Neil Risk

GENERAL

“Morven” is approximately 23 miles travelling distance from Lerwick and just over 5 minutes drive from Sumburgh Airport Terminal and Sumburgh Hotel.  There is a regular bus service at the junction to the main A970 road.  

Local amenities within a mile of the property include a general merchants with post office and a boating club with marina for small boats.

Dunrossness Primary School is situated approximately 3 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. 

Built in 1988, this concrete blockwork house has concrete roof tiles, timber doors and triple glazed, timber framed windows except in the basement workshop which is double glazed.  Gas fired central heating also provides the hot water. There is a Smart vacuum system installed, with one point in the Hallway and a 30-foot hose which reaches all areas of the house.  In the basement there is a generator (fitted with battery-start), with switch to the mains system allowing use during power cuts or other interruptions.

Situated on a north/south axis, the house has the benefit of an east/west aspect, enjoying the sun from morning through to evening.  Beautiful open views over the Pool of Virkie and Sumburgh Airport towards Sumburgh Head and Fitful Head with Fair Isle in the distance.  Well maintained garden with a combination of timber and post and wire fencing. 

The dishwasher, washing machine, all carpets, floor coverings, curtains and window blinds are included in the sale.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is on one level with a basement Workshop:

Entrance Porch, Hallway, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Bathroom, 3 Bedrooms, one with En-suite, Integral Double Garage and Utility Room.

See attached floor plan 

Entering “Morven” by glazed panel exterior door with glazed side panels to

ENTRANCE PORCH

(3.77m x 2.04m max)

Bright, airy room with large windows on two walls providing beautiful open views towards Fitful Head and Fair Isle.  Single pendant light, cushion vinyl flooring with inset door mat.

Glazed door with glazed side panels leading to

HALLWAY 

L-shaped hallway with three large cupboards.  The first cupboard contains the consumer units and is shelved; the second has a hanging rail, coat hooks and shelves; and the third is an airing cupboard housing the hot water immersion tank, hanging rail and shelves. Hatch giving access to loft which can provide ample storage although it is not floored.  Access is by way of a folding loft ladder. Telephone socket, two central heating radiators, three single pendant lights and laminate flooring.

LOUNGE

(5.73m x 4.11m max)

Bright, airy room with south and west facing windows.  Gas fire with tiled hearth.  (The original boiler is in the chimney breast so could be opened up for use with an open fire).  Sky satellite connection, telephone socket. Two central heating radiators, two ceiling fitted lights and two wall lights.  Carpet and curtains on wooden curtain poles. Opens into

DINING KITCHEN

(5.82m x 3.64m max)

Again a bright, airy room with south and east facing windows.  Fitted kitchen units, 1.5 stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap.  Fitted NEFF 4 burner gas hob and built-in eye level NEFF electric oven.  Integral fridge and freezer and half size Zanussi Electrolux dishwasher.   Peninsula which separates the Kitchen area from the Dining area and provides extra workspace/ dining area.  TV aerial outlet.  Two single pendant lights and two spotlights.

The carpet from the Lounge continues through to the Dining area, the Kitchen area has quarry-tile flooring underlaid with electric heating.  Window blinds and curtains with wooden curtain pole. 

BATHROOM

(3.00m x 2.08m max)

Three piece bathroom suite.  Sink set into a vanity unit with cupboards.  Wall mounted cabinet with mirrored doors and lights.  Heated towel rail, single pendant light, vinyl flooring and window blind.

MAIN BEDROOM

(3.19m x 3.61m max)

West facing double bedroom.  Two fitted cupboards with mirror doors, hanging rails and shelves.  Telephone socket.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light, carpet and curtains. 

EN-SUITE

(3.55m x 1.70m max)

Large en-suite with corner shower unit, glass doors and tiled splash back. Toilet, sink set into vanity unit with mirror and lights.  Heated towel rail.  Two fitted cupboards with shelves and shoe racks.  Single pendant light, carpet and window blind. 

BEDROOM 2

(3.18m x 2.99m max)

East facing double bedroom.  Two cupboards with hanging rails and shelves.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light, carpet and curtains.

BEDROOM 3

(2.94m x 2.73m max)

East facing room which is presently being used as a Study.  Fitted shelves, single pendant light, vinyl flooring and curtains.

There is a door from the Hallway leading to the Integral Double Garage and Utility Room

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE

(8.17m x 7.10m max including the Utility Room)

Two wooden up and over doors, one of which is powered with electrical opening mechanism.  Concrete floor.  Fitted shelves, cupboards.  Ample storage in the roof space.  Cold water supply.

UTILITY ROOM

(3.44m x 1.71m max)

Built-in kitchen unit with stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap.  An additional worktop area, Siemens automatic washing machine.  Clothes pulley, coat hooks.  Central heating radiator, single pendant light, concrete floor.

EXTERNAL

GARDEN

“Morven” has a well maintained garden with a mixture of timber and post and wire fencing (with rabbit wire).  There is a generous turning area. 

The garden is a mixture of lawn areas and a smaller enclosure with a variety of flower beds and established planting.

BASEMENT WORKSHOP

(7.90m x 4.57m max)

Double doors gives access to a large Workshop. Concrete floor, workbenches, shelves, Vokera Mynute HE gas boiler (warranty extended to June 2011) and generator.  Power sockets and lights.

There is a hatch to the under-floor area of the house allowing access to all of the services. 

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.