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~ Marelda, Park Road, Sandwick, Shetland, ZE2 9HP ~
Property Type: Detached House
Public rooms: 3
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
EPC Rating: E (54)
Price: Offers over £235,000
Entry: By arrangement
Viewing: Tel: 01950 431207
Home Report: Available on request
In brief:
Detached two storey property in a quiet location with fine
views to the south-east towards Mousa, to the south over
Sandwick Bay and round to the west. The ground floor
accommodation is bright and spacious with two large
reception rooms and an expansive kitchen and dining
area. The 5 bedrooms make this property an ideal family
home.
In more detail:
This 2 storey detached 5 bedroom house with attached garage and workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a family home in a quiet
location close to the sought after village of Sandwick. Its elevated position offers fine views to the south-west towards the Island of Mousa, to the
south over Sandwick Bay, and inland to the west. The Lounge, Sitting Room and Kitchen/Dining Area are particularly spacious, while the main
bedrooms and downstairs bathroom are well proportioned. The house is set in a garden surrounded on 3 sides by a wall. The garden is mainly laid
to grass and is edged by flower beds. The single garage with up-and-over door extends the full depth of the house and provides access to a sizeable
workshop at the rear (with vehicle access from the rear). There is ample parking space for 3 cars.
ACCOMMODATION: Porch, Hallway, Lounge, Kitchen/ Dining Area, Sitting Room, Utility Room, Store, Office,
5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Garage, Workshop
Ground Floor
Details
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First Floor
PORCH – (Approx. 3.7m x 2.4m)
Extremely bright with windows on three
sides and broad tiled window ledges
suitable for plant pots; Featuring a halfglazed timber outer door, tile floor, two
single sockets and two glazed french
doors leading into the Hallway.
A door at the top of the stairs leads on
to a Landing.
HALLWAY - (Approx. 2.2m max, 1.2m
min across the stem) The “T” shaped
Hallway provides access to all
downstairs rooms; the inner front doors
have full length curtains on a timber
curtain pole; wood strip floor; a
staircase leads to the First Floor;
double radiator and battery operated
smoke alarm.
BEDROOM 1 - (Approx. 3.6m x 3.6m)
Double room with a large picture
window offering views to the south east
and to the south towards Sandwick
Bay. There are two integral wardrobes
with hanging rails, carpet, curtains, a
double radiator, three double sockets
and a small hatchway giving access to
header tank in the ceiling.
LANDING - (Approx. 7.5m x 1.8m)
With Velux roof light, battery operated
smoke alarm, two ceiling light fittings,
and access to under roof storage.
UNDERSTAIRS STORAGE
CUPBOARD (with light)
LOUNGE - (Approx. 5.5m x 3.7m) A
large bright room with westerly aspect,
fitted carpet, curtains and pelmet and
featuring a fireplace with integral
electric fire, wooden mantelpiece and
surround, dual panel radiator, central
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light fitting and matching wall lights and
four double sockets.
KITCHEN/DINING AREA - (Approx.
3.7m x 6m) A well proportioned room
with more than adequate space for
both the kitchen and the dining area.
There is an abundance of wall and floor
mounted cabinets, the latter with work
surfaces above and a full height unit
housing the integral NEFF double
oven/oven and grill and full height
fridge.
BATHROOM - (Approx. 2.3m x 2.3m)
Contains a shower cabinet with Mira
Shower, bath, basin and toilet. Other
features include a large Velux roof
light, vinyl floor, shaver socket, radiator
and inset cupboard for toiletries.
The floor is vinyl tile effect; there is
recessed lighting, a 1½ bowl sink with
mixer tap, a large double radiator with
thermostat; The dishwasher and fridge
are included in the sale (if required);
other features include telephone points,
a hot water and heating control unit,
five double sockets and one single;
The
dining
area
currently
accommodates a six-seater dining
table and chairs.
BEDROOM 3 - (Approx. 3.4m x 3.4m)
Large Velux roof light with bench seat
beneath; carpet; single radiator; smoke
alarm; integral wardrobe with hanging
rail and shelf storage and also a mirror
on the back of the door; three double
sockets.
BEDROOM 2 - Approx. 4.9m x 3.3m)
Large picture window with views to the
north; half coombed ceiling; carpet;
curtains; smoke alarm; thermostat
control unit; three double sockets
SITTING ROOM - (Approx. 4.3m x
6.1m) This bright room is accessed
from the kitchen. Picture windows
provide excellent views to the south
overlooking Sandwick Bay and to the
west. It features a wood strip floor, A
V-lined varnished ceiling with two roof
lights and recessed lighting, curtains
with timber curtain poles, a double
radiator and four double sockets.
Access is provided to the Utility Room.
UTILITY ROOM - (Approx. 2.7m x
2.2m) A small double glazed window
overlooks the back garden. vinyl floor;
wash hand basin; There is a half
glazed back door leading to the
garden, plumbing for a washing
machine and dryer (which are included
in the sale if required), a single panel
radiator, coat hooks and shelf for
storage, an airing cupboard with hatch
providing access to beneath the floors.
PANTRY/STORE ROOM - (Approx.
2.7m x 2m) This contains shelving, with
a work surface along one wall and a
small window overlooking the back
garden.
BEDROOM 4 - (Approx. 3.8m x 3m)
Currently used as a library this features
a large window overlooking the garden
with curtains, single radiator, carpet,
central light fitting, TV aerial socket and
one double and two single sockets.
Exterior
GARDEN
The front, side and rear gardens are laid mainly to grass but with plant
borders along the edges. There is a right of access to the Workshop along
the track bounding the south and east boundaries.
GARAGE - (Approx. 8.0m x 4.8m)
A doorway beside the up-and-over door provides access to the Garage
which benefits from lighting and electrical sockets.
WORKSHOP - (Approx. 8.0m x 6.5m)
This sizeable Workshop can be accessed on foot from the Garage and
features an up-and-over door (requiring renovation/replacement) in its
rear wall for vehicular access. It features a good sized work bench with
drawers for tools and an electrical connection.
DIRECTIONS (From Lerwick)
Travel south on the A970 through Cunningsburgh and up the hill. Turn left
at the Sandwick turn off and continue towards Sandwick. Turn left at the
Park Road junction and continue southwards along Park Road over the
top of the rise. Marelda will then be visible on the left hand side with its
red roof slates.
The house was constructed approx. 40 years ago with the Sitting Room
extension added c. 1987. The house walls are of timber frame
construction clad externally with concrete blockwork and lined internally.
The main roof is pitched timber with fibre cement slates. The roof spaces
are lined with insulation. All windows are double-glazed in hardwood
frames. Heating is by oil-fired boiler and thermostatically controlled
radiators. Hot water is supplied by a Megaflow mains pressure hot water
cylinder and two immersion heaters.
BATHROOM - (Approx. 2.6m x 3m) Sandwick is a popular residential community situated half way between
Large window with roller blind;
Lerwick (approx. 13 miles) and Sumburgh Airport (also approx. 13 miles).
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A well proportioned room featuring a
shower cabinet, bath with shower
attachment, bidet, toilet and hand basin
set into a worktop with storage units
beneath. Above the basin there is a
vanity mirror with small medicine
cabinets to each side with natural
timber louvre doors and also a light and
shaver socket. There is a large towel
warmer and a (non-functional) Dimplex
heater.
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It has a shop, a school, indoor swimming pool and social club. Other
attractions nearby include Sand Lodge, parts of which date back to the
1600s, the Isle of Mousa with its Broch and bird sanctuary, the Hoswick
Visitor Centre and, further afield, Sumburgh Head with its magnificent
scenery and bird life.
BEDROOM 5 - (Approx. 2.6m x 2.6m)
A large window overlooks the rear
garden with curtains. There are two
integral wardrobes both with a short
hanging rail and shelving and natural
timber effect doors between which
there
is
a
recessed
dressing
table/vanity unit with mirror and light
(with shaver socket) and two small
drawers. Above is a double door
storage unit; two double sockets.
carpet; single radiator.
OFFICE - (Approx. 3.7m x 3.7)
Currently used as an Office, this could
provide another double bedroom if
required. A large window with curtains
overlooks the rear garden and other
features include wall and floor mounted
storage units, carpet, central light fitting
and also two spot lights, a double
telephone socket, two double sockets
and two single sockets.
While these contents and particulars described here are believed to be correct, they do not form part of any contract and are not warranted.
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