5 bed detached house for sale

Gapstow, Voe, Shetland ZE2

Reference - KA0673

Welcome to Gapstow

Introducing Gapstow, a beautifully presented five-bedroom detached home, situated on a private and generous plot in Voe. The home is complemented internally by excellent living space and tasteful refurbishments.

The main living areas comprise a sizeable split-level lounge & sun lounge with large gable windows and a modern open-plan kitchen/diner with patio doors and a large pantry. The home provides five double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite. The interior is complete with a stylish four-piece family bathroom, a practical utility room with external access, a W.C., a large porch and cloakroom, and a substantial integral garage. The home is enhanced by double-glazed windows and oak internal doors throughout, as well as energy-efficient levels of insulation.

Externally, the home sits on a very substantial plot, including a well-maintained wrap-around garden with a dry stone feature wall, a decked patio, private driveway, large garden shed, and mature woodland surrounding the dwelling.

Location

Gapstow is situated in Voe, a village in the north of Shetland, approximately 18 miles from Lerwick, or a 30-minute drive. There is a bus stop approximately a six-minute walk from the property, providing transport links to both Brae and Lerwick. Voe is a scenic coastal village, offering picturesque local walks. It is also home to Tagon Stores which houses the Voe Bakery goods along with other daily essentials, as well as a public hall, and a local soft play.

Accommodation

Upon entering the home through the welcoming front porch and moving up the stairwell, the split-level lounge is situated directly above the porch. The lounge is well proportioned and features a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and a large Velux window. The beautifully presented sun lounge is accessed through oak glass-panelled sliding doors, with windows spanning the gable, allowing natural light to flood the room.

The kitchen/diner is modernly presented and generously proportioned. The kitchen is fitted with base-mounted units, a large kitchen island, marble countertops, and integrated neff appliances, including a combi oven, dishwasher, and large induction hobs. The kitchen is enhanced by three large Velux windows and a substantial offset pantry. The dining area is generously proportioned with ample floor space to accommodate a large dining table, and is advantageously fitted with patio doors providing access to the decked patio.

The ground floor offers two bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and a modern en-suite fitted with a shower cubicle, wall-mounted hand basin, and W.C. The ground floor is complete with additional storage in the corridor, and a stunning four-piece family bathroom equipped with a bath, walk-in shower, W.C., base-mounted hand basin, and additional storage, as well as stylish features including a vanity mirror and unique wood wall panelling.

The first floor hosts two further bedrooms, both of which provide excellent floor space, with Velux windows on both sides.

The interior of the home is complete with a substantial fifth bedroom offset from the lounge, a practical utility room, equipped with wall-and base-mounted units and external access, a cloakroom, W.C.

Tasteful internal finishes include oak internal doors and high quality double-glazed windows throughout, as well as energy-efficient insulation levels.

External Features

Gapstow benefits from a large integral garage, featuring a motorised garage door and excellent floor space.

Externally, the home sits on a very generous plot surrounding the dwelling. There is a decked patio with glass-panelled railing, leading out to the well-kept wrap-around gardens with a dry stone feature wall and a garden shed. There is also a large private driveway with ample room for parking.

There is mature woodland surrounding the dwelling, with a sheltered seating area and a tree house.

Early viewing is highly recommended.