3 bedroom detached house for sale
Drill Cottage, Balfour, Shapinsay, Orkney KW17 2DZ
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,271 sq ft
118 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- TRADITIONAL 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE
- 3 ACRES OF LAND
- QUALITY FINISHES THROUGHOUT
- SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS
- HOSTED WIND TURBINE
- GARAGE, POLYCRUB AND SMALL SHED
- VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
- WHAT3WORDS LOCATION: repaying.dares.condition
Description
Located on the beautiful island of Shapinsay, this detached 3 bedroom cottage includes approximately 3 acres of land, a hosted wind turbine, a large garage, small shed and a polycrub. There are stunning panoramic views over the sea to the mainland and North Isles.
This cosy home benefits from modern, infra red heating and a multi fuel stove. The property features quality finishes throughout with a combination of wooden and flagstone floors, stylish bathrooms and a modern country kitchen with ample units and a range style cooker.
A dry stone dyke encloses the garden and another dyke runs the full length of the property on the sea side.
Accommodation comprises a dual aspect double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with separate shower, comfortable dual aspect living room with multi fuel stove, spacious sun room which makes the most of the panoramic views, laundry room, second bedroom, beautifully appointed kitchen, rear bedroom with spectacular views and a bathroom.
Drill Cottage offers comfortable living with all modern conveniences in a traditional cottage in a spectacular setting.
Shapinsay can be reached by a regular ferry service from Kirkwall and also benefits from an on- call, out of hours ferry service. Residents of Shapinsay can commute to the Orkney mainland daily. There is a primary school, well stocked shop, heritage centre and cafe, bird reserve and a wealth of wildlife.
SERVICES
Water - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Drainage - Septic Tank
Heating - Infrared heating
Multi-fuel Stove in living room
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VIEWINGS
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OFFERS TO
K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
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- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Drill Cottage, Balfour, Shapinsay, Orkney KW17 2DZ
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