For Sale

Olnagarth, Voe

3 Bedrooms Shower Room Bathrooms 1 Public Room

---

Summary

Spacious detached three bedroomed bungalow on elevated site, enjoying South Easterly aspect and set in large well-kept mature gardens with bushes and trees. Greenhouse, drying green and large multipurpose shed.   Located South of the picturesque Village of Voe.

EPC Rating:	Band E (41)
Price:	Offers Over £137,000
VIEWING:	Contact Our Reception
HOME REPORT:	Available on Request
ACCOMMODATION:	Vestibule, Hallway, Living Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Three Bedrooms and Shower Room.

---

In More Detail

Voe, more than any other village in Shetland, has a distinctly Norwegian appearance. Its traditional centre lies along the waterfront, where there is a newly rebuilt pier and marina. Nearby, you’ll find Johnson & Wood's Voe Bakery. 

If Shetland can be said to have a central point, then Voe is probably it. From here two major roads lead north, the first to Brae and Northmavine, and the second to Mossbank and the ferry to Yell and Unst. Another leads south to Lerwick and Scalloway, while "B" roads lead west to West Mainland and east to Vidlin. 

The settlement here is old. The ruins of Olnafirth Kirk which is close to the east end of the Firth date back to 1714. The spiritual focus of the community now lies only a short distance further back from the water's edge, at the striking white church that replaced Olnafirth. 

The traditional centre and most attractive part of Voe is around the pier that projects into Olna Firth from its south shore. The pier was at the heart of a herring station that was set up here in the 1800s. Olna Firth was also home to a whaling station operated by the Norwegian Whaling Company from 1904 until 1924. The pier has been extensively rebuilt to allow the development of a marina. 

Today this part of the village retains its strong Scandinavian appearance. The pier now also services fish farming in Olna Firth. One side of its landward end is occupied by the workshops of the fish farming operation, while on the other is one of Shetland's camping bods. 

Directions and general description:-

To access the property turn off at the Voe Junction, continue past the Pier and large shed on the left side of the road and Olnagarth is just across the burn on the right hand side. 

This spacious bungalow occupies an elevated position enjoying views over Voe and is set in extensive grounds with outbuildings.   The mature gardens boast several trees and shrubs.  The house itself requires modernisation and redecoration and has been unoccupied for some years but has been kept heated and has considerable potential.

 

---

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor 

The front door of the house is double glazed hardwood with glass window panels at the sides opening into the Vestibule. 

VESTIBULE – (Approx. 2m x 1.27m) - This wide Vestibule contains the electric meters and has linoleum floor covering. 

HALLWAY – (Approx. 2.12m x 2.57m) - With radiator and telephone point and a hatchway with a Ramsay ladder access to the floored Loft.  Doors opening into Bedrooms, the Bathroom/Shower Room and Living Room. 

On the right hand side from the Hallway is a Bedroom. 

BEDROOM 1 – (Approx. 4.35m x 3.7m) - With east and north facing windows and a radiator. 

LIVING ROOM -  (Approx. 4.03m x 4.07m) - Built in solid fuel Mors Room Heater and radiator.  The two north facing windows have beautiful views over Voe and the side garden.   Two built in cupboards on the right hand side of the chimney breast, and communicating door through to the Kitchen. 

KITCHEN – (Approx. 3.8m x 2.93m) - Radiator, kitchen sink below the window and views north, and Pulley for airing clothes. Built in cupboards, both shelved, one above the other and are 25cm deep.  There is tiling above the work surface and the window has a venetian blind.  Polystyrene tiles on the ceiling. 

BACK VESTIBULE – (Approx. 1.5m x 2.06m) - There is a door leading through from the Kitchen to the back Vestibule with outside door and hardwood double glazed window.  The back door leads out on to the concrete apron around the house.  There is also a hatchway to the loft space and two built in shelved cupboards 30cm deep. 

UTILITY ROOM  - (Approx. 2.38m x 1.99m) - The West facing window looks out on to the drying green with whirly gig for drying clothes.  Thermostat for heating, built in gas cooker, worktop with sink and hot and cold taps.  Space under worktop for freezer and automatic washing machine. 

Back to the Hallway and the next room is the Shower Room.

SPACIOUS SHOWER ROOM – (Approx. 2.76m x 4.48m)  - Mostly wet wall finish around the walk-in Mira Sport Electronic Shower.  The window faces west. w.c. wash hand basin, radiator and towel rail with extractor fan and Consort wall heater.  

The next room off the Hallway is a large Double Bedroom. 

DOUBLE BEDROOM  2– (Approx. 4.4m x 3.67m) - With radiator and windows on the west and south walls.  Storage cupboard and shelves (approx. 1.21m deep x 0.85m).  Views out of the west window looks out towards the large Shed with two separate doors and profile sheeting roof. 

Finally off the Hallway is a further Bedroom. 

BEDROOM 3 – (Approx. 4.4m x 3.67m) - This fine bright room has a radiator and east facing window.  

A Ramsay Ladder leads from the roof hatch in the Hallway to a floored area for storage with electric light, storage cupboards at either end and a Velux window.

GARDEN - A Calor gas bottle is located by the back door. 

At the back gate are 17 steps leading up to the concrete pathway in front of the double shed and outside there is a large white sink in the garden and an outside tap. 

A further gateway leads through to the garden on the north side which is mature with bushes and trees.  Around the east side of the large shed there is a further gate out on to the branch road heading North West. 

SHED– (Approx. 3.46m x 6.59m) - The smaller north most shed has a concrete floor area (approx. 3.4m x 1.6m).  The south section of the shed is a separate workshop and contains the plastic domestic heating oil storage tank.  There is a hatch which goes through into the north section of the shed.  Electricity is installed and there is also a workbench.

 

---

Location

---