4 bed detached house for sale

The Manse, Baltasound, Unst, Shetland ZE2

The Manse, Baltasound, Unst, Shetland Ze2 9Dz

Fantastic detached two-storey four bedroom house set within a large plot in Baltasound near to all the local amenities including the leisure centre, school and health centre and shops. The Manse was built c.1889 and still has plenty of it's original character in tact. The property is of stone construction under a pitched timber roof with a covering of natural and fibre cement slates. The property is heated via an oil-fired boiler to a wet radiator system. Externally there is a detached workshop/ store and a large garden set within dry stone walls. There is also a sizeable piece of land which is included with the property immediately to the North.
This presents a great opportunity for someone to put their own stamp on it and look after this lovely historic property for many years to come.

Location

Unst is Britain’s most-northerly island. Baltasound has a thriving and creative community with a shop, leisure centre with swimming pool, hotel and a pub. The island itself also has a bakery (and shop) a popular tea room, boat haven and many beaches. There are bird populations and flower species of national significance as well as nature reserves, fishing, ornithology and historical sites to enjoy. It is a family-friendly environment with many locals living a sustainable lifestyle, enjoying a slower pace of life and strong community spirit and support.

Accommodation Comprises - Entrance porch, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Four Bedrooms, En-Suite, Bathroom & Toilet.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch (2.77m x 2.70m)
South facing door, panoramic windows, light fitting to the wall, concrete to the floor.

Living Room (4.56m x 4.60m)
East and South facing windows, pendant ceiling light, wood burning stove with surround, wooden flooring.

Dining Room (4.60m x 4.35m)
East facing windows, pendant ceiling light, open fireplace with surround, wooden flooring.

Kitchen (3.31m x 4.61m)
North and South facing windows, strip light to the ceiling, shaker style wall and base units, laminate granite effect worktop, space for dishwasher under, space for fridge/freezer, rangemaster cooker with extractor fan above, bowl and a half sink, space for dining table, tiles to the floor.

Utility Room (1.73m x 2.35m)
West facing wooden door, South facing window, pendant ceiling light, laminate wooden effect wall and base units, space for washing machine, single bowl sink and draining board, concrete to the floor.

Toilet (1.67m x 1.57m)
North facing window, pendant ceiling light, storage cupboard with louvre style doors, pedestal sink, toilet, tiles to the floor.

Mid Floor

Bedroom 1 (3.65m x 4.58m)
South facing window, pendant light to ceiling, carpet to the floor.

En-Suite (2.52m x 1.52m)
Spot lights to ceiling, wall mounted extractor fan, pedestal sink, toilet, shower enclosure with hinged door, mixer shower, tiles to the floor.

Bathroom (2.39m x 1.88m)
South facing Velux window, pendant light to the ceiling, pedestal sink, bidet, toilet, standard bath with mixer shower over, wall mounted towel rail, tiles to the floor.

First Floor

Bedroom 2 (4.64m x 4.37m)
North and East facing windows, pendant light to the ceiling, open fireplace with surround, carpet to the floor.

Bedroom 3 (2.26m x 2.92m)
East facing window, pendant light to the ceiling, wooden shelving to the wall, carpet to the floor.

Bedroom 4 (4.52m x 3.49m)
East and South facing windows, pendant light to the ceiling, open fireplace with surround, carpet to the floor.

External

Detached workshop/ store to the rear of the property. A grassed lawn surrounds the property which is set within a dry stone wall. There is an additional piece of land immediately to the North of the Property which is included in the sale.

Services

Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Mains
Heating: Oil-fired boiled to a wet radiator system.

Council Tax - Band B

EPC Rating - Band F
Extras

All fixed items included in the sale. Some moveable items available by separate negotiation.
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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Disclaimer Note: Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars accurate, they do not offer/form any part of a contract on offer and are not guaranteed. Measurements are approximate. We have not tested electricity, gas or water services or any appliances. Photographs may have been taken with a wide-angle lens.