6 Whitelaw Road

Key details

Overview

Three bedroom, semi-detached property set in a good-sized garden which benefits from a westerly aspect and an open aspect to the hill behind. Located in the village of Aith on Shetland’s westside, within walking distance of the school, local community shop and leisure centre / swimming pool. Lerwick 20 miles.

The double-glazed accommodation comprises of three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and shower room.

Heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler.

There is a good-sized fenced garden which includes a garden shed and a separate garage.

The property offers a three bedroom family home with the convenience of amenities close by.

General Information

6 Whitelaw Road is situated in the village of Aith which lies at the head of Aith Voe on the north coast of the West Shetland mainland.

In addition to the Junior High School which caters to primary and secondary pupils to year 4, and the community shop & post office, Aith is also the location of the West Mainland Leisure Centre which has a swimming pool, games hall, fitness and health suite, as well as a pier and marina (Aith is home to the most northerly lifeboat station in Great Britain), all conveniently within walking distance of the house. There is also a garage, public hall and a daily commuter bus service to Lerwick. Further amenities are available at nearby Bixter (approximately 3 miles) where there is another local shop and garage plus a vet and health centre.

Aith is also the location of 'Michaelswood', a delightful 12 acre woodland with picnic facilities and woodland walks, a great place for children.

Further information about the local area can be found at https://www.shetland.org/visit/plan/areas/westside

Accommodation

Entry to the property is via the porch to the side of the house which has a store providing additional storage space. An inner door leads into the accommodation.

The good-sized kitchen enjoys a west-facing aspect and has fitted units including white tiled splash-backs, a sink, space for a cooker, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer which are available by separate negotiation. The spacious living room also benefits from the west-facing aspect and provides a comfortable living space.

Back off the hall, the single bedroom is situated to the rear of the property and a built-in shelved cupboard.

The modern shower room comprises of a white WC, a wash hand basin set in a fitted unit providing handy storage with a mirror / light over and a corner shower with an electric shower.

The first floor which is accessed via a stair lit by a large window to the half-landing looking out over the back garden, leads up to a small landing with access to the eaves, a hatch to the loft space and doors to two double bedrooms both with west-facing dormer windows, each room also having built-in eaves cupboard.

Rooms Sizes (All approximate)

On the Ground Floor:-

Living Room

4.7m x 3.5m (15’5” x 11’5”)

Kitchen

3.4m x 3.2m (11’1” x 10’5”)

Shower Room

1.85m x 1.85m (6’ x 6’)

Bedroom 1

3.2m x 2.25m extending to 2.9 (10’5” x 7’4” / 9’6”)

On the First Floor:-

Bedroom 2

3.6m x 3.15m (11’9” x 10’4”)

Bedroom 3

3.6m x 2.9m (11’9” x 9’6”)

External

The property sits in a good-sized garden which is enclosed by a fence to the front and post & wire fencing elsewhere. A path to the left leads down the side of the house to the back garden, a path leading to the drying area and garden shed.

There is a separate garage with power which measures approximately 6.1m x 3.5m (20’ x 11’5”).

On-street public parking is available by the house.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band B. 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.

Property location

Whitelaw Road is situated at the east end of Aith being the last turning on the right on leaving the village. No. 6 is the third house in on the left.