* Freehold
* Private garden
* Off street parking
Overview
Great opportunity to acquire a three bedroom / two reception detached house
together with a manageable, 2. 3 acre, registered owner occupied croft plus a
30' x 20' shed / workshop at Dunrossness approximately 20 miles from Lerwick.
The rear of the house faces south and enjoys stunning views over the croft and
surrounding countryside to the sea and Fair Isle in the distance.
In addition to the three bedrooms which includes a main bedroom with dressing
area, the single storey accommodation also includes a living room with wide
picture window making the most of the fine views, and a solid - fuel stove, a
separate dining room, conservatory, recently re - fitted kitchen and shower
room, separate WC, plus an office ideal for home working.
The croft provides plenty of space for the erection of a polytunnel, and for
keeping ponies etc. , the shed offering scope for stabling, and there is
possible potential for house sites to the east of the house (subject to
consents). The local shop and primary school are close at hand just over ½
mile along the road, whilst Sumburgh airport is easily accessible for air
transport to Mainland Scotland.
Early viewing recommended.
General Information
'Medina' is situated at Dunrossness in the South Mainland area of Shetland
approximately 21 miles from Lerwick. Local amenities are situated on the main
road just over ½ mile from the house, these including a mini - supermarket with
post office and fuel pumps, and a small timber merchant / diy store. Just
across the main road is the area's primary school, secondary pupils going to
Sandwick or Lerwick (school transport is available) whilst the doctor's
surgery for the South Mainland area is at Levenwick to the north. Regular
Lerwick - Sumburgh bus services run along the main road, and Sumburgh airport
for air travel to mainland Scotland is nearby.
The South Mainland of Shetland has much to offer particular in terms of
scenery and places of interest including Loch of Spiggie rspb Reserve, St
Ninians Isle and its stunning sand tombolo, archaeological sites at Old
Scatness Broch and Jarlshof, and the second reserve at Sumburgh Head.
Further information about the wider South Mainland area can be found at: -
Central heating in the house is provided by electric storage / panel heaters.
Hot water comes from a 210 litre ThermaQ Unicyl mains pressure tank housed in
a cupboard off the shower room.
The sale will include all carpets and other fixed floor coverings, curtains &
blinds, and light fittings, along with the remaining furniture and contents in
the property (aside from some personal effects).
Accommodation
Entry is via a lobby to the front of the house with quarry tiled floor and
doors to the hall and a handy separate WC, again with quarry tiled floor, with
WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin and fitted wall - mounted rack for
coats. The hall is a light filled space thanks to the glazed door from the
lobby and its full - height glazed side panel. A built - in cupboard on the left
provides general storage space, additional storage being provided by a second
cupboard to the passage leading to the bedrooms, this cupboard being fitted
with racks for storing / airing clothes above a storage / convector heater.
The flooring is wood effect laminate.
The kitchen to the right was attractively re - fitted in 2021 with units in a
white gloss finish finished off with by slate grey worktops and matching
upstands. The units include a built - in 'Neff' double oven and hob with
concealed cooker hood over, and the freestanding fridge / freezer and washing
machine will also be included in the sale although no warranties will be
given. Situated below the window which enjoys a nice view north, is a white 1½
bowl ceramic sink complete with 'Insinkerator' waste disposal unit. The units
also feature corner carousels, one incorporating a waste bin, deep pan drawers
plus a tall pull - out larder unit to the side of the cooker. The flooring is
solid oak.
A door from the kitchen leads to the separate dining room which in turn leads
via an archway to the living room, and also to the west - facing conservatory
accessed by glazed double doors. A run of fitted units at one end provides
handy storage space. The double glazed uPVC conservatory provides a fine extra
seating area with stone flooring and looks out over the landscaped walled
garden to the side of the house.
The living room is a lovely bright space thanks to the deep south - facing
window which spans almost the full width of one wall which also takes full
advantage of the spectacular view with Fair Isle in the distance. The room
which has the same wooden flooring as the dining room is heated by a storage
heater or a solid - fuel stove set on a raised hearth with fitted display /
shelf unit to the side for a TV etc. Another run of fitted units to the wall
opposite provides plenty of space for books etc. And cupboard space below. A
door leads back through to the hall.
Moving on down the hall, on the right is a south - facing double bedroom, also
enjoying the fine view, with fitted wardrobe and dressing table with mirror
and light over. Opposite this room is the shower room, re - fitted in 2022,
comprising an extra - large walk - in shower with 'rainfall' shower head and
separate hand - held fitting, plus a white WC and wash hand basin set in fitted
units which conceal the cistern and provide lots of useful storage space for
toiletries etc. , the sink having a large mirror / light fitting over. Heated
towel rail, solid oak flooring, and built - in cupboard housing the hot water
tank.
At the end of the hall are bedrooms 2 & 3, bedroom 2 to the right being the
main bedroom, this large room having sleeping and dressing areas both with
windows facing south. The dressing area has a built - in wardrobe along one wall
providing masses of space for clothes etc. , plus a wash hand basin set on a
fitted cupboard unit. There is space (and connections for water and drainage)
in this part of the house and therefore potentially it may be possible to
create an en - suite in part of this room although prospective purchasers should
satisfy themselves in this regard. Wood laminate flooring is laid throughout.
The third bedroom is a single room facing north, with built - in wardrobe and
cupboard space, and wood laminate flooring. Finally at the end of the hall is
an east - facing office fitted with desk space and wall shelving, and wood
effect laminate flooring. This room could potentially be used as an occasional
extra bedroom. Off this room opens to an external store accessible from the
outside, which provides space for general storage, bins etc.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
Living Room
5. 05m x 3. 65m at widest points (16’6” x 12’)
Dining Room
4. 15m x 2. 3m (13’7” x 7’6”)
Conservatory
2. 9m x 2. 7m at widest points (9’6” x 9’)
Kitchen
4. 1m x 2. 3m (13’6” x 7’7”)
Bedroom 1
3. 4m x 3. 3m at widest points (11’2” x 10’10”)
Bedroom 2
3. 3m x 3. 2m + 3. 3m x 2. 75m (10’10” x 10’7” + 10'10" x 9')
Bedroom 3
3. 15m x 2. 9m at widest points including cupboard (10’4” x 9’7”)
Shower Room
3. 15m x 1. 95m at widest points (10’4” x 6’5”)
Office
3. 1m x 2. 75m (10’2” x 9’)
Toilet
2. 25m x 1. 2m (7’5” x 3’10”)
External Store
2. 75m x 1. 5m (9’ x 5')
External
As noted the decrofted garden area to the house is estimated to extend to
around 0. 2 acres or thereby. A driveway / parking area leads up to the house
and the large garage to the east side. In front of the house is a lawn mainly
enclosed by stone dykes, whilst on the west side of the house there is
attractively landscaped walled garden area outside of the conservatory, this
area being partly paved with stone surrounded by gravel, and including raised
flower beds and established planting around the perimeter creating shelter and
privacy. There is a further large lawned area along the south side of the
house which provides a great place to sit and enjoy the stunning views. Note
the southern boundary of the decrofted area is set back from the fence line of
the existing garden; the boundaries will be pointed out at time of viewing.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band C. 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:
Hardbrakes Croft
Estimated to extend to around 2. 3 acres (0. 93ha) or thereby), the owner
occupied registered croft of Hardbrakes (Register No: Z0405) is situated to
the east and south sides of the house and is bounded by the public road to the
north, all as shown on the attached plan.
Situated on the croft land is a substantial detached shed / workshop which
measures approximately 9. 35m x 6. 1m (30'8" x 20'). This is accessed by 2. 8m
wide x 2. 5m high garage doors from the parking area. Inside is a work bench
and cold water tap (there is also an external cold water tap) and a drain
which potentially would assist the shed being used for stabling etc. Behind
the shed is a small walled area which could be developed as a seating area.
The croft is registered with the Crofting Commission. Prospective purchasers
requiring more information in this regard should discuss with their own agents
or contact the Crofting Commission directly at Great Glen House, Leachkin
Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW. General information on crofting can be found on the
Commission's website at: -
There may be some development potential for housing sites on the land to the
east side of the shed, between the shed and the Hardbrakes houses. This would
however be subject to the usual consents being obtained and prospective
purchasers should satisfy themselves in this regard.
People requiring a mortgage should note that finance would be restricted to
the value of the house (£210, 000) only as lenders will not lend over croft
land. The owner of the croft land to the south of Hardbrakes has access rights
to that croft over the track on the east boundary of Hardbrakes, the track
having already been fenced off.
Property location
To reach the house turn west to Quendale from the main Lerwick - Sumburgh road
by Mainlands mini - supermarket at Dunrossness. Follow the road passing a couple
of churches including the Baptist Church (red roof & tower), and the
Hardbrakes houses on the left; 'Medina' is the next house on the left.

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