House & Croft Gateside, Hillswick

‘Gateside’ is a two bedroom croft house set in an attractive rural setting with a 15 acre owner/occupied registered croft benefitting from stunning sea views overlooking the voe of Ura Firth. The adjoining 22 acre Apportionment is included in the sale. Brae is approximately 12 miles and Lerwick is approximately 34 miles.

This accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises of two double bedrooms, a triple-aspect kitchen, an open plan living/dining room, a box room and a bathroom.

Heating is provided by electric storage heaters and the Rayburn stove.

Externally, the croft land which extends down to the sea, surrounds the house and includes a 60′ byre/outbuilding immediately behind the house.

Note none of the croft land has been decrofted and therefore cash only offers can be considered.

Accommodation

The main entrance to the property is via the rear of the house opening to a hallway leading to the kitchen, living room and bathroom. There is coat hooks and space for a washing machine with a shelved recess providing storage space and a loft hatch.

The bright triple-aspect kitchen benefits from north-west, south-west and south-east facing views and has fitted units with and inset sink, space for a fridge/freezer plus a Rayburn stove with connection for a gas cooker and plumbing for a washing machine. There is also space for a table and chairs with a clothes pulley that also provides useful drying space. A built-in cupboard houses the hot water tank.

The dual-aspect, open plan, living/dining room is very spacious with plenty of natural light flowing through, overlooking the south-west facing stunning views over the voe with a Rayburn stove.

The porch is accessed through the living/dining room and provides useful storage space with access to the garden.

Stairs from the living/dining room lead to the landing with a seating area under the large window and doors to the remaining accommodation.

Both double bedrooms have south-west facing views.

The box room also has a south-west facing view and shelved storage.

External

The house sits in park which extends down to the roadside, with access by way the road leading north of the property which has recently been redone.

The Croft

As noted, the croft is estimated to extend to around 15 acres or thereby comprising the two areas on either side of the public road. The land on the east side of the road extends down to the sea.

There is a sizeable 60′ part stone-built byre/outbuilding immediately behind the house.

Included in the sale will be the adjoining, owner-occupied, 21.7 acre (8.8 ha) apportionment on the hill immediately behind the croft, and the remaining grazing’s share.

The polytunnel which sits at the south side of the property is included in the sale of the house.

Gateside is a registered owner occupied croft and therefore subject to regulation by the Crofting Commission. Prospective purchasers requiring more information in this regard should discuss with their own Agents or contact the Crofting Commission. Further information can be found at http://www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk

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