Key details
- 1 Reception Room
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Council Tax Band: A
- Energy Efficiency: G (19)
Overview
South-facing, two bedroom detached cottage at Assater in the North Mainland of Shetland, with views over the surrounding countryside to the head of the voe of Ura Firth. Brae approx. 10 miles, Lerwick approx. 32 miles.
In addition to two bedrooms the single storey accommodation also includes a 26’ bay-windowed living / dining room, kitchen and bathroom.
Heating is provided by electric storage / panel heaters.
The garden is overgrown but thanks to the abundance of mature planting has the potential to provide an attractive outside space.
The property is in poor condition and requires complete renovation which is reflected in the price. Cash only offers can be considered.
General Information
‘South by Ronas’ is situated in the North Mainland area of Shetland about 10 miles north of Brae, the area boasting spectacular rugged scenery around Ronas Voe and Ronas Hill which lie just to the north of the house, and also nearby Eshaness.
Amenities in the area include local shops at Hillswick (about 2½ miles from the house), and Ollaberry (just over 7 miles to the south), plus there is a café and camping site at Eshaness to the west. There are several primary schools in the area including at nearby Ura Firth, and also Ollaberry, plus a health centre at Hillswick.
A wider range of amenities including The High School, swimming pool & leisure centre, and Co-op mini-supermarket can be found at Brae, the main population centre for the North Mainland.
Further information about the North Mainland are can be found at:- https://www.shetland.org/visit/plan/areas/northmavine
The property is in poor condition and requires complete renovation which is reflected in the price. It is not mortgageable therefore only cash offers can be considered. The property is being sold in its current condition and no warranties will be given in respect of any services or any contents.
Accommodation
Entry is via a single glazed porch with fitted cupboards and plumbing for a washing machine, plus an inner door to the hall. Off the hall is the kitchen, bathroom and living room.
The kitchen is a reasonable sized room with a window to the front of the house facing south. There are some fitted units and a couple of sinks although re-fitting is desirable. The solid-fuel range is unlikely to be in working order.
Next to the kitchen is the bathroom. Again re-fitting is required. A fitted cupboard houses the hot water tank.
At the other end of the hall is the spacious living / dining room which benefits from a large south-facing bay window enjoying a fine view over the surrounding countryside to the voe of Ura Firth. A stone fireplace surround houses a cast iron stove although this requires replacement, but there is also a Dimplex Quantum storage heater (there is another similar heater in the hall).
Off the living room to the rear is a further hallway with back door, another storage heater, and doors to two bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes, a south-facing double again enjoying the view over to the voe, and a west-facing single room.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living / Dining Room
Overall 3.7m x 7.9m into bay (at widest points) (12’2” x 26’)
Kitchen
3.95m x 3.55m (13’ x 11’8”)
Bathroom
3m x 2.75m at widest point (9’9” x 9’1”)
Bedroom 1
4m x 3.25m (13’ x 10’8”)
Bedroom 2
2.9m x 2.9m (9’6" x 9’6”)
Porch
2.9m x 2.05m (9’7” x 6’8”)
External
The property sits in a heavily planted garden area particularly to the rear although the garden generally is over grown and requires a tidy up. The extent of the site is as shown on the plan.
Council Tax
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band A. 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.
Property location
To locate the property drive north on the A970 road through Brae to Ura Firth. At the top of Ura Firth Voe pass the junction for Upper Urafirth and take the next right to Heylor & Swinister. Follow the road for about ½ mile and then veer left (straight on) to Heylor by a small quarry. Turn first left to Assater and follow the road past a timber clad house on the right, right to the end. Drive straight on through the gate to 'South by Ronas' which is the single storey white cottage ahead of you.
Get more information
Understood to currently be Band A. 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.
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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