Property description
This Beautiful spacious family home with SEA VIEWS is a 4 (possible 5) bedroom detached two storey house. It is situated on the green and fertile Island of Shapinsay, set within approx 1 1/2 acres of ground.
Shapinsay is just a pleasant 25 minute journey from Kirkwall (Orkney Mainland). A regular Ferry service allows for daily commute for work purposes. The island is about 6 1/2 miles long X 3 miles and a population of around 300+, this makes it a friendly and welcoming place to live.
The property offers fine views over the neighbouring islands of Stronsay and Auskerry, and is surrounded by farmland.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch - 14' 0'' x 5' 10'' (4.26m x 1.78m)
Front Hallway / Cloakroom - 11' 7'' x 8' 10'' (3.53m x 2.69m)
Kitchen / Diner - 15' 11'' x 17' 6'' (4.85m x 5.33m)
Large Bright Kitchen/Dinner with a "Trueburn" oil fired range cooker which also heats the domestic hot water. The fridge, washing machine and gas cooker are also included in the sale price
Office - 11' 6'' x 8' 6'' (3.50m x 2.59m)
Just off the kitchen
Sitting Room - 14' 6'' x 16' 6'' (4.42m x 5.03m)
Large bright cosy sitting room with a cast iron fireplace and wood surround. Wood clad feature wall and alcoves with built in cupboard and shelving.
Large Hallway - 14' 6'' x 8' 6'' (4.42m x 2.59m)
French doors leading to enclosed back garden and patio area.
Shower Room - 8' 0'' x 6' 4'' (2.44m x 1.93m)
Shower cubicle and WC
Bathroom - 8' 0'' x 8' 6'' (2.44m x 2.59m)
Bath, WC, washbasin.
Understair cupboard
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom One - 8' 4'' x 11' 6'' (2.54m x 3.50m)
Bedroom Two - 12' 0'' x 11' 6'' (3.65m x 3.50m)
Bedroom Three - 7' 9'' x 17' 5'' (2.36m x 5.30m)
Bedroom Four - 12' 0'' x 11' 4'' (3.65m x 3.45m)
Landing / Library Area
EXTERNAL
Lean-to Greenhouse
Coal shed with electric light
Chicken shed / store with enclosed chicken run to rear
Two workshops with light and power
Two Garages
One of which is a large Nissan Shed, the other is Stone Built and has electric light and power points.
Two fenced paddock areas
The largest is approximately 3/4 acres.
Enclosed Vegetable Garden
With wooden Shed
Vendors Notes
Shapinsay is just a pleasant 25 minute journey from Kirkwall (Orkney Mainland). A regular Ferry service allows for daily commute for work purposes. The island is about 6 1/2 miles long X 3 miles and a population of around 300+, this makes it a friendly and welcoming place to live.The property offers fine views over the neighbouring islands of Stronsay and Auskerry, and is surrounded by farmland.There is a Primary School on the island, Church, Health Centre with access to G.P. and Nurse Practitioner. The well-stocked Village shop/ bakery and Post Office is only approximately 3 miles away.Amenities include, Community Centre for indoor sports and games plus a Healthy Living Centre with Fitness Suit. The island also has an out of hours Ferry service for foot passengers. A community Bus and electric car is also available for inter-island transport on a pre booked arrangement through the Shapinsay Development Trust. It is a very friendly community with clubs and lots of activities to get involved in.As a matter of interest Orkney has been voted the best place to live in Scotland. Orkney excelled in a range of criteria including Residents Health and Life Expectancy, Low Crime Rate, Weather, Employment, School Results and Personal Wellbeing.
Property Features :
- Beautiful Island Setting with SEA VIEWS
- Approx 1 1/2 Acres Ground
- Four Double Bedrooms
- Kitchen/Diner with Range Cooker
- Chicken Shed and Run