Large south-facing house site, with full planning permission for a traditional style 1½ storey 2 reception room / 4 bedroom detached house with a double garage, estimated to extend to around 0.35 acres or thereby (0.14 hectares), in rural location close to the end of a side road at Wester Quarff in the south mainland of Shetland. The location means that Lerwick, just 7 miles away, and all its amenities is easily accessible.  See plan (click on link).

The location means that Lerwick, just 7 miles away, and all its amenities is easily accessible.

The site slopes gently away from the roadside and enjoys fine unrestricted views across farmland to the other side of the Wester Quarff valley, is attached.

The southerly aspect means that the site will get the sun for a good part of the day. The size of the site should allow plenty of space for a large garden.

Much of this part of Quarff is protected by a Local Protection Area which limits further development. This therefore represents a rare opportunity to acquire a house site in this area.

planning permission

Planning Permission for a detached house & garage was originally granted in 2000, and subsequently renewed on 21st December 2005 (Ref: PL2005/284/PCD). A copy of the permission can be provided and plans inspected at our office.

The accommodation shown on the plans for the property includes a porch, hall, living room, dining room, sunspace, kitchen, two bedrooms, shower, utility room & cloakroom on the ground floor, plus a master bedroom, 4th bedroom, bathroom & study / gallery area on the first floor, and a double garage. Prospective purchasers could however apply for an amendment to the existing planning permission for an alternative design if desired.

services

Electricity & water services are understood to run across the site. The water main will need to be protected or diverted. A septic tank will be required. A satisfactory percolation test was carried out in 1999.

The purchaser will be required to fence the southern boundary.

LOCATION

Travelling south from Lerwick take either of the two turnings to the right to Easter Quarff & Wester Quarff. Follow the road around to the next junction to Wester Quarff. Continue for about 1¼ miles past the former school and the hall almost to the end of the road. The site is in the field on the left just before the last cottage on the left before the turning point.

local amenities

The site is situated close to the small village of Quarff from where the main south road out of Lerwick provides quick and easy access either to Lerwick or to the south mainland of Shetland and the airport at Sumburgh. Quarff has a village hall, nursery & primary schooling is provided at nearby Cunningsburgh about four miles to the south, with secondary schools at Sandwick or Lerwick. School transport is understood to be available.

Important Information for Prospective Purchasersss

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.