Jindalee

Key details

Overview

This beautiful, modern three bedroom bungalow situated in the easily accessible village of Quarff just six miles south of Lerwick and all its amenities, enjoys gorgeous elevated views over to Bressay and offers an attractive family home.

This double/triple-glazed property is conveniently arranged on one floor and comprises of three double bedrooms (one with a WC), an open kitchen and dining area, a living room, a family bathroom and a utility room.

Heating is provided by an air-source heat pump.

The accommodation sits in a good-sized garden and a large driveway providing ample parking. This property benefits from landscaped garden grounds with a drying green and shed to the rear and a grassed area to the front with an additional shed and a large polytunnel.

General Information

‘Jindalee is situated in the village of Quarff which lies about six miles south of Lerwick putting the town and all its amenities within easy reach. The village has its own public hall whilst primary schooling is provided in nearby Cunningsburgh, about four miles to the south, with secondary schooling at either Sandwick or Lerwick, with school transport available.

The village is scattered over a fairly large area and includes both Easter Quarff and Wester Quarff.

A new air source heat pump was installed in 2021 and new heat / smoke alarms have been fitted to comply with the latest fire safety legislation.

The sale will include all carpets and other fixed floor coverings, blinds and light fittings.

Accommodation

Entry is via the front door to the left of the property which opens into the porch. A further door ahead opens to the utility room which holds the electrics and hot water tank. There is plenty of space for a clothes airer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Black tile effect vinyl continues from the porch through to the utility room.

A few steps up from the porch and through a door takes you to the ‘L’ shaped hallway where there is plenty of space for coats and shoes and two spacious cupboards next to the living room. Wood effect laminate flooring.

To the right is a door that leads to the open kitchen and dining area. The modern, galley-style kitchen with ample grey cabinets set off by wood effect laminate worktops contains a range of integrated appliances such as an induction hob, concealed extractor fan, NEFF oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher and inset sink with ‘Quooker’ boiling water tap. The standalone fridge/freezer will be included in the sale. Above the sink is a south-facing window overlooking the polytunnel while the dining area benefits from two windows, one which is south-facing and one looking out over the stunning sea view. The dining area provides a sociable space and room for a dining table and chairs. Grey wood effect laminate flooring.

The archway by the dining area leads to the good-sized, dual-aspect living room with a patio door leading out to the decking. This room is particularly bright and benefits from the large windows letting in plenty of natural light while offering picturesque views. A further door leads to the hallway. Wood effect laminate flooring.

Three grey carpeted double bedrooms, two north-facing while one of them benefitting from a WC with combined toilet and sink and one west-facing.

The modern family bathroom comprises of a large corner shower, separate bath, WC with a concealed cistern, a sink with handy storage below and mirrored cabinets providing additional storage space.

Rooms Sizes (All approximate)

Open Kitchen & Dining Area

7.7m x 2.45m (25’3” x 8’)

Living Room

5.1m x 4.6m (16’8” x 15’1”)

Bedroom 1

3.1m x 3.1m (10’2” x 10’2”)

Bedroom 2

3.1m x 4m extending to 4.8m (10’2” x 13’1” / 15’8”)

WC

1.05m x 0.7m (3’5” x 2’3”)

Bedroom 3

3.2m x 2.6m (10’5” x 8’6”)

Family Bathroom

3.2m x 1.8m (10’5” x 5’10”)

Utility Room

3.2m x 1.35m (10’5” x 4’5”)

External

The property is surrounded by raised decking on three sides with a large area to the front providing plenty of space for a seating area. The decking provides access to all areas of the garden, the drying green, a shed that has power and mature planting to the rear and a large grassed area, a polytunnel, a further shed and a large driveway with ample parking to the front.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band D. 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

‘Jindalee’ is situated off the main A970 road in Quarff, take the turning to ‘Hillhead’ next to the bus stop and follow the single-track road to up the hill, follow around to the right and keep right. Follow the road and the property is located at the end of the road.