• Reference - KA0673 +
• Renovated 2021 +
• Character Property +
• Two Spacious Bedrooms +
• Spacious Lounge +
• Well Appointed Kitchen-Diner +
• Feature Fireplaces +
• Private Outdoor Area +
• Desirable Area +
• Close to Amenities +

Reference - KA067 Welcome to Ark Cottage Step inside Ark Cottage, a beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage located on Braehead Lane in Scalloway. The ground floor includes an inviting lounge and a well-appointed kitchen diner, both featuring fireplaces, along with a stylish bathroom and a utility cupboard. Upstairs are two bright and generously sized bedrooms. Externally, the property offers a private chipped outdoor area and a path leading to the entrance.
Having undergone substantial renovations since 2021, Ark Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful and well-finished home in a desirable part of Shetland. The property has also operated successfully as an Airbnb in recent years.  
Location Ark Cottage is situated on Braehead Lane in Scalloway, just a ten-minute drive from Lerwick. It is within walking distance of local amenities including Scalloway Primary School, Scalloway Leisure Centre, the Cornerstone Café, Scalloway Meat Company Shop, Premier Shop, the Shetland Weight Training Club, and the Scalloway Hotel. Accommodation Entering through the hallway and double doors, you arrive in a spacious and welcoming lounge featuring a built-in wall sofa, a traditional wood-burning stove, and a wooden mantel. The modern kitchen diner, fitted in 2021, includes base units, an integrated oven and hob, and ample space for a dining table. This room also benefits from a wood-burning stove which was installed only a few years ago. The ground floor further offers a practical utility area under the stairs and a contemporary bathroom with WC, hand basin, and walk-in shower. Both the entrance hallway and bathroom have underfloor heating. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both with multiple windows allowing plenty of natural light. The first floor has been re-insulated and fully re-wired in recent years. Ark Cottage is presented in excellent walk-in condition, having been thoughtfully renovated and modernised while retaining its traditional character. External Features Externally, the property includes a private fenced and chipped outdoor area accessed from the rear door, with a well-maintained path leading to the front entrance.