Neil Risk

GENERAL

The house is approximately 24 miles travelling distance from Lerwick, and on a regular bus route.  It is within walking distance of all local amenities in Walls.

There are a wide range of facilities in the village of Walls including a primary school and nursery, general merchant’s shop with petrol pumps and Post Office, bakery, café, Care Centre, public hall, health centre, swimming pool, churches, boating club, pier, marina, garage, camping böd and community garden.  The secondary school for the area is in Aith which is 12 miles away and transport is provided by the Shetland Islands Council.

Walls is very much a village community which is reflected in the facilities which are available.  It is also an area of outstanding scenic beauty.  There are excellent walks on the west side of Shetland and the area is noted for it’s wildlife. 

The house is in move into condition.  It has great potential because of its size, layout and attractive location.  It could be used as a family home with scope to create a granny flat or it could be used as a self contained house with a flat for letting.  Any purchaser would require to make their own enquiries about Consents which may be required for alterations and for letting. 

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is on two levels and comprises:

Ground Floor: Porch/Conservatory, Lounge, Kitchen, 2nd Reception Room, Utility Room, Two Bathrooms, Bedroom and Study

First Floor: 4 Bedrooms

PORCH/CONSERVATORY 

Entering by glazed panel door.  West facing aluminium double glazed windows with panoramic views of Vaila Sound.  Partially v-lined.  Central heating radiator.  Shelf unit.  Coat hooks.  Single pendant light. 

Glazed panel door leading to

INNER HALLWAY 

Cupboard with combi boiler and plumbing for washing machine.  Central heating radiator.  Single pendant light.  Carpet (stained boards under carpet).  Carpeted staircase leading to the first floor of the main house. 

Half landing with large dormer window giving an airy aspect to the hallway at both levels.  Single pendant light.  

BATHROOM

(3.17m x 1.74m max)

Wood panel door. Toilet, sink and tiled shower enclosure with Mira electric shower and fitted shower curtain.  Partially tiled walls and some v-lining.  Fitted shelves.  Central heating towel rail, 3 bar spotlights and cork tile flooring.

LOUNGE

(5.13m x 3.48m max)

Bright airy room which is south facing with outstanding views of Vaila Sound and the Isle of Vaila in the background.  Wood panel door.  Solid fuel stove set into a built-in fire place with tiled hearth. Fitted shelves in alcove.  Telephone socket.  Digital television aerial outlet.  Central heating radiator.  Attractive glass pendant light with bronze effect supports.  Laminate flooring, metal curtain pole with full length curtains.

KITCHEN

(3.45m x 2.97m max)

Bright airy room which has south and west facing windows.  There are fitted units with an inset stainless steel sink and drainer.  Large built-in corner pantry cupboard fitted with shelves.  Cupboard with the electricity consumer units.  Alcove which is presently occupied by the fridge.  Creda electric cooker with ceramic hob.  Fitted wall shelves.  Central heating radiator, 4 bar spotlights, laminate flooring and window blinds. 

BEDROOM 3

(3.18m x 2.83m max)

North facing window which looks out over the back garden.  Built-in cupboard fitted with shelves.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light and carpet.

Archway leading to

STUDY

(3.17m x 2.88m max)

North facing window.  Built-in cupboard with shelves.  Wall shelves.  Telephone and computer broadband sockets.  Central heating radiator.  Single pendant light.  Carpet and window blind. 

FIRST FLOOR:-  

UPPER HALLWAY

Cupboard giving access to area under the eaves which can be used for storage. Hatch giving access to floored loft. Single pendant light and carpet.

BEDROOM 1

(4.05m x 3.65m max)

Bright airy room with large dormer window overlooking the Walls marina.  Wood panel door.  Alcove with fitted shelf and clothes rail.  Television aerial outlet.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light and carpet.

BEDROOM 2

(3.65m x 2.70m max)

Bright airy room with large dormer window overlooking the Walls marina.  2 alcoves with fitted shelves.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light and carpet.

GROUND FLOOR:-  

2ND RECEPTION ROOM

(4.68m x 3.37m max)

Presently being used as a Playroom.  Bright airy room which is also south facing with the same views as the Lounge.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light, carpet on laminate flooring and wooden curtain pole and curtains. 

SECOND INNER HALLWAY

Central heating radiator.  Alcove under the staircase which can be used for storage.  Single pendant light. Carpeted staircase leading to the first floor. 

Half landing with large dormer window giving an airy aspect to the hallway at both levels. Curtains. Telephone socket with second phone line and computer broadband socket.  

BATHROOM

White three piece bathroom suite.  Tiled splash back to bath and sink.  Shelf, central heating radiator, single pendant light and vinyl flooring. 

Glazed panel door giving access to

VESTIBULE

External half glazed panel door giving access to the garden.  Coat hooks.  Single pendant light and vinyl floor covering. 

UTILITY ROOM

(3.40m x 3.20m max)

Fitted kitchen units with inset stainless steel sink and drainer.  Tiled splash back.  Plumbing for washing machine. Built-in cupboard with shelf. Consumer unit in wall cupboard. Two fitted shelves.  Clothes pulley. Dimplex storage heater, single pendant light, vinyl flooring and window blind.

FIRST FLOOR:-  

SECOND UPPER HALLWAY

Cupboard giving access to part of the eaves. Hatch giving access to floored loft. Single  pendant light and carpet. 

BEDROOM 4

(3.97m x 3.65m max including the window alcove)

Bright airy room with dormer window overlooking the Walls marina.  Built-in cupboard with three shelves.  Alcove with fitted shelves.  Telephone socket, television and Sky aerial outlets. Single pendant light and carpet.  

BEDROOM 5

(3.00m x 3.24m max including the window alcove)

Bright airy room with large dormer window overlooking the Walls marina.  Built-in cupboard with shelf.  Single pendant light, carpet and curtains.

EXTERNAL

GARDEN

The garden is large with a lawn area to the front and an assortment of shrubs, trees and flower beds.  There is a large lawn area to the rear and a variety of trees and shrubs.  Small garden shed. 5 compost bins and clothes line and poles.

There is also an integral outside store at the north end of the house adjacent to the northern exit door, with light. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Note: While the foregoing particulars are believed to be correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. The dimensions given are approximate only and are not warranted. Photographs may have been taken with a wide angle lens.