Semi-detached house for sale in Grindibrek Skeld, Shetland ZE2

Overview
Three bedroom, semi-detached property in the village of Skeld on the West Mainland of Shetland approximately 25 miles from Lerwick. Bixter approximately 8 miles.

In addition to three bedrooms, two doubles and a single, the accommodation also includes a living room, kitchen and shower room.

Windows and doors are uPVC double glazed units. Central heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler housed in an outside store.

There is an off-street parking space and garden area to the rear.

The house is situated just above the marina and campsite, and there is also a primary school close by, with further amenities available at Bixter or Walls.

The property requires modernisation and some repair which is reflected in the price.

General Information
11 Grindibrek is situated in the village of Skeld which lies on the west side of Skelda Voe on the south side of the West Mainland area of Shetland approximately 25 miles from Lerwick. There is a marina and campsite just below the house and a primary school and fuel pumps nearby. Further amenities are available at Bixter, approximately 8 miles back towards Lerwick, where there is a local shop & post office with fuel pumps, a health centre, vets surgery and garage. The West Mainland Leisure Centre / swimming pool and Junior High School are situated at Aith, 3 miles north of Bixter. There is another shop, primary school and health centre at Walls to the west.

Further information on the West Mainland area can be found at:-

The property is being sold in its current condition. No warranties will be given in respect of any contents or services.

Accommodation
Entry is to the side of the house, the uPVC door opening to a vestibule with recess for coats etc. And a tiled floor, an inner door leading onwards to the hall with access to the living room and kitchen, and stair to the first floor.

The kitchen is a good-sized room with space in the centre for a table & chairs, and units to two walls including a sink and plumbing for a washing machine / dishwasher etc., two built-in shelved cupboards providing additional storage.

The living room, again a good-size, has a triple window to the front of the house and 'v' lining to one wall. A built-in cupboard to the rear provides handy storage space.

Upstairs on the landing is a built-in shelved cupboard and doors to the three bedrooms and a wet room style shower room with electric shower, WC & wash hand basin.

Bedrooms 1 & 2, both double rooms with built-in wardrobes, are situated to the front of the house. Single bedroom 3 which has a built-in wardrobe recess, looks out over the back garden.

Rooms Sizes
On the Ground Floor:-
Living Room

Approx. 4.7m x 2.9m (15'6" x 9'6")

Kitchen

Approx. 3.75m x 3.65m at widest points (12'4" x 12')

On the First Floor:-
Shower Room

Approx. 2.2m x 1.6m (7'2" x 5'3")

Bedroom 1

Approx. 3.4m x 3.1m (11'3" x 10'2")

Bedroom 2

Approx. 3.4m x 3.1m (11'2" x 10'2")

Bedroom 3

Approx. 2.55m x 2.5m (8'6" x 8'2")

External
Off-street parking space to the side of the house plus fenced rear garden with stone chipped area immediately behind the house, lawn / drying green & shed.

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
The property is situated just above the campsite and marina in the village of Skeld. Take the junction signposted for ‘Grindybrecks’ and the campsite; No. 11 is the fourth house along on the right (furthest house of the second semi-detached pair).