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£460,000

8 bed detached house for sale
Blacksness House, New Street, Scalloway, Shetland ZE1

    • 8 beds

    • 5 baths

    • 5 receptions

Freehold
Added on 02/07/2026

About this property

  • Reference - KA0673

  • Detached Building

  • Five Self-Contained Flats

  • 3 x Two Bed Flats

  • 2 x One Bed Flats

  • 2 x Flats Currently Tenanted

  • Generous Private Garden Included

  • Ideal Investment Opportunity

  • Desirable Area

  • Walking Distance to Amenities

Reference - KA0673

Welcome to Blacksness House

Introducing Blacksness House, a detached building separated into five self-contained flats spanning three storeys, situated on New Street, Scalloway. Of the five flats offered within Blacksness House, two currently have long-term tenancies in place.

Blacksness House presents a unique opportunity to modernise & renovate well-positioned flats, making them ideal for long-term or short-term tenancies.

Location

Blacksness House is situated on New Street in Scalloway, just a ten-minute drive from Lerwick. A frequent bus service provides transport links to Lerwick, with a bus stop within walking distance of the property. The building sits in the historic heart of Scalloway, with Scalloway Castle and Scalloway Museum on its doorstep.

Scalloway offers an array of local amenities, including Scalloway Primary School, Scalloway Leisure Centre, the Cornerstone Café, Scalloway Meat Company Shop, Premier Shop, the Shetland Weight Training Club, and the Scalloway Hotel.

Accommodation

Flat 1

The first flat is a top-floor, two-bedroom property offering generous accommodation. The interior includes an open-plan lounge/kitchen, providing ample floor space to accommodate furnishings. The flat benefits from two double bedrooms and a shower room fitted with a shower cubicle, W.C. And hand basin. This flat currently has a long term tenancy in place.

Flat 2

The second flat is situated on the first floor of the building. The living areas comprise a spacious lounge and a kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base-mounted units. This flat offers two double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite W.C. The interior is complete with a shower room fitted with a shower cubicle, W.C. And hand basin. This flat currently has a long term tenancy in place.

Flat 3

The third flat is a one-bedroom property situated on the first floor. The living areas include a generous lounge and a kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base-mounted units. The flat offers one double bedroom and a shower room fitted with a shower cubicle, W.C. And hand basin.

Flat 4

This ground-floor, two-bedroom flat includes an inviting lounge and a kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base-mounted units. The flat benefits from two double bedrooms and a shower room equipped with a shower cubicle, W.C. And hand basin.

Flat 5

Flat 5 is a ground-floor, one-bedroom flat, including an open-plan lounge/kitchen offering ample floor space and fitted with a range of wall and base-mounted units. The double bedroom offers space to accommodate a range of furnishings, and the shower room is fitted with a shower cubicle, W.C. And hand basin.

The property is situated in a conservation area, Blacksness is a Category C listed building.

External Features

Externally, the property features a large shared garden to the rear, which is primed for development.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

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