The Knowe, Toab, Virkie, Shetland, ZE3 9JL

Reference - KA0673

Welcome to The Knowe

The Knowe is a beautifully presented four-bedroom detached house, located in Toab, Virkie. This impressive home combines traditional character whilst modernised to a high standard.

The ground floor comprises a bright and spacious lounge, an open-plan kitchen/diner, a well-appointed utility room, and a master bedroom with en-suite. Upstairs, there is a further spacious double bedroom, two additional bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Externally, the property sits on a generous plot with a large garden, decked patio, double garage, substantial driveway, summerhouse, private paved patio, and sea views.

 
Location

Toab lies within Virkie, a scenic village at Shetland’s southernmost point, approximately 24 miles from Lerwick, an easy 30-minute commute. The area is home to Sumburgh Airport and the Sumburgh Hotel, with Dunnrossness just five minutes’ drive away, where amenities include the well-regarded Mainlands Mini Market, Dunnrossness Primary School, a community hall, football pitch, and play park.

 
Accommodation

The property is entered via a small vestibule. To the right is the kitchen/diner, fitted with a range of wall and base units, integrated oven and hob, ample worktop space, and room for a dining table. A glazed door provides direct access to the garden. To the left of the vestibule is the utility room, offering additional storage, wall and base units, a hand basin, and a heated towel rail.

Through the kitchen lies the heart of the home: a spacious lounge with large windows that fill the room with natural light. The ground floor also accommodates the master bedroom, complete with en-suite comprising W.C., hand basin, and heated towel rail.

The first floor features a generous double bedroom with sea views, two further bedrooms (one currently used as a study with additional storage), and a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower, W.C., and hand basin.

The property benefits from double glazing throughout and an oil-fired central heating system serving a wet radiator network.

 
External Features

The Knowe occupies a substantial plot with well-maintained gardens surrounding the property. A large driveway provides ample parking and leads to a sizeable double garage with motorised electric doors. To the rear, an enclosed paved patio area with high fencing offers both privacy and shelter. A lawned garden wraps around the side of the house to the front, where a large decked patio enjoys lovely sea views towards Sumburgh Airport. A summerhouse is also positioned in the corner of the garden, enhancing the property’s outdoor appeal.

Early viewings is highly recommended