Lochvale, Isbister, Whalsay, Shetland, ZE2 9AJ
Scotland
£215,000
Listed on 23/10/2026
Listed on 23/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
5Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This detached five-bedroom home in Isbister, Whalsay offers accommodation over two floors, with three bedrooms on the ground floor and two upstairs. The ground floor also includes an entrance porch, a large living room with patio doors and several windows, a kitchen and dining area, and a family bathroom. Upstairs, the two bedrooms are accompanied by a separate toilet and storage or loft space.
The kitchen and dining room has fitted units, worktops and space for appliances, with room for a dining table. The property is heated by an air-to-water heat pump and also has a solar PV system, as stated in the listing. The accommodation would benefit from some modernisation, allowing a purchaser to update the finishes to suit their needs.
Outside, the property has an enclosed garden and a detached garage, along with outdoor areas for seating and use of the grounds. Whalsay has local shops, schools, health and leisure facilities, and regular ferry connections to mainland Shetland. The island setting and the home's flexible five-bedroom layout are key features of this substantial property.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a spacious five-bedroom detached home with a generous enclosed garden, detached garage and flexible accommodation—an appealing canvas for selective personalisation rather than a major refurb. The rooms shown look clean and usable, and the kitchen and bathroom appear serviceable; the clearest scope is to refresh some distinctive finishes and tidy or shape the outdoor space. The heat pump and solar PV system are useful features, while the roof appears intact in the available views.
The score is a D because value and resale economics cannot be judged without a usable floor area: £/sqf versus local homes is therefore unknown, not a sign that the asking price is high. The stated £4,500–£9,000 renovation range suggests a relatively light project, but the overall opportunity remains difficult to assess until the floor area is available.
Key opportunities
- Personalise the distinctive wall coverings and decorative finishes without needing to replace the serviceable kitchen or bathroom shown.
- Tidy and refine the garden’s lawn, hardstanding and outdoor areas to make better use of the generous enclosed grounds.
- Make use of the flexible five-bedroom layout, detached garage, heat pump and solar PV system.
Key risks
None recorded.
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