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Benefiting from a substantial timber deck enjoying fantastic unobstructed, elevated views over the surrounding area, Learig is a two bedroom, single storey detached property with a large detached garage/workshop, conveniently situated in a popular rural location within easy reach of the local primary school at Strand, and amenities in the town just 5 miles away.

The property, part of a small group of Herrislea Hill houses that are conveniently situated in an elevated position overlooking the Tingwall valley, is also on the right side of town for access to the north and Brae/Sullom Voe.

There is a local primary school in the area by Strand Loch just to the north of the house.

The property sits in a well-established site, the deck, which can be accessed via patio doors from the kitchen, providing a great outdoor entertainment space.

In addition to the two bedrooms, the single storey, double glazed accommodation which is attractively decorated and well-presented, also includes a bright, dual-aspect living room and kitchen/diner, both enjoying a westerly aspect, a bathroom and separate utility room. Electric storage heating.

The property is double glazed and heated by electric storage heaters. The sale will include all carpets and other fixed floor coverings, the curtains and light fittings.

Access is to the side of the house, the entrance door opening to a large lobby lit by a side window enjoying the fine view north, the space being attractively finished with a pine dado rail and wood parquet flooring, pine doors leading to the utility room and the hall. A hatch with pull-down ladder provides easy access to floored storage in the space which has a fitted light for convenience, and a louvre door conceals the meter cupboard. The utility room has a worktop with inset sink and fitted cupboard space and plumbing for a washing machine below (appliance not included), plus additional wall shelving. The flooring is wood laminate flooring.

Moving on into the carpeted hall which is clad with painted ‘v’-lining below a dado rail, and has pine doors and finishes to the skirtings, door surrounds, etc., to the right glazed doors open to the kitchen and living room, whilst on the left are the two bedrooms and bathroom. A shelved built-in cupboard provides storage.

The kitchen/diner is a bright room thanks to two windows facing west plus sliding patio doors from the dining area which open to the large decked area to the side of the house. Fitted units include an inset sink and concealed cooker hood, and the freestanding cooker will be included. Vinyl flooring is laid throughout. Next to the kitchen is the good-sized, carpeted living room, another bright space with windows to the west and south making the most of the views over the surrounding area.

Both bedrooms are carpeted and have a built-in wardrobe the main bedroom which faces south having additional shelved cupboard space to the side of the wardrobe and above. The second room is an east-facing single room. Finally there is a modern wet-wall lined bathroom with white three piece suite, the bath having a shower over, the WC and wash hand basin being set in a fitted unit which provides useful cupboard space for toiletries etc. and also conceals the cistern. The mirror doored bathroom cabinet is included. Tiled floor.

The property sits in a well-established fenced site. A gravelled area in front of the garage with areas of lawn to either side, provides parking and leads past the garage and a rotary clothes dryer to the entrance to the house. In front of the house to the west, is a further lawn bordered by a flower bed to one side and established planting to the other which provides privacy and shelter. Finally there are fantastic views over the surrounding area from the substantial timber deck outside the dining area of the kitchen.

The large detached garage/workshop measures approximately 7.2m x 4m (23’8″ x 13’2″) and has an ‘up & over’ garage door, separate side door, power and lighting. Its size allows for space to park a car plus additional storage/work space with a large work bench.

To arrrange a viewing, please telephone the seller directly on 07799 035 623, or contact Agent’s reception.

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