West-facing four bedroom / two bathroom single storey detached property conveniently situated close to the school and shop in the centre of the village of Voe, approximately 18 miles from Lerwick. Brae 4 miles.

Built by D.I.T.T. in 1990, this property has triple glazed windows (except double glazed patio doors to the dining room) and oil-fired central heating throughout. In addition to the four bedrooms, all of which have built-in wardrobes, the accommodation includes a spacious triple aspect sittingroom with open fire, a separate dining room with patio doors to a deck, and a large kitchen / diner. There is a utility room, large loft & boiler room / store.

The attractive well-stocked garden is a particular feature and includes a gravel parking area, substantial 28’ x 9’ workshop & 23’ x 9’ greenhouse.

Accommodation

VESTIBULE

(Approx. 2.85m x 1.6m) (9’4” x 5’3”) Double glazed entrance door to the rear of the property to large vestibule with tiled floor, ‘v’-lining to a dado rail, radiator, hatch with sliding ladder giving access to extensive storage space in the partially floored loft, door to the utility room & glazed inner door & sidelight to the hall.

UTILITY ROOM

(Approx. 4.8m x 1.75m) (15’8” x 5’8”) Good-sized utility room with large built-in cloak cupboard, inset sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a freezer / tumble dryer etc. (appliances not included), clothes pulley, vinyl flooring & radiator.

HALL

(Approx. 8.65m x 1.2m) (28’5” x 4’) With built-in cupboard, three wall lights, telephone point & radiator.

KITCHEN / DINER

(Approx. 4.75m x 3.2m) (15’8” x 10’7”) Glazed door from the hall to large kitchen with fitted units and dining area with fitted corner bench with storage space below. Integral gas oven & hob with cooker hood canopy over, integral fridge & dishwasher concealed behind matching panels, inset 1½ bowl sink, ‘leaded’ glazed display cabinet, wine rack & tiled splashbacks. Separate built-in store cupboard, wood laminate flooring, T.V. point & archway to the dining room. The window faces south and enjoys a view to the voe.

DINING ROOM

(Approx. 3.7m x 2.8m) (12’1” x 9’2”) Bright room with west-facing double glazed sliding patio doors to a deck seating area, wood laminate flooring, three wall lights & matching centre light, curtains & pelmet at the window, & glazed door to the sittingroom.

SITTINGROOM

(Approx. 5.65m x 4.85m) (18’7” x 16’) Spacious room with windows to three sides, all with curtains, pelmet & tie backs, including triple window facing west. Feature stone fireplace with working open fire, ‘v’-lining to two walls, wood laminate flooring, T.V. point wired for satellite, & telephone point.

BEDROOM 1

(Approx. 3.3m x 2.75m) (10’9” x 9’1”) Single bedroom to the front of the house with built-in double wardrobe with shelving & hanging rail, T.V. point & radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM 2

(Approx. 2.85m x 3.25m extending to 3.8m at widest point) (9’4” x 10’9” / 12’5”) To the front of the house, with built-in double wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, shelving & hanging rail, feature ‘v’-lining to one wall, T.V. point & radiator.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

(Approx. 2m x 1.8m) (6’8” x 5’11”) Comprising W.C., wash hand basin set in fitted vanity / cupboard unit & lined corner shower enclosure with glazed screen / door. Bathroom cabinet & radiator.

BEDROOM 3

(Generally approx. 3.8m x 2.85m extending to 3.25m at widest point) (12’5” x 9’5” / 10’9”) Double bedroom to the side of the house, again with built-in double wardrobe with sliding mirror doors, shelving & hanging rail. T.V. point & radiator.

BEDROOM 4

(Approx. 3.25m x 2.75m) (10’9” x 9’1”) Rear-facing single bedroom with built-in wardrobe with shelving & hanging rail, T.V. point & radiator.

BATHROOM

(Approx. 3.25m x 2.05m) (10’8” x 6’9”) Part tiled, part ‘v’-lined, bathroom comprising bath, W.C., wash hand basin, bidet & lined shower enclosure with ‘Triton’ electric shower & glazed screen / door. Recessed ceiling spotlighting, cork tiled floor, usual bathroom fitments included, & radiator.

External

The property sits in a well-established site which includes an attractively landscaped main garden, gravel parking area for several cars, a large workshop and greenhouse.

By the front door is a BOILER ROOM / STORE (approx. 3.15m x 2.35m) (10’3” x 7’8”) which is fully lined, has power & lighting, and houses the oil-fired central heating boiler. External cold water tap and outside lights by the main door & boiler room.

WORKSHOP / STORE

(Approx. 8.7m x 2.8m) (28’7” x 9’2”) Large lined & insulated timber workshop with concrete floor, power & lighting, built-in cupboards along one wall, double entrance doors at one end & three windows.

GREENHOUSE

(Approx. 7.1m x 2.85m) (23’4” x 9’4”) Double glazed greenhouse with water supply, power & lighting.

The main garden has been attractively landscaped with a series of smaller well-stocked enclosures, lawns, paths, raised beds, mature planting & shrubs. Patio / seating area with barbeque and access to the deck outside the dining room.

Location

Approaching from the south turn right to Mossbank and the North Isles ferry at the Tagon junction in the centre of Voe. A short distance along the road opposite the primary school, is a shared access track to the right leading to the property. ‘Vamar’ is the 2nd house in on the right.

local amenities

As noted the primary school is just across the road, and there is a local shop & fuel just along the road at the Tagon junction. There is also a community hall and a restaurant / bar at Lower Voe where a marina has just been built. Nearby Brae has a high school, swimming pool / leisure centre, health centre, garage and various other social / recreational facilities.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band E.  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.

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