Key details
Overview
Former Methodist Chapel in attractive rural situation overlooking Benston Loch at South Nesting, approximately 15 miles north of Lerwick.
The accommodation in this detached building comprises the main 36ft x 17ft hall, an office / kitchen, and toilet.
Externally there is a large bitmac surfaced parking area.
The building may suit other uses, including possibly residential, although this would be subject to the usual consents required and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.
General Information
The building is situated close to the primary school and village hall in the South Nesting area of Shetland, an attractive scenic area about 15 miles north of Lerwick. The location is also convenient for access to Brae / Sullom Voe to the north.
In addition to the school and hall where there is a small caravan and camping park, there is also a local shop just over a mile away which also sells fuel, and a community gym in the old school building just along the road from the chapel. A morning and evening feeder bus service connects with the main bus service to Lerwick.
Further information about the wider area can be found at https://www.shetland.org/visit/plan/areas/delting-lunnasting-nesting
The chapel is a single storey detached building, the main part being stone-built. Windows are uPVC double glazed and heating is provided by electric storage heaters although these have not been used for some time and no warranties will be given.
The rateable value is understood to currently be £1,900. Prospective purchasers should however contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation.
The property is being sold in its current condition. No warranties will be given in respect of any contents or services.
Accommodation
Entry to the property is via a wood-lined hallway with doors to a toilet, office / kitchen, and the main chapel space.
The wet-walled lined toilet comprises a WC and wash hand basin. The office / kitchen, also wood-lined, has a window facing north-west looking out to Benston Loch, a sink, again with its own instant hot water supply, and an original fireplace although this is decorative only as the chimney has been removed. Finally the main hall is a large space, also wood-lined, with natural light provided by two windows to the south-west gable with distant views to Vassa Voe, and four Velux rooflights.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Main Hall
11m x 5.3m (36’ x 17’6”)
Office / Kitchen
3.5m x 3.3m at widest points (11’8” x 10’10”)
Toilet
2.1m x 1.55m (6’10” x 5’2”)
External
The fenced site is estimated to extend to around 0.16 acres or thereby, the site including a large bitmac surfaced parking area.
Property location
To reach the property take the B9075 South Nesting Road from the main A970 road north. Drive to the local shop and turn right to Benston and South Nesting School. Follow the road for just over a mile and continue past the Gletness road to the right, heading north-east. Shortly after the junction is a pale green timber clad house amidst treets on the left. The access to the chapel is immediately after that house.
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.
Robert, a huge thank you for organising the sale of our property. You made it very easy for us. Andrew Kerr was amazing too.