5 bed detached house for sale

Gatahus, Cunningsburgh, Shetland ZE2

Reference - KA0673

Welcome to Gatahus

Introducing Gatahus, a five-bedroom detached family home situated in an excellent location in Cunningsburgh. This walk-in condition home benefits from generous living areas, tasteful finishes, and a substantial plot.

The living areas include a welcoming lounge with a multi-fuel stove, a modern kitchen/diner, and a sun room with patio doors. The home offers five double bedrooms, two of which feature en-suites and built-in wardrobes. The interior is complete with a study, family bathroom, separate W.C., practical utility room, and front and rear porches. Gatahus is further enhanced by double-glazed windows, air-to-water underfloor heating, and a heat recovery system.

Externally, the home features a double integral garage, tarred private driveway, and a large fenced garden.

Location

Gatahus is located in Cunningsburgh, just 9 miles from Lerwick, or a convenient 13-minute drive away. A bus stop is situated around an 11-minute walk from the home, providing transport links to both the South Mainland and Lerwick.

Cunningsburgh is a scenic and peaceful area, with Mail Beach on the doorstep and popular walking routes nearby. Cunningsburgh hosts a range of amenities including Cunningsburgh Primary School, Da Moors Cafe, a public hall, football pitch, and play park.

Sandwick is just a few minutes’ drive away, providing further amenities including Sandwick Junior High School, the South Mainland Leisure Centre, the Spar shop, Sandwick Social Club, and the Hoswick Visitor Centre.

Accommodation

Upon entering the accommodation through the welcoming front porch and moving through the main body of the home, to the right is the inviting lounge. The lounge features numerous windows, allowing natural light to flood the room, in addition to a multi-fuel stove and ample floor space to accommodate furnishings. Through double glass-panelled doors is the bright and airy sun room, with additional storage and patio doors overlooking sea views.

The stylish kitchen/diner is modernly fitted and equipped with a range of wall and base-mounted units, excellent countertop space, tasteful tiling, and an integrated dishwasher.

This level is complete with a large study, practical utility room fitted with base-mounted units, a Belfast sink, integrated fridge & freezer, and with access to a rear porch, a W.C., and excellent storage.

Once the first floor is reached, the landing is spaciously laid out and lit by a large apex window. The first floor provides five double bedrooms, two of which are substantial principal rooms with walk-in wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms fitted with a shower cubicle, W.C., hand basin, and heated towel rail. This level also hosts a tasteful four-piece family bathroom, fitted with a bath, shower cubicle, W.C., hand basin, and heated towel rail. The first floor is further enhanced by a study and ample storage.

The home is made energy efficient by an Air-to-Water Heating System, Heat Recovery System, and double-glazed windows throughout.

External Features

Gatahus boasts a double integral garage fitted with motorised doors.

The home sits on a substantial plot, including a tarred private driveway and a large, well-kept fenced garden featuring a drying green.

Early viewing is highly recommended.