House For Sale £185,000
Overview
For sale, the tenants interest in the croft of South Brough, Wester Skeld, a 23.5 acre (9.5 hectare) registered croft complete with a two bedroom croft house and several outbuildings, situated in a sparsely populated rural location on the west side of Shetland, close by the primary school in the village of Skeld. Lerwick approximately 29 miles.
The house, which is surrounded by the inbye croft land of just over 3 acres, faces east towards Skelda Voe, and also enjoys a fine view over to the sea and down the west side of the South Mainland of Shetland to the south. The modernised, double glazed accommodation which benefits from oil-fired central heating supplemented by a cosy open fire in the living room, comprises two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen / diner, bathroom & porch. There is a former byre attached to the north side of the house, plus a substantial, 30’ x 18’, detached, block-built shed.
The property offers a fantastic lifestyle opportunity with plenty of scope for self-sufficiency. As this is a croft tenancy and therefore not mortgageable, cash only offers can be considered.
Location
South Brough is situated on the south side of the West Mainland of Shetland approximately 29 miles from Lerwick, in an attractive rural location enjoying views across Skelda Voe and southwards out to sea. The property is close by the primary school in the village of Skeld where there is also a marina and a small campsite. Further amenities can be found at Bixter about 8 miles back towards Lerwick, where there is a shop / post office which also sells fuel, a health centre, vet’s surgery & garage), and also Aith, 3 miles north of Bixter, which is the location of the West Mainland Junior High School (primary and secondary schooling to year 4), and leisure centre / swimming pool.
Further information about the West Mainland area can be found at:- .
The Croft
The registered croft forms part of the Reawick Estate, the annual rent currently paid being £32. The croft is estimated to extend in total to around 23.5 acres (9.5 hectares) as shown on the plan (not to scale). The site of the house is marked.
This includes the main inbye land (areas 1 – 5 on plan) surrounding the house of around 3.3 acres (1.3 hectares) plus a 20.2 acre (8.2 hectare) apportionment at the head of the voe a short distance from the house (areas 6 & 7 on the plan).
The inbye land comprises two small parks either side of the access track, a further park immediately behind and to the north of the house, plus two fields in front of the house. The house itself is situated in a small garden area which is partly enclosed by a stone dyke to the rear, with a lawn running along the front of the house to the east.
There are several outbuildings on the croft, the first being a large block-built detached shed measuring approximately 9.15m x 5.5m (30’ x 18’) and having power & lighting. The shed is accessed via 1.6m wide double doors at one end although these are set in a wooden partition which could be removed to open up a larger access area.
Attached to the north gable of the house is a substantial, mainly stoned-built although later heightened with blockwork, outbuilding / former byre comprising two separate areas, the first measuring approximately 8.8m x 3m (29’ x 9’10”), the second 4m x 3.5m (13’2” x 11/6”). Water supply. This space could potentially form the basis of an extension to the property, or perhaps a home office or studio space, although this would be subject to the usual consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.
This is a registered croft and therefore subject to crofting tenure. The assignation of the tenancy will require the approval of the Crofting Commission. Prospective purchasers wishing to find more information in this regard should discuss with their own agents, or contact the Crofting Commission at 4/6 Castle Wynd, Inverness, IV2 3EQ. Additionally information on crofting is available on the Crofting Commission website at:-
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No stock or entitlements are included.
As noted cash only offers can be considered. Please also note that preference will be given to purchasers able to enter into a legally binding contract prior to commencement of the Assignation process. Up to 6 months should be allowed for the Assignation process. A deposit will be required payable on conclusion of the contract.
The House
The croft house comprises two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom & porch. It was gutted following a fire in 2006 and thereafter completely re-built internally including more modern standards of insulation.
Entry is to the rear of the property, the double glazed front door opening to a porch with space for coats etc. And also housing the central heating boiler, which supplies central heating radiators throughout, and tile effect vinyl flooring. From here a pine inner door opens to the kitchen which enjoys a great view southwards over to the sea and down the west coast of the South Mainland of Shetland as far as Fitful Head in the distance. There is space for a small table & chairs and modern units to two walls include an integral oven and hob with concealed cooker hood over, plus plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included), space for a fridge and an inset sink, the fridge being included in the sale. Tile effect laminate flooring.
A second door from the kitchen leads to the living room, a cosy east-facing room with wood effect laminate flooring. A working open fire with slate hearth provides an alternative heat source although there is a central heating radiator.
A further door from the living room leads to a carpeted hallway leading to the two bedrooms and the bathroom. Here there is a fitted meter cupboard and a hatch with pull-down ladder providing easy access to a huge floored storage / hobby space in the loft measuring approximately 7m x 3.3m (floor area) (23’ x 11’) with a floor-to-ceiling height in the centre of about 1.5m (4’10”), the carpeted space being lit by two Velux windows and having power & lighting, and even a central heating radiator. A hatch provides access to yet more storage space over the kitchen.
The bathroom which is attractively finished with pine ‘v’-lining to a dado rail, has a window facing east side, and a white three piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, wash hand basin with mirror over, & WC. Vinyl flooring.
The two bedrooms are both carpeted and have built-in wardrobe space. The main double room at the end of the hall faces east. The second bedroom, a single, faces west.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
3.6m x 3.15m (11’9” x 10’5”)
Kitchen / Diner
3.35m x 2.6m (11’ x 8’6”)
Bathroom
2.5m x 2.2m (8’2” x 7’3”)
Bedroom 1
3.25m x 2.95m + wardrobe (10’9” x 9’9”)
Bedroom 2
3.4m x 2.35m at widest points + wardrobe) (11’3” x 7’8”)
Porch
2.55m x 0.8m (8’5” x 2’8”)
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band A. 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 the property drive to the small village of Skeld on the south side of the West Mainland of Shetland. Approaching from the north, follow the road around the head of Skelda Voe and continue uphill passing the junction on the left to Grindibrecks & the campsite / marina. Taking the next turning left to Wester Skeld and follow the road for a short distance past the primary school on the right. Shortly after the national speed limit signs at the brow of the hill, turn left onto a track to South Brough which is protected by a cattle grid.
For sale, the tenants interest in the croft of South Brough, Wester Skeld, a 23.5 acre (9.5 hectare) registered croft complete with a two bedroom croft house and several outbuildings, situated in a sparsely populated rural location on the west side of Shetland, close by the primary school in the village of Skeld. Lerwick approximately 29 miles.
The house, which is surrounded by the inbye croft land of just over 3 acres, faces east towards Skelda Voe, and also enjoys a fine view over to the sea and down the west side of the South Mainland of Shetland to the south. The modernised, double glazed accommodation which benefits from oil-fired central heating supplemented by a cosy open fire in the living room, comprises two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen / diner, bathroom & porch. There is a former byre attached to the north side of the house, plus a substantial, 30’ x 18’, detached, block-built shed.
The property offers a fantastic lifestyle opportunity with plenty of scope for self-sufficiency. As this is a croft tenancy and therefore not mortgageable, cash only offers can be considered.
Location
South Brough is situated on the south side of the West Mainland of Shetland approximately 29 miles from Lerwick, in an attractive rural location enjoying views across Skelda Voe and southwards out to sea. The property is close by the primary school in the village of Skeld where there is also a marina and a small campsite. Further amenities can be found at Bixter about 8 miles back towards Lerwick, where there is a shop / post office which also sells fuel, a health centre, vet’s surgery & garage), and also Aith, 3 miles north of Bixter, which is the location of the West Mainland Junior High School (primary and secondary schooling to year 4), and leisure centre / swimming pool.
Further information about the West Mainland area can be found at:- .
The Croft
The registered croft forms part of the Reawick Estate, the annual rent currently paid being £32. The croft is estimated to extend in total to around 23.5 acres (9.5 hectares) as shown on the plan (not to scale). The site of the house is marked.
This includes the main inbye land (areas 1 – 5 on plan) surrounding the house of around 3.3 acres (1.3 hectares) plus a 20.2 acre (8.2 hectare) apportionment at the head of the voe a short distance from the house (areas 6 & 7 on the plan).
The inbye land comprises two small parks either side of the access track, a further park immediately behind and to the north of the house, plus two fields in front of the house. The house itself is situated in a small garden area which is partly enclosed by a stone dyke to the rear, with a lawn running along the front of the house to the east.
There are several outbuildings on the croft, the first being a large block-built detached shed measuring approximately 9.15m x 5.5m (30’ x 18’) and having power & lighting. The shed is accessed via 1.6m wide double doors at one end although these are set in a wooden partition which could be removed to open up a larger access area.
Attached to the north gable of the house is a substantial, mainly stoned-built although later heightened with blockwork, outbuilding / former byre comprising two separate areas, the first measuring approximately 8.8m x 3m (29’ x 9’10”), the second 4m x 3.5m (13’2” x 11/6”). Water supply. This space could potentially form the basis of an extension to the property, or perhaps a home office or studio space, although this would be subject to the usual consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.
This is a registered croft and therefore subject to crofting tenure. The assignation of the tenancy will require the approval of the Crofting Commission. Prospective purchasers wishing to find more information in this regard should discuss with their own agents, or contact the Crofting Commission at 4/6 Castle Wynd, Inverness, IV2 3EQ. Additionally information on crofting is available on the Crofting Commission website at:-
.
No stock or entitlements are included.
As noted cash only offers can be considered. Please also note that preference will be given to purchasers able to enter into a legally binding contract prior to commencement of the Assignation process. Up to 6 months should be allowed for the Assignation process. A deposit will be required payable on conclusion of the contract.
The House
The croft house comprises two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom & porch. It was gutted following a fire in 2006 and thereafter completely re-built internally including more modern standards of insulation.
Entry is to the rear of the property, the double glazed front door opening to a porch with space for coats etc. And also housing the central heating boiler, which supplies central heating radiators throughout, and tile effect vinyl flooring. From here a pine inner door opens to the kitchen which enjoys a great view southwards over to the sea and down the west coast of the South Mainland of Shetland as far as Fitful Head in the distance. There is space for a small table & chairs and modern units to two walls include an integral oven and hob with concealed cooker hood over, plus plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included), space for a fridge and an inset sink, the fridge being included in the sale. Tile effect laminate flooring.
A second door from the kitchen leads to the living room, a cosy east-facing room with wood effect laminate flooring. A working open fire with slate hearth provides an alternative heat source although there is a central heating radiator.
A further door from the living room leads to a carpeted hallway leading to the two bedrooms and the bathroom. Here there is a fitted meter cupboard and a hatch with pull-down ladder providing easy access to a huge floored storage / hobby space in the loft measuring approximately 7m x 3.3m (floor area) (23’ x 11’) with a floor-to-ceiling height in the centre of about 1.5m (4’10”), the carpeted space being lit by two Velux windows and having power & lighting, and even a central heating radiator. A hatch provides access to yet more storage space over the kitchen.
The bathroom which is attractively finished with pine ‘v’-lining to a dado rail, has a window facing east side, and a white three piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, wash hand basin with mirror over, & WC. Vinyl flooring.
The two bedrooms are both carpeted and have built-in wardrobe space. The main double room at the end of the hall faces east. The second bedroom, a single, faces west.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
3.6m x 3.15m (11’9” x 10’5”)
Kitchen / Diner
3.35m x 2.6m (11’ x 8’6”)
Bathroom
2.5m x 2.2m (8’2” x 7’3”)
Bedroom 1
3.25m x 2.95m + wardrobe (10’9” x 9’9”)
Bedroom 2
3.4m x 2.35m at widest points + wardrobe) (11’3” x 7’8”)
Porch
2.55m x 0.8m (8’5” x 2’8”)
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band A. 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 the property drive to the small village of Skeld on the south side of the West Mainland of Shetland. Approaching from the north, follow the road around the head of Skelda Voe and continue uphill passing the junction on the left to Grindibrecks & the campsite / marina. Taking the next turning left to Wester Skeld and follow the road for a short distance past the primary school on the right. Shortly after the national speed limit signs at the brow of the hill, turn left onto a track to South Brough which is protected by a cattle grid.
