House For Sale £188,000
Overview
Three bedroom, semi-detached property set in a good-sized fenced garden on the south side of Lerwick. Benefiting from central heating provided by the Lerwick District heating system, the accommodation comprises a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with bath and separate shower on the ground floor, plus two further bedrooms upstairs.
Externally there are lawned garden areas to the front and rear, the large back garden comprising a lawn / drying green and two sheds.
The property would benefit from some updating which is reflected in the price, nonetheless the property offers family accommodation with the benefit of plenty of outside space and amenities including Sound Primary School, Anderson High School, Clickimin Leisure Centre, Tesco’s and the beach at Sand of Sound being within reasonable walking distance.
Accommodation
Entry is to the side of the property, the double glazed entrance door opening to a lobby with doors to the breakfasting kitchen and hall. The kitchen which has a window to the front of the house looking out over the front garden to the street, has fitted units including an integral oven, hob with cooker hood over, concealed integrated fridge and an inset sink, a matching fitted table providing a small dining area. There is also plumbing for a washing machine and a separate built-in shelved cupboard.
Moving on into the hall the tiled bathroom on the left comprises a white three piece suite plus a separate shower enclosure with glazed screen / door, heating being provided by a ladder style heated towel rail and wall-mounted fan heater. On the right is a generous living room, its wide picture window facing east and again looking out over the front garden, heating here being provided either by a central heating radiator or a solid-fuel stove set in a tiled fireplace surround, the recesses to either side having shelving for books etc. Lighting is provided by a centre light fitting and matching wall lights. Finally on the ground floor there is a west-facing bedroom.
The staircase which is lit by a large window to the half-landing leads up to the first floor and to two bedrooms each with a dormer window to the front of the house enjoying distant views over the Sound area generally to Bressay in the distance. The bedroom on the right has a built-in cupboard.
Room Sizes
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
Approx. 4.8m x 3.5m (15’9” x 11’5”)
Kitchen
Approx. 3.45m x 3m (11’3” x 9’9”)
Bedroom 1
Approx. 3m x 2.7m (9’10” x 8’10”)
Bathroom
Approx. 2.95m x 1.65m (9’8” x 5’6”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 2 (left)
Approx. 3.75m x 3m + bay (12’4” x 9’10”)
Bedroom 3 (right)
Approx. 3.05m x 3m + bay (10’ x 9’10”)
External
The property sits in a good-sized site with fenced garden areas to the front and rear, a gate from the road opening to a paved path to the side entrance door, with lawn bordered by an established hedge to the side, and a cold water tap. A path continues around to the rear where there is a large lawn / drying green, again fenced, and two sheds, the first larger shed measuring approximately 4.7m x 3.5m and having a power supply, the second garden shed measuring approximately 3.5m x 2.6m although both require some attention.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band C. Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation. Details of Council Tax rates can be found on Shetland Island Council’s website at:
Property location
Ackrigarth is situated on the main Town bus service route, about halfway up Sound Brae on the south side of Lerwick. Turn into Ackrigarth and then first right into a small cul-de-sac signposted. No. 4 is the left hand house of the pair of semi-detached houses to the right.
Three bedroom, semi-detached property set in a good-sized fenced garden on the south side of Lerwick. Benefiting from central heating provided by the Lerwick District heating system, the accommodation comprises a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with bath and separate shower on the ground floor, plus two further bedrooms upstairs.
Externally there are lawned garden areas to the front and rear, the large back garden comprising a lawn / drying green and two sheds.
The property would benefit from some updating which is reflected in the price, nonetheless the property offers family accommodation with the benefit of plenty of outside space and amenities including Sound Primary School, Anderson High School, Clickimin Leisure Centre, Tesco’s and the beach at Sand of Sound being within reasonable walking distance.
Accommodation
Entry is to the side of the property, the double glazed entrance door opening to a lobby with doors to the breakfasting kitchen and hall. The kitchen which has a window to the front of the house looking out over the front garden to the street, has fitted units including an integral oven, hob with cooker hood over, concealed integrated fridge and an inset sink, a matching fitted table providing a small dining area. There is also plumbing for a washing machine and a separate built-in shelved cupboard.
Moving on into the hall the tiled bathroom on the left comprises a white three piece suite plus a separate shower enclosure with glazed screen / door, heating being provided by a ladder style heated towel rail and wall-mounted fan heater. On the right is a generous living room, its wide picture window facing east and again looking out over the front garden, heating here being provided either by a central heating radiator or a solid-fuel stove set in a tiled fireplace surround, the recesses to either side having shelving for books etc. Lighting is provided by a centre light fitting and matching wall lights. Finally on the ground floor there is a west-facing bedroom.
The staircase which is lit by a large window to the half-landing leads up to the first floor and to two bedrooms each with a dormer window to the front of the house enjoying distant views over the Sound area generally to Bressay in the distance. The bedroom on the right has a built-in cupboard.
Room Sizes
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
Approx. 4.8m x 3.5m (15’9” x 11’5”)
Kitchen
Approx. 3.45m x 3m (11’3” x 9’9”)
Bedroom 1
Approx. 3m x 2.7m (9’10” x 8’10”)
Bathroom
Approx. 2.95m x 1.65m (9’8” x 5’6”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 2 (left)
Approx. 3.75m x 3m + bay (12’4” x 9’10”)
Bedroom 3 (right)
Approx. 3.05m x 3m + bay (10’ x 9’10”)
External
The property sits in a good-sized site with fenced garden areas to the front and rear, a gate from the road opening to a paved path to the side entrance door, with lawn bordered by an established hedge to the side, and a cold water tap. A path continues around to the rear where there is a large lawn / drying green, again fenced, and two sheds, the first larger shed measuring approximately 4.7m x 3.5m and having a power supply, the second garden shed measuring approximately 3.5m x 2.6m although both require some attention.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band C. Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation. Details of Council Tax rates can be found on Shetland Island Council’s website at:
Property location
Ackrigarth is situated on the main Town bus service route, about halfway up Sound Brae on the south side of Lerwick. Turn into Ackrigarth and then first right into a small cul-de-sac signposted. No. 4 is the left hand house of the pair of semi-detached houses to the right.
