Utsikten, Bressay

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Summary

Spacious five bedroom dwellinghouse, comprising three in main house and two in the self-contained Flat attached, situated in an elevated location overlooking Bressay Sound and Lerwick.  The property benefits from excellent storage facilities, Built in Sauna and Shower Rooms.  A fire alarm system is wired into the mains to cover the whole house.  The outside offers parking for multiple cars, a detached garage, a Summer House and a courtyard which offers excellent outdoor entertainment space.  This property must be viewed to be appreciated.

EPC Rating:	Band D (59)
Price:	Offers Over £260,000
VIEWING:	Contact our Reception
HOME REPORT:	Available on Request
ACCOMMODATION:	Main House- Vestibule, Hallway, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Three Bedrooms (one en-suite) and Shower Room. Flat -Sitting Room/Kitchen, Two Bedrooms, Shower Room, Storage Room,

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In More Detail

Bressay lies due south of Whalsay, west of the Isle of Noss, and north of Mousa.  At 11 square miles (28 km 2), it is the fifth largest island in Shetland. The population is around 360 people, concentrated in the middle of the west coast, around Glebe and Fullaburn. 

Bressay has almost everything that Shetland can offer the visitor, it shelters Lerwick from the North Sea and for many centuries Bressay Sound has been a port of refuge for shipping, since long before Lerwick was founded in the 17^th century.  This natural harbour and the unique strategic position of Bressay’s highest hill, the Ward of Bressay gave the Island specific significance from prehistoric times.  From the summit, all of Shetland is visible on a clear day, with binoculars, you can see through the natural arch in the Gaada Stack on Foula, away to the west, in the Atlantic; to the north-east lie Out Skerries; to the north Ronas Hill and Saxa Vord (Unst); and to the south Sumburgh Head.

Bressay is reached by a seven minute ferry ride  from the centre of Lerwick,   the car ferry running hourly.  Close to the ferry terminal there is a Hotel with restaurant and bar.  Following the south road to the middle of the Island the local shop with Post Office is situated, with the Community Hall nearby.  Across the road from the Community Hall is a cafe run by a local group.  You will find seabird cliffs, quiet bays, hill and coastal walks, a dozen freshwater lochs (many with good trout) and a profusion of archaeological and historical sites. The east side of the island is sparsely inhabited, a place of peace and quiet where birds and sheep wander undisturbed.

Noss lies of the east coast of Bressay and both Islands feature striking landscapes, abundant bird life, coastal mammals and wild flowers.

Much of Bressay is accessed by road of which some are single-track which radiate from the shop and post office at Mail (the place-name means "the sands" and long pre-dates the Royal Mail). The side roads are rough tracks unsuitable for cars and the best way to enjoy the wild east side of the island is on foot. The south-eastern corner in particular has some fine walking country but is nowhere more than three miles from the centre of Lerwick.mmals

 

 

 

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Accommodation comprises:

First Floor 

VESTIBULE - (Approx. 1.8m x 1.6m) - Entrance into the house is by way of  steps and disabled access ramp leading to the front door into a small Vestibule.  Window facing North and a small cupboard with shelving.  There is a further solid wooden door leading to the inner Hallway. 

INNER HALLWAY – (Approx. 1.8m x 1.7m) - This room is V lined, with radiator, central ceiling light and a single socket. A Staircase leads down to the self-contained Flat and Sauna Room and a further inner door with frosted glass leads into the main Hallway. 

HALLWAY – (Approx. 1.8m x 3.6m and 1.65m x 4.7m) – L Shaped - V lined with ceiling lights, smoke detector.  Alcove area for hanging coats.  Situated to the left is a door leading to the Kitchen and also doors leading to the Sitting Room, Shower Room and to a further corridor which  leads to the Bedrooms. 

KITCHEN -    (Approx. 4.7m x 3.6m) - Dual aspect with windows facing North and East.  Fully fitted Kitchen, integrated cooker with extractor fan.  Linoleum flooring.  Open doorway leads through to the Dining Room. 

DINING ROOM – (Approx. 4.7m x 3.2m) - Window facing East.  Central ceiling lights and set of strip lighting.  Smoke detector.  Archway leading through to the Sitting Room.

SITTING ROOM – (Approx. 6.1m x 5.2m) - Solid wood floor.  Feature fireplace.  Sliding doors leading out to the Balcony which runs along the East and South of the Sitting Room.  

SHOWER ROOM - (Approx.  2.2m x 3.3m) - Wet wall lining throughout this room.  Shower unit, toilet and sink with cupboards including wall cupboards.  Window facing South. 

LARGE STORAGE CUPBOARD - Contains shelving. 

BEDROOM 1 - (Approx. 3.2m x 3.8m) - Window facing South.  Fitted wardrobes.  Central ceiling light and two spot lights situated over the bed.  Telephone socket.  Ensuite – comprises Toilet, sink unit and shower which feeds off the oil fired central heating system that is installed throughout the house.   

BEDROOM 2 – (Approx. 2.15m x 3.4m) - Window facing North.  Central ceiling light.  Built in wardrobe.  Shelving. 

BEDROOM 3 – (Approx. 2.8m x 3.4m) - Window facing North.  Central light.  Smoke detector.  Telephone point.  Contains sink unit and a built in wardrobe.  

Ground Floor

From the Inner Hallway the staircase leads down to the Ground Floor.   A solid wooden fire door, which can be locked to separate the Upper Floor from the self-contained Flat, leads to the main lower Corridor. 

MAIN LOWER CORRIDOR – (Approx. 4.2m x 1.1m) 

STORAGE ROOM – (Approx. 2.9m x 2m) - V-lining on three walls. 

Front door of Flat. 

Further down the corridor there is another door leading to a smaller Hallway. 

HALLWAY – (Approx. 2.5m x 1.2m) - On the left hand side is the Sauna and on the right hand side is the boiler room and straight ahead is the solid wooden outside door. 

SAUNA AREA – (Approx. 2.3m x 1.9m) - There are two rooms split with the actual Sauna and the Shower Room with wet wall lining which contains a sink unit and the Shower. 

Self-Contained Flat 

CORRIDOR – (Approx. 4.7m x 1.6m) - On the left hand side there is a large storage cupboard.  Central ceiling light.  Shelving throughout.

Further corridor leading to the Bathroom and Bedrooms.  A further door leads to the  Sitting Room/Kitchen.

SITTING ROOM /KITCHEN – (Approx. 5.6m x 5m) - Fitted floor and wall cupboards.  Integrated cooker and oven with extractor fan.  Windows facing South.  Fitted carpet in the Sitting Room Area and linoleum in the Kitchen Area.

SHOWER ROOM – (Approx. 2.5m x 1.8m) - Shower Unit, toilet and sink.  Window facing South. 

STORAGE ROOM – (Approx. 1.3m x 1.25m) - Plumbed in for washing machine. 

BEDROOM 1 – (Approx. 3m x 4.4m) - Window facing South.  Small built in wardrobe. Ceiling light.  Smoke detector.  Fitted carpet. 

BEDROOM 2 – (Approx. 3m x 3.9m) - Window facing West.  Large walk-in wardrobe.  Sink Unit with cabinet above and cupboard below. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Location

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