Oakwood, Muckle Roe, Shetland, ZE2 9QW

Reference - KA0673 

Welcome to Oakwood

Oakwood presents an incredibly rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a five-bedroom detached bungalow in immaculate walk-in condition, further enhanced by a rare ‘Band A’ EPC rating with an astonishing score of 95. The home benefits from generous proportions throughout and comprises an open-plan kitchen / diner, spacious lounge enjoying stunning sea views, and double doors connecting the living areas. There is a master bedroom with ensuite, along with three further bedrooms, all benefiting from built-in wardrobes and one final bedroom. Completing the accommodation is a spacious four-piece bathroom, well-appointed utility room, integral garage and entrance porch.

Externally, Oakwood occupies an excellent plot with panoramic sea views. There is a spacious stone-chipped driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, alongside a small grassed area and a garden shed. The home is further enhanced by Air Source Underfloor Heating and 18 Solar Panels with battery storage, contributing to the property’s exceptionally rare Band A Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Location 

Muckle Roe is a small island accessed via a short bridge in Shetland’s North Mainland. The island is known for its distinctive red rock, formed from volcanic activity over 350 million years ago. It lies approximately 27 miles from Lerwick, making for a comfortable 40–45 minute commute. Surrounded by rugged coastline, Muckle Roe offers several excellent walks, including the popular ‘Hams of Roe’, and also benefits from a public hall which hosts events throughout the year.

Nearby is Brae, a thriving village offering a wide range of amenities including a Cooperative supermarket, local schools, leisure centre, Busta House Hotel, and the renowned Frankie’s Fish and Chip Shop.

Accommodation 

Entering through the front door of the property, you are welcomed into an entrance porch which leads into the hallway connecting the main body of the home. You are immediately greeted by the open-plan and generously proportioned kitchen / diner. The modern kitchen is equipped with stunning wooden worktops, an integrated oven, hob and dishwasher, along with a stylish Belfast sink positioned within a large island. There is ample space to accommodate a large dining table and additional furnishings, making it an ideal family space. Glass sliding patio doors also provide direct access to the garden.

Double doors connect the kitchen / diner to the spacious lounge, where a bay window allows the room to be bathed in natural light, while triple-aspect windows frame panoramic sea views.

Moving towards the end of the hallway, the master bedroom enjoys the benefit of double built-in wardrobes along with a private ensuite comprising a walk-in shower, W.C. and hand basin. A further particularly spacious double bedroom also benefits from two built-in wardrobes, while the there are two bedrooms which are both well-proportioned and similarly feature built-in storage and one remaining bedroom. 

The family bathroom is finished to a modern standard and comprises a walk-in shower, bath, hand basin and W.C. Completing the accommodation is a well-appointed utility room located off the rear of the kitchen, providing access to the integral garage. The garage benefits from a motorised electric door and a large window which allows for an abundance of natural light.

External Features 

Oakwood occupies a stunning plot enjoying panoramic sea views across the surrounding coastline. A stone-chipped road leads to a large driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles, while continuing around to the rear of the property where it provides direct access to the garage. The outdoor space also includes a lawned section of garden to the side of the home along with a useful garden shed. The home benefits from recently having plastic clad fascias and soffits installed which is ideal as they require no maintenance. 

Further enhancing the property is its exceptionally rare Band A EPC rating. The home benefits from air source heating which serves underfloor heating throughout, in addition to 18 roof-mounted solar panels complete with battery storage. Together, these features contribute to the home’s outstanding energy efficiency score of an astonishing 95 points.

Early viewing is highly recommended.