House For Sale £142,000
Overview
Detached four bedroom property with two outbuildings including a large recently built garage / workshop, in remote, yet accessible, ‘get-away-from-it-all’ location on the island of Fetlar, the ‘Garden of Shetland’. This property which would be of particular interest to ornithologists given the wide variety of bird life that can be seen on the island, faces south and enjoys spectacular unrestricted views over to the Wick of Tresta and the sea.
In addition to up to four bedrooms, the accommodation also includes a living room and separate dining room, both south-facing, a kitchen, shower room and utility room. There is also an attached store.
The property has recently had new double glazed uPVC windows and doors, and new heating units supplied by an air source heat pump installed, however further general refurbishment would be beneficial which is reflected in the price.
Fetlar is linked to Mainland Shetland by a ro-ro ferry service which runs via the neighbouring islands of Yell & Unst.
General Information
‘Seafield’ is situated in the centre of the island of Fetlar, the smallest of Shetland’s three North Isles, which lies to the east of the neighbouring island of Yell and is connected to Mainland Shetland by a ro-ro ferry service which runs several times a day to Yell / Unst (30 minute crossing), and then from Ulsta at the south end of Yell to Toft on Mainland Shetland (20 minute crossing). The crossing from Yell / Unst to Fetlar passes the island of Linga before venturing out to Hamars Ness at the very north-western corner of Fetlar.
Known as the ‘Garden of Shetland’ due to its green landscape and fertile soil, Fetlar has a rich natural heritage and stunning scenery. Around two thirds of the island is protected in some way either as a site of special scientific interest (sssi), special area of conservation (sac), or the rspb reserve at Funzie.
The island is an ornithologist’s paradise as a wide variety of bird life can be seen including one of Britain’s rarest breeding birds the red-necked phalarope. The island is also of archaeological and geological interest, and the properties at Brough Lodge and Leagarth have interesting histories. The community run museum / interpretive centre is an excellent source of further information.
Although quite remote (part of its attraction) and with a small population, the island has its own primary school although this is currently mothballed, and a part-time shop and post office, both at Houbie close to the house, plus a community hall and camping bod.
Further information on Fetlar can be found at:-
Heating is provided by an air-to-air heat pump serving several wall-mounted air conditioning units. Hot water is provided by a 200 litre mains pressure tank also connected to the heat pump, with back-up immersion. Windows and doors are double glazed uPVC units.
Accommodation
The front door opens to a small hallway with door to a living room to the right, and an archway to a further reception room used as a living / dining room, to the left, both rooms having windows to the front of the house enjoying the fine views south. The living room retains the original painted ceiling and has a tiled floor. This room has a wall-mounted unit supplied by the air source heat pump although there is also a fireplace surround housing an electric flame effect fire.
The tiled floor in the hallway extends into the living / dining room to the left, this room having a run of fitted units along the back wall providing useful storage space. At the rear a carpeted stair leads to two of the upstairs bedrooms, both double rooms benefiting from the great views south, whilst an archway leads into the kitchen where there are some fitted units including a sink and Calor gas cooker point. Note the freestanding kitchen units are not included. The two small windows face west and north.
Off the kitchen is a handy extra utility / laundry room with worktop with plumbing below for a dishwasher and washing machine (appliances not included), wall shelving, and space for coats etc. Tiled floor. Double glazed back door and window to the rear of the property.
Off the utility room is a shower room with corner shower enclosure with electric shower, plus a white WC and wash hand basin with fitted cupboard space below. Tiled floor.
A narrow stair from the kitchen leads up to bedrooms 3 & 4 (restricted head height). Bedroom 3 to the left faces east. Bedroom 4 to the right has windows to the west and north.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
3.9m x 3.65m (12’9” x 11’2”)
Living / Dining Room
3.95m x 3.85m (13’ x 12’7”)
Kitchen
4.1m x 2.6m (13’6” x 8’6”)
Utility Room
2.6m x 2.6m (8’6” x 8’6”)
Shower Room
2.6m x 1.6m (8’6” x 5’3”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 1
4.05m x 3.65m (13’4” x 12’)
Bedroom 2
3.65m x 3.55m (12’ x 11’9”)
Bedroom 3
4.3m x 2.5m (restricted height) (14’1” x 8’2”)
Bedroom 4
4.1m x 2.65m (restricted height) (13’6” x 8’8”)
External
The property sits in a fenced site which is estimated to extend to around 1/8th acre or thereby, access being over a track from the public road. Note the parking area is not included in the sale.
There is a garden area immediately in front of the house, a further area to the rear, and two outbuildings, the first of which is attached to the west gable of the house and was formerly a shop, the space measuring approx. 4.25m x 4m (13’10” x 13’3”). The outbuilding was re-roofed in 2021 and has a power supply and also houses the hot water tank.
The second outbuilding is a large garage / workshop with power supply, power which was constructed in 2021 and comprises two spaces, a garage to the front (approx. 4m x 3.95m (13’2” x 13’)) with electric ‘up & over’ garage door and double glazed side window, plus double doors opening to a store / workshop space to the rear measuring approx. 4.7m x 3.95m (15’6” x 13’), with separate side access, and double glazed side window.
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 Houbie in the centre of the island, approximately four miles from the ferry terminal. The track to Seafield is on the left immediately after the road sign for ‘Houbie’.
Detached four bedroom property with two outbuildings including a large recently built garage / workshop, in remote, yet accessible, ‘get-away-from-it-all’ location on the island of Fetlar, the ‘Garden of Shetland’. This property which would be of particular interest to ornithologists given the wide variety of bird life that can be seen on the island, faces south and enjoys spectacular unrestricted views over to the Wick of Tresta and the sea.
In addition to up to four bedrooms, the accommodation also includes a living room and separate dining room, both south-facing, a kitchen, shower room and utility room. There is also an attached store.
The property has recently had new double glazed uPVC windows and doors, and new heating units supplied by an air source heat pump installed, however further general refurbishment would be beneficial which is reflected in the price.
Fetlar is linked to Mainland Shetland by a ro-ro ferry service which runs via the neighbouring islands of Yell & Unst.
General Information
‘Seafield’ is situated in the centre of the island of Fetlar, the smallest of Shetland’s three North Isles, which lies to the east of the neighbouring island of Yell and is connected to Mainland Shetland by a ro-ro ferry service which runs several times a day to Yell / Unst (30 minute crossing), and then from Ulsta at the south end of Yell to Toft on Mainland Shetland (20 minute crossing). The crossing from Yell / Unst to Fetlar passes the island of Linga before venturing out to Hamars Ness at the very north-western corner of Fetlar.
Known as the ‘Garden of Shetland’ due to its green landscape and fertile soil, Fetlar has a rich natural heritage and stunning scenery. Around two thirds of the island is protected in some way either as a site of special scientific interest (sssi), special area of conservation (sac), or the rspb reserve at Funzie.
The island is an ornithologist’s paradise as a wide variety of bird life can be seen including one of Britain’s rarest breeding birds the red-necked phalarope. The island is also of archaeological and geological interest, and the properties at Brough Lodge and Leagarth have interesting histories. The community run museum / interpretive centre is an excellent source of further information.
Although quite remote (part of its attraction) and with a small population, the island has its own primary school although this is currently mothballed, and a part-time shop and post office, both at Houbie close to the house, plus a community hall and camping bod.
Further information on Fetlar can be found at:-
Heating is provided by an air-to-air heat pump serving several wall-mounted air conditioning units. Hot water is provided by a 200 litre mains pressure tank also connected to the heat pump, with back-up immersion. Windows and doors are double glazed uPVC units.
Accommodation
The front door opens to a small hallway with door to a living room to the right, and an archway to a further reception room used as a living / dining room, to the left, both rooms having windows to the front of the house enjoying the fine views south. The living room retains the original painted ceiling and has a tiled floor. This room has a wall-mounted unit supplied by the air source heat pump although there is also a fireplace surround housing an electric flame effect fire.
The tiled floor in the hallway extends into the living / dining room to the left, this room having a run of fitted units along the back wall providing useful storage space. At the rear a carpeted stair leads to two of the upstairs bedrooms, both double rooms benefiting from the great views south, whilst an archway leads into the kitchen where there are some fitted units including a sink and Calor gas cooker point. Note the freestanding kitchen units are not included. The two small windows face west and north.
Off the kitchen is a handy extra utility / laundry room with worktop with plumbing below for a dishwasher and washing machine (appliances not included), wall shelving, and space for coats etc. Tiled floor. Double glazed back door and window to the rear of the property.
Off the utility room is a shower room with corner shower enclosure with electric shower, plus a white WC and wash hand basin with fitted cupboard space below. Tiled floor.
A narrow stair from the kitchen leads up to bedrooms 3 & 4 (restricted head height). Bedroom 3 to the left faces east. Bedroom 4 to the right has windows to the west and north.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
3.9m x 3.65m (12’9” x 11’2”)
Living / Dining Room
3.95m x 3.85m (13’ x 12’7”)
Kitchen
4.1m x 2.6m (13’6” x 8’6”)
Utility Room
2.6m x 2.6m (8’6” x 8’6”)
Shower Room
2.6m x 1.6m (8’6” x 5’3”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 1
4.05m x 3.65m (13’4” x 12’)
Bedroom 2
3.65m x 3.55m (12’ x 11’9”)
Bedroom 3
4.3m x 2.5m (restricted height) (14’1” x 8’2”)
Bedroom 4
4.1m x 2.65m (restricted height) (13’6” x 8’8”)
External
The property sits in a fenced site which is estimated to extend to around 1/8th acre or thereby, access being over a track from the public road. Note the parking area is not included in the sale.
There is a garden area immediately in front of the house, a further area to the rear, and two outbuildings, the first of which is attached to the west gable of the house and was formerly a shop, the space measuring approx. 4.25m x 4m (13’10” x 13’3”). The outbuilding was re-roofed in 2021 and has a power supply and also houses the hot water tank.
The second outbuilding is a large garage / workshop with power supply, power which was constructed in 2021 and comprises two spaces, a garage to the front (approx. 4m x 3.95m (13’2” x 13’)) with electric ‘up & over’ garage door and double glazed side window, plus double doors opening to a store / workshop space to the rear measuring approx. 4.7m x 3.95m (15’6” x 13’), with separate side access, and double glazed side window.
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 Houbie in the centre of the island, approximately four miles from the ferry terminal. The track to Seafield is on the left immediately after the road sign for ‘Houbie’.
