* Freehold
* Private garden
* Off street parking
* Double glazing
Overview
7 Burnside is a three bedroom, semi - detached, family home enjoying fantastic
elevated views over the surrounding area and the north harbour entrance, to
Whalsay with Skerries in the far distance. There is a local shop nearby and
the Anderson High School, Clickimin leisure centre, Toll Clock and Co - op
supermarket are within reasonable walking distance. There are several stops
for the town bus service close by.
The split - level accommodation comprises of a dual - aspect living room, two
bedrooms on the first floor, a bathroom and store on the mezzanine entrance
level, plus a dual aspect kitchen / diner, appliances included, utility room /
porch, and main double bedroom on the ground floor.
The property is fully double glazed and heated by electric storage and panel
heaters. A particular feature of these houses is the amount of built - in
storage provided with cupboard space on all three levels, and built - in
cupboard / wardrobe space in all the bedrooms. Externally there is a low
maintenance, fenced garden area.
Accommodation
The property is accessed via steps down from the public parking area by the
house, that lead to the fenced garden area and the front door. This door opens
on the mezzanine level commencing with a carpeted vestibule with coat hooks
and a walk - in store room providing useful storage space.
A glazed inner door leads to a carpeted hallway and stairwell with a large
window providing plenty of natural light, and a storage heater. At the end of
the hallway is the bathroom with white three piece suite, heated towel rail
and vinyl flooring.
A short flight of stairs from the mezzanine level leads up to the first floor
where you will find a landing with further built - in storage, access to the
loft space, and doors to the living room and bedrooms 1 and 2.
The carpeted dual - aspect living room is a bright space enjoying superb
elevated views over the north harbour area and beyond. Heating is provided by
a storage heater. The large sofa bed and small side table will remain although
no warranties will be given.
Bedrooms 1 and 2 also benefit from the superb elevated view over the north
harbour area. Both have built - in storage space, the smaller bedroom 2 having a
second cupboard housing the hot water tank. Both are carpeted, and heated by
panel heaters. The beds will remain but no warranties will be given.
A short flight of stairs from the mezzanine level leads down to the ground
floor hallway, which has two more built - in cupboards providing further
storage, one being shelved for linens. The door to the kitchen / diner is on
the right, with the main bedroom door to the left.
The good - sized kitchen / diner has modern fitted units and a sink, vinyl
flooring, plus plenty of space for a dining table & chairs. Like the living
room above, the kitchen / diner has windows to the front and rear, and a fine
view over the north harbour area and beyond. The cooker, microwave, kettle,
toaster, table & chairs are included in the sale although no warranties will
be given. Heating is provide by a storage heater.
A door to the left of the kitchen continues through to a utility room / porch
with vinyl flooring, plumbing for a washing machine (with shelving over) and a
fridge / freezer. These appliances are also included in the sale, although
again no warranties will be given. A door leads to the back garden.
Finally, on the ground floor, the carpeted main double bedroom also enjoys the
fine views over the north harbour area. Storage is provided by a built - in
wardrobe and separate cupboard under the stairs. Heating is provided by the
panel heater.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the First Floor: -
Living Room
Approx. 4. 15m x 3. 6m (13'7" x 11'9")
Bedroom 1
Approx. 4. 15m x 2m (13'7" x 6'6")
Bedroom 2
Approx. 3. 05m x 2. 15m (10'1" x 7')
On the Mezzanine Floor: -
Bathroom
Approx. 2. 05m x 1. 95m (6'9" x 6'4")
Store
Approx. 1. 3m x 1. 3m (4'3" x 4'3")
Vestibule
Approx. 1. 2m x 1. 05m) (4’ x 3’6”)
On the Ground Floor: -
Kitchen / Diner
Approx. 4. 15m x 3. 6m (13'8" x 11'9")
Utility Room / Rear Porch
Approx. 2. 05m x 1. 65m (6'9" x 5'5”)
Main Bedroom 3
Approx. 4. 15m x 2. 9m including wardrobe (13'7" x 9'6")
External
The property sits in a fenced garden area, with established rockery along the
front of the house, flowerbeds along the side of the house and the entire
length of the rear garden. A concrete path surrounds the property. A chipped
area for low maintenance is located to the side and rear providing plenty of
space for outside furniture to enjoy the fine views.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band C. 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
To reach the property turn up Gremista Brae from the Gremista roundabout at
the north end of Lerwick. Follow the main road around to the right onto Ladies
Drive. Take the second turning left into Burnside and follow the road uphill,
around to the right, and then left to it’s end where there is a public parking
area. Park to the left. The footpath down to No. 7 is in the left - hand corner,
No. 7 being the left hand house of the pair of semi - detached houses directly in
front of you.

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