House For Sale £190,000
Overview
Situated in a very central Lerwick location within walking distance of Commercial Street and amenities, 12 Thorfinn Street is an extended, semi-detached property offering spacious and flexible accommodation with potential for part to be used as holiday accommodation or perhaps for a dependent relative.
The property comprises the original two bedroom house plus a modern extension with its own separate entrance door and comprising two further rooms including a substantial ‘l’-shaped room currently used as a bed / sitting room with shower room off.
The property benefits from central heating provided by the Lerwick District Heating system, a substantial attic room which could potentially be converted for use as an extra bedroom or it would make a great office / studio space (subject to consents), plus a large, very useable cellar.
A short stroll from the property takes you to Breiwick Road and walks around the Knab.
Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the space provided by this property.
General Information
The original two bedroom house was substantially extended about 20 years ago with a large extension comprising two rooms including a substantial living space currently set up as a bed / sitting room and used for holiday accommodation, the space being ideal for this purpose as the main room also has a shower room off, and the extension has its own separate entrance. Alternatively the extension would be ideal for use by a dependent relative, or the living room could perhaps simply be used as a very spacious main bedroom.
The extension also has a substantial, floored and lined attic room measuring approximately 5.4m long by 3.25m wide (floor area) (17’8” x 10’8”) with a 2.1m (7’) floor-to-ceiling height in the centre, plus gable and Velux windows both enjoying views over the surrounding properties to the sea, and with further storage space in the eaves. This space is presently accessed via a hatch with pull-down ladder however it may be possible to install a staircase allowing it to be converted for use as additional living space, perhaps another bedroom. Any alterations would however be subject to the necessary consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.
Accommodation
There are two entrances to the property, the original front door, and a second entrance to the extension to the side. The main front door opens to a carpeted hallway with high level meter cupboard, a door to the main living room and a carpeted stair to two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The second entrance opens to a dining room in the extension.
Entering via the original front door and lobby, the carpeted original living room is a good-sized room with a double window to the street and a shelved recess, a door at the rear opening to a modern kitchen which was re-fitted in 2020, the contemporary style grey units being set off by light wood effect worktops and including an inset sink with south-west facing window behind, plus an integral oven and hob with cooker hood over and striking white 'metro' tile splash back. The freestanding cooker and washing machine are included in the sale. Tile effect vinyl flooring.
A doorway off the kitchen leads to a lobby with walk-in cloak cupboard / store which could house a freezer etc. Or potentially even a small office space as there is a small window, additional cupboard space under the stairs, and the original back door which opens to the south-facing dining room also with tile effect laminate flooring, in the extension, this room also being accessible via the second external door.
A door from the dining room leads to a further, very spacious 'L-shaped' living room which benefits from plenty of natural light thanks to a triple window to the south and a further window to the west, the floor being laid with laminate flooring throughout. Off this room is a shower room with wet-wall lined shower with glazed screen / door plus a white WC and wash hand basin. Vinyl flooring. A hatch from this living room provides access to the substantial attic space above.
Back in the original part of the property, the carpeted stair from the hallway which is lit by a side window, leads up to a landing with hatch to the original loft space, and doors to two carpeted double bedrooms and the bathroom, both bedrooms having built-in wardrobe / cupboard space, the main room which looks out to Thorfinn Street having a walk-in wardrobe, the second room situated to the rear of the house having a shelved cupboard. The bathroom comprises a white three piece suite with shower and glazed screen / door over the bath. Heated towel rail / radiator and laminate flooring.
Rooms Sizes
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
Approx. 4.15m x 4m at widest points (13’6” x 13’)
Kitchen
Approx. 3.95m x 2.55m (13’ x 8’4”)
In the Extension:-
Dining Room
Approx. 3.6m x 3.15m (11’10” x 10’3”)
Living Room
Approx. 5.45m x 3.5m + 3.25m x 1.9m (17’10” x 11’6” + 10’7” x 6’3”)
Shower Room
Approx. 2m x 1.86m (6’7” x 6’)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 1
Approx. 4.25m x 3.35m (14’ x 11’)
Bedroom 2
Approx. 3.3m x 3.25m at widest points (10’10” x 10’8”)
Bathroom
Approx. 1.9m x 1.7m (6’3” x 5’8”)
External
Small front garden area enclosed by a wall and gate to the street with a flower bed in front of the original house and small lawn to the side of the path to the extension. Further small garden area surrounding the extension and leading to a drying green to the north.
Under the extension is a substantial cellar space with a lockable door, concrete floor, power & lighting, the space measuring overall about 5.5m x 5.5m and comprising two areas with a maximum floor-to-ceiling height of about 1.8m (6’) thus providing a huge amount of easily accessible usable storage space which even has a central heating radiator. There is also access to the separate underfloor area of the original house where the District Heating unit is situated.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band D. 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
Thorfinn Street runs between Clairmont Place / South Road to the north and Ronald Street to the south, it being a one way street with access from South Road / Clairmont Place. No. 12 is the left hand house of the second last pair of semi-detached properties on the right opposite a white painted cottage on the left.
Situated in a very central Lerwick location within walking distance of Commercial Street and amenities, 12 Thorfinn Street is an extended, semi-detached property offering spacious and flexible accommodation with potential for part to be used as holiday accommodation or perhaps for a dependent relative.
The property comprises the original two bedroom house plus a modern extension with its own separate entrance door and comprising two further rooms including a substantial ‘l’-shaped room currently used as a bed / sitting room with shower room off.
The property benefits from central heating provided by the Lerwick District Heating system, a substantial attic room which could potentially be converted for use as an extra bedroom or it would make a great office / studio space (subject to consents), plus a large, very useable cellar.
A short stroll from the property takes you to Breiwick Road and walks around the Knab.
Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the space provided by this property.
General Information
The original two bedroom house was substantially extended about 20 years ago with a large extension comprising two rooms including a substantial living space currently set up as a bed / sitting room and used for holiday accommodation, the space being ideal for this purpose as the main room also has a shower room off, and the extension has its own separate entrance. Alternatively the extension would be ideal for use by a dependent relative, or the living room could perhaps simply be used as a very spacious main bedroom.
The extension also has a substantial, floored and lined attic room measuring approximately 5.4m long by 3.25m wide (floor area) (17’8” x 10’8”) with a 2.1m (7’) floor-to-ceiling height in the centre, plus gable and Velux windows both enjoying views over the surrounding properties to the sea, and with further storage space in the eaves. This space is presently accessed via a hatch with pull-down ladder however it may be possible to install a staircase allowing it to be converted for use as additional living space, perhaps another bedroom. Any alterations would however be subject to the necessary consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.
Accommodation
There are two entrances to the property, the original front door, and a second entrance to the extension to the side. The main front door opens to a carpeted hallway with high level meter cupboard, a door to the main living room and a carpeted stair to two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The second entrance opens to a dining room in the extension.
Entering via the original front door and lobby, the carpeted original living room is a good-sized room with a double window to the street and a shelved recess, a door at the rear opening to a modern kitchen which was re-fitted in 2020, the contemporary style grey units being set off by light wood effect worktops and including an inset sink with south-west facing window behind, plus an integral oven and hob with cooker hood over and striking white 'metro' tile splash back. The freestanding cooker and washing machine are included in the sale. Tile effect vinyl flooring.
A doorway off the kitchen leads to a lobby with walk-in cloak cupboard / store which could house a freezer etc. Or potentially even a small office space as there is a small window, additional cupboard space under the stairs, and the original back door which opens to the south-facing dining room also with tile effect laminate flooring, in the extension, this room also being accessible via the second external door.
A door from the dining room leads to a further, very spacious 'L-shaped' living room which benefits from plenty of natural light thanks to a triple window to the south and a further window to the west, the floor being laid with laminate flooring throughout. Off this room is a shower room with wet-wall lined shower with glazed screen / door plus a white WC and wash hand basin. Vinyl flooring. A hatch from this living room provides access to the substantial attic space above.
Back in the original part of the property, the carpeted stair from the hallway which is lit by a side window, leads up to a landing with hatch to the original loft space, and doors to two carpeted double bedrooms and the bathroom, both bedrooms having built-in wardrobe / cupboard space, the main room which looks out to Thorfinn Street having a walk-in wardrobe, the second room situated to the rear of the house having a shelved cupboard. The bathroom comprises a white three piece suite with shower and glazed screen / door over the bath. Heated towel rail / radiator and laminate flooring.
Rooms Sizes
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
Approx. 4.15m x 4m at widest points (13’6” x 13’)
Kitchen
Approx. 3.95m x 2.55m (13’ x 8’4”)
In the Extension:-
Dining Room
Approx. 3.6m x 3.15m (11’10” x 10’3”)
Living Room
Approx. 5.45m x 3.5m + 3.25m x 1.9m (17’10” x 11’6” + 10’7” x 6’3”)
Shower Room
Approx. 2m x 1.86m (6’7” x 6’)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 1
Approx. 4.25m x 3.35m (14’ x 11’)
Bedroom 2
Approx. 3.3m x 3.25m at widest points (10’10” x 10’8”)
Bathroom
Approx. 1.9m x 1.7m (6’3” x 5’8”)
External
Small front garden area enclosed by a wall and gate to the street with a flower bed in front of the original house and small lawn to the side of the path to the extension. Further small garden area surrounding the extension and leading to a drying green to the north.
Under the extension is a substantial cellar space with a lockable door, concrete floor, power & lighting, the space measuring overall about 5.5m x 5.5m and comprising two areas with a maximum floor-to-ceiling height of about 1.8m (6’) thus providing a huge amount of easily accessible usable storage space which even has a central heating radiator. There is also access to the separate underfloor area of the original house where the District Heating unit is situated.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band D. 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
Thorfinn Street runs between Clairmont Place / South Road to the north and Ronald Street to the south, it being a one way street with access from South Road / Clairmont Place. No. 12 is the left hand house of the second last pair of semi-detached properties on the right opposite a white painted cottage on the left.
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