| Accommodation | Ground Floor:– Porch, Hall, Utility Area, Living Room and Kitchen. First Floor:- Two Double Bedrooms and Shower Room. |
| Entry | By arrangement. |
| Home Report | Available - EPC Rating D(64) |
| Viewings | Highly recommended. Please contact the Sellers after 5pm on 07851 814 724 or 07745 681 642 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, contact the Agents. |
This highly attractive, two-bedroom, semi-detached property is situated within the Lerwick Lanes Conservation Area and has many original and unique features, including stained glass windows, wood finishings and high ceilings.
The property is in move-in condition and benefits from having Planning Permission (ref 2021/185/PFF – subject to conditions) for an extension of a Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room and WC at the rear of the property. This will free up the existing Kitchen and Living Area for the possibility of two ground floor double bedroom.
Situated within the private walled, well-maintained garden is off-road parking, a large Garage and Potting Shed. There are established sycamore trees and flower beds and rockeries around the grassed area.
The retail shops and businesses along Commercial Street are just a short walk away down the Lanes that include a well-stocked local grocery store, restaurants, take-aways, cafés, pharmacy and cinema. Further afield, but within walking distance, are Bells Brae Primary School, Islesburgh Community Centre, Gilbert Bain Hospital and Lerwick Health Centre.
This property presents an ideal opportunity for a first-time buyer, professional couple, or young family.
General Information
Entrance to the property is via a concrete pathway and steps leading from the ornate wrought iron gate and railings through the attractive front garden. The Porch contains period tiles and original stained glass internal door leading into the Hallway.
The Hallway provides access to the Kitchen Living Room and rear Porch/Utility Area with a staircase to the first floor. Contains one double socket and smoke alarm. A glass paned door leads into a rear Porch (0.85m x 2.21m) containing coat hooks, double socket, electric meter. A small cupboard and Utility Area (1.30m x 1.39m) with washing machine is situated under the stairs. An external glass paned door provides access to the rear garden, off-road parking and garage.
The good-sized Kitchen has windows overlooking the front and rear garden and provides ample space for a dining table and chairs. Contains fitted timber cabinets with worktops, stainless steel sink, Beko electric oven, Bosch fridge/freezer, a single socket, six double sockets, telephone point, smoke alarm, radiator and a Pantry (1.17m x 0.67m) with shelving and a window.
The bright and airy Living Room has a bay window looking out over the front garden and a further window overlooking the rear garden. Contains oak wood shelving, four double sockets, television aerial point and two radiators.
A curved staircase (w2.11m) with original timber banister and stained glass window leads to the good sized, first floor Landing. Contains smoke alarm, radiators and Linen Cupboard (1.20m x 0.31m) with shelving.
This spacious Double Bedroom has a bay window overlooking the front garden and a further window with views of the rear garden. Contains three double sockets, two radiators, oak shelving and free-standing wardrobe with mirrored doors.
A glass paned door leads into the Bathroom that has a patterned window at the front of the property. Contains toilet, sink, spacious shower with wet wall, heated towel radiator, built-in vanity with cupboards, linoleum flooring and loft hatch. The loft has a rooflight, is not floored.
This Double Bedroom is also a good size with windows at the front and rear of the property. Contains four double sockets one with USB plugs and radiator.
The property is bounded by high stone walls. Situated at the front boundary is a unique wrought iron fence with a gate providing access to the well maintained, picturesque front garden with its grass patches, flower beds and young trees.
A concrete path leads to the front door and provides access to rear garden between the dwellinghouse and Garage.
Vehicular access to the rear garden is via Annsbrae Place with ample off-road gravelled parking leading to the large Garage (9.76m x 5.80m) that has a single door to the right of the electric up and over door and a further single door leading onto the street at the front of the property. Contains power, fuse box, the District Heating unit, convenient WC with sink in one corner, concrete slab flooring, concrete block construction with a corrugated sheet roof.
There is a Potting Shed (2.57m x 2.44m) situated in the corner of the rear garden and is of concrete block construction on a concrete plinth with corrugated sheet roof and has electricity and lighting.
The rear garden grounds provide for a private, attractive area for unwinding and alfresco entertaining with its mature Sycamore trees, grassed areas, flower beds and patches of wildflowers.
As stated previously, there is Planning Permission (ref 2021/185/PFF – subject to conditions) for an extension of a Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room and WC at the rear of the property to increase the footprint of the property and provide for two ground floor bedrooms.
The property is situated at the east end of South Road close to the roundabout at St Columbus Church.
The agents for the Seller have prepared these particulars and whilst they are believed to be correct, no guarantee can be given. All measurements are approximate and taken at the widest point. Some photographs are taken with a 10mm – 20mm wide angle lens.
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