North House, Melby, Sandness

Property Details

North House is a 2 bedroom former laird’s house situated in the rural, scenic area of Melby, Sandness. The house boasts uninterrupted views of the surrounding area of the Holm of Melby, including the sandy beach, pier and the island of Papa Stour. It is a great spot for watching the local wildlife.
Built in the 18th century, it is thought that North House preceded Melby as the seat of the Scotts when John Scott of Gibliston (Fife) inherited Melby, Vaila, and Foula in 1736.

Entering the vestibule, to your left is the lounge which has been neutrally decorated and features a log burner. To the right of the vestibule is the kitchen/dining room. The kitchen is unique in design as the main portion of kitchen is under the stairs. On the opposite side of the dining room is an Aga range cooker. From the kitchen stairs lead to 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.

The kitchen leads into the renovated part of the steading. There is a connecting hallway, with a large shower room and beyond that a large utility room. Stairs lead to a converted loft space above the utility room.

Externally, there is a single storey 10-bay steading which is aligned to the house adjoining the north gable. The part of the steading which has not been renovated presents a fabulous opportunity to redevelop and expand the property, subject to planning permission*. There is a west-facing wall the encloses the beautiful, mature and well-kept garden. Additionally, there is an east facing walled green.

Consideration should be given to the upgrading and modernisation of the property.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor (House) – Lounge, Kitchen/Dining room
First Floor – Bedroom 1 & 2, Bathroom
Ground Floor (Steading 1) – Utility Room, Shower room (up 2 steps)
First Floor – Converted loft space

Exterior – Steading and shed, walled garden and walled green

Additional Information:
*Planning permissions for minor alterations and upgrading to the house, restoration of the redundant steading building, and an extension were granted subject to conditions by the Shetland Islands Council in 2012 but have since expired. The application summaries can be found on the SIC website.
www.shetland.gov.uk/planning-applications/view-planning-applications

The property is B Listed. Additional information can be found the Historic Environment Scotland website. www.historicenvironment.scot/

Woodworm treatment was carried out to the property in February 2025 with a 30-year Protection Guarantee.

Area:
North House is located at the Ness of Melby, on the west of ‘Mainland’ Shetland. Local amenities include the Melby Pier, Sandness Hall and the Sandness Primary School.

The property is approximately 30.4 miles from Shetland’s capital, Lerwick.

Directions:
From Lerwick, take the A970 to Tingwall. Turn left at the junction onto the A971 and continue to Bridge of Walls. Turn right to stay on the A971 and continue following the traffic signs for the pier until you reach the end of the A971. The property is to your left overlooking the Melby Pier.

Extras:
White goods, the Aga cooker, fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. Some furnishings by separate negotiation
(The seller will not warrant their working order)

EPC Rating G

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