No longer on the market
This property is no longer on the market
Floorplan
Map2 bedroom detached house
Under offer
Detached house
2 beds
840
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- Living room
- Kitchen
- 2 double bedrooms
- About 0.04 acres
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Lot 3 - A traditional detached cottage in a stunning location overlooking the Loch of Cliff, with a right of access to the shoreline. In need of complete renovation
Da Laggans Cottage (together with neighbouring Houlland House and Steading), are cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. The Trust are seeking new owners who can bring this property to life while continuing to care for and preserve its architectural significance.
The cottage was originally part of the larger Gardie Estate, and is typical of the tradition of building small cottages to house shepherds and it is thought to date back to around 1920. It will require considerable renovation.
It sits in grounds of about 0.04 acres.
Da Laggans Cottage is a two storey dwelling with an attic, and a single-storey extension to the side. It has lain unoccupied since 1995 with some deterioration due to storm damage. The accommodation extends to a living room and kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the upper floor. There is an extension on the side which has now lost its roof. The Cottage is in need of complete renovation.
Health & Safety
Please be aware that there is an opening for a small water well within the boundary of Da Laggan Cottage. Extra care should be taken when walking in the grounds. Please also note that the upper floor of Da Laggans Cottage is in poor condition and care needs to be exercised if this floor is being accessed.
Conservation Agreement
Due to the local significance of Da Laggans, the sale will be covered by a Conservation Agreement with National Trust for Scotland. This will ensure that the successful purchaser renovates the Cottage with sensitivity. An essential part of the Agreement requires the new owner to have consent from National Trust for Scotland for any renovation works that are proposed.
The Agreement will include the requirement for Enhanced Historic Building Surveys if any structural changes are planned. All identified original elements will require to be retained and any changes are to be agreed in advance with NTS.
An Archaeological Watching Brief will require to be carried out on all ground disturbing activity.
Full details of the Conservation Agreement are available on request.
Offers submitted for the Cottage should be accompanied by a written proposal for the use of the buildings.
Although the island of Unst is the furthest north of the Shetlands, it is still readily accessible. From the main town of Lerwick, it is about 28 miles north to the ferry terminal at Toft. Follow the main road through the island of Yell to the Gutcher ferry terminal, for a 10-minute crossing to Unst.
Unst itself has much to offer including spectacular coastal cliffs and sea stacks, golden beaches, freshwater lochs and a rich abundance of wildlife including the world-famous Shetland ponies. It is also a breeding ground for a wide variety of seabirds including puffins, guillemots and kittiwakes. It is common to see seals, porpoises and killer whales.
The Shetland isles have a rich Norse heritage including a large collection of Viking longhouses. The traditional festival of Up-Helly-Aa has been an annual occurrence since the 1880s and is an experience not to be missed.
The village of Baltasound has local amenities including local shops, a post office, a leisure centre, and primary and secondary schooling.
There is evidence of power cables and water pipes to to the cottage but it is not possible to confirm the current status of the services.
The fenced boundary of the Cottage has still to be completed and therefore the sale plan is indicative at this point.
Coming from the main population centre of Baltasound on the island of Unst, travel west on the A968 and thereafter bear north on the minor road signposted for Baliasta and Houlland. Follow the road for about 1.22 miles and Houlland House and Steading are readily identified at the start of the track. Da Laggans Cottage is on this same track about 0.24 miles further along.
For viewers using the ‘what3words’ app, the location of start of the track to Da Laggans Cottage is ///never.crunchy.campus
Da Laggans Cottage (together with neighbouring Houlland House and Steading), are cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. The Trust are seeking new owners who can bring this property to life while continuing to care for and preserve its architectural significance.
The cottage was originally part of the larger Gardie Estate, and is typical of the tradition of building small cottages to house shepherds and it is thought to date back to around 1920. It will require considerable renovation.
It sits in grounds of about 0.04 acres.
Da Laggans Cottage is a two storey dwelling with an attic, and a single-storey extension to the side. It has lain unoccupied since 1995 with some deterioration due to storm damage. The accommodation extends to a living room and kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the upper floor. There is an extension on the side which has now lost its roof. The Cottage is in need of complete renovation.
Health & Safety
Please be aware that there is an opening for a small water well within the boundary of Da Laggan Cottage. Extra care should be taken when walking in the grounds. Please also note that the upper floor of Da Laggans Cottage is in poor condition and care needs to be exercised if this floor is being accessed.
Conservation Agreement
Due to the local significance of Da Laggans, the sale will be covered by a Conservation Agreement with National Trust for Scotland. This will ensure that the successful purchaser renovates the Cottage with sensitivity. An essential part of the Agreement requires the new owner to have consent from National Trust for Scotland for any renovation works that are proposed.
The Agreement will include the requirement for Enhanced Historic Building Surveys if any structural changes are planned. All identified original elements will require to be retained and any changes are to be agreed in advance with NTS.
An Archaeological Watching Brief will require to be carried out on all ground disturbing activity.
Full details of the Conservation Agreement are available on request.
Offers submitted for the Cottage should be accompanied by a written proposal for the use of the buildings.
Although the island of Unst is the furthest north of the Shetlands, it is still readily accessible. From the main town of Lerwick, it is about 28 miles north to the ferry terminal at Toft. Follow the main road through the island of Yell to the Gutcher ferry terminal, for a 10-minute crossing to Unst.
Unst itself has much to offer including spectacular coastal cliffs and sea stacks, golden beaches, freshwater lochs and a rich abundance of wildlife including the world-famous Shetland ponies. It is also a breeding ground for a wide variety of seabirds including puffins, guillemots and kittiwakes. It is common to see seals, porpoises and killer whales.
The Shetland isles have a rich Norse heritage including a large collection of Viking longhouses. The traditional festival of Up-Helly-Aa has been an annual occurrence since the 1880s and is an experience not to be missed.
The village of Baltasound has local amenities including local shops, a post office, a leisure centre, and primary and secondary schooling.
There is evidence of power cables and water pipes to to the cottage but it is not possible to confirm the current status of the services.
The fenced boundary of the Cottage has still to be completed and therefore the sale plan is indicative at this point.
Coming from the main population centre of Baltasound on the island of Unst, travel west on the A968 and thereafter bear north on the minor road signposted for Baliasta and Houlland. Follow the road for about 1.22 miles and Houlland House and Steading are readily identified at the start of the track. Da Laggans Cottage is on this same track about 0.24 miles further along.
For viewers using the ‘what3words’ app, the location of start of the track to Da Laggans Cottage is ///never.crunchy.campus
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