House For Sale £305,000
Overview
Set in a large site extending to just under ½ acre and enjoying a sunny west-facing outlook and superb views along Garderhouse Voe down to Reawick in the distance, 'Ullapund' is a very spacious detached house offering very flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. Bixter 5 miles; Lerwick 26 miles.
The double glazed accommodation which benefits from oil-fired central heating, currently provides a living room, kitchen / dining room, family bathroom, three double bedrooms, treatment room, gym / studio and conservatory on the ground floor, plus a further bedroom, en-suite bathroom, large living area and store upstairs.
There is plenty of scope for home working with opportunities for various office spaces; the property would also be ideal for anyone looking to run a small business from home. Due to its size the 25' x 19' gym could potentially be converted to self-catering accommodation or perhaps an annex for a dependent relative, subject to the usual consents.
The above average sized, established plot which includes a detached garage / shed, provides plenty of outside space, ample parking and scope for growing your own etc.
General Information
'Ullapund' is situated in an attractive rural location overlooking Garderhouse Voe just five miles from the village of Bixter where the nearest local amenities are situated, these including a local shop / post office which also sells fuel, a health centre, veterinary surgery & garage, further amenities being available at Aith, three miles north of Bixter, where the West Mainland's Junior High School (primary & secondary schooling to year 4) and leisure centre / swimming pool can be found although there is also a second primary school at Skeld to the south.
The beach which the house overlooks, is a short walk from the house, whilst a ten minute walk in the other direction takes you to the fine beach at Sand and also 'Da Gairdins', a popular 60 acre maintained woodland and garden which is open to the public all year round.
Ullapund was originally built in 1995 however further development by the current owners has included the provision of additional living accommodation on the first floor including two large open-plan areas, en-suite bathroom and a large storage area, the conversion of the original garage into a large gym / studio, a double glazed conservatory off the gym space, and also a detached garage.
Windows in the property are double glazed and central heating is provided an oil-fired boiler situated in a cupboard in the gym. A new condensing boiler was installed at the end of last year.
The very flexible accommodation which provides a very spacious family home or would particularly suit a couple with a variety of interests, offers plenty of scope for home working or running a small business as is the case at present. An office could be housed either be in the existing treatment room (which conveniently has its own external door), in the gym, or as part of the detached garage. The gym could also potentially be converted to provide a self-catering accommodation or perhaps an annex for a dependent relative, any alternations being subject to the usual consents.
The sale will include all fixed carpets, curtains and blinds. Some of the light fittings will be replaced by standard pendant fittings prior to sale. These will be pointed out at the time of viewing. Note photos taken November 2021.
Accommodation
A covered porch area to the west side of the house provides the main entrance, a large decked area to the side providing a pleasant place to sit and to enjoy the sun and also leading to a second entrance via the conservatory.
The main front door opens to a vestibule with tiled floor, a fitted cupboard for coats etc. Plus a bench seat with fitted storage below, a glazed inner door opening to a spacious hall leading to the living room, kitchen / dining room and stairs to the first floor to the right, ahead to a family bathroom and to three bedrooms, the treatment room & gym to the left. Wood laminate flooring is laid throughout and a decorative cover conceals the central heating radiator.
The bright, good-sized living room enjoys a dual-aspect, the large west-facing window looking over to the head of the voe, the second window facing south. A working open fire provides an attractive focal point although there are also two central heating radiators. Wood laminate flooring.
The kitchen / dining room is also a good size with space for a table & chairs by the east-facing window, the dining area being finished with painted wood paneling to a dado rail, plus a large fitted kitchen area with further south-facing window, the units having solid wood block worktops and including an integral electric oven, gas hob with concealed cover hood over, plus a circular sink & drainer. Off the kitchen area is a useful walk-in pantry cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included), the pantry and kitchen both having wooden flooring.
Moving on down the hall is a 'beach' themed family bathroom comprising a three piece suite plus a separate corner shower with electric shower and glazed screen / door, with wet wall lining to a dado rail and the bath panel, and wood effect laminate flooring (note the existing heated towel rail will be replaced by a ladder style towel rail / radiator prior to sale). Next are three double bedrooms, bedroom 1 facing east, bedrooms 2 & 3 facing west, bedroom 2 being carpeted, the others having laminate flooring, whilst at the end of the hall is a treatment room (originally a utility room) with sink unit and its own entrance, with door to the huge gym. This lined and insulated space having windows to the side and rear, and wooden flooring. A built-in cupboard in the rear corner houses the central heating boiler and recently replaced hot water tank.
At the front of the gym double doors with windows to either side open to the conservatory which provides another great place to sit and enjoy the views, a contemporary style wood-burning stove providing heating. The flooring is part wood laminate, part tile.
Back at the other end of the hall, a pine staircase leads up to a large open-plan space on the first floor which is presently used as the main bedroom, natural light being provided by a west-facing gable window and a velux over the stairs, a large recess along one wall providing ample wardrobe space. Off this space is a large en-suite bathroom comprising a luxurious freestanding roll top bath, a separate shower with steam cabinet, additional body jets and radio, steam plus a contemporary style WC & wash hand basin. The floor is tiled.
This space leads through to the upstairs living area, another great space with two large Velux windows looking out towards the voe, three further Velux windows providing yet more light, the whole space being unified by the same wood laminate flooring. A flame effect electric fire is an attractive feature. Finally a door at the end of the living area opens to a substantial floored and lined storeroom which provides easily accessible storage space or perhaps a hobby / games room, the gable window facing north. Further storage space is provided in the floored eaves to either side.
Rooms Sizes
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
Approx. 5.6m x 4.55m (18'4" x 15')
Kitchen / Dining Room
Approx. 5.5m x 3.2m (18' x 10'6")
Pantry
Approx. 1.8m x 1.7m (5'11" x 5'7")
Bathroom
Approx. 3.2m x 2.2m (10'7" x 7'3")
Bedroom 1
Approx. 3.9m x 3.2m (12'9" x 12'7")
Bedroom 2
Approx. 3.1m x 2.8m (10'2" x 9'2")
Bedroom 3
Approx. 3.1m x 3m (10'2" x 9'10")
Treatment Room
Approx. 4.6m x 1.9m (15' x 6'3")
Gym
Approx. 7.55m x 5.75m (24'9" x 18'10")
Conservatory
Approx. 3.6m x 2.5m (11'9" x 8'2")
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom Area
Overall approx. 6.2m x 4m including stairwell (floor area) (20'4" x 13')
En-Suite Bathroom
Approx. 4m x 2.8m (floor area) (13' x 9'3")
Living Area
Approx. 5.8m x 4m extending to 5m at widest point (floor area) (19' x 13' / 16'5")
Store Room
Approx. 6m x 4m (floor area) (19'7" x 13')
External
The property sits in an unusually large site which is estimated to extend to around ½ acre or thereby, with access over a track from the public road, the track leading to the site which has gated access providing a secure space for children / dogs etc. There is ample parking with a large graveled area to the south side of the house which extends around the front to the garage to the north.
The front garden area includes the decked area between the porch and conservatory plus a large lawn beyond the driveway, with pond with plants and pond life in one corner. Further lawned area to the north and also to the rear where the large lawn / drying green to that side has been extensively planted with young trees.
The detached garage has been subdivided to provide a main garage space (approximately 4.4m x 3.3m (14'8" x 10'10")) with 'up & over garage door', and a store / hobby / chill-out space to the rear (approx. 3.3m x 3.25m (10'10" x 10'9")) with separate side entrance, solid-wood burning stove, further space to the north (approx. 3m x 1.85m (9'10" x 6')), and door opening to a deck to the rear which is screened in the summer months by established planting. Power supply.
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
To reach the property drive to Bixter and continue through the village to the Park Hall junction. Turn left to Skeld & Reawick and follow the road for approximately four miles then turn left to Sand. Cross a cattle grid about ¾ mile from the junction; the track down to 'Ullapund' is the first on the right.
Set in a large site extending to just under ½ acre and enjoying a sunny west-facing outlook and superb views along Garderhouse Voe down to Reawick in the distance, 'Ullapund' is a very spacious detached house offering very flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. Bixter 5 miles; Lerwick 26 miles.
The double glazed accommodation which benefits from oil-fired central heating, currently provides a living room, kitchen / dining room, family bathroom, three double bedrooms, treatment room, gym / studio and conservatory on the ground floor, plus a further bedroom, en-suite bathroom, large living area and store upstairs.
There is plenty of scope for home working with opportunities for various office spaces; the property would also be ideal for anyone looking to run a small business from home. Due to its size the 25' x 19' gym could potentially be converted to self-catering accommodation or perhaps an annex for a dependent relative, subject to the usual consents.
The above average sized, established plot which includes a detached garage / shed, provides plenty of outside space, ample parking and scope for growing your own etc.
General Information
'Ullapund' is situated in an attractive rural location overlooking Garderhouse Voe just five miles from the village of Bixter where the nearest local amenities are situated, these including a local shop / post office which also sells fuel, a health centre, veterinary surgery & garage, further amenities being available at Aith, three miles north of Bixter, where the West Mainland's Junior High School (primary & secondary schooling to year 4) and leisure centre / swimming pool can be found although there is also a second primary school at Skeld to the south.
The beach which the house overlooks, is a short walk from the house, whilst a ten minute walk in the other direction takes you to the fine beach at Sand and also 'Da Gairdins', a popular 60 acre maintained woodland and garden which is open to the public all year round.
Ullapund was originally built in 1995 however further development by the current owners has included the provision of additional living accommodation on the first floor including two large open-plan areas, en-suite bathroom and a large storage area, the conversion of the original garage into a large gym / studio, a double glazed conservatory off the gym space, and also a detached garage.
Windows in the property are double glazed and central heating is provided an oil-fired boiler situated in a cupboard in the gym. A new condensing boiler was installed at the end of last year.
The very flexible accommodation which provides a very spacious family home or would particularly suit a couple with a variety of interests, offers plenty of scope for home working or running a small business as is the case at present. An office could be housed either be in the existing treatment room (which conveniently has its own external door), in the gym, or as part of the detached garage. The gym could also potentially be converted to provide a self-catering accommodation or perhaps an annex for a dependent relative, any alternations being subject to the usual consents.
The sale will include all fixed carpets, curtains and blinds. Some of the light fittings will be replaced by standard pendant fittings prior to sale. These will be pointed out at the time of viewing. Note photos taken November 2021.
Accommodation
A covered porch area to the west side of the house provides the main entrance, a large decked area to the side providing a pleasant place to sit and to enjoy the sun and also leading to a second entrance via the conservatory.
The main front door opens to a vestibule with tiled floor, a fitted cupboard for coats etc. Plus a bench seat with fitted storage below, a glazed inner door opening to a spacious hall leading to the living room, kitchen / dining room and stairs to the first floor to the right, ahead to a family bathroom and to three bedrooms, the treatment room & gym to the left. Wood laminate flooring is laid throughout and a decorative cover conceals the central heating radiator.
The bright, good-sized living room enjoys a dual-aspect, the large west-facing window looking over to the head of the voe, the second window facing south. A working open fire provides an attractive focal point although there are also two central heating radiators. Wood laminate flooring.
The kitchen / dining room is also a good size with space for a table & chairs by the east-facing window, the dining area being finished with painted wood paneling to a dado rail, plus a large fitted kitchen area with further south-facing window, the units having solid wood block worktops and including an integral electric oven, gas hob with concealed cover hood over, plus a circular sink & drainer. Off the kitchen area is a useful walk-in pantry cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine (appliance not included), the pantry and kitchen both having wooden flooring.
Moving on down the hall is a 'beach' themed family bathroom comprising a three piece suite plus a separate corner shower with electric shower and glazed screen / door, with wet wall lining to a dado rail and the bath panel, and wood effect laminate flooring (note the existing heated towel rail will be replaced by a ladder style towel rail / radiator prior to sale). Next are three double bedrooms, bedroom 1 facing east, bedrooms 2 & 3 facing west, bedroom 2 being carpeted, the others having laminate flooring, whilst at the end of the hall is a treatment room (originally a utility room) with sink unit and its own entrance, with door to the huge gym. This lined and insulated space having windows to the side and rear, and wooden flooring. A built-in cupboard in the rear corner houses the central heating boiler and recently replaced hot water tank.
At the front of the gym double doors with windows to either side open to the conservatory which provides another great place to sit and enjoy the views, a contemporary style wood-burning stove providing heating. The flooring is part wood laminate, part tile.
Back at the other end of the hall, a pine staircase leads up to a large open-plan space on the first floor which is presently used as the main bedroom, natural light being provided by a west-facing gable window and a velux over the stairs, a large recess along one wall providing ample wardrobe space. Off this space is a large en-suite bathroom comprising a luxurious freestanding roll top bath, a separate shower with steam cabinet, additional body jets and radio, steam plus a contemporary style WC & wash hand basin. The floor is tiled.
This space leads through to the upstairs living area, another great space with two large Velux windows looking out towards the voe, three further Velux windows providing yet more light, the whole space being unified by the same wood laminate flooring. A flame effect electric fire is an attractive feature. Finally a door at the end of the living area opens to a substantial floored and lined storeroom which provides easily accessible storage space or perhaps a hobby / games room, the gable window facing north. Further storage space is provided in the floored eaves to either side.
Rooms Sizes
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
Approx. 5.6m x 4.55m (18'4" x 15')
Kitchen / Dining Room
Approx. 5.5m x 3.2m (18' x 10'6")
Pantry
Approx. 1.8m x 1.7m (5'11" x 5'7")
Bathroom
Approx. 3.2m x 2.2m (10'7" x 7'3")
Bedroom 1
Approx. 3.9m x 3.2m (12'9" x 12'7")
Bedroom 2
Approx. 3.1m x 2.8m (10'2" x 9'2")
Bedroom 3
Approx. 3.1m x 3m (10'2" x 9'10")
Treatment Room
Approx. 4.6m x 1.9m (15' x 6'3")
Gym
Approx. 7.55m x 5.75m (24'9" x 18'10")
Conservatory
Approx. 3.6m x 2.5m (11'9" x 8'2")
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom Area
Overall approx. 6.2m x 4m including stairwell (floor area) (20'4" x 13')
En-Suite Bathroom
Approx. 4m x 2.8m (floor area) (13' x 9'3")
Living Area
Approx. 5.8m x 4m extending to 5m at widest point (floor area) (19' x 13' / 16'5")
Store Room
Approx. 6m x 4m (floor area) (19'7" x 13')
External
The property sits in an unusually large site which is estimated to extend to around ½ acre or thereby, with access over a track from the public road, the track leading to the site which has gated access providing a secure space for children / dogs etc. There is ample parking with a large graveled area to the south side of the house which extends around the front to the garage to the north.
The front garden area includes the decked area between the porch and conservatory plus a large lawn beyond the driveway, with pond with plants and pond life in one corner. Further lawned area to the north and also to the rear where the large lawn / drying green to that side has been extensively planted with young trees.
The detached garage has been subdivided to provide a main garage space (approximately 4.4m x 3.3m (14'8" x 10'10")) with 'up & over garage door', and a store / hobby / chill-out space to the rear (approx. 3.3m x 3.25m (10'10" x 10'9")) with separate side entrance, solid-wood burning stove, further space to the north (approx. 3m x 1.85m (9'10" x 6')), and door opening to a deck to the rear which is screened in the summer months by established planting. Power supply.
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
To reach the property drive to Bixter and continue through the village to the Park Hall junction. Turn left to Skeld & Reawick and follow the road for approximately four miles then turn left to Sand. Cross a cattle grid about ¾ mile from the junction; the track down to 'Ullapund' is the first on the right.
