House For Sale £255,000
Overview
Set in a delightful, well-established, well-stocked garden on the south side of Lerwick, 'The Brakes' is a rarely available, three bedroom, single storey detached house, presented in excellent 'walk-into' order.
The property was extensively refurbished about ten years ago, including new double glazed windows & doors, re-lining with ‘Kingspan’ insulation, and a new kitchen, the property now providing very comfortable family accommodation all on the one level with the benefit of oil-fired central heating.
In addition to the three bedrooms, the accommodation also includes a dual-aspect living room, fitted kitchen with space for a table & chairs and integral appliances, a shower room, lobby / utility area, plus basement storeroom. The substantial loft could potentially provide additional accommodation, subject to consents.
The garden provides a lovely outdoor space and includes a detached garage / store and 25' x 13' polytunnel.
This is a highly desirable property; early viewing recommended.
Accommodation
There are two entrances to the property, the main more 'formal' entrance being to the front of the house, this door opening to the hall, although in practice the side entrance is often used where there is a covered porch area with external cold water tap and door to a lobby / utility area with fitted cupboard and worktop, and plumbing for a washing machine which is available by separate negotiation along with the fridge and tumble dryer, and space for coats.
The wood laminate flooring in the lobby continues into the kitchen / diner, a bright, south-facing room with space for a table & chairs and modern fitted units in a cream finish set off by woodblock effect worktops and upstands, the units including an integral oven & hob with concealed cooker hood over, plus a concealed integrated fridge / freezer and dishwasher. There is also an inset sink below the window which looks out over the front garden, and a built-in shelved cupboard provides additional storage and also houses the hot water tank.
A door from the kitchen opens to the carpeted hall with main 'front' door, and internal doors to the remaining accommodation. Another built-in cupboard provides further storage and also houses the electric meters etc.
The carpeted living room is a particularly attractive, good-sized room which enjoys a dual aspect, the double window to the front looking southwards out over the garden and providing a sideways view over to the Ness of Sound and Bressay in the distance. A shelved recess and built-in cupboard provide useful storage / display space.
Behind the living room is one of the double bedrooms, this carpeted room being a large double with double window to the side to the house. Next to the bedroom is a tiled shower room with white WC and wash hand basin plus a corner shower with electric shower and glazed screen / door. Wood effect vinyl is laid to the floor.
A passage with hatch to the loft space then continues to the two remaining bedrooms, both carpeted, the main double bedroom 2 which faces west, again being generously proportioned. The third bedroom is a single bedroom or study to the rear.
The hatch in the hallway has a pull-down ladder which provides easy access to the huge loft space which has a floor-to-ceiling height of at least 7’ and a dormer window facing south. It could perhaps potentially be converted to form additional accommodation although this would be subject to the usual consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
4.8m x 4.15m (15’9” x 13’7”)
Kitchen / Diner
4.85m x 2.95m (16’ x 9’8”)
Bedroom 1
4.8m x 2.55m (15’8” x 8’4”)
Shower Room
1.9m x 1.9m (6’2” x 6’2”)
Bedroom 2
4.1m x 3.3m (13’6” x 10’10”)
Bedroom 3
3.05m x 2.5m (10’ x 8’3”)
Lobby / Utility Area
1.5m x 1.45m (5’ x 4’9”)
External
The site is estimated to extend to just over ¼ acre or thereby, the garden providing a delightful, well-kept and well-established outside space, mature trees along the south boundary which is bounded by a stone dyke shielding the house from the road making the garden a particularly private space.
Access is over a tarred driveway to the side of house, gates at the bottom opening to a path leading up to the house and around to both entrance doors, the path being flanked by well-stocked flower beds to either side. There is a large lawn along the front of the house with further planting, wooden stepping stones leading down to a further gate from the street. A plinth outside the front door provides a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the view over the garden, and also over to the Ness of Sound.
The garden extends around to the rear of the house where there is a further large lawned area, the fenced back garden again having areas of well-established planting, as well as a couple of raised beds by the substantial 7.7m x 3.9m (25'6" x 12'10") polytunnel has fitted benches for plants etc., a sink unit with cold water supply, and power & lighting. At the entrance end there is sufficient space for an indoor seating area.
A door to the side of the house provides access to a handy basement storeroom (4.6m x 3.1m (15'2" x 10'2")) which has power & lighting and also houses the central heating boiler. It provides useful storage / workshop space plus access to the underfloor area of the house.
Finally there is a detached garage (5.2m x 3.5m (17' x 11'6")) with 'up & over' garage door and side window, plus further store (3.5m x 1.8m (11'6" x 6')) with its own separate side access to the rear. Outside the garage is an attractively laid out space with circular graveled seating area and similar lawn.
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
‘The Brakes’ is situated off the main south road out of Lerwick at Sound Brae, on the right hand side of the road (leaving town) shortly after the Ackrigarth Junction. The property is set back from the main road, off the old road, and is screened from the street by a bank of mature trees.
Set in a delightful, well-established, well-stocked garden on the south side of Lerwick, 'The Brakes' is a rarely available, three bedroom, single storey detached house, presented in excellent 'walk-into' order.
The property was extensively refurbished about ten years ago, including new double glazed windows & doors, re-lining with ‘Kingspan’ insulation, and a new kitchen, the property now providing very comfortable family accommodation all on the one level with the benefit of oil-fired central heating.
In addition to the three bedrooms, the accommodation also includes a dual-aspect living room, fitted kitchen with space for a table & chairs and integral appliances, a shower room, lobby / utility area, plus basement storeroom. The substantial loft could potentially provide additional accommodation, subject to consents.
The garden provides a lovely outdoor space and includes a detached garage / store and 25' x 13' polytunnel.
This is a highly desirable property; early viewing recommended.
Accommodation
There are two entrances to the property, the main more 'formal' entrance being to the front of the house, this door opening to the hall, although in practice the side entrance is often used where there is a covered porch area with external cold water tap and door to a lobby / utility area with fitted cupboard and worktop, and plumbing for a washing machine which is available by separate negotiation along with the fridge and tumble dryer, and space for coats.
The wood laminate flooring in the lobby continues into the kitchen / diner, a bright, south-facing room with space for a table & chairs and modern fitted units in a cream finish set off by woodblock effect worktops and upstands, the units including an integral oven & hob with concealed cooker hood over, plus a concealed integrated fridge / freezer and dishwasher. There is also an inset sink below the window which looks out over the front garden, and a built-in shelved cupboard provides additional storage and also houses the hot water tank.
A door from the kitchen opens to the carpeted hall with main 'front' door, and internal doors to the remaining accommodation. Another built-in cupboard provides further storage and also houses the electric meters etc.
The carpeted living room is a particularly attractive, good-sized room which enjoys a dual aspect, the double window to the front looking southwards out over the garden and providing a sideways view over to the Ness of Sound and Bressay in the distance. A shelved recess and built-in cupboard provide useful storage / display space.
Behind the living room is one of the double bedrooms, this carpeted room being a large double with double window to the side to the house. Next to the bedroom is a tiled shower room with white WC and wash hand basin plus a corner shower with electric shower and glazed screen / door. Wood effect vinyl is laid to the floor.
A passage with hatch to the loft space then continues to the two remaining bedrooms, both carpeted, the main double bedroom 2 which faces west, again being generously proportioned. The third bedroom is a single bedroom or study to the rear.
The hatch in the hallway has a pull-down ladder which provides easy access to the huge loft space which has a floor-to-ceiling height of at least 7’ and a dormer window facing south. It could perhaps potentially be converted to form additional accommodation although this would be subject to the usual consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
4.8m x 4.15m (15’9” x 13’7”)
Kitchen / Diner
4.85m x 2.95m (16’ x 9’8”)
Bedroom 1
4.8m x 2.55m (15’8” x 8’4”)
Shower Room
1.9m x 1.9m (6’2” x 6’2”)
Bedroom 2
4.1m x 3.3m (13’6” x 10’10”)
Bedroom 3
3.05m x 2.5m (10’ x 8’3”)
Lobby / Utility Area
1.5m x 1.45m (5’ x 4’9”)
External
The site is estimated to extend to just over ¼ acre or thereby, the garden providing a delightful, well-kept and well-established outside space, mature trees along the south boundary which is bounded by a stone dyke shielding the house from the road making the garden a particularly private space.
Access is over a tarred driveway to the side of house, gates at the bottom opening to a path leading up to the house and around to both entrance doors, the path being flanked by well-stocked flower beds to either side. There is a large lawn along the front of the house with further planting, wooden stepping stones leading down to a further gate from the street. A plinth outside the front door provides a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the view over the garden, and also over to the Ness of Sound.
The garden extends around to the rear of the house where there is a further large lawned area, the fenced back garden again having areas of well-established planting, as well as a couple of raised beds by the substantial 7.7m x 3.9m (25'6" x 12'10") polytunnel has fitted benches for plants etc., a sink unit with cold water supply, and power & lighting. At the entrance end there is sufficient space for an indoor seating area.
A door to the side of the house provides access to a handy basement storeroom (4.6m x 3.1m (15'2" x 10'2")) which has power & lighting and also houses the central heating boiler. It provides useful storage / workshop space plus access to the underfloor area of the house.
Finally there is a detached garage (5.2m x 3.5m (17' x 11'6")) with 'up & over' garage door and side window, plus further store (3.5m x 1.8m (11'6" x 6')) with its own separate side access to the rear. Outside the garage is an attractively laid out space with circular graveled seating area and similar lawn.
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
‘The Brakes’ is situated off the main south road out of Lerwick at Sound Brae, on the right hand side of the road (leaving town) shortly after the Ackrigarth Junction. The property is set back from the main road, off the old road, and is screened from the street by a bank of mature trees.
