Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

Solheim

Well-presented four bedroom / three bathroom modern detached property, conveniently situated just three miles from the centre of Lerwick, in elevated position enjoying superb panoramic views over Gulberwick Bay and the Ness of Trebister, and beyond to Bressay and the sea.

Built in 1990, the property, which benefits from oil-fired central heating, offers ‘walk-into’ family accommodation which includes a dual-aspect sittingroom with a wide picture window making the most of the views, and an attractively fitted kitchen with range cooker and plenty of space for a table & chairs.

Two of the three double bedrooms have an en-suite shower room. The single bedroom is currently used as a study.

The large garage workshop has an electric ‘up & over’ garage door.

A Home Report is available for this property.

Price:	PROPERTY UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £170,000
Entry:	By arrangement.
Viewing:	Please telephone the sellers direct on 01595 693157 or 07870 860 427.
Rooms:	Sittingroom, Kitchen / Dining room, Master Bedroom & En-suite Shower room, 2nd Double Bedroom & En-suite Shower room, Double Bedroom 3, Single Bedroom or Study, Bathroom, Utility room, Hall, Vestibule & Garage / Workshop

General Information

‘Solheim’ is situated in the village of Gulberwick which lies just a couple of miles to the south of Lerwick which is easily accessible by car or by bus. Due to its elevated position the house enjoys fine open views over Gulberwick and the bay towards the Ness of Trebister and beyond to Bressay and the sea.

School transport is provided for primary / secondary education at either Sound Primary School or Anderson High School.

A local community action group ‘Gulberwick Together’ (http://www.gulberwick-together.org.uk/) provides useful information on the area and facilities including Gulberwick Hall. There is a list of ‘what’s on’ and links to the community council and other useful websites.

The house which was built in 1990 is of timber frame construction clad externally with rendered blockwork. The windows are double glazed, all the windows to the upper floor accommodation having been replaced with uPVC units in 2006, and oil-fired central heating is provided throughout.

The sale will include all fixed floor coverings and light fittings.

Accommodation

On the Main Floor:-

Vestibule

(Approx. 1.75m x 1.25m) (5’9” x 4’1”) Entry is to the rear of the house where a double glazed uPVC door with 5-point locking and double glazed sidelight opens to a vestibule with tiled floor, space for coats etc. and a radiator. To the left is the utility room, ahead a glazed inner door leads to the hall.

Utility room

(Approx. 1.75m x 1.25m) (5’10” x 4’) With worktop with inset sink and space below for a washing machine a tumble dryer (appliances not included). Wall shelves & wood effect laminate flooring.

Hall

On entering the hall, glazed doors with bevelled glass to the right lead to the kitchen and sittingroom. The remaining accommodation and stair to the lower floor are to the left. There are two built-in cupboards including a large walk-in cupboard (approx. 2.5m x 0.9m (8’3” x 2’11”)) with shelving, a power point for a freezer etc., and a radiator. Two ceiling lights, wood effect laminate flooring & radiator. A hatch gives access to partially floored storage space in the loft.

Kitchen / Dining room

(Approx. 5m x 3.6m) (16’5” x 11’10”) The large kitchen which has windows to the south & west both with roller blinds and plenty of space for a table & chairs, was re-fitted in 2007. Cream coloured units include an inset sink and a tall pull-out larder units. The ‘Rangemaster’ dual fuel cooker which has a stainless steel splashing back and a matching ‘Rangemaster’ cooker hood is included in the sale along with the dishwasher. A built-in cupboard houses the hot water tank. The room is attractively decorated with feature wallpaper to one wall and solid wood flooring. Lighting is provided by a ceiling mounted spotlight fitting to the kitchen and a pendant light fitting to the dining area. T.V. & telephone points, & radiator.

Sittingroom

(Approx. 6m x 3.55m) (19’7” x 11’7”) Bright, dual-aspect room with a wide picture window to the front of the house making the most of the superb views. The second window faces south. The room has two central heating radiators although a ‘Gazco E-Box’ gas fire set in a stone stone fireplace creates an attractive focal point. Candelabra style centre light fitting & two matching wall lights, T.V. & telephone points.

Bedroom 1

(Approx. 3.05m x 2.6m) (10’ x 8’7”) Small carpeted double room facing east, with sea views, built-in shelved cupboard with hanging rail, wood effect laminate flooring & radiator.

Bedroom 2

(Approx. 3.55m x 3.55m) (11’7” x 11’7”) East-facing master bedroom again enjoying seaviews, with built-in double wardrobe with shelving & hanging rail plus a separate cupboard, carpeting, telephone point & radiator.

En-suite Shower room

(Approx. 1.8m x 1.5m) (5’11” x 4’11”) The en-suite was also re-fitted in 2007, and now comprises a contemporary style white W.C. and wash hand basin plus a wet-wall lined corner shower with electric power shower. Ladder style towel rail in a chrome finish supplied by the central heating system, large bathroom cabinet with mirror doors & light over, & vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 3

(Approx. 2.9m x 2m) (9’6” x 6’7”) West-facing single bedroom currently used as a study, with solid wood flooring, window blind & telephone point.

Bathroom

(Approx. 2.5m x 1.7m) (8’3” x 5’7”) Again the bathroom was re-fitted in 2007, with a white three piece suite including a corner Whirlpool bath and a wash hand basin set in a fitted cupboard / vanity unit with a large wall mirror and integral spotlighting over. Tiling to the lower half of the walls, vinyl flooring and chrome finish ladder towel rail off the heating system.

On the Lower Floor:-

Bedroom 4

(Overall approx. 4.7m x 2.6m at widest point) (15’4” x 8’7”) Good-szied carpeted double bedroom with a large built-in shelved wardrobe with hanging rail, east-facing window with blind, telephone point & radiator.

En-suite Shower room

(Approx. 1.9m x 1.5m) (6’2” x 4’11”) Comprising W.C., wash hand basin and wet-wall lined shower enclosure supplied by the oil-fired boiler. Tiled floor & large wall mirror.

External

Access to the property is over an access track shared with the neighbouring house, which leads to a tarred driveway and parking area with space for several cars. Steps and a path lead to the front door beyond which is a fenced paved patio area. The site is enclosed throughout by a wooden fence and includes lawns to both sides plus a lean-to greenhouse. (Approx. 8m x 3.6m) (26’ x 12’) The large single garage has plenty of room to park a car and still leave room for a general storage / working space. ‘Up & over’ garage door with electric remote control, single glazed window, power & lighting, & cold water tap. A door leads to the remaining under-floor area of the house which contains the oil-fired boiler and provides easy access to pipe work etc.