths, grass cutting, and keeping parking areas clean and tidy.

ACCOMMODATION - END HOUSE TYPE (House Type 1)

Details of accommodation are as follows. Click here to see a plan of the house.

On the Ground Floor:

Entrance via a concrete ramped access leading to ‘NorDan’ factory finished triple glazed external door to

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 1.95m x 1.25m) With door leading into the main hallway.

HALLWAY

Featuring a store and providing access to all ground floor rooms as well as the timber staircase to the 1st floor.

STORE CUPBOARD

(Approx. 1.5m x 0.89m) Good-sized storage area located inside the hallway, featuring coat hooks & shelving.

STORE (Under Stair)

Additional storage area located underneath the stair to the 1st floor.

LIVING / KITCHEN / DINING

(Approx. 3.8m x 3.79m) Good-sized LIVING ROOM with sliding patio doors to the shared courtyard area, and fully fitted KITCHEN / DINING AREA (Approx. 3.42m x 3.4m) with high quality ‘Chippendale’ units featuring:

• 18mm colour coordinated carcases

• Contrasting worktops

• Up to the minute easy to clean doors

• Soft close doors and full extension soft closing drawers

BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.47m x 2.6m) With white bath, W.C. & wash hand basin plus a separate shower enclosure.

BEDROOM 1

(3.47m x 3.14m) Double bedroom located on the ground floor.

On the First Floor:

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 4.75m x 3.47m (floor area)) Master bedroom with large built-in double wardrobe along one wall and combed ceilings.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 4.6m x 4.49m (at widest points) (Floor area)) Further good-sized double bedroom with large built-in wardrobe along one wall.

SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 3.84m x 1.9m) With white W.C. & wash hand basin, plus large shower enclosure with built-in storage unit alongside. A Velux Roof light provides natural daylight to the room from the coombed ceiling.

ACCOMMODATION - MID HOUSE TYPE (House Type 2)

Details of accommodation are as follows. Click here to see a plan of the house.

On the Ground Floor:

Entrance via a concrete ramped access leading to ‘NorDan’ factory finished triple glazed external door to

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 1.95m x 1.25m) With door leading into the main hallway.

HALLWAY

Providing access to all ground floor rooms as well as the timber staircase to the 1st floor.

LIVING ROOM

(Approx. 3.55m x 4.2m at widest points) Good-sized living room adjoining the kitchen / dining room.

KITCHEN / DINING

(Approx. 3.5m x 3.05m (at widest points)) Fully fitted kitchen / dining area off the living room, with sliding patio doors to the shared courtyard area, and high quality ‘Chippendale’ units featuring:

• 18mm colour coordinated carcases

• Contrasting worktops

• Up to the minute easy to clean doors

• Soft close doors and full extension soft closing drawers

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.44m x 2.72m) With white bath, W.C. & wash hand basin plus a separate shower enclosure.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 2.72m x 3.46m (at widest points)) Double bedroom located on the ground floor.

On the First Floor:

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 5.13m x 2.61m (floor area)) Master bedroom with large built-in double wardrobe along one wall. A Velux Roof light provides natural daylight to the room from the combed ceilings.

BEDROOM 3

(Approx. 3.75m x 3.12m (floor area)) Further good-sized double bedroom with large built-in wardrobe along one wall. A Velux Roof light provides natural daylight to the room from the combed ceilings.

STORE

Good-sized storage area located at the top of the stairs on the 1st floor landing.

External

Each property is designated with 1½ car parking spaces and has shared use of the central courtyard area.