East Isles

Out Skerries is a group of small islands served by air and ro-ro ferry from Mainland Shetland which lies to the west.

The population of approximately 71 is supported by 2 shops, including Post Office, school, Church and community hall. Mains electricity, water and telephone are connected to every household and broadband is also available. A Nurse is resident on the islands and a G.P. and podiatrist visit regularly. There is also an auxiliary fire service.

The principle economic activities are fishing, aquaculture, crofting and tourism, often in combination.

Out Skerries is home to a mixed resident population of birds and many migrants visit over the year. The fields and hills are wonderfully carpeted with wild flowers in season.

Rocklea is centrally situated with easy access to all amenities and the pier and airstrip.

The house is a large 7 bedroom property, carefully maintained and in excellent decorative order. It is double glazed and heated throughout by storage and panel heaters. On the ground floor there are 2 bedrooms, office, main sitting room, large well appointed kitchen, dining room, cupboarded porch and utility areas. The first floor provides 5 further bedrooms, small kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and shower room.

The gardens, which lie mainly to the south and west of the house, are a particularly attractive feature.

The property also includes a range of 10 outbuildings including 3 garages, workshop, barn, byre, greenhouse and sundry storage sheds.

The tenancy of a 9 acre registered croft is included with property.
 

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