Bressay Church, Heogan Road, Bressay, , ZE2 9EN

Property

Detached B-listed church building, built circa 1812, located on the island of Bressay, Shetland. The church is situated adjacent to Heogan Road on the island and the vehicle ferry terminal which provides a regular service across to , is located only 1 mile away.

The subjects for sale consist of the footprint of the building itself, with the surrounding ground being under separate ownership.

Accommodation

The church comprises two entrance vestibules, sanctuary and vestry at ground floor level. There is also a gallery on the first floor.

Gross Internal Floor Area: 185 m² (1,991 ft²)

Local Area

The Island of Bressay has a population of approximately 360 people and has a Post Office, grocery shop, hotel/restaurant, harbour, boating club, heritage centre and a Community hall.

Much of Bressay is accessible by car on the single-track roads and the Bressay ferry runs regularly through the day, seven days a week. The seven-minute crossing from the Island takes you to the centre of Lerwick and all of its amenities.

On Bressay you find seabird cliffs, quiet bays, hill and coastal walks and a number of archaeological and historical sites. The east side of the island is sparsely inhabited and offers a place of tranquillity. The south-eastern corner has some fine walking country but is nowhere more than three miles from the centre of Lerwick. Grounds

The surrounding grounds are owned and maintained by the local authority.

Services

The church has mains electricity supply only. There is no water or drainage to the building and it will not be straightforward to lay in these services. Offers should not be conditional upon this.

EPC Rating- G

Fixtures & Fittings

The Sellers reserve the right to remove the ecclesiastical fixtures and fittings. The Sellers will exercise reasonable care in the removal of these reserved items but will not be bound to make good any damage resulting from such removal.

Planning

The subject comprises a Category B Listed Building and falls within Class 10 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) () Order 1997. In addition to its current use, it could be used, as a museum or public library without the necessity of obtaining planning permission for change of use.

Viewing Arrangements

By appointment with The Law Department on 0131 240 2263.

Offers

Offers are invited and should be submitted in writing, through a Scottish solicitor, to:-

It is possible that a closing date for offers will be fixed and, to ensure that they receive intimation of this, prospective purchasers must formally intimate their interest, via a Scottish solicitor, in writing or by Email with the Law Department.

As offers will require to be considered by one or more Church Committees, they should not be subject to short time limits for acceptance.

The sellers do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any of the offers they receive.

Whilst the foregoing particulars are believed to be correct they are not warranted on the part of the sellers and prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves with regards to all matters prior to offers.

The Church of Scotland-Scottish Charity No SC011353