Neil Risk

GENERAL

The island of Burra is connected to the Shetland Mainland by two bridges.  The house is approximately 10 miles travelling distance from Lerwick, and on a regular bus route. 

The property is within walking distance of Hamnavoe Primary School, local shop/Post Office, public hall, harbour and marina.  The secondary school for the area is in Scalloway which is approximately 5 to 6 miles away and school transport is provided by Shetland Islands Council.  

All carpets, fixed floor coverings, curtains and blinds, light fittings are included in the sale.  The cooker, fridge and washing machine are also included; however no warranty is given as to their condition.  The large wardrobe unit in Bedroom 1 may be available for sale by separate negotiation. 

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is on one level and comprises:

Hallway, Kitchen, Livingroom, Porch, 3 Bedrooms and Bathroom.

Various Outbuildings and Greenhouse.

HALLWAY 

Entering by exterior hardwood glazed panel door.  Cupboard with sliding doors and separately cupboard with coat hooks and shelf.  Hatch giving access to attic.  Telephone socket, central heating radiator, single pendant light, laminate flooring.

KITCHEN

(3.66m x 3.96m max)

East facing window looking out onto the secluded garden.  Rayburn which is fuelled with oil, tiled hearth, wooden mantelpiece and clothes pulley above.  Fitted kitchen units, stainless steel sink, drainer and modern mixer tap.  Sky satellite  outlet, telephone socket, controls for heating system. Central heating radiator, fluorescent light, vinyl flooring and wooden window blind. 

LIVINGROOM

(4.35m x 3.55m max)

There is a step down from the Kitchen into the Livingroom.  West facing room with fine view of Hamna Voe.  This is the original part of the house with traditionally thick  walls creating a deep alcove window.

Built-in rough cast fireplace, slate hearth and pitch pine mantelpiece with an electric stove. Sky satellite outlet, telephone extension lead.  Central heating radiator, pendant light with 3 lamps, carpet, full length curtains on decorative metal curtain pole. 

SMALL HALLWAY

Gives access to Bedroom 2 and also the Front Porch.  Carpet. 

FRONT PORCH

Exterior hardwood glazed panel door with two glazed side panels.  North and south facing windows.  Laminate flooring.

BEDROOM 2

(3.23m x 3.48m max)

West facing window with deep alcove like the Livingroom.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light, carpet and curtains.

BEDROOM 1

(4.60m x 4.04m max)

East facing window.  Large free standing wardrobe unit which may be available for sale by separate negotiation.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light, carpet, curtains on a satin finish metal curtain pole.

BEDROOM 3

(4.55m x 2.30m max)

This room is off the Kitchen and is presently being used as a Study.

South and east facing windows.  Original beams and v-lining to ceiling.  Hatch giving access to loft. Double and single cupboard with louvre doors. Telephone socket with broadband access.  Central heating radiator, 2 single pendant lights with glass shades, laminate flooring, 2 roman blinds. 

BATHROOM

(2.47m x 1.55m max)

Modern three piece white bathroom suite with stainless steel accessories. Shaped showering bath which is slightly shorter, Mira mains shower, curved glazed shower screen. Tiled splashback to sink and shower/bath areas.  Glass shelf, wall cabinet with circular mirror.  Velux window, ceiling fitted light, central heating radiator, laminate flooring.  

EXTERNAL

GARDEN

There is a shared parking area in front of the Outbuildings.  The garden and cottage are fully enclosed with walls and fences, a gate adjacent to the Outbuildings gives access to the property.  At the front of the cottage the grassed area is public.

Concrete paths lead from the gate to the second door which is used as the main entrance to 4 Glen.  The path continues around the cottage to the well maintained, mature garden which is laid out with a lawn area, raised floral borders and bushes.  There is a gate giving access to the oil tank and a Small Concrete Shed.  

There is a substantial raised decking area with high fencing  which provides a private and sheltered area for relaxing. 

OUTBUILDINGS

The main Outbuilding is in two parts.  The first part (3.28m x 2.99m) has a fitted workbench, shelves and kitchen unit.  Power and light, concrete floor.  There is a door which leads through to the second part (4.79m x 2.61m max) which has a 1.66m high steel roller door, concrete floor. 

A further Outbuilding is attached to 4 Glen.  The boiler for the central heating system is housed here.  Power and light, concrete floor.

There is a polycarbonate Greenhouse in the garden.  Exterior cold water supply.

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.