Former Church, Dunrossness, Dunrossness, Shetland, ZE2
Key Features
- ***Stunning FREEHOLD former church building with vacant possession set within incredible location on Shetland Isles***
- ***Potential to create a stunning family home or serviced accommodation within an area of high tourist demand (subject to appropriate planning and licencing requirements***
- ***Stunning B-Listed Church on Mainland Shetland Located in Dunrossness, Only 5 Miles from Sumburgh Airport and Close to many amenities. Ideal development Project Subject to Planning Permission***
- ***The property is in good order and presents an excellent development opportunity*** Offered with incredibly low guide price to encourage interest in auction***
- ***The property is approximately 319 square metres and comprises of Sanctuary (with first floor gallery), meeting room, kitchen, two toilets and three entrance vestibules***
Description
** SALE BY AUCTION - 08 October 2026 - Timed Online Auction **
***Stunning FREEHOLD former church building with vacant possession set within incredible location on Shetland Isles*** ***Potential to create a stunning family home or serviced accommodation within an area of high tourist demand (subject to appropriate planning and licencing requirements*** ***Stunning B-Listed Church on Mainland Shetland Located in Dunrossness, Only 5 Miles from Sumburgh Airport and Close to many amenities. Ideal development Project Subject to Planning Permission*** ***The property is in good order and presents an excellent development opportunity*** Offered with incredibly low guide price to encourage interest in auction*** ***The property is approximately 319 square metres and comprises of Sanctuary (with first floor gallery), meeting room, kitchen, two toilets and three entrance vestibules*** ***Rare opportunity to purchase a truly stunning B Listed former church building, situated just off the A970 in Dunrossness on mainland Shetland. Surrounded by beautiful open countryside and close to local amenities. Stunning open views of the North Sea and surrounding countryside. An exciting development opportunity (subject to relevant planning consents being obtained) A rare and outstanding opportunity to purchase a beautiful B Listed church building, situated on Mainland Shetland. Benefiting from wonderful countryside views, whilst being well-positioned for access to local amenities. The property is also only a 5-mile drive from Sumburgh Airport, which is Shetland's main airport, making travel to and from mainland Scotland much easier. This majestic property could be used for its existing use, or re-developed subject to planning consents. Dating back to 1790 the church comprises of: A Sanctuary (with first floor gallery), meeting room, kitchen, two toilets and three entrance vestibules. The surrounding graveyard is owned and maintained by the local council. Gross Internal Area: 319 SQ M The property benefits from being connected to mains supplies of water and electricity. Drainage is to a private septic tank. The property is situated close to a convenience store and a service station. Nearby there are more shops, hairdressers, a public hall, and Dunrossness Primary School. Shetland's largest town, Lerwick, is roughly a 20 mile drive away and includes more schools, a hospital, a leisure complex and many other amenities.
The property is located in Dunrossness, the southernmost parish of Shetland, Scotland. Well located for surrounding views and Airbnb/holiday let destination. Local amenities are available nearby at Mainland's Minimarket. Road links via A970. Transport Sumburgh Airport - 5.3 Miles
Auction Details
08 October 2026, 10am-3pm
Timed Online Auction
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-03
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast · available to 93% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Dunrossness Primary School773 metres
- Pupils
- 85
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sandwick Junior High School5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Cunningsburgh Primary School9.2 miles
- Pupils
- 79
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Hamnavoe Primary School13 miles
- Pupils
- 74
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Scalloway Primary School15 miles
- Pupils
- 143
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Sandwick Junior High School5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Anderson High School17 miles
- Pupils
- 986
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Aith Junior High School25 miles
- Pupils
- 116
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Whalsay School31 miles
- Pupils
- 57
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Brae High School33 miles
- Pupils
- 163
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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