Key details
- 1 Reception Room
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Council Tax Band: D
- Energy Efficiency: D (60)
Overview
Enjoying a westerly aspect and a view of Wesidale Voe, 3 Lower Hellister is a three bedroom, single storey, detached property in a small cul-de-sac conveniently situated within walking distance of the local shop at Weisdale, about a mile from the primary school at Whiteness, and just 11 miles from Lerwick which is within easy commuting distance by car or by bus as bus services run along the road past the house.
This double-glazed accommodation comprises of three bedrooms (one with an en-suite shower room), a living room, a kitchen / dining room, a bathroom and a utility room.
Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating.
Externally, there are established fenced garden areas to the front and rear including a west-facing patio and block-built shed / workshop which could possibly be converted into a home office space.
Great first time buy for a family.
General Information
The Lower Hellister cul-de-sac comprising just seven detached houses is situated in the village of Weisdale between the A970 westside road and the shore of Weisdale Voe, an attractive and popular location on Shetlands sunny westside, the village benefitting from an easy commute to Lerwick as well as Brae / Sullom Voe to the north, as the main road north can be re-joined by continuing northwards from the house and taking the Kergord road at the head of Weisdale Voe.
Conveniently the well-stocked local shop, which has a post office & fuel pumps, is a short distance along the road, whilst the area’s primary school is only a mile away at Whiteness to the south. The westside bus route to Lerwick runs along the road past the house with a stop opposite.
For more information about the West side, see below:-
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/west-mainland-p238201
Accommodation
The ‘main’ entrance is to the front (shore) side of the house, although conveniently the parking area to the side is right outside the door to the utility room, the front door opening to a vestibule with coat hooks and glazed inner door and sidelight to the hall, the entrance hall area having a handy built-in store cupboard also housing the meters etc, with a hatch to the loft space, and pine doors to the living room, kitchen and bathroom, a hall passage to the left leading to another built-in cupboard with sliding doors, shelf and hanging space, and the three bedrooms.
The living room is an attractive, good-sized, west-facing room, the main window enjoying the view past the houses opposite to the voe, the second side window facing south. Lighting is provided by a centre light and four wall lights.
The kitchen / dining room is to the rear with two windows facing east and looking out over the back garden, the room having a dining area separated from the kitchen by a peninsular unit. The fitted kitchen has ample storage and worktop space, the cream coloured units having matching worktops and splash backs and including an integral double electric oven, gas hob with extractor over, plus a concealed integrated fridge / freezer and dishwasher, plus a 1½ bowl sink and glazed cabinet. Both the kitchen and dining area having ceiling mounted spotlight fittings.
Off the kitchen is a utility room with further floor and wall units and a second sink and plumbing for a washing machine. The back door opens to the parking area.
Next to the kitchen is a family bathroom comprising a three piece suit, the bath having a tiled shower area and shower fitting over, the wash hand basin being inset in a mosaic tiled utility / cupboard unit which provides useful storage space, with a large wall mirror and light over. The further bathroom cabinets on the opposite wall are also included. Heating is provided by a radiator / towel rail.
Moving on down the hall past the built-in cupboard, is the main bedroom situated to the rear of the house, a generous carpeted double room with sliding mirrored doors concealing a built-in wardrobe, plus an en-suite shower room with tiles to the lower half of the walls behind the WC & wash hand basin and also the shower enclosure. Heated towel rail / radiator.
Finally there are two further bedrooms, both west-facing and carpeted, bedroom 2, a double having a built-in wardrobe with sliding doors, bedroom 3 with a shelved recess providing useful storage space.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
Approx. 5m x 4.55m (16’6” x 15’)
Kitchen / Dining Room
Approx. 5.05m x 3.2m (16’6” x 10’7”)
Bathroom
Approx. 2.8m x 2.4m (9’3” x 8’)
Main Bedroom 1
Approx. 4m x 3.7m (13’1” x 12’2”)
En-Suite Shower Room
Approx. 2m x 1.5m + shower (6’7” x 5’)
Bedroom 2
Approx. 4.05m x 2.9m (13’3” x 9’6”)
Bedroom 3
Approx. 3m x 2.85m (9’10” x 9’3”)
Utility Room
Approx. 1.75m x 1.65m (5’9” x 5’4”)
External
The property is situated in a good-sized established garden which is generally enclosed by wooden fencing, except for the north boundary which has a blockwork wall, mature shrubs along the perimeter providing shelter and privacy.
Parking for two or three cars is provided by a gravel area to the side of the house right outside the utility room, a gate opening to a paved path leading around the front of the house to the front door and a large west-facing paved seating area which provides a great place to sit in the afternoon and evening sun. A paved path also runs along the rear of the house to a block-built shed / workshop (approx. 4.8m x 2.85m (15’10” x 9’4”) with power & lighting, providing space for a lawnmower, garden tools, bikes etc. The back garden area beyond the path comprises a large lawn / drying green bordered by a rockery and raised beds which extend up to the fence along the eastern boundary. The rear of the house enjoys an open view to the hill on the other side of the road.
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
Lower Hellister is the first group of houses on the shore side of the westside road on the southern approach to Weisdale about a mile north of Whiteness primary school and just before the Weisdale shop. Turn into the cul-de-sac and follow the road around to the left; No.3 is the second house on the left.
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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.
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