NEIL RISK SOLICITOR ESTATE AGENT

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NEIL RISK SOLICITOR ESTATE AGENT CROFT & HOUSE WESTERHOUSE SELLAFIRTH YELL ZE2 9DG This modernised croft house and small owner occupied croft extending to approx. 3.

The accommodation enjoys beautiful open seaviews over Basta Voe and includes a large family sittingroom with dining area, kitchen, study and 2 bedrooms.

1 NEIL RISK SOLICITOR ESTATE AGENT CROFT & HOUSE WESTERHOUSE SELLAFIRTH YELL ZE2 9DG This modernised croft house and small owner occupied croft extending to approx hectares is situated in the island of Yell which has excellent inter-island ferry links to the Shetland Mainland. The accommodation enjoys beautiful open seaviews over Basta Voe and includes a large family sittingroom with dining area, kitchen, study and 2 bedrooms. The house is in need of some work which is reflected in the asking price. It is being sold as seen. There is an attached byre which has been converted into a useful store. The house is double glazed with a mixture of open fires and storage heaters. To view: Telephone to arrange an appointment. REDUCED PRICE: OFFERS IN THE REGION OF 65,000 13,000 BELOW HOME REPORT VALUATION Home Report Available Energy Efficiency Rating Band E (42) NORDHUS, NORTH NESS BUSINESS PARK, LERWICK, SHETLAND ZE1 0LZ TEL (01595) FAX (01595) mail@neilrisk.com website: File No.DAVIM01-08

2 LOCAL AMENITIES Yell is the largest of the North Isles, having a population of just under A subsidised ro-ro ferry crosses from Toft on the Shetland Mainland to Ulsta on the island of Yell on a regular basis throughout the day, taking 15 minutes. Westerhouse is approximately 15.5 miles from Ulsta. The ro-ro ferries to Unst and Fetlar leave from Gutcher. Sellafirth is on the east side of the island and there is a small business park with three local businesses, namely Centre for Creative Industries which provides textile and music education and training, The Shetland Gallery exhibiting Shetland arts and high end crafts and it also provides art courses and there is the Bluemill Development Co for office services and business support. Mid Yell is approximately 5 miles to the north and it is the main population centre on the island. In the village of Mid Yell there is a shop with Post Office, community hall, doctor s surgery and leisure centre with a swimming pool. School transport is provided by Shetland Islands Council to the Mid Yell Junior High School. Yell is a safe and friendly environment and has much to offer to wildlife enthusiasts, hill walkers and those who simply want peace and quiet. It is also noted for it s scenery and geology and provides a wide range of interests for visitors and residents alike. Crofting is a way of life on the island. All carpets, floor coverings, curtains and light fittings are included in the sale. SERVICES Electricity: Mains Water: Drainage:- Mains Septic tank Telephone:- Disconnected Broadband:- Disconnected H O U S E It is understood that the porch extension at the rear does not comply with building regulations. It is assumed that the porch would need to be taken down. The sellers are not willing to undertake this work. The sale would be dependent on the house being sold as seen. The valuation of 78,000 is for the house only; however there is also hectares of croft land adjacent to the property included in the sale. Satellite TV:- Disconnected Heating:- ACCOMMODATION Electric storage heating and 2 open fires Accommodation is on two levels and comprises: Ground Floor: Front Porch, Sittingroom with Dining Area, Kitchen, Bathroom, Study, Back Porch and Store. First Floor: 2 Bedrooms.

FRONT PORCH HALLWAY Entering by half glazed upvc door.

Single pendant light with glass shade, tiled floor.

cupboard. Small hatch giving access to a small loft area.

sitting area at one end and a dining area at the other.

3 FRONT PORCH HALLWAY Entering by half glazed upvc door. Dual aspect windows. Single pendant light with glass shade, tiled floor. Electricity consumer units in a cupboard and 2 units outside the cupboard. Small hatch giving access to a small loft area. Sliding wooden glazed pine panel door giving access to SITTINGROOM (7.7m x 3.45m max) This large sittingroom was previously arranged with a sitting area at one end and a dining area at the other. There are 2 south east facing windows with beautiful sea views towards Basta Voe. 2 open fires with feature ornate cast iron fireplaces with inset tiles (brass fender on one fire). Illuminated built-in display cabinet with glass door and shelves. 8 double wall lights. 2 Dimplex storage heaters. Carpet and black metal curtain poles. Modern stairs to first floor. Dimplex storage heater, single pendant light with glass shade, carpet. KITCHEN (2.82m x 3.35m max)

4 North west facing window. White four piece bathroom suite. Toilet, bidet, sink set in a beech vanity unit and bath with Triton power shower and glazed screen. There is a matching beech mirror storage unit above the sink. Electric radiator. Ceiling light with glass shade. Vinyl flooring. BACK HALLWAY South west facing window, plumbing for washing machine, worktop area. Single pendant light with shade and vinyl flooring. Dual aspect room with 3 windows facing south west and north west. Beech saponetta fitted kitchen units, some doors are glazed, with satin metal handles. Laminated worktop and matching splashback. Stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap. NEFF 4 burner gas hob and extractor above. Integral fridge, NEFF oven and separate microwave. Ceiling fitted glass light in satin finish. Telephone socket and TV aerial outlet. BATHROOM (3.37m x 1.71m max) BACK PORCH (2.07m x 2.91m max) Double glazed upvc exterior door and north east facing window. Coathooks, clothes pulley, electric bar heater, fluorescent light and concrete floor. There is a building control issue with the rear extension. The sellers will not be addressing this and this is reflected in the asking price.

5 STUDY (4.28m x 2.79m max) Window into the Back Porch. Electric panel heater, single pendant light and carpet. Loft hatch with pull down ladder. The loft area is partially floored and there is a light. Fire door giving access to a converted byre which is used as a Store. STORE (7.42m x 2.89m max) Exterior door and 2 rooflights. Fitted shelves. 2 fluorescent lights, concrete floor with vinyl covering. Some remedial work will require to be carried out to this room. cupboard. Ceiling light and wall lights. Electric panel heater, carpet and curtains. BEDROOM 2 (3.35m x 3.62m max) Coombed ceilings, south east facing window with view towards Basta Voe and Velux rooflight. Alcoves with shelves and fitted rail. Sink with tiled splashback set into an alcove. Shaver light, ceiling light, electric panel heater, carpet and curtains. Stair leading to Upper Floor UPPER LANDING Velux rooflight giving natural light over the landing area. Cupboard with louvre doors. Single pendant light and carpet. BEDROOM 1 (3.67m x 3.49m max) Coombed ceilings, south east facing window with view towards Basta Voe and Velux rooflight. Alcoves with shelves and fitted rails. Small cupboard into the eaves with channel lined door. Overhead fitted EXTERNAL The house is set in a gravel hardstanding with ample room for parking.

6 CROFT COUNCIL TAX BAND Currently Band A. ENTRY Early entry available. TRAVEL DIRECTIONS This is a small owner/occupied croft, extending to approximately hectares, currently being used for grazing sheep by a neighbour. It extends south west to the foreshore of Basta Voe, as shown delineated in red on the attached map. No outbuildings, stock, entitlements or equipment are included in the sale. The land is not designated as a SSSI. For further general information about crofting contact the Crofting Commission at Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW, telephone or visit their website at: asp Travelling north from Mid Yell on the A968 towards Gutcher follow the road round the head of Basta Voe. Westerhouse is the third house on the right, served by it s own access with a name sign at the gate. CLOSING DATE Parties wishing to be advised of a closing date should note their interest with the selling agent. OFFERS TO Neil Risk, Solicitor and Estate Agent, Nordhus, North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LZ. Telephone (01595) Fax (01595) mail@neilrisk.com View my properties: Note: While the foregoing particulars are believed to be correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. The dimensions given are approximate only and are not warranted. Photographs may have been taken with a wide angle lens.

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