* Freehold
* Private garden
* Off street parking
Overview
Providing an ideal first time buy, this three bedroom, semi - detached property
is situated in a convenient picturesque village located at the head of Vaila
Sound within walking distance of the local shop & primary school. Lerwick 24
miles.
This accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises of three
bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom.
Heating is provided by storage and panel heaters supplemented by a feature
flame effect electric fire in the living room.
The property is set in a good - sized, fenced garden area to the front and rear,
the back garden enjoying a very sunny westerly aspect and an open outlook.
General Information
New Road is conveniently situated close to amenities in the picturesque
village of Walls on the south side of the West Mainland of Shetland, a
particularly scenic area surrounding the head of Vaila Sound which is
sheltered by the islands of Vaila & Linga to the south.
A commuter bus service (plus several additional services during the day) links
the village with Lerwick, approximately 24 miles to the west.
The property is within walking distance of the local primary school / nursery,
a licensed village shop with post office, bakery and summer tea room, health
centre, care centre, small community swimming pool for private hire, village
hall, pier, marina & boating club.
Further amenities are available at Aith (approx. 10 miles), the location of
the Junior High School for the West Mainland area, and the superb West
Mainland leisure centre / swimming pool.
Accommodation
Entry to the property is via the front door to the side of the house which
opens to the entrance vestibule and an inner door leading to the hallway.
The kitchen is situated to the front of the house with a window looking out
over the front garden area and has tiled splashbacks, ample fitted units
providing plenty of cupboard and worktop space and an integral oven & hob with
stainless steel cooker hood over plus space for a fridge, dishwasher and
plumbing for a washing machine which are included in the sale.
The living room benefits from a large window which provides lots of natural
light, again looking over the front garden. A contemporary style, wall - mounted
‘flame’ effect electric heater provides a striking focal point but there is
also a storage heater with an added boost.
The bathroom comprises of a white three piece suite including a WC, wash hand
basin and bath.
The first bedroom which is a single bedroom is located at the rear of the
property overlooking the back garden and enjoys a west - facing aspect with open
views.
Up the stairs, you will find two good - sized double bedrooms each of which has
a large dormer window to the front of the house, a built - in cupboard in the
eaves and a shelved recess.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Ground Floor: -
Living Room
5. 15m x 3. 5m (16’11” x 11’6”)
Kitchen
3. 45m x 3. 2m (11’4” x 10’6”)
Bathroom
1. 9m x 1. 75m) (6’2” x 5’9”)
Bedroom 1
3. 15m x 2. 8m) (10’3” x 9’2”)
On the First Floor: -
Bedroom 2
4. 05m x 3. 7m into dormer (floor area) (13’3” x 12’1”)
Bedroom 3
3. 35m x 3. 7m into dormer (floor area) (11’ x 12’1”)
External
The property sits in a good - sized, established site with garden areas to the
front and rear. In front of the house lies an off - street parking area plus a
fenced & graveled, low maintenance garden area. There is a large lawn / drying
area to the rear which benefits from a westerly aspect.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band A. Prospective purchasers should however
contact Shetland Islands Council directly for confirmation. Details of Council
Tax rates can be found on Shetland Island Council’s website at:
Property location
Drive into the village passing the shop on your left and continue past the
junction to Sandness. New Road is the second turning on the left after the
head of the voe. No. 4 is the second house in on the right (left hand property
in the first semi - detached block).

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