Key details
- 1 Reception Room
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Council Tax Band: B
- Energy Efficiency: D (62)
Overview
Finalist in BBC’s Scotland Home of the Year, ‘Evrabister’ is a beautifully decorated, two bedroom detached cottage set in a well-established ¼ acre site in a picturesque setting by the Kergord forest.
This double-glazed accommodation is arranged conveniently on one level and comprises of two bedrooms, a good-sized cosy living room, an attractive kitchen and a modern fitted bathroom.
The property is heated by oil-fired central heating provided by newly installed radiators, supplemented by a cosy multi-fuel stove in the living room.
Set in a ¼ acre site enclosed by stone dykes to the roadside and mature planting throughout the great outdoor space, this cottage benefits from a substantial detached garage with an electric garage door and enjoys open views along the Weisdale Valley.
Stunning property, early viewing is highly recommended.
General Information
'Evrabister' is situated in a lovely setting right next to the trees at Kergord, just along the road from the Bonhoga Gallery at the Weisdale Mill.
This charming cottage was featured on BBC’s Scotland Home of the Year and was awarded a place in the final while judges praised the owner’s work to create a place of “respite and comfort” without losing the traditional feel of the croft, getting a near perfect score of 28 out of 30. You can find more information below:-
https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2021/05/13/kergord-home-makes-final-of-tv-competition
Local amenities in the area include several shops, the nearest one being at Weisdale (with fuel pumps), about 3 miles from the house), and Whiteness or Bixter.
The area's primary school is situated about a mile past the Weisdale shop at Whiteness where there is also a public hall.
Driving north from the house takes you to the main road north, therefore Brae / Sullom Voe are within easy reach.
New double-glazed windows were installed in 2020 along with a refitted bathroom suite and new radiators.
Accommodation
The front door opens to a small vestibule with a south-facing window, a cabinet housing the meters and tiled flooring. A part-glazed door leads to the living room.
The good-sized living room provides a cosy, sociable space with windows to the east and south both with blinds, the south window enjoying the view down the valley and having a deep window shelf with additional display shelving to either side. A 'Morso' multi-fuel stove set on a stone hearth with slate backing provides a cosy heat source although there is also a central heating radiator. Wood laminate flooring.
An archway leads through to the bright, attractive kitchen again with a dual aspect, this time to the east and north, both windows having blinds. This well-designed room has grey fitted units and solid wood worktops with attractive tiled splash backs, a sink, space for a cooker which is included in the sale and a cooker hood over. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs to fit comfortably. Tiled flooring.
Back through the living room, a second door leads to the rear hallway and remaining accommodation. The carpeted hallway has a handy built-in cupboard, side window and clothes pulley over.
The sleek, modern bathroom was refitted in 2020 and comprises of a white WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower over. Wood flooring
Two carpeted bedrooms are located at the rear of the property, both windows are south-facing and fitted with Venetian blinds while benefitting from the natural light. Bedroom 1 has a wardrobe recess and master bedroom 2 has two built-in wardrobes providing plenty of storage space.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
4.9m x 4.4m at widest points (16' x 14'6")
Kitchen
3.8m x 2.75m at widest points (12'7" x 9'1")
Bathroom
2.35m x 1.5m (7'9" x 5')
Bedroom 1
2.85m x 2.5m (9'4" x 8'2")
Bedroom 2
3.55 x 3.05m (11'8" x 10')
External
The property is set in a lovely mature site which is estimated to extend to around ¼ acre or thereby. It is enclosed by a stone dyke to the roadside, a gate opening to a driveway with lawns to either side leading to a brick paved parking area outside of the garage. A further stone dyke encloses the path to the front door, the dyke and path continuing around to a south-facing deck to the side of the house.
Beyond that, the back lawn extends along the rear of the house to a drying green behind the garage, a new greenhouse which was added in 2023 with a seating area and a further decked seating area in the south-west corner.
Garage / Workshop
Built in 2004, the substantial 8m x 6m timber frame / timber clad, lined & insulated garage has an electric roller shutter door, separate side door and double-glazed side window. The work bench and the washing machine will remain and there is a substantial amount of storage space in the floored loft.
Power & lighting, & cold water tap. Separate store to one side.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band B. Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation. Council Tax Bands may be reassessed by the Joint Valuation Board when a property is sold. Details of Council Tax rates can be found on Shetland Island Council’s website at:
https://www.shetland.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-charges-bands
Property location
The house is situated on the B9075 road which runs between the main westside road at the head of Weisdale Voe, and the main A970 road north, the house being situated on the west side of the road immediately south of the tree plantation at Kergord, about a mile north of the junction.
Important Information for Prospective Purchasers
This schedule is intended only to help you decide whether to view the property. We always recommend you view the property personally.
The information is believed to be correct, but it is not warranted and is not to form part of any contract of sale. All dates, distances, areas and room sizes noted are approximate and for use as a general guide only. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the working condition or otherwise of any equipment such as central heating or kitchen appliances.
This schedule should not be taken as a comment on the condition of the property. This is a matter for your surveyor and we recommend that once you have found a property you are interested in, you obtain a survey report. We can provide details of surveyors if required.
Interested parties are advised to note their interest through their solicitor as soon as possible so that they can be informed if a closing date is fixed. Noting interest does not place any obligation on the seller to set a closing date or to give any noted interests the opportunity to offer. Whilst every effort will be made to advise noted interests of any closing date set, this cannot be guaranteed.
No responsibility will be accepted for expenses incurred by parties who have noted interest but do not get an opportunity to offer, or for any expenses incurred traveling to properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
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