House For Sale £185,000
Overview
‘Greenacres’ is a three / four bedroom detached house situated in a rural location at Quendale in the South Mainland of Shetland, enjoying fine views over open countryside to the front and rear. Lerwick approximately 24 miles.
Arranged over two floors, the accommodation which benefits from oil-fired central heating supplemented by a cosy solid-fuel stove in the living room, comprises a living room, dining room or fourth bedroom, kitchen, main bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, plus two further bedrooms upstairs.
There is a large lawned garden area to the front of the house, plus a 23’ x 11’ detached garage with electric garage door, and a separate garden shed to the rear.
The house is situated within easy reach of the local shop and primary school at Dunrossness a couple of miles away.
General Information
‘Greenacres’ is situated in the sparsely populated community of Quendale at the very southern tip of Shetland approximately 24 miles from Lerwick. The location is convenient for access to Sumburgh airport and air transport to mainland Shetland, and a feeder bus service connects with the main Lerwick - Sumburgh bus route several times a day.
Local amenities in the area are clustered about two miles away at Dunrossness on the main Lerwick - Sumburgh road where Mainland’s mini-supermarket, post office & filling station can be found along with the area’s primary school. Secondary school is at Sandwick or Lerwick.
Just along the road from the house, within reasonable walking distance, is the historic Quendale Mill which houses a small museum, and beyond that lies the beautiful Bay of Quendale and its long sandy beach, whilst a track close to the house leads up to the spectacular cliffs of Fitful Head. Slightly further afield, there is a hotel at Sumburgh and a marina at the Pool of Virkie.
Further information about the local area can be found at:-
The property is double glazed with the exception of the front porch. Central heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler supplemented by a solid-fuel stove in the living room. The boiler also supplies the pressurised hot water tank. The floor and loft have been insulated in recent years.
Accommodation
Entry is via a double glazed front door which opens to a single glazed porch with ‘v’-lined ceiling, wood effect vinyl flooring, wall lighting and a glazed inner door with handy built-in cupboards to either side providing space for coats etc., to the hall. Also laid with wood effect vinyl, the hall has doors to all ground floor rooms and further under-stairs storage. The living room to the left is a dual-aspect room with windows to the south and east. A solid-fuel stove provides a cosy alternative heat source although there is a central heating radiator.
Behind the living room is the kitchen again enjoying a dual aspect, this time with windows to the south and west. There is space for a small table and chairs in the centre of the room, and the fitted units include an inset sink and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine (appliances not included). The ‘Rangemaster’ dual-fuel range cooker and matching cooker hood will be included in the sale. There is also a ‘Rayburn’ range with clothes pulley over. The ‘Rayburn’ was oil-fired although is presently disconnected and not used. It is understood to be working order although no warranties. Built-in airing cupboard, clothes pulley & vinyl flooring.
Next to the kitchen is a mainly wet wall-lined bathroom with white three piece suite, the bath having an electric shower and glazed shower screen over, wood effect vinyl flooring and heated towel rail / radiator supplied by the central heating system. Then there is a dining room or fourth bedroom with windows to the west and north, and finally the remaining ground floor room is an east-facing main bedroom with large wardrobe recess with shelf & hanging rail.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, the room to the left being a double room with east-facing dormer window, built-in eaves storage space, and a hatch to the loft. The second room has a Velux window with integral blind, and again eaves storage space.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
4.25m x 3.65m (13’11” x 11’11”)
Kitchen
4.25m x 3.65m (13’11” x 11’11”)
Bathroom
1.80m x 1.7m (5’10” x 5’6”)
Dining Room / Bedroom 4
3.6m x 3.3m (11’9” x 10’9”)
Bedroom 1
3.6m x 2.35m (11’9” x 7’8”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 3
Generally 3.6m x 3.2m (floor area) (11’10” x 10’7”)
Bedroom 4
Generally 3.6m x 2.35m (floor area) (11’10” x 7’9”)
External
The property sits in an enclosed site bounded by fencing or a low wall, the main garden area being to the front (east) side of the house and comprising two large areas of lawn either side of a path to the front door. The driveway leads up to the garage and a parking area to the side of the house with space for two or three cars. The garage measures approximately 7.15m x 3.5m (23’5” x 11’5”) and has a garage door, separate side door, power & lighting, a fitted work bench and ample shelving. A stone dyke delineates the rear (west) boundary where there is a fenced dog run and a wooden garden shed approx. 2.8m x 1.5m (9’2” x 5’).
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band B. 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 turn west from the main Lerwick – Sumburgh road at Dunrossness by Mainland’s mini-supermarket, following the signs for Quendale & Quendale Water Mill. Follow the road for just over 1½ miles passing the junction to Spiggie on the right, and turn right to ‘Brake’. Continue almost to the end of the road and ‘Greenacres’ is the last house on the left.
‘Greenacres’ is a three / four bedroom detached house situated in a rural location at Quendale in the South Mainland of Shetland, enjoying fine views over open countryside to the front and rear. Lerwick approximately 24 miles.
Arranged over two floors, the accommodation which benefits from oil-fired central heating supplemented by a cosy solid-fuel stove in the living room, comprises a living room, dining room or fourth bedroom, kitchen, main bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, plus two further bedrooms upstairs.
There is a large lawned garden area to the front of the house, plus a 23’ x 11’ detached garage with electric garage door, and a separate garden shed to the rear.
The house is situated within easy reach of the local shop and primary school at Dunrossness a couple of miles away.
General Information
‘Greenacres’ is situated in the sparsely populated community of Quendale at the very southern tip of Shetland approximately 24 miles from Lerwick. The location is convenient for access to Sumburgh airport and air transport to mainland Shetland, and a feeder bus service connects with the main Lerwick - Sumburgh bus route several times a day.
Local amenities in the area are clustered about two miles away at Dunrossness on the main Lerwick - Sumburgh road where Mainland’s mini-supermarket, post office & filling station can be found along with the area’s primary school. Secondary school is at Sandwick or Lerwick.
Just along the road from the house, within reasonable walking distance, is the historic Quendale Mill which houses a small museum, and beyond that lies the beautiful Bay of Quendale and its long sandy beach, whilst a track close to the house leads up to the spectacular cliffs of Fitful Head. Slightly further afield, there is a hotel at Sumburgh and a marina at the Pool of Virkie.
Further information about the local area can be found at:-
The property is double glazed with the exception of the front porch. Central heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler supplemented by a solid-fuel stove in the living room. The boiler also supplies the pressurised hot water tank. The floor and loft have been insulated in recent years.
Accommodation
Entry is via a double glazed front door which opens to a single glazed porch with ‘v’-lined ceiling, wood effect vinyl flooring, wall lighting and a glazed inner door with handy built-in cupboards to either side providing space for coats etc., to the hall. Also laid with wood effect vinyl, the hall has doors to all ground floor rooms and further under-stairs storage. The living room to the left is a dual-aspect room with windows to the south and east. A solid-fuel stove provides a cosy alternative heat source although there is a central heating radiator.
Behind the living room is the kitchen again enjoying a dual aspect, this time with windows to the south and west. There is space for a small table and chairs in the centre of the room, and the fitted units include an inset sink and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine (appliances not included). The ‘Rangemaster’ dual-fuel range cooker and matching cooker hood will be included in the sale. There is also a ‘Rayburn’ range with clothes pulley over. The ‘Rayburn’ was oil-fired although is presently disconnected and not used. It is understood to be working order although no warranties. Built-in airing cupboard, clothes pulley & vinyl flooring.
Next to the kitchen is a mainly wet wall-lined bathroom with white three piece suite, the bath having an electric shower and glazed shower screen over, wood effect vinyl flooring and heated towel rail / radiator supplied by the central heating system. Then there is a dining room or fourth bedroom with windows to the west and north, and finally the remaining ground floor room is an east-facing main bedroom with large wardrobe recess with shelf & hanging rail.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, the room to the left being a double room with east-facing dormer window, built-in eaves storage space, and a hatch to the loft. The second room has a Velux window with integral blind, and again eaves storage space.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room
4.25m x 3.65m (13’11” x 11’11”)
Kitchen
4.25m x 3.65m (13’11” x 11’11”)
Bathroom
1.80m x 1.7m (5’10” x 5’6”)
Dining Room / Bedroom 4
3.6m x 3.3m (11’9” x 10’9”)
Bedroom 1
3.6m x 2.35m (11’9” x 7’8”)
On the First Floor:-
Bedroom 3
Generally 3.6m x 3.2m (floor area) (11’10” x 10’7”)
Bedroom 4
Generally 3.6m x 2.35m (floor area) (11’10” x 7’9”)
External
The property sits in an enclosed site bounded by fencing or a low wall, the main garden area being to the front (east) side of the house and comprising two large areas of lawn either side of a path to the front door. The driveway leads up to the garage and a parking area to the side of the house with space for two or three cars. The garage measures approximately 7.15m x 3.5m (23’5” x 11’5”) and has a garage door, separate side door, power & lighting, a fitted work bench and ample shelving. A stone dyke delineates the rear (west) boundary where there is a fenced dog run and a wooden garden shed approx. 2.8m x 1.5m (9’2” x 5’).
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band B. 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 turn west from the main Lerwick – Sumburgh road at Dunrossness by Mainland’s mini-supermarket, following the signs for Quendale & Quendale Water Mill. Follow the road for just over 1½ miles passing the junction to Spiggie on the right, and turn right to ‘Brake’. Continue almost to the end of the road and ‘Greenacres’ is the last house on the left.
