Neil Risk

GENERAL

Fetlar is connected to the adjacent island of Yell by a 25 minute ferry crossing from Hamars Ness to Gutcher.  A further regular 20 minute ferry service from Ulsta on Yell runs to Toft on the Shetland mainland.  There is an ‘Overland’ bus between the North Isles and Lerwick.

Fetlar is known as ‘The Garden of Shetland’ and has an abundance of wildlife.  The Loch of Funzie, less than half a mile from Stanetaft, famously attracts over 90% of the UK’s breeding population of the rare red-necked phalarope. There are also many other varieties of breeding seabirds and waders, including red-throated divers, Arctic skuas and whimbrels.

The population of Fetlar is less than 60.  There is a Primary School, shop including post office (open 11am to 1pm everyday except Thursday and Sunday), community hall, youth club, camping böd, church and the Byre Chapel which is run by Anglican nuns.  A nurse is based on the isle and a doctor visits once a fortnight.  The Fetlar Interpretive Centre which is a community run museum and visitor centre provides local history and wildlife displays.

This would be an ideal retreat for someone wanting to “get away from it all” or to enjoy the outdoors.

The cottage is a storey and a half with a single storey extension to the front.  Stone built with thick walls and thought to be over 100 years old.  All windows are double glazed and heating is off peak electric storage heaters and there is a multi fuel stove in the Livingroom. The property is in move-into condition. The owner has applied for satellite 2Mbps symmetrical broadband connection as part of a pilot project. 

Accommodation is on two levels and comprises:

On the Ground Floor: Lobby, Bathroom, Open Plan Kitchen and Livingroom.

On the First Floor: 2 Bedrooms.

Two outbuildings.

ACCOMMODATION

Entering by wooden panel door to

LOBBY

(2.87m x 1.53m max)

Bright and well proportioned area with east and west facing windows.  Work surface with shelves below, plumbed for washing machine.  Clothes pulley. Consumer units. Coathooks. Dimplex storage heater, 2 single pendant lights and vinyl flooring. Airing cupboard with the hot water immersion tank and fitted shelves. Telephone outlet.

Access hatch to loft area above the extension.

BATHROOM

(1.68m x 2.14m max)

Three piece white bathroom suite. Gainsborough electric shower over the bath with aqua panelling and fitted shower curtain. 2 pine wall shelves. Electric towel rail, extractor fan, ceiling light and carpet.

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN AND LIVINGROOM

(7.87m x 3.54m max)

Bright and airy room, 2 south facing windows with deep alcoves.  The ceiling features original wooden beams which have been painted. Floor covering to both areas is carpet. The staircase to the upper floor rises from the middle of the room effectively separating the two areas. 

Kitchen Area – Fitted kitchen units, stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splash back and concealed lighting provides  illumination to work surfaces. Electric oven and 4-burner gas hob with filter hood unit above.  Dimplex storage heater, single pendant light.

Livingroom Area – Franco Belge cast iron multi fuel stove with a slate hearth. Telephone socket and television aerial outlet. Television aerial in loft, satellite outlet (but no dish). Dimplex storage heater, single pendant light and two sets of triple spotlights.   

Open tread wooden staircase giving access to the first floor.  At the top of the stairs there is a Velux rooflight with provides daylight over the stairwell.

BEDROOM 1

(3.78m x 3.66m max)

South facing Velux rooflight which affords views over the headland to the south of the property. Coombed ceiling with adequate height in the centre of the room to stand.  Single pendant light and two fitted wall spotlights. Painted floor boards.

BEDROOM 2

(3.73m x 3.67m max)

Again a south facing Velux rooflight which affords views over the headland to the south of the property. Coombed ceilings with adequate height in the centre of the room to stand. Small alcove.  Single pendant light and two fitted wall spotlights. Painted floor boards. Access to cold water tank.

EXTERNAL

Two semi-detached outbuildings, one being derelict.

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.