Burland

Key details

Overview

Nestled in a quiet area in Hoswick, ‘Burland’ is a three bedroom detached bungalow set in a good-sized garden within close proximity to local amenities, including a local shop, primary school and swimming pool. Lerwick is approximately 13 miles.

This ‘walk-into’ accommodation is conveniently arranged on one level and comprises of three bedrooms, a bright open-plan kitchen / living room and a modern bathroom.

Heating is provided by an air-source heat pump and underfloor heating.

Externally, there is a good-sized garden with decking around the rear of the house offering plenty of space for a seating area and private parking to the front. Separately, there is a garage with a utility room and an area converted into an office space but it is currently used as a fourth bedroom.

Great family home, early viewing is recommended.

General Information

‘Burland’ is situated in the village of Hoswick, part of the wider Sandwick area, conveniently located in the South Mainland of Shetland approximately mid-way between Lerwick, 13 miles to the north, and Sumburgh and the airport to the south, both being within easy reach by car or by bus as Lerwick - Sumburgh bus services run through Sandwick.

Sandwick benefits from an excellent range of amenities including a local shop & post office, Junior High School (nursery, primary & secondary schooling to year 4), public swimming pool, village hall, community centre, social club & garage. Hoswick itself has a small visitor centre / tea room, whilst Leebitton is the departure point for the summer boat trips to the island of Mousa and its historic broch.

Further information about Sandwick and the South Mainland area can be found at:-

https://www.shetland.org/visit/plan/areas/south-mainland

Accommodation

Access to the property is via a path to the front door opening to an entrance vestibule with a south-facing window that offers plenty of space for coats and shoes. Vinyl flooring. An inner door opens to the grey carpeted hallway with loft access and two handy storage cupboards, one holding the ‘Kingspan’ hot water tank and electrics while the other one is shelved.

The open-plan kitchen / living room enjoys a triple aspect allowing the natural light to filter in. The kitchen area provides ample white units set off by wood effect laminate worktops, an integral grill / oven / hob with a steel cooker hood over and a 1 ½ inset sink. There is plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. The living area offers a comfortable living space with a glazed door that opens out to the decking which wraps around the rear of the house. Wood effect laminate flooring.

The bright, good-sized master bedroom benefits from a large, east-facing window that overlooks the garden. Wood effect laminate flooring.

The grey carpeted bedroom 2 is also a good size, it is located at the end of the property and benefits from an east-facing window and storage nooks.

Bedroom 3 is an ‘L’ shape and enjoys a dual-aspect, a window facing south and a window facing west. Wood effect laminate flooring.

The bathroom comprises of a white WC with concealed cistern, a wash hand basin set in a handy cupboard providing space for toiletries etc and a bath with shower over. Vinyl flooring.

Rooms Sizes (All approximate)

Kitchen / Living Room

7.8m x 3.5m (25’7” x 11’5”)

Bedroom 1

4.25m x 2.95m (13’11” x 9’8”)

Bedroom 2

3.2m x 2.6m extending to 3.7 (10’5” x 8’6” / 12’1”)

Bedroom 3

3.7m x 3.05m (12’1” x 10’)

Bathroom

2.55m x 1.9m (8’4” x 6’2”)

External

The property sits in a good-sized garden with trees and shrubs around the fence, making it feel very private while still enjoying views of the sea. A drying green and low maintenance chipped area and steps up to the decking which has lots of space for a seating area and would make a lovely place to sit in the sun is at the rear of the property. To the front is private parking.

A separate garage is across from the house which has been converted and insulated to be used as an office but is currently being used as a utility room and fourth bedroom.

Council Tax

Understood to currently be Band A. 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

Take the Sandwick/Hoswick junction from the main road and follow the road into Hoswick, past the visitor centre. Take the second junction turning right, after the visitor centre, before the bend and follow the road. ‘Burland’ is the second property on the right.