House For Sale £355,000
Overview
Situated on a highly sought-after street in the centre of town just along the road from the shore and pleasant walks around The Knab, and within walking distance of shops & cafes on Commercial Street, 30 King Harald Street is a very spacious, rarely available, three reception room / four bedroom, semi-detached villa retaining many original features.
The beautifully presented accommodation is arranged over three floors comprising a lovely, west-facing, bay-windowed sittingroom, 2nd living room / study (potential 5th bedroom), dining room, fitted kitchen and WC on the ground floor, two spacious double bedrooms, the main bedroom also having a west-facing bay window, and a fabulous bathroom with freestanding slipper bath and separate shower on the first floor, plus two further bedrooms and a shower room on the top (second) floor.
Although benefiting from central heating provided by the Lerwick District Heating System, and double glazing, the windows retaining the look of the originals, the house retains the character of the original property, period features remaining including pine paneled doors, the staircase, cornices and several useable fireplaces.
Externally there is west-facing, lawned front garden, a courtyard area to the side with outside store, plus a further very private walled garden area to the rear, with further outbuilding and a single garage.
General Information
30 King Harald Street is situated at the south end of King Harald Street between the junctions with Scalloway Road to the north and Breiwick Road to the south, the house lying on the east side of the street and therefore enjoying a westerly aspect.
Located in the Lerwick Conservation Area, the property is within easy walking distance of Commercial Street as well as the hospital, health centre and Bells Brae primary school. Breiwick Road a short distance away, leads to the promontory of The Knab, where there is a small 9 hole pitch and putt golf course, and pleasant walks around the shore and stunning views.
The property is fully double glazed and benefits from central heating provided by the Lerwick District Heating System which supplies radiators throughout the house, several working open fires providing a cosy alternative heat source. Many original period features remain, in particular the paneled doors and staircase, as well as skirtings, cornicing, and paneling around some of the windows. As a result the interior retains much of the original character.
The sale will include all fitted carpets and other fixed floor coverings, the blinds, and most light fittings except where noted.
Accommodation
A path from King Harald Street leads to the front door which opens to a vestibule complete with the original decorative tiled floor, and glazed inner door and screen to the hall, doors from the hall opening to two large reception rooms, a handy downstairs toilet with WC and space saving wash hand basin with fitted storage space below, and at the end, the dining room.
The wooden flooring in the hall extends into the sittingroom, a lovely, bright room, full of character, with lots of natural light provided by the large west-facing bay window, and a second window to the side. The ceiling, intricate cornice and frieze, and the fine timber detailing around the window and to the cupboard to the side of the fireplace, being particular features, the cupboard which retains the original glazed doors providing cupboard and display space. The period fireplace houses a working open fire although the room has central heating radiators. Note the existing centre light fitting will be replaced by a pendant fitting prior to the sale.
Behind the sittingroom is another good-sized reception room, a living room or study, or potentially a fifth bedroom, this room also enjoying a dual aspect with windows to the side and rear of the house, and again retaining the original cornice, picture rail and fireplace with working open first, the ‘bookshelf’ wallpaper to the wall behind enhancing the period features, whilst stained floorboards add to the cosy feel.
At the end of the hall is the third reception room, a large dining room lit by two windows to the side of the house, this room leading through via a wide archway to the kitchen, both the dining room and kitchen having the same wood effect vinyl flooring.
The kitchen was refurbished last year, the pale blue floor units and contrasting cream wall units, which are set off by solid wood worktops and ‘marbled’ brick tiled splash backs, helping to create a lovely, particularly light and airy feel enhanced by double windows to the side and rear and an etched glass door to the side courtyard, and two pendant light fittings. There is space for a small table & chairs in the centre of the room and the units include a contemporary ‘Belfast’ style sink, cooker hood plus an integrated concealed dishwasher and washing machine. The cooker is included in the sale. Additional cupboard space below the side window, and stylish wall-mounted central heating radiator.
Back in the hall, the carpeted staircase which retains the original banister and is lit by a window above the half-landing, leads up to the first floor landing, again with original doors to two generous double bedrooms and a bathroom, further storage being provided by a cupboard under the stairs. The first room on the right, bedroom 1, was originally two rooms but has been opened up by a wide archway to create a spacious double room although the dividing wall could easily be reinstated if required, each half of the room retaining a window to the rear of the house, the main bedroom space having a second window to the side. There is an original fireplace surround although this is decorative only, and the wall press to the side of the bed houses the electric meter.
The main bedroom 2 is situated to the front of the house and like the sittingroom below is a generously proportioned room benefiting from a large west-facing bay window, again with the original paneling, and a further side window. This is another largely unaltered room, again with a working open fire (in addition to central heating), the recess to the side of the fireplace providing shelf and drawer space with a mirror over. Note chandelier not included.
The remaining room on the first floor is a stunning, contemporary family bathroom, beautifully finished with tiling around the walls and to the floor, contrasting tiled panels behind the WC and wash hand basin adding a stylish touch. In addition to the WC and wash hand basin, there is a luxurious slipper bathroom with a freestanding tap / shower fitting, plus a separate corner shower with ‘rainfall’ shower head. Heating is provided by heated towel rail / radiator.
The stairs continue up to the second floor, the stair being lit by Velux window with further storage space in the eaves to the half-landing. Here there are two further bedrooms, both carpeted, bedroom 3 being a large double room with dormer window to the rear of the house. Bedroom 4 is a single room lit by a west-facing Velux window. Finally there is a wet-wall lined shower room with white WC, bidet and wash hand basin, plus a corner shower. Heated towel rail / radiator & laminate flooring. Two cupboards on the landing provide additional cupboard / wardrobe space.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Sittingroom
5.05m x 4.2m (16’6” x 13’10”)
Living Room / Study / potential 5th Bedroom
5.05m x 3.5m (16’6” x 11’6”)
WC
1.95m x 0.95mm (6’5” x 3’3”)
Dining Room
3.8m x 3.4m (12’6” x 11’3”)
Kitchen
3.7m x 3.45m (12’ x 11’5”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 1
Overall 5.05m x 3.8m (16’6” x 12’6”)
Main Bedroom 2
5.05m x 3.9m (16’6” x 12’10”)
Bathroom
2.55m x 1.9m (8’4” x 6’3”)
On the Second Floor:-
Bedroom 3
3.95m x 3.75m (floor area) (13’ x 12’4”)
Bedroom 4
3.9m x 1.95m (floor area) (12’10” x 6’5”)
Shower Room
2.3m x 2m (floor area) (7’7” x 6’6”)
External
To the front of house is a neatly kept lawn to the left of the path to the front door, the garden being bordered by established flower beds along the wall & railings to the street. A gate to the side of the house opens to a small courtyard outside the kitchen & dining room, with further gated access from Scalloway Road, a handy outside store (approx. 1.9m x 1.3m (6’3” x 4’3”)) with power, and a further smaller store to the rear of the house housing the District Heating unit.
A passage from the courtyard leads to the main back garden area, the surrounding walls and mature trees making it a particularly private space. Here there is a lawn, a further large outbuilding (approx. 4.65m x 2.2m (15’3” x 7’2”), and a single garage with vehicular access from St Olaf Street, a trap door from the garage providing access to a basement storage area below which also has a door from the garden.
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
30 King Harald Street is situated on the south-eastern corner of the junction of Scalloway Road with King Harald Street.
Situated on a highly sought-after street in the centre of town just along the road from the shore and pleasant walks around The Knab, and within walking distance of shops & cafes on Commercial Street, 30 King Harald Street is a very spacious, rarely available, three reception room / four bedroom, semi-detached villa retaining many original features.
The beautifully presented accommodation is arranged over three floors comprising a lovely, west-facing, bay-windowed sittingroom, 2nd living room / study (potential 5th bedroom), dining room, fitted kitchen and WC on the ground floor, two spacious double bedrooms, the main bedroom also having a west-facing bay window, and a fabulous bathroom with freestanding slipper bath and separate shower on the first floor, plus two further bedrooms and a shower room on the top (second) floor.
Although benefiting from central heating provided by the Lerwick District Heating System, and double glazing, the windows retaining the look of the originals, the house retains the character of the original property, period features remaining including pine paneled doors, the staircase, cornices and several useable fireplaces.
Externally there is west-facing, lawned front garden, a courtyard area to the side with outside store, plus a further very private walled garden area to the rear, with further outbuilding and a single garage.
General Information
30 King Harald Street is situated at the south end of King Harald Street between the junctions with Scalloway Road to the north and Breiwick Road to the south, the house lying on the east side of the street and therefore enjoying a westerly aspect.
Located in the Lerwick Conservation Area, the property is within easy walking distance of Commercial Street as well as the hospital, health centre and Bells Brae primary school. Breiwick Road a short distance away, leads to the promontory of The Knab, where there is a small 9 hole pitch and putt golf course, and pleasant walks around the shore and stunning views.
The property is fully double glazed and benefits from central heating provided by the Lerwick District Heating System which supplies radiators throughout the house, several working open fires providing a cosy alternative heat source. Many original period features remain, in particular the paneled doors and staircase, as well as skirtings, cornicing, and paneling around some of the windows. As a result the interior retains much of the original character.
The sale will include all fitted carpets and other fixed floor coverings, the blinds, and most light fittings except where noted.
Accommodation
A path from King Harald Street leads to the front door which opens to a vestibule complete with the original decorative tiled floor, and glazed inner door and screen to the hall, doors from the hall opening to two large reception rooms, a handy downstairs toilet with WC and space saving wash hand basin with fitted storage space below, and at the end, the dining room.
The wooden flooring in the hall extends into the sittingroom, a lovely, bright room, full of character, with lots of natural light provided by the large west-facing bay window, and a second window to the side. The ceiling, intricate cornice and frieze, and the fine timber detailing around the window and to the cupboard to the side of the fireplace, being particular features, the cupboard which retains the original glazed doors providing cupboard and display space. The period fireplace houses a working open fire although the room has central heating radiators. Note the existing centre light fitting will be replaced by a pendant fitting prior to the sale.
Behind the sittingroom is another good-sized reception room, a living room or study, or potentially a fifth bedroom, this room also enjoying a dual aspect with windows to the side and rear of the house, and again retaining the original cornice, picture rail and fireplace with working open first, the ‘bookshelf’ wallpaper to the wall behind enhancing the period features, whilst stained floorboards add to the cosy feel.
At the end of the hall is the third reception room, a large dining room lit by two windows to the side of the house, this room leading through via a wide archway to the kitchen, both the dining room and kitchen having the same wood effect vinyl flooring.
The kitchen was refurbished last year, the pale blue floor units and contrasting cream wall units, which are set off by solid wood worktops and ‘marbled’ brick tiled splash backs, helping to create a lovely, particularly light and airy feel enhanced by double windows to the side and rear and an etched glass door to the side courtyard, and two pendant light fittings. There is space for a small table & chairs in the centre of the room and the units include a contemporary ‘Belfast’ style sink, cooker hood plus an integrated concealed dishwasher and washing machine. The cooker is included in the sale. Additional cupboard space below the side window, and stylish wall-mounted central heating radiator.
Back in the hall, the carpeted staircase which retains the original banister and is lit by a window above the half-landing, leads up to the first floor landing, again with original doors to two generous double bedrooms and a bathroom, further storage being provided by a cupboard under the stairs. The first room on the right, bedroom 1, was originally two rooms but has been opened up by a wide archway to create a spacious double room although the dividing wall could easily be reinstated if required, each half of the room retaining a window to the rear of the house, the main bedroom space having a second window to the side. There is an original fireplace surround although this is decorative only, and the wall press to the side of the bed houses the electric meter.
The main bedroom 2 is situated to the front of the house and like the sittingroom below is a generously proportioned room benefiting from a large west-facing bay window, again with the original paneling, and a further side window. This is another largely unaltered room, again with a working open fire (in addition to central heating), the recess to the side of the fireplace providing shelf and drawer space with a mirror over. Note chandelier not included.
The remaining room on the first floor is a stunning, contemporary family bathroom, beautifully finished with tiling around the walls and to the floor, contrasting tiled panels behind the WC and wash hand basin adding a stylish touch. In addition to the WC and wash hand basin, there is a luxurious slipper bathroom with a freestanding tap / shower fitting, plus a separate corner shower with ‘rainfall’ shower head. Heating is provided by heated towel rail / radiator.
The stairs continue up to the second floor, the stair being lit by Velux window with further storage space in the eaves to the half-landing. Here there are two further bedrooms, both carpeted, bedroom 3 being a large double room with dormer window to the rear of the house. Bedroom 4 is a single room lit by a west-facing Velux window. Finally there is a wet-wall lined shower room with white WC, bidet and wash hand basin, plus a corner shower. Heated towel rail / radiator & laminate flooring. Two cupboards on the landing provide additional cupboard / wardrobe space.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Sittingroom
5.05m x 4.2m (16’6” x 13’10”)
Living Room / Study / potential 5th Bedroom
5.05m x 3.5m (16’6” x 11’6”)
WC
1.95m x 0.95mm (6’5” x 3’3”)
Dining Room
3.8m x 3.4m (12’6” x 11’3”)
Kitchen
3.7m x 3.45m (12’ x 11’5”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 1
Overall 5.05m x 3.8m (16’6” x 12’6”)
Main Bedroom 2
5.05m x 3.9m (16’6” x 12’10”)
Bathroom
2.55m x 1.9m (8’4” x 6’3”)
On the Second Floor:-
Bedroom 3
3.95m x 3.75m (floor area) (13’ x 12’4”)
Bedroom 4
3.9m x 1.95m (floor area) (12’10” x 6’5”)
Shower Room
2.3m x 2m (floor area) (7’7” x 6’6”)
External
To the front of house is a neatly kept lawn to the left of the path to the front door, the garden being bordered by established flower beds along the wall & railings to the street. A gate to the side of the house opens to a small courtyard outside the kitchen & dining room, with further gated access from Scalloway Road, a handy outside store (approx. 1.9m x 1.3m (6’3” x 4’3”)) with power, and a further smaller store to the rear of the house housing the District Heating unit.
A passage from the courtyard leads to the main back garden area, the surrounding walls and mature trees making it a particularly private space. Here there is a lawn, a further large outbuilding (approx. 4.65m x 2.2m (15’3” x 7’2”), and a single garage with vehicular access from St Olaf Street, a trap door from the garage providing access to a basement storage area below which also has a door from the garden.
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
30 King Harald Street is situated on the south-eastern corner of the junction of Scalloway Road with King Harald Street.
