House For Sale £175,000
Overview
Set in around ½ acre, and enjoying spectacular, unrestricted, panoramic views over the Bay of Gulber Wick and out to sea, 'Vaternish' is a four bedroom detached property with a large attached garage in the popular location of Gulberwick, just a few minutes’ drive from Lerwick and all its amenities.
In addition to the four bedrooms, the double glazed, single storey accommodation also includes an east-facing living room enjoying the fine view, good-sized kitchen / dining room, bathroom and separate shower room. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a workroom / office. Electric storage heating.
The large site provides plenty of outdoor space, ideal for families.
Repairs to the blockwork and other general upgrading is required which is reflected in the price.
General Information
'Vaternish' is situated on the east (sea) side of the Gulberwick loop road, just 3 miles from the centre of Lerwick, the positioning of the house allowing it to enjoy spectacular unrestricted views eastwards over the Bay of Gulber Wick and the Ness of Trebister, and beyond to Bressay and the sea.
Gulberwick has proved a popular location particularly in recent years as it provides a semi-rural location yet still within easy reach of all the amenities in the town, just a short 5 minute drive away. School transport is provided for primary and secondary pupils in Lerwick, at either Sound Primary School, or Anderson High School. There is a beach not far from the house.
As noted in the home report, it is thought that the property was originally built circa 1979, and that the outer skin of the property (the outer cladding to the structural timber frame) was constructed using 'Sullom Blocks'. Around 2008 the property was re-harled. At the time detective blocks were replaced however recent investigation has highlighted further issues with the blockwork which is reflected in the price. This may mean some restrictions on lending.
Accommodation
There is a more formal 'front' entrance to the east (sea) side of the house, however in practice access is usually via the side door to the garage, a door from the garage opening to the kitchen / dining room, a good-sized room with two windows facing west. There is plenty of space for a table & chairs, a peninsular unit separating the dining area from the kitchen which has fitted units including a concealed cooker hood, inset 1½ sink and plumbing for a dishwasher (appliance not included). The gas cooker will be included in the sale.
A sliding pocket door from the kitchen leads to the living room, a bright space thanks to its wide picture window which enjoys the superb panoramic views over the bay and out to sea. A solid-fuel stove set on a tiled hearth provides a cosy heat source although there is also storage heater. Wood effect laminate flooring.
A second door from the kitchen leads to the 'L-shaped' hallway and remaining accommodation, a vestibule off the hallway providing a second entrance from the garden, whilst two built-in cupboards provide storage space, one housing the hot water tank. Hatch to the loft space and wood effect laminate flooring.
First on the left is a shower room comprising a wet-wall lined shower with electric shower and glazed screen / door, plus a white WC & wash hand basin. There is also a heated towel rail and vinyl flooring.
Next to the shower room is a carpeted, west-facing single bedroom, then a bathroom with white three piece suite, the fitted cupboards to the side of the wash hand basin being included in the sale, the bathroom having wood effect laminate flooring and a heated towel rail.
At the end of the hall to the left is another west-facing, carpeted bedroom, this time a double room with a large built-in wardrobe along one wall providing plenty of clothes space. Opposite is another double, this room enjoying the fine views to the east, with fitted bedroom furniture to one wall with wardrobes either side of a dressing table included along with the matching bed side cabinets.
The fourth bedroom, also with views, is presently used as a workroom / office space, with fitted desk along one wall. A large built-in cupboard provides useful storage space.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
5.3m x 3.5m (17’5” x 11’6”)
Kitchen / Dining Room
5.3m x 3.6m (17’5” x 11’10”)
Shower Room
2.6m x 1.8m (8’6” x 6’)
Bedroom 1
3.5m x 2.6m (11’6” x 8’6”)
Bathroom
2.6m x 1.6m (8’6” x 5’3”)
Bedroom 2
3.8m x 2.7m + wardrobe (12’6” x 8’10”)
Bedroom 3
4.4m x 2.7m + wardrobe (14’6” x 8’10”)
Bedroom 4
3.5m x 2.9m (11’6” x 9’6”)
External
As noted the property sits in a large site which is estimated to extend to around ½ acre or thereby, with lawned areas to the front and rear, established planting along the roadside providing privacy, and a driveway leading down to a parking area to the side of the garage.
The larger than usual garage measures approx. 6.45m x 5.45m (21' x 17'10"), providing space to park a car yet still leaving plenty of room for general storage / workshop space. It has an 'up & over' garage door, separate side door, power & lighting, plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included) and cupboard / work bench.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band E. 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
To reach 'Vaternish' approaching from Lerwick, take the first turning to Gulberwick and follow the road down the hill and into the village. Pass the small kirk on the left, and the local hall on the right, and continue past the ‘Hillside’ houses on the right. Just after Hillside is a small group of houses on the left hand side of the road, 'Vaternish' being the middle house just to the south of the neighbouring property 'Craigside'.
Set in around ½ acre, and enjoying spectacular, unrestricted, panoramic views over the Bay of Gulber Wick and out to sea, 'Vaternish' is a four bedroom detached property with a large attached garage in the popular location of Gulberwick, just a few minutes’ drive from Lerwick and all its amenities.
In addition to the four bedrooms, the double glazed, single storey accommodation also includes an east-facing living room enjoying the fine view, good-sized kitchen / dining room, bathroom and separate shower room. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a workroom / office. Electric storage heating.
The large site provides plenty of outdoor space, ideal for families.
Repairs to the blockwork and other general upgrading is required which is reflected in the price.
General Information
'Vaternish' is situated on the east (sea) side of the Gulberwick loop road, just 3 miles from the centre of Lerwick, the positioning of the house allowing it to enjoy spectacular unrestricted views eastwards over the Bay of Gulber Wick and the Ness of Trebister, and beyond to Bressay and the sea.
Gulberwick has proved a popular location particularly in recent years as it provides a semi-rural location yet still within easy reach of all the amenities in the town, just a short 5 minute drive away. School transport is provided for primary and secondary pupils in Lerwick, at either Sound Primary School, or Anderson High School. There is a beach not far from the house.
As noted in the home report, it is thought that the property was originally built circa 1979, and that the outer skin of the property (the outer cladding to the structural timber frame) was constructed using 'Sullom Blocks'. Around 2008 the property was re-harled. At the time detective blocks were replaced however recent investigation has highlighted further issues with the blockwork which is reflected in the price. This may mean some restrictions on lending.
Accommodation
There is a more formal 'front' entrance to the east (sea) side of the house, however in practice access is usually via the side door to the garage, a door from the garage opening to the kitchen / dining room, a good-sized room with two windows facing west. There is plenty of space for a table & chairs, a peninsular unit separating the dining area from the kitchen which has fitted units including a concealed cooker hood, inset 1½ sink and plumbing for a dishwasher (appliance not included). The gas cooker will be included in the sale.
A sliding pocket door from the kitchen leads to the living room, a bright space thanks to its wide picture window which enjoys the superb panoramic views over the bay and out to sea. A solid-fuel stove set on a tiled hearth provides a cosy heat source although there is also storage heater. Wood effect laminate flooring.
A second door from the kitchen leads to the 'L-shaped' hallway and remaining accommodation, a vestibule off the hallway providing a second entrance from the garden, whilst two built-in cupboards provide storage space, one housing the hot water tank. Hatch to the loft space and wood effect laminate flooring.
First on the left is a shower room comprising a wet-wall lined shower with electric shower and glazed screen / door, plus a white WC & wash hand basin. There is also a heated towel rail and vinyl flooring.
Next to the shower room is a carpeted, west-facing single bedroom, then a bathroom with white three piece suite, the fitted cupboards to the side of the wash hand basin being included in the sale, the bathroom having wood effect laminate flooring and a heated towel rail.
At the end of the hall to the left is another west-facing, carpeted bedroom, this time a double room with a large built-in wardrobe along one wall providing plenty of clothes space. Opposite is another double, this room enjoying the fine views to the east, with fitted bedroom furniture to one wall with wardrobes either side of a dressing table included along with the matching bed side cabinets.
The fourth bedroom, also with views, is presently used as a workroom / office space, with fitted desk along one wall. A large built-in cupboard provides useful storage space.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
5.3m x 3.5m (17’5” x 11’6”)
Kitchen / Dining Room
5.3m x 3.6m (17’5” x 11’10”)
Shower Room
2.6m x 1.8m (8’6” x 6’)
Bedroom 1
3.5m x 2.6m (11’6” x 8’6”)
Bathroom
2.6m x 1.6m (8’6” x 5’3”)
Bedroom 2
3.8m x 2.7m + wardrobe (12’6” x 8’10”)
Bedroom 3
4.4m x 2.7m + wardrobe (14’6” x 8’10”)
Bedroom 4
3.5m x 2.9m (11’6” x 9’6”)
External
As noted the property sits in a large site which is estimated to extend to around ½ acre or thereby, with lawned areas to the front and rear, established planting along the roadside providing privacy, and a driveway leading down to a parking area to the side of the garage.
The larger than usual garage measures approx. 6.45m x 5.45m (21' x 17'10"), providing space to park a car yet still leaving plenty of room for general storage / workshop space. It has an 'up & over' garage door, separate side door, power & lighting, plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included) and cupboard / work bench.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band E. 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
To reach 'Vaternish' approaching from Lerwick, take the first turning to Gulberwick and follow the road down the hill and into the village. Pass the small kirk on the left, and the local hall on the right, and continue past the ‘Hillside’ houses on the right. Just after Hillside is a small group of houses on the left hand side of the road, 'Vaternish' being the middle house just to the south of the neighbouring property 'Craigside'.
