4 bedroom detached house for sale

Reference – KA0673

Welcome to Burnside

Introducing Burnside, a traditional four-bedroom detached cottage on the peaceful and scenic island of Whalsay. The main living areas include a spacious lounge featuring a multi fuel stove, a family room and a thoughtfully laid-out kitchen/diner. The accommodation offers four bedrooms, including a generous master bedroom with a four-piece ensuite, as well as two further bathrooms and additional storage throughout. The home is equipped with oil-fired central heating and double-glazed windows. Externally, the property sits on a generous plot, with a fully enclosed, well-maintained garden to the front and rear, a path leading up to the home with well-established trees, and a large garage with a private driveway. The property is further complemented by a paddock and stables. Burnside presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a family home on a peaceful and welcoming island.

Location

The home is situated in Brough, Whalsay. Whalsay is an island to the east of Shetland, approximately a 30-minute ferry journey from Mainland Shetland. The ferry to Whalsay departs from Laxo, which is around 20 miles, or a 29-minute drive, from Lerwick. Whalsay is home to a welcoming community and provides many local amenities, including Whalsay Primary School, a Leisure Centre, a Health Centre, two well-regarded shops, the Whalsay Boating Club and a Golf Course. Whalsay is a scenic island offering an array of beautiful coastal walks.

Accommodation

Upon entering the home through the porch and moving through to the hallway that connects the main areas of the home, the spacious lounge is located to the right. The lounge offers generous floor space, featuring a multi-fuel stove and windows on both sides that make the room bright. The kitchen/diner is thoughtfully laid out, equipped with a range of wall- and base-mounted units, an integrated oven and hobs, excellent worktop space and further storage. There is ample room to accommodate a large dining table.

The master bedroom, situated on the ground floor, is of generous proportion and enhanced by a four-piece ensuite featuring a bath, shower cubicle, W.C. and hand basin. The ground floor is completed by a family room, a bathroom with a shower cubicle, W.C. and hand basin, and additional built-in storage accessible from the hallway.

On reaching the first floor, the second bedroom is located to the right. This bedroom is well presented, with a dormer window and a feature wood-panelled wall. Two further bedrooms are located on this level, one of which includes built-in storage. The first floor is finished with a bathroom featuring a bath with overhead shower, W.C. and hand basin.

The interior of the home is enhanced by oil-fired central heating and double-glazed windows throughout.

External Features

Externally, the home sits on a very generous plot. The exterior comprises a well-maintained garden to the front of the dwelling, enclosed by a wall, with an established pathway leading to the front entrance, accompanied by a sizeable rear garden enriched by well-established trees and shrubbery. A large private driveway leads to the substantially proportioned garage, which features a garage door, a large external store and a workshop. The property is further complemented by a shed, a paddock and stables.

Early viewing is highly recommended.