Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Two reception room / three bedroom, single storey detached property with a substantial 29’ x 29’ steel framed agricultural shed and fine unrestricted sea views, set in a large garden off a side road at Dunrossness in the South Mainland area of Shetland, within walking distance of the local primary school & Mainland’s shop. Lerwick approx. 22 miles.

In addition to three double bedrooms which includes a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, the double glazed family accommodation which benefits from oil-fired central heating, also includes a 24’ sittingroom / dining room, a superb 22’ double glazed conservatory, a dining kitchen, second bathroom, study space & utility area, plus a substantial 21’ floored & lined attic storeroom, a sizeable former garage and a basement workshop.

In addition to the shed, the established garden has a tarred driveway, plenty of parking, a large lawned area and a greenhouse / shed.

A Home Report is available for this property.

Price:	OFFERS OVER £195,000
Entry:	Immediate entry is available.
Viewing:	Viewing recommended - please contact our reception (01595 695583).
Rooms:	Sittingroom / Dining room, Dining Kitchen, Conservatory, Study space, Master Bedroom & En-Suite Bathroom, two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Utility area, Hall & Vestibule, plus Attic Storeroom, former garage & basement Workshop. Agricultural Shed & Greenhouse.

General Information

‘Rydings’ is situated at North Voe in the central Dunrossness area on the east side of Shetland approximately 22 miles from Lerwick.

Although set it a rural location the house is conveniently situated within walking distance of local amenities which include the local primary school (older pupils go to Sandwick or Lerwick) and Mainland’s Store where there is a mini-supermarket, sub-post Office, off-licence & fuel. The house is also within easy reach of the airport at Sumburgh.

The house which is understood to have been built in the late 1970’s, is of timber frame construction clad externally with rendered blockwork, and a ‘Decra’ tiled roof. Windows in the property are double glazed and central heating is provided throughout by an oil-fired boiler in the utility area.

The property is being sold with all carpets and other fixed floor coverings, curtains, blinds & light fittings included.

To reach the property drive to Dunrossness on the main Lerwick – Sumburgh road and turn east by Mainland’s store following signs for the school & the crofthouse museum. Follow the road past the school on the left and take the first right. ‘Rydings’ is the first house in on the right shortly after the house with the railway signal.

General Information

Accommodation

Vestibule

(Approx. 1.5m x 1.05m) (4’11” x 3’5”) The main entrance to the property is to the east side of the house where a covered porch area leads to a double glazed front door with triple point locking and double glazed sidelight, which opens to the vestibule. This has carpet matting, ‘v’-lining to the ceiling and a glazed inner door to the hall.

Hall

(Overall approx. 3.85m x 1.35m extending to 2.35m at widest point) (12’8” x 4’5” / 7’8”) The door from the vestibule opens to a main entrance hall area which like the rest of the house has stained wood barn style doors leading to the sittingroom, kitchen and a bathroom. A further passageway (approx. 5.4m x 1.3m) (17’9” x 4’2”) leads to the three bedrooms. In the entrance hall area is a shelved linen cupboard with matching doors plus a further shelved airing cupboard which is heated by a central heating radiator below and also contains the meters & fuse boxes etc. There is a telephone point and a second radiator in the passageway.

Sittingroom / Dining room

(Overall approx. 7.35m x 3.35m (dining area) extending to 4.9m (sittingroom area) at widest point) (24’2” x 11’ / 16’) Generously proportioned room with large north-facing window to the seating area which has a fireplace surround & hearth housing a working open fire, plus a dining area with serving hatch from the kitchen, which has three-quarter glazed double doors leading to the conservatory. Exposed ceiling beams add character. Four wall lights controlled by two dimmer switches & T.V. point.

Conservatory

(Approx. 6.7m x 2.7m) (22’ x 8’10”) Superb double glazed conservatory with full-height glazing to three sides, providing a great place to sit and enjoy the superb views out to sea. Double doors at one end lead to the garden and there is a low level display shelf for plants etc. Two wall lights & three double power points. A heat recovery ventilation system pumps heat from the conservatory to ceiling vents in the hall.

Dining Kitchen

(Approx. 4.15m x 3.2m) (13’8” x 10’6”) Large south-facing kitchen with space for a table & chairs and modern fitted units in white finish with dark blue worktops including a ‘Belfast’ sink and stainless steel finish integral oven / grill with a ceramic hob over. There are also two tall glazed display cabinets, a tiled shelf behind the hob and plumbing for a dishwasher (appliance included along with fridge). Solid wood flooring is laid throughout and the ceiling is lined with pine. Centre light fitting over the dining area & ceiling spotlight to the kitchen. Radiator.

Study space

(Overall approx. 2.95m x 2.7m at widest points) (9’8” x 8’10”) A door off the kitchen leads to a carpeted study area which has a south-facing window, a built-in desk / shelf with book shelves over, a large built-in shelved cupboard and a hatch to the loft. Doors lead from here to a utility area and the former garage.

Utility Area

(Approx. 1.9m x 1.2m) (6’4” x 4’) With worktop with plumbing for a washing machine and vent for tumble dryer below, and oil-fired ‘Worcester Heatslave’ boiler which supplies the central heating system. Space for coats & ‘v’-lined ceiling.

Former Garage

(Approx. 5.3m x 3.55m) (17’5” x 11’8”) Originally a garage, this large space has since been lined out and the garage door replaced by a window. A second window faces south and there are two external doors plus an internal door to the house. To comply with building regulations the space would need to be partitioned to form a store and porch. This work can be carried out by the sellers prior to sale if a purchaser wishes, otherwise it will be left as it is.

Back off the hall the remaining accommodation comprises:-

Bathroom

(‘L’ shaped room approx. 3m x 2.6m at widest points) (9’11” x 8’7”) Comprising white three piece suite with mixter tap / shower fitting to the bath which has a tiled splashback, and separate tiled shower enclosure with ‘Triton’ electric shower. Stone tile effect vinyl flooring & radiator.

Double Bedroom 1

(Approx. 4.25m x 2.75m) (14’ x 9’) Rear-facing double bedroom with built-in wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail, T.V. point & radiator.

Bedroom 2

(Approx. 2.95m x 3m extending to 4.3m at longest point) (9’8” x 9’10” / 14’) Second double bedroom again rear-facing, and again with built-in wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail. Radiator.

Bedroom 3

(Approx. 3.65m x 3.55m) (12’ x 11’8”) East-facing master bedroom with built-in wardrobe with shelf & hanging rail. Radiator.

En-Suite Bathroom

(Approx. 2.95m x 1.95m) (9’8” x 6’5”) Large en-suite with white three piece suite, cupboard recess & radiator.

Attic Storeroom

(Overall approx. 6.55m x 2.05m (floor area)) (21’6” x 6’9”) Matching double doors off the passageway just before the master bedroom open to wooden steps providing easy access to a substantial carpeted attic storeroom which is lined throughout and has two Velux windows. There is a central heating radiator, ceiling spotlighting, power points and a T.V. point. Louvre doors at one end conceal a built-in cupboard.

External

As noted the property sits in a good-sized site which includes the substantial agricultural shed. A stone dyke encloses the site along the roadside with a tarred driveway leading up to the house and a large chipped parking area.

The main garden area to the right of the driveway is generally enclosed by a stone dyke and includes a paved area outside the front door, a large area of lawn, several well-stocked mature flower beds and a drying area.

There is a greenhouse / shed measuring aprox 4.55m x 2.1m (15’ x 7’). Immediately to the rear of the house is a small area of lawn and a west-facing timber deck seating area outside the former garage. Finally there is a cold water tap and an access doorway to a basement workshop with fitted workbench.

The substantial agricultural shed (approx. 8.9m x 8.75m) (29’ x 28’8”) is situated on the south side of the house and is separated from the house by a large concreted hardstanding area. The shed is of steel portal frame construction clad with insulated profile metal sheet composite panels. There is a 3m wide roller shutter door, separate side door, power & lighting. Planning permission for conversion to a domestic garage is pending.