Da Laggans Cottage, Baltasound, Unst, Shetland, ZE2
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- SIZE
840 sq ft
78 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Living room
- Kitchen
- 2 double bedrooms
- About 0.04 acres
Description
Da Laggans Cottage (together with neighbouring Houlland House and Steading), are cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. The Trust are seeking new owners who can bring this property to life while continuing to care for and preserve its architectural significance.
The cottage was originally part of the larger Gardie Estate, and is typical of the tradition of building small cottages to house shepherds and it is thought to date back to around 1920. It will require considerable renovation.
It sits in grounds of about 0.04 acres.
Da Laggans Cottage is a two storey dwelling with an attic, and a single-storey extension to the side. It has lain unoccupied since 1995 with some deterioration due to storm damage. The accommodation extends to a living room and kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the upper floor. There is an extension on the side which has now lost its roof. The Cottage is in need of complete renovation.
Health & Safety
Please be aware that there is an opening for a small water well within the boundary of Da Laggan Cottage. Extra care should be taken when walking in the grounds. Please also note that the upper floor of Da Laggans Cottage is in poor condition and care needs to be exercised if this floor is being accessed.
Conservation Agreement
Due to the local significance of Da Laggans, the sale will be covered by a Conservation Agreement with National Trust for Scotland. This will ensure that the successful purchaser renovates the Cottage with sensitivity. An essential part of the Agreement requires the new owner to have consent from National Trust for Scotland for any renovation works that are proposed.
The Agreement will include the requirement for Enhanced Historic Building Surveys if any structural changes are planned. All identified original elements will require to be retained and any changes are to be agreed in advance with NTS.
An Archaeological Watching Brief will require to be carried out on all ground disturbing activity.
Full details of the Conservation Agreement are available on request.
Offers submitted for the Cottage should be accompanied by a written proposal for the use of the buildings.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Da Laggans Cottage, Baltasound, Unst, Shetland, ZE2
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