North Roe Church, North Roe, Shetland, ZE2 9RY ZE2 Shetland, Roe, North Church, Roe North
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North Roe Church, North Roe, Shetland, ZE2 9RY ZE2 Shetland, Roe, North Church, Roe North Viewing Arrangements By appointment with The Church of Scotland Law Department on 0131 240 2263. Offers Offers are invited and should be submitted in writing, through a Scottish solicitor, to:- Church of Scotland Law Department 121 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4YN Telephone 0131 240 2263 Fax 0131 240 2246 Email: [email protected] 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 intim- ate 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 war- ranted on the part of the sellers and prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves with regards to all matters prior to offers. The Trustees of Northmavine Parish Church of Scotland-Scottish Charity No SC002341 Property Simple country stone built church dated from 1870 located in North Roe, Shetland. North Roe is a protected area at the northern tip of the mainland of Shetland. The church is set within the open Shetland landscape and benefits for glorious sea views. Accommodation The accommodation comprises a front entrance vestibule with accessible toilet to the left and vestry to the right. Vestibule leads to main hall with pulpit located to west gable. The gross internal ground floor area of the building is approximately 84m2. Grounds The church is located within grounds to all sides enclosed by walls and fencing, and laid to pathways and grass. The ground to the front of the property is included in the sale. Services The church benefits from mains supply electricity and water, while drainage is to a septic tank. Heating is provided by overhead electric radiant heaters and the church also features double glazed windows. Local Area North Roe is a close-knit community in the northmost part of mainland Shetland. It is an idyllic location for countryside and coastal exploring. The community has a primary school, and a shop and Post Office are located in Ollaberry (5 minute drive). The village is served by the A970 road which runs the length of the Shetland mainland from south to north. The village of Brae is approximately a twenty-minute drive away and offers a Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool and a six-year high school along with a supermarket and other shops. Lerwick, Shetland’s capital is approximately an hour’s drive away and provides a wide range of leisure and retail facilities. Lerwick is the commercial and industrial centre of the islands and also the hub of a busy cultural and social life. Planning The church is not listed, and could be used, without the necessity of obtaining change of use consent, as a Creche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum or public library. It also has potential for a variety of other uses, such as retail, commercial or community uses, subject to obtaining the appropriate consents. Conversion to residential accommodation might also be possible, again subject to the usual consents. EPC- G Property Simple country stone built church dated from 1870 located in North Roe, Shetland. North Roe is a protected area at the northern tip of the mainland of Shetland. The church is set within the open Shetland landscape and benefits for glorious sea views. Accommodation The accommodation comprises a front entrance vestibule with accessible toilet to the left and vestry to the right. Vestibule leads to main hall with pulpit located to west gable. The gross internal ground floor area of the building is approximately 84m2. Grounds The church is located within grounds to all sides enclosed by walls and fencing, and laid to pathways and grass. The ground to the front of the property is included in the sale. Services The church benefits from mains supply electricity and water, while drainage is to a septic tank. Heating is provided by overhead electric radiant heaters and the church also features double glazed windows. Local Area North Roe is a close-knit community in the northmost part of mainland Shetland. It is an idyllic location for countryside and coastal exploring. The community has a primary school, and a shop and Post Office are located in Ollaberry (5 minute drive). The village is served by the A970 road which runs the length of the Shetland mainland from south to north. The village of Brae is approximately a twenty-minute drive away and offers a Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool and a six-year high school along with a supermarket and other shops. Lerwick, Shetland’s capital is approximately an hour’s drive away and provides a wide range of leisure and retail facilities. Lerwick is the commercial and industrial centre of the islands and also the hub of a busy cultural and social life. Planning The church is not listed, and could be used, without the necessity of obtaining change of use consent, as a Creche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum or public library. It also has potential for a variety of other uses, such as retail, commercial or community uses, subject to obtaining the appropriate consents. Conversion to residential accommodation might also be possible, again subject to the usual consents. EPC- G North Roe Church, North Roe, Shetland, ZE2 9RY ZE2 Shetland, Roe, North Church, Roe North Viewing Arrangements By appointment with The Church of Scotland Law Department on 0131 240 2263. Offers Offers are invited and should be submitted in writing, through a Scottish solicitor, to:- Church of Scotland Law Department 121 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4YN Telephone 0131 240 2263 Fax 0131 240 2246 Email: [email protected] 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 intim- ate 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 war- ranted on the part of the sellers and prospective purchasers will require to satisfy themselves with regards to all matters prior to offers. The Trustees of Northmavine Parish Church of Scotland-Scottish Charity No SC002341.