Dowle, Smith & Rutherford

The Old Restaurant

Stunning conversion of former restaurant building into a stylish two bedroom detached property in an attractive rural situation close to the shore in the small settlement of Westsandwick on the west coast of Yell, enjoying magnificent views southwards over South Ladie Voe.

In addition to two double bedrooms, the ‘walk-into’ accommodation in this property which could be used as a permanent home or would make an ideal holiday home / holiday let, also includes an impressive 23’ x 16’ south-facing sittingroom / dining room, a well-proportioned, attractively fitted dining kitchen, and a large fully tiled bathroom.

This is a very desirable property in an attractive location – viewing essential.

A Home Report is available for this property.

Price:	ON APPLICATION
Entry:	By arrangement.
Viewing:	Viewing essential - please telephone the sellers direct on 01957 766 294.
Rooms:	Sittingroom / Dining Room, Dining Kitchen, two Double Bedrooms & Bathroom

General Information

The Shetland Islands are the most northerly part of the United Kingdom, located approximately 100 miles north of Aberdeen and 200 miles west of Bergen, Norway.

There are over 100 islands of which 12 are inhabited. The islands which are home to around 22,000 people, provide a vibrant and safe community enjoying dramatic and unspoilt scenery and an abundance of wildlife.

Shetland is linked to mainland Scotland by an overnight ferry service from Aberdeen operated by Northlink Ferries (www.northlinkferries.co.uk). Flybe operates direct flights to Sumburgh from Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Glasgow (www.flybe.com). Islanders are currently entitled to a 40% reduction on airfares under the Scottish Government’s Air Discount Scheme.

‘The Old Restaurant’ is situated on the island of Yell, the larger of Shetland’s North Isles, which sits between mainland Shetland and the neighbouring island of Unst.

The island measures about 19 miles long by 7½ miles wide, and has a population of around 950.

Westandwick is a small settlement on the west side of the island at the head of South Ladie Voe which the house overlooks, approximately midway between the ferry terminal at Ulsta to the south and the main population centre on the island at Mid Yell to the north.

The island is connected to mainland Shetland by a regular subsidised ro-ro ferry service (crossing time approximately 20 minutes) which runs throughout the day from the terminal at Ulsta, about 5 miles from the house, to Toft about 10 minutes from Brae & Sullom Voe, and approximately 27 miles from Lerwick.

The main amenities on Yell can be found at Mid Yell, the main population centre, which is about 5 miles north of the house. Here there is a local shop & post office, Junior High School, leisure centre & swimming pool, medical centre including a dental surgery, care centre, pier & boating club.

As its name implies, ‘The Old Restaurant’ was previously a restaurant however had not been in use for some time. It was purchased by the current owners in 2009, and has since been completely renovated, which involved taking it right back right to the original shell, the removal of several ‘lean-to’ additions, and a new extension to the rear. The original main part has been re-roofed, re-lined and insulated, re-wired & re-plumbed. Considerable attention was paid to energy efficiency with double glazed uPVC windows fitted throughout and high levels of insulation to the floor, walls & ceiling (150mm). The result is a very comfortable property which offers all the benefits of a new build within a traditional exterior.

Prospective purchasers are advised that a previous owner was a company which had been dissolved and the title is backed by a title indemnity policy.

Accommodation

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 4.8m x 3.6m) (15’9” x 11’9”) Entry to the property is at the rear where a half-glazed uPVC double glazed door opens to a superb very spacious kitchen which has plenty of space for a table & chairs. The room which has a natural slate floor and recessed ceiling spot lighting throughout, is attractively fitted with modern units in a cream finish and wood block effect worktops. These include an integral ‘NEF’ double oven in a stainless steel finish, a matching gas hob with cooker hood over, plus a concealed integral fridge / freezer and washing machine. The units also feature ‘soft-close’ doors & drawers, an inset 1½ bowl sink and feature plinth lighting.

The room has a window with roller blind facing east, a ‘Dimplex’ electric panel heater, and a solid oak door leading through to the adjoining sittingroom.

SITTINGROOM / DINING ROOM

(Approx. 7m x 4.87m) (23’ x 16’) Impressive generously-proportioned room with three windows complete with curtains on metal poles, facing south enjoying the view over South Ladie Voe. At one end of the room a chimney breast with reclaimed wooden mantelpiece houses a solid-fuel stove set on a slate hearth providing the main heat source although there are also two back-up ‘Dimplex’ electric panel heaters. At the other end of the room there is plenty of space for a table & chairs and a striking red-painted wall with high level display shelf over provides an attractive feature. Satellite T.V. connection & telephone point. Solid oak flooring is laid throughout and the high vaulted ceiling has recessed ceiling spotlighting.

From this room, a matching solid oak door leads to the main bedroom, and a small passageway with a large airing cupboard off, again with matching door, which contains the ‘Megaflo’ water tank, leads to the bathroom and second bedroom.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 3.75m x 3.2m) (12’3” x 10’6”) South-facing carpeted double bedroom, with recessed ceiling spotlighting, curtains & pole at the window, Satellite T.V. connection, telephone point, hatch to a floored LOFT with power supply & Velux rooflight, and ‘Dimplex’ panel heater.

BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 3.6m x 3.05m at widest points) (11’9” x 10’) Rear-facing, ‘L’-shaped double room, again with curtains & pole at the window, recessed ceiling spotlighting, satellite T.V connection & ‘Dimplex’ panel heater.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.6m x 2.35m) (11’9” x 7’9”) Superb well-appointed spacious bathroom with white W.C & wash hand basin plus bath with enlarged shower area and ‘Triton’ electric shower & glazed screen / door over. The room is attractively finished with ceramic tiles to the floor and walls, with a mosaic tile border an attractive feature. Chrome finish ladder style heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting, extractor fan & window blind.

External

The property sits on a good-sized plot which provides plenty of parking at the rear. It is thought there should also be plenty of space to erect a garage (subject to the usual conserts) and indeed outline planning permission for a detached studio / workshop & garage is currently being sought. The site requires landscaping but has been prepared for laying soil and a lawn at the front.