2 bed Flat For Sale £145,000
Overview
Situated in a great waterfront location right in the centre of Lerwick, in the Lodberries area a short stroll from the small boat harbour and shops etc. On Commercial Street, 5 Water Lane is a two double bedroom, top floor flat overlooking Bains Beach and enjoying a fantastic view across the harbour approach to Bressay.
The flat forms part of a semi-detached block of six flats served by a shared stair. In addition to two double bedrooms, both of which have built-in wardrobes, the double glazed accommodation also includes a bright, dual-aspect living room with two large windows making the most of the fantastic views, a kitchen and shower room. Heating is provided by a solid-fuel stove in the living room.
Included with the flat are three separate lockable cupboards which provide plenty of external storage space, and shared use of a drying green.
In addition to Bains Beach, the flat also overlooks fictional 'Shetland' TV detective, ‘Jimmy Perez's’ house.
Accommodation
The property is situated on the top floor with access being via a communal hall & stair shared with five other flats. On the top floor landing, which this property shares with one other flat, there are two useful lockable cupboards which go with flat 5, the larger one having a window and power, providing space to house a freezer or tumble dryer etc., the second cupboard being a coal cellar. Additional storage space is provided by a further large cupboard, again exclusively for the use of flat 5, on the ground floor. This store, again lockable, and measuring approximately 3.65m x 1.95m provides additional storage and space for bikes etc.
The door to the flat opens to a hallway with recess to the right, with coat hooks and fitted meter cupboard over, and pine doors to the kitchen and living room, the east-facing kitchen having modern units in a cream finish set off by woodblock effect worktops and a striking red splash back, the units including an inset sink with clothes pulley over, two built-in cupboards provide additional storage space, one being a shelved pantry cupboard. The freestanding cooker, fridge & washing machine will be included in the sale although no warranties will be given. Vinyl flooring. The window over the sink enjoys the view down the harbour approach.
The living room is a good-sized bright space with triple windows to two sides, the north-facing window looking down on to Bains Beach and across the sound to Bressay, the second east-facing window also enjoying a great view, this is the window which looks down on to 'Da Lodberrie', 'Jimmy Perez's' house. The room has a fitted carpet and heating provided by a solid-fuel room heater set on a tiled surround which supplies radiators in the hall, lobby and both bedrooms, and also heats the hot water tank housed in a cupboard off one of the bedrooms, although the tank also has an electric immersion.
A sliding door from the living room opens to a small carpeted inner hallway with doors to two carpeted double bedrooms and the shower room. The main bedroom to the right, which also enjoys the view over Bains Beach, has two built-in cupboards, a wardrobe and an airing cupboard housing hot water tank. The second bedroom, also a double, has a window facing west and a built-in wardrobe.
The modern, tiled shower room comprises a white WC and wash hand basin set in fitted units with handy storage space below the w.h.b. And concealed cistern to the WC. The tiled shower has an electric shower and glazed screen / door. Laminate flooring.
The property has been fitted with fire / smoke alarms to comply with latest Scottish Government regulations.
Rooms Sizes
Living Room
Approx. 5.05m x 3.6m (16'8" x 11'10")
Kitchen
Approx. 2.8m x 2.55m at widest point (9'2" x 8'4")
Bedroom 1
Approx. 3.45m x 3.4m (11'3" x 11'2")
Shower Room
Approx. 2m x 1.95m (6'8" x 6'4")
Bedroom 2
Approx. 3.85m x 2.95m (12'8" x 9'8")
External
In addition to the cupboards on the landing and ground floor which go with the flat, it also has shared use of a paved drying green.
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
Water Lane lies in the Lodberries area of Lerwick just along from the south end of Commercial Street at its junction with Church Road, and Greenfield Road which runs eastwards from the roundabout at the top of Church Road. No. 5 is situated on the top floor of the front block which is directly off Commercial Street. The property is situated in the Lerwick Conservation Area.
Situated in a great waterfront location right in the centre of Lerwick, in the Lodberries area a short stroll from the small boat harbour and shops etc. On Commercial Street, 5 Water Lane is a two double bedroom, top floor flat overlooking Bains Beach and enjoying a fantastic view across the harbour approach to Bressay.
The flat forms part of a semi-detached block of six flats served by a shared stair. In addition to two double bedrooms, both of which have built-in wardrobes, the double glazed accommodation also includes a bright, dual-aspect living room with two large windows making the most of the fantastic views, a kitchen and shower room. Heating is provided by a solid-fuel stove in the living room.
Included with the flat are three separate lockable cupboards which provide plenty of external storage space, and shared use of a drying green.
In addition to Bains Beach, the flat also overlooks fictional 'Shetland' TV detective, ‘Jimmy Perez's’ house.
Accommodation
The property is situated on the top floor with access being via a communal hall & stair shared with five other flats. On the top floor landing, which this property shares with one other flat, there are two useful lockable cupboards which go with flat 5, the larger one having a window and power, providing space to house a freezer or tumble dryer etc., the second cupboard being a coal cellar. Additional storage space is provided by a further large cupboard, again exclusively for the use of flat 5, on the ground floor. This store, again lockable, and measuring approximately 3.65m x 1.95m provides additional storage and space for bikes etc.
The door to the flat opens to a hallway with recess to the right, with coat hooks and fitted meter cupboard over, and pine doors to the kitchen and living room, the east-facing kitchen having modern units in a cream finish set off by woodblock effect worktops and a striking red splash back, the units including an inset sink with clothes pulley over, two built-in cupboards provide additional storage space, one being a shelved pantry cupboard. The freestanding cooker, fridge & washing machine will be included in the sale although no warranties will be given. Vinyl flooring. The window over the sink enjoys the view down the harbour approach.
The living room is a good-sized bright space with triple windows to two sides, the north-facing window looking down on to Bains Beach and across the sound to Bressay, the second east-facing window also enjoying a great view, this is the window which looks down on to 'Da Lodberrie', 'Jimmy Perez's' house. The room has a fitted carpet and heating provided by a solid-fuel room heater set on a tiled surround which supplies radiators in the hall, lobby and both bedrooms, and also heats the hot water tank housed in a cupboard off one of the bedrooms, although the tank also has an electric immersion.
A sliding door from the living room opens to a small carpeted inner hallway with doors to two carpeted double bedrooms and the shower room. The main bedroom to the right, which also enjoys the view over Bains Beach, has two built-in cupboards, a wardrobe and an airing cupboard housing hot water tank. The second bedroom, also a double, has a window facing west and a built-in wardrobe.
The modern, tiled shower room comprises a white WC and wash hand basin set in fitted units with handy storage space below the w.h.b. And concealed cistern to the WC. The tiled shower has an electric shower and glazed screen / door. Laminate flooring.
The property has been fitted with fire / smoke alarms to comply with latest Scottish Government regulations.
Rooms Sizes
Living Room
Approx. 5.05m x 3.6m (16'8" x 11'10")
Kitchen
Approx. 2.8m x 2.55m at widest point (9'2" x 8'4")
Bedroom 1
Approx. 3.45m x 3.4m (11'3" x 11'2")
Shower Room
Approx. 2m x 1.95m (6'8" x 6'4")
Bedroom 2
Approx. 3.85m x 2.95m (12'8" x 9'8")
External
In addition to the cupboards on the landing and ground floor which go with the flat, it also has shared use of a paved drying green.
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
Water Lane lies in the Lodberries area of Lerwick just along from the south end of Commercial Street at its junction with Church Road, and Greenfield Road which runs eastwards from the roundabout at the top of Church Road. No. 5 is situated on the top floor of the front block which is directly off Commercial Street. The property is situated in the Lerwick Conservation Area.
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