House For Sale £235,000
Overview
Set in an above average sized site of just over 0.4 acres close to the head of Strand Loch and within walking distance of the local primary school and nursery, Strand Lodge is a detached family home with up to five bedrooms, just five miles outside of Lerwick.
In addition to five bedrooms, the double glazed accommodation which has electric storage / panel heating, also includes a spacious, dual-aspect living room, kitchen, sun room and bathroom.
Externally there is extensive parking and plenty of outside space including a large area of lawn, deck outside the sun room, and a 24’ x 12’ polytunnel.
The property requires some refurbishment and upgrading but nonetheless offers plenty of family accommodation and potential in this popular location.
General Information
‘Strand Lodge’ is situated just to the west of Strand Loch, a popular rural location within easy reach of the centre of town just six miles away, the property being ideally placed for commuting into the town and also accessing amenities there, but also being on the right side of town for the main road north to Brae and Sullom Voe.
There is a primary school, pre-school nursery and community hall within walking distance of the house, just around the loch.
Further information about the area can be found at:-
Accommodation
Entry to the property is via a double glazed front door which opens to a vestibule with laminate flooring which extends into the hall accessed by a glazed inner door. The first part of the hall has doors to the living room and a double bedroom, a passage to the left continuing past a large built-in shelved cupboard concealed behind sliding mirror doors, to a second bedroom, and onwards to a sliding door at the end which opens to a further hall passage and the remaining ground floor accommodation comprising of the kitchen (with sun room off), a family bathroom, and bedroom 3.
The living room is a bright and spacious room, natural light being provided by large windows to the north and west, artificial light being provided by a ceiling light and matching wall lights controlled by two dimmer switches. The flooring is wood laminate. Next to the living room is a generously proportioned, south-facing, carpeted double bedroom, the wall paneling behind the bed being an attractive feature. Bedroom two off the hall passage, is another good-sized double room facing north which is presently used as a treatment room. Again this room has wood laminate flooring.
Moving on into the hall passageway at the end, to the left is a family bathroom with bath / shower tub with ‘rainfall’ shower head and glazed screen door, plus a white WC and wash hand basin set in fitted units which conceal the cistern and provides handy storage space for toiletries etc. Below the wash hand basin which also has a mirror / light fitting over. The room has recessed ceiling spotlighting and tile effect vinyl flooring.
The kitchen has windows to the north and south, and fitted units including an inset 1½ bowl sink, gas cooker point, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher (appliances not included), and recessed ceiling spotlighting. Note the freestanding island unit is not included. A wide archway then leads through from the kitchen to a large, double glazed sun room, the kitchen and sun room having the same slate tile effect laminate flooring. The sun room which is presently used as a dining area, has windows to three sides plus glazed double doors to a deck and the garden. Artificial light is provided by a triple ceiling light fitting to the vaulted ceiling.
The 210 litre mains pressure ‘Megaflo’ hot water tank is situated by the stair to the first floor, the star being lit by a window at the bottom and having cupboard space below. On the first floor are two attic bedrooms, both with laminate flooring. Bedroom 4 is a small double room to the right with east-facing dormer window with view to the head of the loch. The second room (bedroom 5), is a single bedroom facing north.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
6.1m x 3.9m (20’ x 12’9”)
Kitchen
3.8m x 3.55m (12’5” x 11’9”)
Sun Room
3.8m x 2.85m (12’5” x 9’5”)
Bathroom
2.55m x 2.45m (8’5” x 8’)
Bedroom 1
5.2m x 2.9m (17’ x 19’6”)
Bedroom 2 (Treatment Room)
4.35m x 3.75m at widest points (14’4” x 12’3”)
Bedroom 3
3.75m x 3.25m at widest points (12’4” x 10’9”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 4
3.1m x 2.1m (floor area) (10’2” x 6’10”)
Bedroom 5
3.15m x 2.1m (floor area) (10’4” x 6’10”)
External
The property sits in an above average size site estimated to extend to around 0.4 acres or thereby, access being directly from the public road, mature trees and planting along the roadside providing privacy in the summer months.
A graveled area provides extensive parking in the front of the house, the large lawn to the left providing a huge amount of outside space, ideal for families. To the right of the house is a decked area and a 7.2m x 3.6m polytunnel with double entrance doors, power & lighting.
The lawn to the left extends around the east side of the house to the decked area outside the patio doors from the sun room, the deck being ideal for barbecues / outside entertaining as there are external power points and a cold water tap. Finally to the south side of the house is a rotary clothes dryer and garden shed.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band C. 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 head of Strand Loch at Tingwall. ‘Strand Lodge’ is the second house on the left driving west from the loch.
Set in an above average sized site of just over 0.4 acres close to the head of Strand Loch and within walking distance of the local primary school and nursery, Strand Lodge is a detached family home with up to five bedrooms, just five miles outside of Lerwick.
In addition to five bedrooms, the double glazed accommodation which has electric storage / panel heating, also includes a spacious, dual-aspect living room, kitchen, sun room and bathroom.
Externally there is extensive parking and plenty of outside space including a large area of lawn, deck outside the sun room, and a 24’ x 12’ polytunnel.
The property requires some refurbishment and upgrading but nonetheless offers plenty of family accommodation and potential in this popular location.
General Information
‘Strand Lodge’ is situated just to the west of Strand Loch, a popular rural location within easy reach of the centre of town just six miles away, the property being ideally placed for commuting into the town and also accessing amenities there, but also being on the right side of town for the main road north to Brae and Sullom Voe.
There is a primary school, pre-school nursery and community hall within walking distance of the house, just around the loch.
Further information about the area can be found at:-
Accommodation
Entry to the property is via a double glazed front door which opens to a vestibule with laminate flooring which extends into the hall accessed by a glazed inner door. The first part of the hall has doors to the living room and a double bedroom, a passage to the left continuing past a large built-in shelved cupboard concealed behind sliding mirror doors, to a second bedroom, and onwards to a sliding door at the end which opens to a further hall passage and the remaining ground floor accommodation comprising of the kitchen (with sun room off), a family bathroom, and bedroom 3.
The living room is a bright and spacious room, natural light being provided by large windows to the north and west, artificial light being provided by a ceiling light and matching wall lights controlled by two dimmer switches. The flooring is wood laminate. Next to the living room is a generously proportioned, south-facing, carpeted double bedroom, the wall paneling behind the bed being an attractive feature. Bedroom two off the hall passage, is another good-sized double room facing north which is presently used as a treatment room. Again this room has wood laminate flooring.
Moving on into the hall passageway at the end, to the left is a family bathroom with bath / shower tub with ‘rainfall’ shower head and glazed screen door, plus a white WC and wash hand basin set in fitted units which conceal the cistern and provides handy storage space for toiletries etc. Below the wash hand basin which also has a mirror / light fitting over. The room has recessed ceiling spotlighting and tile effect vinyl flooring.
The kitchen has windows to the north and south, and fitted units including an inset 1½ bowl sink, gas cooker point, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher (appliances not included), and recessed ceiling spotlighting. Note the freestanding island unit is not included. A wide archway then leads through from the kitchen to a large, double glazed sun room, the kitchen and sun room having the same slate tile effect laminate flooring. The sun room which is presently used as a dining area, has windows to three sides plus glazed double doors to a deck and the garden. Artificial light is provided by a triple ceiling light fitting to the vaulted ceiling.
The 210 litre mains pressure ‘Megaflo’ hot water tank is situated by the stair to the first floor, the star being lit by a window at the bottom and having cupboard space below. On the first floor are two attic bedrooms, both with laminate flooring. Bedroom 4 is a small double room to the right with east-facing dormer window with view to the head of the loch. The second room (bedroom 5), is a single bedroom facing north.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
6.1m x 3.9m (20’ x 12’9”)
Kitchen
3.8m x 3.55m (12’5” x 11’9”)
Sun Room
3.8m x 2.85m (12’5” x 9’5”)
Bathroom
2.55m x 2.45m (8’5” x 8’)
Bedroom 1
5.2m x 2.9m (17’ x 19’6”)
Bedroom 2 (Treatment Room)
4.35m x 3.75m at widest points (14’4” x 12’3”)
Bedroom 3
3.75m x 3.25m at widest points (12’4” x 10’9”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 4
3.1m x 2.1m (floor area) (10’2” x 6’10”)
Bedroom 5
3.15m x 2.1m (floor area) (10’4” x 6’10”)
External
The property sits in an above average size site estimated to extend to around 0.4 acres or thereby, access being directly from the public road, mature trees and planting along the roadside providing privacy in the summer months.
A graveled area provides extensive parking in the front of the house, the large lawn to the left providing a huge amount of outside space, ideal for families. To the right of the house is a decked area and a 7.2m x 3.6m polytunnel with double entrance doors, power & lighting.
The lawn to the left extends around the east side of the house to the decked area outside the patio doors from the sun room, the deck being ideal for barbecues / outside entertaining as there are external power points and a cold water tap. Finally to the south side of the house is a rotary clothes dryer and garden shed.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band C. 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 head of Strand Loch at Tingwall. ‘Strand Lodge’ is the second house on the left driving west from the loch.
