House For Sale £70,000
Overview
Two bedroom house at Scousburgh in the South Mainland of Shetland, enjoying superb panoramic views south-westwards over to Spiggie Loch, an rspb Reserve, and beyond to Fitful Head in the distance. Lerwick approximately 20 miles.
The double glazed accommodation which is arranged over two floors, comprises a living room and kitchen on the ground floor, plus two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs.
Externally there is a small garden area to the front.
The property requires complete refurbishment which is reflected in the price. If not used on a permanent basis, it has the potential to provide an ideal holiday home given the fantastic views and its location in an area with a wide range of places of interest for visitors. There is a local shop and primary school just over two miles away.
General Information
‘Scougale’ is situated in a particularly scenic area of the South Mainland of Shetland approximately 20 miles from Lerwick, about mid-way between Sandwick to the north and Sumburgh and the airport to the south.
The property enjoys a south-westerly aspect and fine views over to the Loch of Spiggie rspb reserve, a large shallow loch where a wild variety of birdlife can be seen and which also has good trout fishing. The beautiful sandy beach at Scousburgh Sands is within reasonable walking distance and there are numerous other places of interest in the wider South Mainland area including St Ninian’s Isle and its famous sand tombolo, Sumburgh Head, another rspb reserve, Old Scatness Broch, Jarlshof, Quendale Mill and the Croft House museum.
Amenities in the local area include a garage close by the house, and a mini-supermarket / post office and the area’s primary school at Dunrossness, approximately two miles, secondary schooling being available at Sandwick or Lerwick. A feeder bus service connects with the main Lerwick - Sumburgh bus service whilst the airport at Sumburgh is easily accessible for air transport to mainland Scotland.
Further information about the South Mainland area can be found at:-
The property requires complete refurbishment which is reflected in the price. It is being sold in its current condition and no warranties will be given in respect of any contents or services.
Accommodation
Entry is by a double glazed front door which opens to a hallway with living room to the right, kitchen to the left, and stair with large cupboard off, leading to the first floor. Both the kitchen and living room have windows to the front of the house enjoying the fantastic view over Spiggie Loch to Fitful Head beyond.
The living room has a built-in cupboard and storage heater. The kitchen has some fitted units including a sink and integral oven and hob although these have not been used for some time and may well require replacement. No warranties will be given. There is space for a small table and chairs, a built-in cupboard under the stairs, and a storage heater.
The stairs are lit by a large window to the landing to the rear of the house, the landing having a storage heater and doors to two bedrooms, both doubles with some built-in cupboard space and exposed floorboards. Again both rooms enjoy the fine views. Finally the bathroom comprises a bath tub with electric shower over, WC and wash hand basin. A built-in cupboard over the stairs houses the hot water tank.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
3.6m x 3.35m at widest points (11’10” x 11’)
Kitchen
3.55m x 2.45m (11’8” x 8’)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 1
4.25m x 2.4m (14’ x 8’)
Bedroom 2
4.2m x 2.75m (13’10” x 9’)
Bathroom
‘l’-shaped room 3.2m x 2.2m at widest points (10’6” x 7’3”)
External
Garden area to the front of the house with driveway / parking, and further small area to the rear.
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
The property is situated off the B9122 Scousburgh loop road which runs between Bigton to the north and Dunrossness to the south. Drive to Scousburgh approximately mid-way along the road, and take the turning east to Vanlop about 1/3 mile north of the Spiggie junction. Pass the first house on the right hand corner and turn immediately right onto a track which leads to a group of terraced houses, Scougale being the second house in (the first two storey house).
Two bedroom house at Scousburgh in the South Mainland of Shetland, enjoying superb panoramic views south-westwards over to Spiggie Loch, an rspb Reserve, and beyond to Fitful Head in the distance. Lerwick approximately 20 miles.
The double glazed accommodation which is arranged over two floors, comprises a living room and kitchen on the ground floor, plus two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs.
Externally there is a small garden area to the front.
The property requires complete refurbishment which is reflected in the price. If not used on a permanent basis, it has the potential to provide an ideal holiday home given the fantastic views and its location in an area with a wide range of places of interest for visitors. There is a local shop and primary school just over two miles away.
General Information
‘Scougale’ is situated in a particularly scenic area of the South Mainland of Shetland approximately 20 miles from Lerwick, about mid-way between Sandwick to the north and Sumburgh and the airport to the south.
The property enjoys a south-westerly aspect and fine views over to the Loch of Spiggie rspb reserve, a large shallow loch where a wild variety of birdlife can be seen and which also has good trout fishing. The beautiful sandy beach at Scousburgh Sands is within reasonable walking distance and there are numerous other places of interest in the wider South Mainland area including St Ninian’s Isle and its famous sand tombolo, Sumburgh Head, another rspb reserve, Old Scatness Broch, Jarlshof, Quendale Mill and the Croft House museum.
Amenities in the local area include a garage close by the house, and a mini-supermarket / post office and the area’s primary school at Dunrossness, approximately two miles, secondary schooling being available at Sandwick or Lerwick. A feeder bus service connects with the main Lerwick - Sumburgh bus service whilst the airport at Sumburgh is easily accessible for air transport to mainland Scotland.
Further information about the South Mainland area can be found at:-
The property requires complete refurbishment which is reflected in the price. It is being sold in its current condition and no warranties will be given in respect of any contents or services.
Accommodation
Entry is by a double glazed front door which opens to a hallway with living room to the right, kitchen to the left, and stair with large cupboard off, leading to the first floor. Both the kitchen and living room have windows to the front of the house enjoying the fantastic view over Spiggie Loch to Fitful Head beyond.
The living room has a built-in cupboard and storage heater. The kitchen has some fitted units including a sink and integral oven and hob although these have not been used for some time and may well require replacement. No warranties will be given. There is space for a small table and chairs, a built-in cupboard under the stairs, and a storage heater.
The stairs are lit by a large window to the landing to the rear of the house, the landing having a storage heater and doors to two bedrooms, both doubles with some built-in cupboard space and exposed floorboards. Again both rooms enjoy the fine views. Finally the bathroom comprises a bath tub with electric shower over, WC and wash hand basin. A built-in cupboard over the stairs houses the hot water tank.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
3.6m x 3.35m at widest points (11’10” x 11’)
Kitchen
3.55m x 2.45m (11’8” x 8’)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 1
4.25m x 2.4m (14’ x 8’)
Bedroom 2
4.2m x 2.75m (13’10” x 9’)
Bathroom
‘l’-shaped room 3.2m x 2.2m at widest points (10’6” x 7’3”)
External
Garden area to the front of the house with driveway / parking, and further small area to the rear.
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
The property is situated off the B9122 Scousburgh loop road which runs between Bigton to the north and Dunrossness to the south. Drive to Scousburgh approximately mid-way along the road, and take the turning east to Vanlop about 1/3 mile north of the Spiggie junction. Pass the first house on the right hand corner and turn immediately right onto a track which leads to a group of terraced houses, Scougale being the second house in (the first two storey house).
