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Last update: Wed 23rd Jul 20089 Ninian Drive
Virkie, Shetland, ZE3 9JY
Closing Date: Not Set
This is a 3 bedroomed detached dwellinghouse in need of some refurbishment which is reflected in the asking price. Set in a large garden, within a private housing development in rural location, with panoramic views of Fitful Head and Bay of Quendale. The house is fully double glazed with solid fuel central heating. Single garage and small metal garden shed. Within 5 minutes drive of Sumburgh Airport and commuting distance of Lerwick.
Type: Detached House For Sale
Price: Offers over £70,000 are invited
Status: Sold
GENERAL
The house enjoys panoramic views of Quendale Bay and Fitful Head with Fair Isle in the distance and is approximately 23 miles from Lerwick and 5 minutes drive from Sumburgh Airport.
There is a range of local amenities within 3 miles of the property including Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh Hotel and general merchants with post office. There is also a Boating Club with a marina for small boats nearby.
Dunrossness Primary School is situated approximately 2½ miles away, older pupils go to Sandwick Junior High School. School transport to both schools is provided by Shetland Islands Council. Mainland’s retail site which includes a mini-supermarket with post office, an off-licence, petrol pumps and hairdresser is also situated in Dunrossness. The south mainland doctor’s surgery is at Levenwick.
This property is in need of substantial refurbishment, but offers a great deal of potential.
The exterior doors and all windows are uPVC double glazed units. Heating is by way of solid fuel central heating.
Accommodation is on one level and comprises:
Vestibule, Hallway, Kitchen with Utility Area, Lounge, Bathroom and 3 Bedrooms.
ACCOMMODATION
Entering by half-glazed door with side panel
VESTIBULE
With coat hooks, single pendant light and carpet.
Glazed door with side panels, giving access to
HALLWAY
Loft hatch. Central heating radiator. Telephone socket. Laminate flooring.
KITCHEN
(4.13m x 3.41m max)
There are fitted cupboards and stainless steel sink and drainer with a mixer tap. Bosky range (poor condition). Large walk-in cupboard, 2 shelves and pendant light. Airing cupboard containing the hot water tank and shelves. Further small cupboard with fitted shelves. Two fluorescent lights. Curtains and vinyl flooring.
Doorway leading into a “utility area”. Single pendant light and vinyl flooring. Leads to back door.
LOUNGE
(5.55m x 3.69m max)
This room has south and west facing windows with views of Fair Isle and Fitful Head. Fireplace with tiled fire surround and hearth. Telephone socket and Sky TV aerial outlet. Central heating radiator and single pendant light with 3 glass lamps. Carpet and curtains with wooden curtain poles.
BATHROOM
(2.00m x 2.21m max)
Bright west-facing room. White three-piece bathroom suite. Heated towel rail which runs off the central heating system. Stainless steel towel rail. Single pendant light. Vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM 1
(4.05 m x 3.58m max)
West facing window. Fitted cupboard with a shelf and hanging rail. Central heating radiator and single pendant light. Laminate flooring, wooden curtain pole and curtains.
BEDROOM 2
(4.01m x 2.83m max)
East facing window. Fitted cupboard with shelf and hanging rail. Central heating radiator and single pendant light. Wooden floor, wooden curtain pole and curtains.
BEDROOM 3
(2.45m x 2.80 m max)
Cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Central heating radiator and single pendant light. Metal curtain pole and curtains.
EXTERNAL
The property is set in a large garden which is mainly laid out as a lawn, with a mixture of ranch style fencing, palisade fencing and dry stone dykes. Concrete slabs leading from the gate to the front door. There is a chicken run and a variety of small trees and shrubs. Single garage with metal up-and-over door, being the first garage in the block. Small metal “Yard Master” garden shed.
Further Information
- Travel Directions
- Approaching from the north on the A970 Lerwick to Sumburgh road, turn right to Toab, take the first junction on the right. Ninian Drive is about ¼ mile from the junction on the left hand side of the road. No.9 is the first on the right on the small side road at the top of Ninian Drive.
- Council Tax
- Currently Band A.
- Entry
- Early entry available.
- Viewing
- Telephone 01609 773380 or 07933 716401 to arrange an appointment.
- Closing Date
- Parties wishing to be advised of a closing date should note their interest with the selling agent.
- Offers To
- Neil Risk, Solicitor & Estate Agent, Nordhus, North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LZ.
Telephone: (01595) 695262.
Fax: (01595) 695331.
E-mail: mail@neilrisk.com
Ref: C061-8
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.
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North Ness Business Park,
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ZE1 0LZ
United Kingdom
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