Attractively situated former schoolhouse set in large walled garden overlooking Busta Voe, enjoying spectacular views eastwards across the voe to Olna Firth & Gon Firth, and west to the Loch of Orwick Water. Brae approximately 3 miles, Lerwick approximately 26 miles.

The property has oil-fired heating and most windows are double glazed however general modernisation and upgrading is required which is reflected in the price. Nonetheless the property offers enormous potential in a peaceful rural location within easy reach of a wide range of amenities at nearby Brae, with the added benefit of the magnificent views.

The accommodation includes two sittingrooms (one used as a bedroom), dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom & separate toilet. There is also a large box room and a sizable loft.

Accommodation

PORCH

(Approx. 1.2m x 1.2m) (3’11” x 3’10”) Main entrance leading to what was originally the school house.

HALL

(Approx. 2.75m x 1.2m) (9’ x 3’11”) With scullery off, door to a sittingroom, plus passage leading to the kitchen & bathroom in the former school building.

SCULLERY

(Approx. 1.8m x 1.8m) (6’ x 5’10”)

2nd SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 3.7m x 3.55m) (12’2” x 11’7”) Former sittingroom, later used as a bedroom, with window to the rear of the house and door to a front hallway & stairs.

HALLWAY

With stairs to the first floor bedroom.

FRONT PORCH

(Approx. 1.65m x 1.3m) (5’4” x 4’2”) Now used for general storage as the former doorway was replaced by a window.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 3.8m x 2.8m extending to 3.7m at widest point (floor area)) (12’6” x 9’2” / 12’2”) First floor bedroom with Velux windows to the front & rear, and door to the toilet.

TOILET

(Approx. 1.9m x 1.75m) (6’2” x 5’9”) ‘L’-shaped room with W.C & wash hand basin. Velux window.

Back off the hall, the passage leading to the former school part of the property, has a built-in store cupboard, a hatch giving access to the LOFT, and a radiator. The school was originally a double height space but was changed to single storey accommodation with the addition of a ceiling some time after the school was closed. The loft is therefore of sufficient height to provide extra accommodation although this would be subject to the usual consents and may possibly require a new ceiling / floor. Perspective purchasers should satisfy themselves in these regards.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 2.8m x 1.7m at widest points) (9’2” x 5’7”) With bath, W.C., wash hand basin & bidet. Window to the rear of the house & radiator.

KITCHEN

(Approx. 4.9m x 2m extending to 2.35m at widest point) (16’1” x 6’6” / 7’8”) Bright kitchen with large window to the front of the house enjoying views west over to the Loch of Orwick Water. Archway to the dining room.

DINING ROOM

(Approx. 3.1m x 2.75m) (10’3” x 9’) With window to the rear of the house enjoying the view over the voe, and doors leading to the sittingroom and the box room & further bedroom.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 4.85m x 4.75m) (15’10” x 15’6”) Good-sized room with windows to the front & rear of the house, again enjoying fine views. There are two radiators and a solid-fuel fire which provides a boost to the oil-fired heating.

BOX ROOM / HALLWAY

(Approx. 4m x 1.65m) (13’6” x 5’6”) Large room providing plenty of storage space and leading to bedroom 2. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.6m x 2.5m (+ wardrobes)) (11’10” x 8’3”) With two windows to the rear of the property enjoying fine views, built-in wardrobe space & radiator.

External

The property sits in a good-sized walled garden area which is mainly grassed. Includes part stone / part block-built SHED (approx. 4.95m x 3.1m) (16’3” x 10’1”), small wooden SHED and lean-to GREENHOUSE (approx. 3.15m x 1.8m) (10’3” x 5’11”) on the south side of the house, with power & cold water tap.

general

The property is being sold in its current condition. No warranties will be given in respect of any services or contents.

Location

The Schoolhouse is situated about a mile from the bridge into Muckle Roe. Cross the bridge and follow the road up the hill. Continue for about a mile; the property is on the left hand side of the road by the small chapel.

local amenities

A wide range of local amenities can be found at nearby Brae, the main population centre for the north mainland area, including shopping & fuel at the local Co-op mini-supermarket, Brae High School (primary & secondary education), North Mainland swimming pool / leisure centre, health centre, care centre, garage services and various social & recreational facilities. Busta House hotel & restaurant is close by.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band B.  Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation.

Important Information for Prospective Purchasers

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. 

No responsibility will be accepted for expenses incurred by parties who have noted interest but do not get an opportunity to offer, or for any expenses incurred travelling to properties which have been sold or withdrawn.