6 Hogalee

Key details

Overview

Spacious, three bedroom, detached house enjoying a sunny westerly aspect and set in an established garden in the Hogalee development. A range of amenities in the village including the school, swimming pool and local shops are within reasonable walking distance, although Lerwick is only six miles away.

This double-glazed property offers bright family accommodation arranged over two floors comprising of three double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, living room, kitchen / dining room, utility room, second shower room and store.

Central heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler supplying underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators upstairs.

Great family home – viewing essential.

General Information

6 Hogalee forms part of a modern, private housing development at East Voe on the edge of Scalloway which was completed in 2006 / 7. The house is set in the middle of the development and enjoys a sunny westerly aspect.

Close by the house at Blydoit is a children’s play park, marina, veterinary surgery and fish shop, whilst the centre of Scalloway, originally the ancient capital of Shetland, is within reasonable walking distance and is where a range of other amenities can be found including a primary school, swimming pool, several shops including a chemist / post office, a health centre, hotel, bar and garage. There is also a local history museum close by the castle, whilst around the harbour at Port Arthur is a boating club, another marina and the Scalloway Campus of the UHI Shetland.

Further information about Scalloway and the central mainland area of Shetland can be found at:-

https://www.shetland.org/visit/plan/areas/central-mainland

The property is of ‘Scandinavian’ style timber frame / timber clad construction below a concrete tiled roof. Windows are double-glazed and central heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler which supplies underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators upstairs.

Accommodation

Entry is via a covered area to the front door opening to a vestibule with dark grey tiled flooring and a handy built-in cupboard to the left which is shelved and has coat hooks. A glass inner door then opens to the hallway with the kitchen / dining room, living room and stairs to the left, and a bedroom, shower room, utility room and store to the right.

The good-sized kitchen / dining room has ample fitted cream units with black worktops and tiled splash backs and including an integral hob / oven, dishwasher and a fridge / freezer. A peninsula unit separates the kitchen from the dining area where there is plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. The two windows provide lots of natural light and sliding pocket doors lead through to the living room. The kitchen area has dark grey tiled flooring, the dining area has wood effect laminate flooring.

The living room offers two windows facing west with additional natural light being provided by two windows over making the room feel particularly light and airy. Wood effect laminate flooring.

The utility room has ample cupboards and shelving, a sink and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer which are available separately. A clothes pulley also provides useful drying space. Dark grey tiled flooring and door to the garden.

The store is at the end of the hallway, it provides lots of useful storage space and has a window providing natural lighting. Shelving and coat hooks. Dark grey tiled flooring.

The shower room comprises of a large corner shower, white WC and wash hand basin with a mirror / light over. Dark grey tiled flooring. Heated towel rail.

Finally on the ground floor there is a double bedroom with wood effect laminate flooring.

The stair to the first floor is lit by a window to the half-landing, again with window over, there is a built-in cupboard on the landing housing the hot water tank.

There are two large bedrooms upstairs both with wood effect laminate flooring, built in wardrobes and spotlights providing artificial lighting. Main bedroom 2 benefits from a modern en-suite comprising of a bath with overhead shower, WC and wash hand basin with a handy drawer unit below. Grey tiled flooring. Heated towel rail.

Rooms Sizes (All approximate)

On the Ground Floor:-

Living Room

5.3m x 3.6 (17’4” x 11’9”)

Kitchen / Dining Room

6m x 3.1m (19’8” x 10’2”)

Bedroom 1

3.5m x 2.55m (11’5” x 8’4”)

Shower Room

2.65m x 1.7m (8’8” x 5’6”)

Utility Room

3.6m x 2m (11’9” x 6’6”)

Store

1.7m x 1.2m (5’6” x 3’11”)

On the First Floor:-

Bedroom 2

3.05m x 1.8m extending to 4.85m (10’ x 7’6” / 9’4”)

Bedroom 3

3.9m x 3.6m (12’9” x 11’9”)

External

The property benefits from an established enclosed garden with mature planting surrounding the front garden making it feel very private. To the front, there is a decked seating area, a lawn and cold water tap. A path leads around to the side of the house to a drying green. The back garden has a greenhouse and tiered chipped area for low maintenance with steps leading up.

Good-sized garage / workshop with power. Tarred driveway with space for up to four cars.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band E. 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:

http://www.shetland.gov.uk/counciltax/charges.asp

Property location

On the approach to Scalloway turn left to East Voe & Trondra. Pass the first group of houses on the left (Blydoit) and take the next turning left into Hogalee, no. 6 being the third property on the left.