North House

Key details

Overview

One-bedroom, single storey, semi-detached house situated in the village of Toab in the South Mainland of Shetland close to Sumburgh airport.

The accommodation comprises a living room, double bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom, however the property is in poor condition and requires complete renovation.

Externally there is a small garden area.

There are views from the property over to the Pool of Virkie and Sumburgh Head.

General Information

North House is situated in the village of Toab part of the wider Virkie area which lies about three miles south of Dunrossness where the main amenities in the area are located, these including Mainland's mini-supermarket and post office which also has fuel pumps, a small DIY store, and the area's primary school, secondary pupils going to Sandwick or Lerwick. There is a stop on the Lerwick - Sumburgh bus route a short distance from the house on the main road.

There are many places of interest in the South Mainland area including the RSPB Reserve and visitor centre at Sumburgh Head, archaeological sites at Jarlshof and Old Scatness Broch, Quendale Mill, and slightly further afield, a further RSPB reserve at the Loch of Spiggie, and St Ninian's Isle and its stunning tombolo at Bigton.

The Shetland Islands lies in the middle of the North Sea about 100 miles north of mainland Scotland. A daily overnight ferry service operated by Northlink Ferries (https://www.northlinkferries.co.uk) links Shetland with Aberdeen & Orkney, whilst Loganair operates regular flights from Sumburgh airport to Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh & Glasgow (https://www.loganair.co.uk), plus a recently introduced link to London Heathrow via Dundee.

Further information about the wider South Mainland area can be found at:

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

The property is in poor condition and requires complete renovation. It is being sold in its current condition and no warranties will be given in respect of any services or contents. Anything currently remaining in the property is included.

Due to the condition of the property, it is not considered mortgageable and therefore cash only offers can be considered.

Accommodation

Entrance is via a door which opens to the hall with doors to all rooms. Immediately on the right is a kitchenette with south-facing window looking out over to the airport and Sumburgh Head in the distance, a sink unit with its own water hot supply, and a built-in cupboard also housing the meters etc.

Down the hall on the right is a double bedroom with a window to the front of the property, a bathroom with bath, WC & wash hand basin and a cupboard housing the hot water tank, and finally the living room which has windows to the front and rear, the front east-facing window enjoying a view over farmland towards the Pool of Virkie and the sea in the distance.

Heating is currently provided by a mix of storage and panel heaters although these have not been tested.

Rooms Sizes (All approximate)

Living Room

3.55m x 3.05m (11’8” x 10’)

Bedroom

3.6m x 3.55m (11’9” x 11’8”)

Kitchenette

2.6m x 2.25 (8’6” x 7’5”)

Bathroom

2.15m x 2.1m (7’ x 7’)

External

Small garden area to the front plus narrow strip of land to the side and rear allowing for access. The derelict property immediately behind the house is not part of the property.

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:

http://www.shetland.gov.uk/counciltax/charges.as

Property location

To reach the property approaching from the north, turn right to Toab from the main A970 Lerwick - Sumburgh road on the approach to the airport. Turn left immediately after the fire station, and then first left just after a white painted cottage. Follow the side road past a modern house on the corner; 'North House' is next on the left.