Dunrossness, Dunrossness, Shetland ZE2
Scotland
£29,000Guide Price
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
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Offered at auction, this vacant former church is a B-listed building in Dunrossness on mainland Shetland, set among open countryside and described as having views towards the North Sea. Dating from 1790, the building has a gross internal area of approximately 319 square metres and is arranged as a sanctuary with a first-floor gallery, a meeting room, a kitchen, two toilets and three entrance vestibules. The surrounding graveyard is owned and maintained by the local council.
The property is connected to mains water and electricity, with drainage to a private septic tank. It is located close to a convenience store and service station, with further local amenities nearby. Sumburgh Airport is around five miles away, while Lerwick is approximately 20 miles by road.
The building is offered as a development opportunity, with any change of use or redevelopment subject to the relevant planning and licensing requirements. Its existing use may also be retained. The listing describes the property as being in good order; prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries about the building, its listed status and the feasibility of any proposed use.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £29,000, this is exceptionally cheap against the local £/sqf benchmark, making it an unusual acquisition opportunity: a substantial 319 sq m B-listed former church with a maintained-looking exterior, open countryside and sea views, and a serviceable fitted kitchen. The main project is rethinking the sanctuary’s pews, pulpit and gallery for a viable alternative use; any conversion would need to be assessed against the building’s listed status and relevant consents. The £5,000–£15,000 renovation range is a light-scale starting point, not a full conversion budget. Limited photo coverage makes the renovation estimate further provisional.
Key opportunities
- Acquire a 319 sq m freehold building at an asking price exceptionally low against the local £/sqf benchmark.
- Explore how the large sanctuary, gallery and separate meeting room could support an alternative layout or use, subject to feasibility and consents.
- Build on the maintained-looking exterior, serviceable kitchen and countryside and North Sea outlook.
Key risks
- The B-listed status and specialised church layout mean any conversion concept will need careful feasibility work and relevant consents.
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