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Stackerhvi, Brough, Whalsay, Shetland, ZE2 9AL

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached Property
  • Five Bedrooms
  • Panoramic Sea Views
  • Ample Storage
  • Polycrub
  • Offers fantastic Scope for Renovation

Description

A substantial five-bedroom detached house situated in the scenic area of Brough in Whalsay offering an excellent opportunity for refurbishment and modernisation. With generous proportions and a flexible layout, this property presents significant potential to create a superb family home while adding considerable value.

The accommodation is well laid out and includes five spacious bedrooms, ideal for family living or hosting guests. A useful box room provides additional versatility, perfectly suited as a home office, study or hobby space—well aligned with modern lifestyle needs.

The main living areas offer a solid footprint for redesign, allowing purchasers to reconfigure and upgrade to their own specification. Two bathrooms are already in place, offering a practical base for improvement and contemporary enhancement.

A notable feature is the integral former garage, which offers excellent scope for conversion (subject to the necessary consents). Whether utilised as additional living accommodation, a workshop, home gym or potential annexe, this space adds valuable flexibility to the property.

Externally, the inclusion of a polycrub will appeal to those with an interest in gardening or sustainable living, further enhancing the lifestyle potential of the home.

Set within the picturesque surroundings of Brough, the property enjoys a peaceful rural setting with amazing sea views while remaining within reach of local amenities.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable detached property with genuine scope to upgrade and personalise. Ideal for buyers seeking a rewarding project, the property offers the chance to create a high-quality, bespoke home in a desirable location.

Early viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the scale, setting and potential on offer.

Location

Whalsay, known as the ‘bonnie isle’, is at the centre of Shetland’s fishing industry. It boasts stunning coastal walks to take in the abundant Shetland wildlife, beaches, archaeological sites and extensive wildflowers.
The community benefits from a nursery, primary and secondary schools (to S4), health centre and care centre, leisure centre with heated pool, two grocery shops, pub, Boating Club, charity shop and Britain’s most northerly 18-hole golf course.
A regular ro-ro ferry service connects Whalsay to mainland Shetland sailing to Laxo or sometimes depending on the weather the Vidlin ferry terminal.

Accommodation comprises:-

Ground Floor - Entrance Porch, Living / Dining, Kitchen, Utility Room, Toilet and Store.

First Floor - Five Bedrooms, Box Room / Store, Bathroom.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch (1.18m x 1.88m)
South East facing door, pendant light to the ceiling, tiles to the floor.

Living / Dining Room (8.85m x 4.45m)
North West, North East and South East facing windows, pendant lights to the ceiling, multi fuel stove with stone surround, carpet to the floor, solid wood to the floor.

Kitchen (4.08m x 3.37m)
North West facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, strip light to the ceiling, wall and base units, laminate work top, single bowl sink with double draining board, space for freestanding dishwasher, space for freestanding cooker, kitchen larder with shelves, space for dining table, carpet tiles to the floor.

Utility Room (2.16m x 2.23m)
South West facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, two clothes pulleys to the ceiling, base units and laminate work top, single bowl sink, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, built in storage cupboards, carpet to the floor.

Toilet (1.41m x 1.20m)
South West facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, cabinet to the wall, toilet, corner sink, carpet to the floor.

Integral Former Garage (5.14m x 3.72m)
South West facing door, South West and South East facing windows,

First Floor;

Bedroom 1 (2.99m x 4.12m)
South West facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, built in wardrobe, carpet to the floor.

Bedroom 2 (3.36m x 3.71m)
North West facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, shower enclosure with electric shower, carpet to the floor.

Bedroom 3 (3.36m x 3.89m)
North West facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, built in wardrobes, carpet to the floor.

Bedroom 4 (2.14m x 3.23m)
North East facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, built in wardrobes, carpet to the floor.

Bedroom 5 (2.10m x 4.46m
North East facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, built in wardrobes, carpet to the floor.

Box Room / Office (2.17m x 1.85m)
North West facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, loft hatch to the ceiling, carpet to the floor.

Bathroom (2.35m x 3.71m)
South West facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, sink vanity unit, toilet, bidet, bath, wall mounted towel rail, carpet to the floor.

EXTERNAL

Adding to the property's appeal is the inclusion of a polycrub. This is a significant asset for those with an interest in gardening, providing a sheltered environment for cultivating plants, vegetables, and herbs year-round, a true benefit in the Shetland climate. It offers a sustainable element to the home, promoting self-sufficiency and outdoor living. There is a grassed lawn to the front and side of the property and a driveway to the rear where there is also a detached garage and shed which are in poor condition but with scope to be demolished and re-built.


SERVICES

Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Septic Tank
Heating: Air to air heating and solid fuel burner.

Council Tax - Band C
EPC Rating - Band E
EXTRAS
All fixed items included in the sale.

ENTRY
Immediate entry available on conclusion of legal formalities with a flexible entry date.
VIEWINGS
By appointment only. Contact or email
CLOSING DATE
Parties wishing to be advised of a closing date should formally note their interest with the selling agent via a solicitor.
OFFERS TO
Arthur & Simpson
68 Commercial Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0DL
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About Arthur Simpson, Shetland

68 Commercial Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0DL

Arthur Simpson is a proactive and forward-thinking estate and letting agency based in the heart of Lerwick town centre in Shetland. We pride ourselves in the best customer service levels which can be seen from the hundreds of testimonials we have received over the years.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£778
Property: £ 155,000
Deposit: £ 15,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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