Detached single storey stone-built cottage in the village of Levenwick within walking distance of the local shop & doctors surgery, and enjoying magnificent panoramic views eastwards across open countryside to the sea. Lerwick approximately 17 miles.

The accommodation currently provides two living rooms, a single bedroom, scullery & bathroom, however one of the living rooms could perhaps be used as a kitchen / living room, subject to any consents required, and the 2nd living room used as a double bedroom.

The property was gutted internally, re-lined & insulated, and re-wired & re-plumbed around 1990. Replacement double glazed windows have also been fitted in the past (although some glazing panels now require replacement), however some general refurbishment is now required. Nonetheless the property is attractively situated in a traditional walled garden with the added benefit of the superb unrestricted views.

Accommodation

HALL

(Approx. 2.3m x 1.1m) (7’6” x 3’8”) With solid pine doors to the two front rooms and hatch to floored storage space in the loft.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 3.85m x 3.6m) (12’8” x 11’9”) Window with fitted cupboard space below to the front of the house enjoying the fine views, tiled fireplace surround with working open fire, T.V. & telephone points.

LIVING / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 3.8m x 3.1m) (12’6” x 10’2”) With dual-aspect to the south & east, again with both windows having fitted cupboard space below. Fitted kitchen units along one wall and solid pine doors to the back bedroom & scullery. The Rayburn requires replacement however the recess housing it would fit a solid-fuel stove.

BEDROOM

(Approx. 2.6m x 2.35m at widest points) (8’5” x 7’8”) With rear-facing window.

SCULLERY

(Approx. 2.15m x 1.75m) (7’1” x 5’9”) Worktop with inset sink and fitted cupboard space below, built-in ‘v’-lined cupboard housing the hot water tank with plumbing for a washing machine below, further recess (former back door) with additional cupboard space again with ‘v’-lining, and space for a tumble dryer, double glazed rooflight & solid pine door to the bathroom.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 1.75m x 1.7m) (5’8” x 5’7”) White bath with tiling around the walls & electric shower over, and W.C. & wash hand basin with fitted ‘v’-lining concealing the plumbing. Heated towel rail & side window.

external

The property sits in a grassed garden area which is enclosed by a traditional stone dyke. Stone peat store in one corner & large wooden shed (approx. 7.25m x 2.3m) (23’9” x 7’6”) although this requires some attention.

LOCATION

Take the southernmost turning to Levenwick. ‘Roadside Cottage’ is the second of the first two whitewashed houses on the left hand side of the road opposite the bus stop and the road to South Punds.

local amenities

The local shop, doctors surgery & care centre are all within walking distance of the house. Levenwick also has a fine sandy beach. Further amenities are at nearby Sandwick (approx. 6 miles) where there is another shop, post office, junior high school and south mainland swimming pool.

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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