House For Sale £230,000
Overview
Conveniently situated a stone's throw from the local primary school, swimming pool and health centre, and enjoying fantastic unobstructed views over East Voe to the east and down Clift Sound to the south, 'Millbrae' is a three bedroom detached house in 'walk-into condition' order throughout.
In addition to the three bedrooms, the double glazed accommodation which is conveniently all on the one level, also includes a good-sized dual-aspect living room, very spacious kitchen / dining room which was completely re-fitted only last year and has access to a large deck along the side of the house, a separate office / occasional bedroom, bathroom, separate shower room & porch.
Externally there is a tarred driveway / parking area, a lawned area to the east side of the house, plus the deck which provides a great place to sit and enjoy the views.
Great family home with amenities close at hand.
General Information
'Millbrae' is conveniently situated a stone's throw from the local primary school, swimming pool and health centre on the northern periphery of the village of Scalloway, about five miles from Lerwick, the positioning of the property allowing it to enjoys fantastic, unobstructed views eastwards over to the head of East Voe, and south down East Voe to Clift Sound and Fitful Head in the distance.
Further amenities in the village including local shopping on Main Street, just a short stroll away, which includes a couple of general stores, a chemist / post office, café and bar, plus a garage. The village also has its own museum and historic castle. On the other side of East Voe is vet’s surgery and marina.
The property was extensively refurbished by the current owners after they purchased the house in 2009, the work including gutting the interior and re-lining and insulating, new hardwood double glazed windows and doors, re-plumbing, and finally a new bathroom and separate shower room. Central heating radiators supplied by an air-to-water heat pump, were also installed, the heat pump also being connected to the hot water tank. A new entrance porch was added in 2017, and new units fitted to the kitchen in 2021.
Finally new heat / smoke alarms have just been fitted to comply with the latest fire safety legislation.
The sale will include all carpets and other fixed floor coverings, the blinds and light fittings.
Accommodation
Entrance to the property is via a large double glazed porch with tile effect vinyl flooring, power points for a freezer etc., and an inner door opening to a large carpeted hall with pine doors to all the rooms matching the pine skirtings and door surrounds, the doors to the living room and kitchen being glazed. A large built-in airing cupboard at the end houses the mains pressure hot water tank with shelving for linens etc., whilst a ceiling hatch provides access to extensive storage space in the heavily insulated loft which is floored down the centre and has additional fitted shelving in the trusses.
The first room on the right is the living room, a good-sized, bright room with windows to the south and east both enjoying fine views, particularly the large south-facing window which looks straight down East Voe. Fitted carpet.
Next to the living room is the kitchen / dining room, again a very spacious room with window to the kitchen area and glazed door to the dining area which opens out onto the large timber deck along the east side of the house, both the window and door enjoying the open view to the head of East Voe. The carpeted dining area has plenty of space for a table & chairs, whilst the large kitchen was completely re-fitted in 2021 with extensive units in a contemporary pale grey finish attractively set off by woodblock effect worktops and upstands, the units providing huge amount of cupboard and worktop space and including an inset sink, integral gas hob with cooker hood over and electric oven below, plus space for a fridge / freezer, dishwasher & washing machine (appliances not included). Grey wood-effect vinyl flooring ties in with the units.
At the end of the hall is a family bathroom comprising a white three piece suite including a shower / bath tub with wet wall lined shower area and mains pressure shower over, plus a WC and wash hand basin with light over. Heating is provided by a ladder-style heated towel rail and a separate central heating radiator. Vinyl flooring.
Along the west side of the house are three carpeted double bedrooms, the main bedroom at the far end having a large built-in wardrobe concealed by sliding mirror doors. Finally just inside the door from the porch is a carpeted office or occasional extra bedroom space, also west-facing, with built-in shelved cupboard also housing electric meter etc., and a shower room with white WC and wash hand basin, plus wet wall lined corner shower with glazed screen / door. Vinyl flooring.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
6m x 4.65m (19’8" x 15’4”)
Kitchen / Dining Room
7.6m x 3.45m (kitchen) extending to 4.6m at widest point (dining area) (25’ x 11’4” / 15')
Bathroom
2.9m x 2m (9’7” x 6’6”)
Main Bedroom 1
4.15m x 2.65m + wardrobes (13’7” x 8’8”)
Bedroom 2
2.9m x 2.9m (9’7” x 9’6”)
Bedroom 3
2.9m x 2.9m (9’7” x 9’6”)
Office
2.45m x 1.85m (8’ x 6’2”)
Shower Room
2.45m x 1.55m at widest points (8’2” x 5’2”)
Porch
2.8m x 1.4m (9'3" x 4'7")
External
A tarred drive leads up to the house, the grassed area between the drive and the roadside being included in the sale. The drive ends at a short flight of steps to a large decked area finished off with a glass paneled balustrade, which leads to the front door to the porch to the left, and along the east side of the house to the door to the dining area, the deck providing a great place to sit and enjoy the fine views. To the side of the deck to the east is a lawn which steps down to the roadside, an established hedge along the boundary providing privacy.
Note the north boundary of the site lies just north of the north gable wall of the house. The shed does not form part of the property. The property is being sold on this basis.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band D. 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
'Millbrae' is the first house on the right on the approach to Scalloway, just before the road to the swimming pool and school (signposted Upper Scalloway).
Conveniently situated a stone's throw from the local primary school, swimming pool and health centre, and enjoying fantastic unobstructed views over East Voe to the east and down Clift Sound to the south, 'Millbrae' is a three bedroom detached house in 'walk-into condition' order throughout.
In addition to the three bedrooms, the double glazed accommodation which is conveniently all on the one level, also includes a good-sized dual-aspect living room, very spacious kitchen / dining room which was completely re-fitted only last year and has access to a large deck along the side of the house, a separate office / occasional bedroom, bathroom, separate shower room & porch.
Externally there is a tarred driveway / parking area, a lawned area to the east side of the house, plus the deck which provides a great place to sit and enjoy the views.
Great family home with amenities close at hand.
General Information
'Millbrae' is conveniently situated a stone's throw from the local primary school, swimming pool and health centre on the northern periphery of the village of Scalloway, about five miles from Lerwick, the positioning of the property allowing it to enjoys fantastic, unobstructed views eastwards over to the head of East Voe, and south down East Voe to Clift Sound and Fitful Head in the distance.
Further amenities in the village including local shopping on Main Street, just a short stroll away, which includes a couple of general stores, a chemist / post office, café and bar, plus a garage. The village also has its own museum and historic castle. On the other side of East Voe is vet’s surgery and marina.
The property was extensively refurbished by the current owners after they purchased the house in 2009, the work including gutting the interior and re-lining and insulating, new hardwood double glazed windows and doors, re-plumbing, and finally a new bathroom and separate shower room. Central heating radiators supplied by an air-to-water heat pump, were also installed, the heat pump also being connected to the hot water tank. A new entrance porch was added in 2017, and new units fitted to the kitchen in 2021.
Finally new heat / smoke alarms have just been fitted to comply with the latest fire safety legislation.
The sale will include all carpets and other fixed floor coverings, the blinds and light fittings.
Accommodation
Entrance to the property is via a large double glazed porch with tile effect vinyl flooring, power points for a freezer etc., and an inner door opening to a large carpeted hall with pine doors to all the rooms matching the pine skirtings and door surrounds, the doors to the living room and kitchen being glazed. A large built-in airing cupboard at the end houses the mains pressure hot water tank with shelving for linens etc., whilst a ceiling hatch provides access to extensive storage space in the heavily insulated loft which is floored down the centre and has additional fitted shelving in the trusses.
The first room on the right is the living room, a good-sized, bright room with windows to the south and east both enjoying fine views, particularly the large south-facing window which looks straight down East Voe. Fitted carpet.
Next to the living room is the kitchen / dining room, again a very spacious room with window to the kitchen area and glazed door to the dining area which opens out onto the large timber deck along the east side of the house, both the window and door enjoying the open view to the head of East Voe. The carpeted dining area has plenty of space for a table & chairs, whilst the large kitchen was completely re-fitted in 2021 with extensive units in a contemporary pale grey finish attractively set off by woodblock effect worktops and upstands, the units providing huge amount of cupboard and worktop space and including an inset sink, integral gas hob with cooker hood over and electric oven below, plus space for a fridge / freezer, dishwasher & washing machine (appliances not included). Grey wood-effect vinyl flooring ties in with the units.
At the end of the hall is a family bathroom comprising a white three piece suite including a shower / bath tub with wet wall lined shower area and mains pressure shower over, plus a WC and wash hand basin with light over. Heating is provided by a ladder-style heated towel rail and a separate central heating radiator. Vinyl flooring.
Along the west side of the house are three carpeted double bedrooms, the main bedroom at the far end having a large built-in wardrobe concealed by sliding mirror doors. Finally just inside the door from the porch is a carpeted office or occasional extra bedroom space, also west-facing, with built-in shelved cupboard also housing electric meter etc., and a shower room with white WC and wash hand basin, plus wet wall lined corner shower with glazed screen / door. Vinyl flooring.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
6m x 4.65m (19’8" x 15’4”)
Kitchen / Dining Room
7.6m x 3.45m (kitchen) extending to 4.6m at widest point (dining area) (25’ x 11’4” / 15')
Bathroom
2.9m x 2m (9’7” x 6’6”)
Main Bedroom 1
4.15m x 2.65m + wardrobes (13’7” x 8’8”)
Bedroom 2
2.9m x 2.9m (9’7” x 9’6”)
Bedroom 3
2.9m x 2.9m (9’7” x 9’6”)
Office
2.45m x 1.85m (8’ x 6’2”)
Shower Room
2.45m x 1.55m at widest points (8’2” x 5’2”)
Porch
2.8m x 1.4m (9'3" x 4'7")
External
A tarred drive leads up to the house, the grassed area between the drive and the roadside being included in the sale. The drive ends at a short flight of steps to a large decked area finished off with a glass paneled balustrade, which leads to the front door to the porch to the left, and along the east side of the house to the door to the dining area, the deck providing a great place to sit and enjoy the fine views. To the side of the deck to the east is a lawn which steps down to the roadside, an established hedge along the boundary providing privacy.
Note the north boundary of the site lies just north of the north gable wall of the house. The shed does not form part of the property. The property is being sold on this basis.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band D. 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
'Millbrae' is the first house on the right on the approach to Scalloway, just before the road to the swimming pool and school (signposted Upper Scalloway).
