* Freehold
* Private garden
* On street/residents parking
* Central heating
* Double glazing
Overview
Rare opportunity to acquire a large, four bedroom / three bathroom detached
house of character, in a sought - after, very central location in the heart of
the Old Town Conservation Area, a stone’s throw from shops, cafes etc. On
Commercial Street, and the small boat harbour.
Although retaining the traditional exterior, the accommodation in this stone -
built property is double glazed and heated by oil - fired central heating. It is
arranged over three floors, the upper rooms enjoying fine views over the
surrounding area across to Bressay.
In addition to four large double bedrooms, two of which have an en - suite
shower room, there is also a living room with Juliet balcony looking into the
spacious south - facing conservatory, a dining kitchen, bathroom and separate
toilet.
There is a good amount of outside space for a property in this location.
Early viewing recommended.
Accommodation
In practice entry is generally through the conservatory, although there is a
‘main’ front porch with access from Pirate Lane to the north, entry from this
side of the house being through a paved yard area leading to a double glazed
porch with tiled floor and glazed inner door opening to a lobby at lower
ground floor level with doors to the kitchen, a bedroom and handy additional
WC with toilet and wash hand basin, and quarry tiled floor.
The bedroom is a good - sized, east - facing double room with original painted
wood - lined ceiling. It has its own en - suite shower room with corner shower,
contemporary style square wash hand basin set on a fitted unit with woodblock
top and storage space below, and further bathroom cabinet over, plus a WC with
a concealed cistern. Heating is provided by a ladder towel rail supplied by
the central heating system.
Accessed via glazed door to the left, the kitchen is an attractive space, also
facing east, with plenty of space for a table and chairs in the centre. The
fitted units to two walls are finished with solid woodblock worktops and cream
‘metro’ style splash backs to one side, and stripped pine to the other, the
units including a white ceramic ‘Belfast’ style sink, plumbing for a
dishwasher and washing machine which will be included in the sale along with
the cooker and tumble dryer, a cooker hood and concealed integrated fridge and
freezer. Again the painted wood - lined ceiling is a feature, and the large
wall - mounted dresser unit and decorative screen below which conceals the
central heating radiator will remain. Tile effect vinyl flooring.
A few steps up from the kitchen lead to the generously proportioned, south -
facing conservatory, which provides a great extra living / dining space, the
high glazed ceiling rising up to include a Juliet balcony off the living room,
the stonework of the gable wall to the house being left exposed as a feature.
The space has a central heater radiator, ample power points, wall lighting
plus a door to the garden.
Back off the hallway the carpeted stair leads up to a small landing at upper
ground floor level where there is another access from the lane which runs
between Law Lane and Pirate Lane. To the left is the living room, a good -
sized, carpeted room with window to the front of the house facing east, and
glazed door to the Juliet balcony looking into the conservatory. A fireplace
surround houses a solid - fuel stove set on a slate hearth (there is also a
central heating radiator) with shelved display recess to one side. There is an
original cornice and picture rail, and the chandelier style light fitting will
remain.
On the other side of the landing is the main double bedroom, a generously
proportioned room, its east - facing window enjoying a view over to the small
boat harbour and across to Bressay. Painted floorboards add character. This
room also has its own en - suite shower room with shower, WC and wash hand basin
with bathroom cabinet over. The ladder towel rail is electric.
The carpeted stair then leads up to the top floor landing which is lit by a
large roof light, painted ledge & brace doors leading to two large, carpeted
double bedrooms and a bathroom. Both bedrooms have east - facing windows
enjoying the fine view over Lanes area of Lerwick to Bressay, plus a further
window to the side gable, plus a velux roof light to the west. Each also has a
shelved recess.
Finally the bathroom is clad with painted wood - lining to a dado rail and
includes a white ‘period’ style WC and wash hand basin plus a bath with shower
over. The ‘period’ style radiator / towel rail is supplied by the central
heating system, the recess over providing space for towels, toiletries etc.
Wood effect vinyl flooring.
Central heating is provided by an external ‘Warmflow’ oil - fired boiler. The
sale will include all carpets and other fixed floor coverings, the curtains &
blinds, and light fittings, all along with all kitchen appliances although no
warranties will be given.
Rooms Sizes (All approximate)
On the Lower Ground Floor: -
Kitchen
4. 3m x 4. 15m (14’2” x 13’8”)
Conservatory
4. 95m x 3. 6m (16’3” x 12’)
Bedroom 1
4. 4m x 3. 5m (14’5” x 11’6”)
En - Suite Shower Room
2m x 1. 65m (6’7” x 5’5”)
Toilet
1. 75m x 0. 95m (5’9” x 3’)
On the Upper Ground Floor: -
Living Room
4. 5m x 4. 25m (14’9” x 14’)
Main Bedroom 2
4. 5m x 3. 75m (14’9” x 12’4”)
En - Suite Shower Room
1. 75m x 1. 65m overall including shower (5’9” x 5’3”)
On the Top Floor: -
Bedroom 3 (Left)
4. 55m x 3. 7m (15’ x 12’2”)
Bedroom Four
4. 55m x 3. 9m (15’ x 12’9”)
Bathroom
2. 7m x 2. 15m at widest points (8’10” x 7’)
External
The site provides a good amount of outside space for a property in this
sought - after location. The garden area lies to the south and east sides of the
house with access from the lanes to either side. Immediately in front of the
house is a large stone - flagged paved area with steps from here down a further
paved area and a garden shed although this requires some attention, plus a
lawn outside of the conservatory.
Council Tax
Understood to currently be Band E. 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
The property is situated in the Lerwick Lanes Conservation Area off Law Lane
which runs between the Hillhead to the west and the foot of Mounthooly Street
/ the Market Cross to the east. No. 12 is situated about halfway down the lane
(approaching from Hillhead) on the left. Pirate Lane which runs up from
Commercial Street (access between Shetland Soap Company and the Wine Shop)
wraps around the property on its north and west sides.

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