Key details
- 1 Reception Room
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Council Tax Band: C
- Energy Efficiency: B (82)
Overview
Beautifully decorated, modern two bedroom flat in the centre of Lerwick, a short stroll through the historic Lodberries area from the small boat harbour, Commercial Street and town centre amenities, and enjoying stunning views across the Sound to the island of Bressay.
This double-glazed, ‘walk into’ property forms part of a building converted into five flats in 2019, the well-proportioned accommodation comprising of two double bedrooms, a living / dining room leading through to a kitchen complete with a range of built-in appliances, and a shower room.
Hardwood flooring is laid throughout the living / dining room, kitchen and hallway, and heating is provided by Dimplex Quantum storage heaters and panel heaters.
Externally there is a large, shared garden with a paved seating area.
Lovely first time buy or rental opportunity.
The building is Grade C listed and situated in the Lerwick Conservation Area.
Accommodation
Entry to the property is via the flat’s own main door to the rear of the building opening to a good-sized, welcoming hallway with two handy storage cupboards, one housing the 210 litre ThermaQ Unicyl mains pressure hot water tank, the other shelved. The same hardwood flooring in the hallway extends into the living room and kitchen whilst internal doors are in a quality oak finish.
On the right is the first of the two carpeted double bedrooms, a bright room with two windows facing south-west. Moving on down the hallway is shower room comprising of a white WC, wash hand basin with a handy storage space under, and a corner shower, and then the second bedroom, like the first well-proportioned, this room facing south-east.
Next to the second bedroom is the living room which in turns leads through to the kitchen, the whole space being particularly light and airy thanks to the grand proportions and large window area the living room benefitting from a wide triple window enjoying the fine open view over the Sound to Bressay plus a second window to the south-east, the additional window to the kitchen also looking across to Bressay.
The living area offers a very comfortable living space and enough room for a dining table and chairs, whilst the contemporary style kitchen is finished to a high standard with grey fitted units set off by black worktops providing ample storage and incorporating a 1½ bowl inset sink plus a range of integral appliances including an integral oven, hob with cooker hood over plus a concealed larder fridge / freezer and dishwasher. Hardwood flooring throughout.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living / Dining Room
4.35m x 3.6m (14’3” x 11’10”)
Kitchen Area
3.6m x 2.5m (11’10” x 8’2”)
Bedroom 1
4.05m x 3m (13’3” x 9’10”)
Bedroom 2
3.85m x 2.45m (12’7” x 8’)
Shower Room
2m x 1.8m (6’8” x 6’”)
External
There is a large shared garden with a paved seating area to the front.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band C. 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:
Property location
Leog Lane is accessed from the south end of Commercial Street. Turn into Commercial Street at the bottom of Church Road and continue past the Queens Hotel, the Boating Club and the Stouts Court flats. Leog Lane is next right immediately after the row of single storey terraced houses. Leog House is located at the end of the road on your right, Flat 3 being accessed via the rear. A footpath also allows access from Greenfield Place off the roundabout at the top of Church Road.
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