Downatown Residential Development, Twatt, Orkney

The Downatown residential development has planning consent for 3 executive quality dwellinghouses and a stylish barn conversion. The development is situated approximately 3.5 miles from Dounby village and enjoys views across the surrounding farmland.

There is also a store building which may be suitable for storing building materials whilst the development is ongoing and as a store/workshop afterwards.


The plans for the spacious 4 bedroom steading/barn conversion show a large, open plan, living room/kitchen together with a master bedroom with en-suite and integral garage.

The 4 bedroom house on site 1 will enjoy a sweeping panoramic view across farmland with the Hoy Hills in the distance. The accommodation, as seen on the planning consent, includes a first floor living room with corner window to fully enjoy the view and an ‘L’ shaped kitchen/family room/dining area. There is a bathroom, shower room and the master bedroom has an en-suite. The double garage will adjoin the house.

The 2 bedroom bungalow on plot 3 has a spacious living room with corner window and dining area. The kitchen has room for a breakfast table and there is also a utility room. The accommodation also includes a study and a shower room. Both bedrooms have a built-in cupboard.

The bungalow on plot 4 is a mirror image of plot 3 with an adjoining garage. Plot 3 extends to 800m2 or thereby and Plot 4 extends to 1100m2 or thereby.