8 bed detached house for sale

Graystones, Brae, Shetland ZE2

Reference - KA0673

Welcome to Graystones

Presenting Graystones, an expansive detached eight-bedroom family home situated in Brae. The home has operated as a well-renowned Bed & Breakfast in previous years.

Graystones currently functions as a family home, combining substantial living space, traditional features and unobstructed sea views. The reception rooms include an inviting lounge with a fireplace, connected to a substantial dining room, as well as a family room with a large bay window offering sea views. The home benefits from eight substantial bedrooms, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms.

The interior of the home is complete with two further W.C.s, a practical utility room, generous storage throughout and a welcoming entrance porch. There is an gas-fired central heating system and large double-glazed windows throughout the home.

Externally, Graystones sits on a substantial plot, including a private driveway with parking bays and excellently proportioned gardens with paved areas to the front.

Graystones presents an opportunity to acquire a time-honoured, sizeable family home in a scenic spot in Brae.

Location

Graystones is situated in the centre of Brae, just 23 miles, or a 34-minute drive, from Lerwick. Local schools are just a short walk away, including Brae Primary School and Brae High School. Brae is also home to a wealth of amenities, including the North Mainland Leisure Centre, the Co-Operative, Brae Health Centre, a pharmacy, a local hall, and the well-regarded Frankie’s Fish & Chips.

A bus stop is situated just a two-minute walk from the home, providing transport links across Shetland.

Accommodation

Upon entering the home through the welcoming front porch and moving through double doors into the hallway connecting the main body of the home, to the right is the family room. The family room is generously proportioned, complete with an Edinburgh press and a large bay window overlooking sea views.

The dining room is situated adjacent to the family room, offering excellent floor space to accommodate a large dining table. Offset from the dining room is the inviting lounge, featuring a traditional fireplace with decorative mantel, well-presented cornicing and ample floor space to accommodate furnishings.

The kitchen is well presented, fitted with a range of wall- and base-mounted units, excellent countertop space, a range cooker and stylish herringbone flooring.

The ground floor offers two substantial bedrooms, both of which are well proportioned and feature well-equipped en suites. The ground floor is completed with a practical utility room, substantial storage situated in the corridor and a W.C.

On the mezzanine level, there are two large bedrooms, both of which feature excellent floor space and en suites, as well as a further W.C. On this level.

The first floor provides four further bedrooms, all of which offer well-equipped en suites, as well as an additional storage cupboard. One of the bedrooms on this level is particularly spacious, with two large windows looking out to sea views.

The interior of the home is enhanced by an gas-fired central heating system and large double-glazed windows throughout.

External Features

Externally, Graystones sits on an expansive plot, including a large private driveway with parking bays and generous gardens with surrounding walls. The front of the dwelling features a large paved area, with well-proportioned grassed gardens and shrubbery.

Early viewing is highly recommended.