
2 Lettan and the Bothy, Sanday, Orkney, KW17 2BP

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached Bungalow
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Description
Lot 1 – 2 Lettan - 2 Lettan is a detached, extended traditional stone cottage set in a quiet rural position with around 6 acres of land. The property requires a degree of renovation, providing excellent potential for buyers seeking to create a bespoke island home.
Accommodation includes a characterful living room with exposed stone wall and multi-fuel stove, dual-aspect kitchen with breakfast bar, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, store room and family bathroom.
Externally, the cottage benefits from an enclosed front garden, off-road parking and several outbuildings, including one with early-stage conversion work, a former distillery building and a livestock shed. The surrounding land is laid to grass and divided into fenced fields.
Lot 2 – The Bothy At 2 Lettan - The Bothy is a traditional stone-built Orkney cottage full of original features, including a traditional box bed. Set within 12 acres of land, it requires complete renovation but offers exceptional potential in a truly spectacular coastal setting.
The land forms a single grass field stretching directly from the cottage down to a stunning white sandy beach, with private access to the shoreline — a rare chance to secure a home in one of Sanday’s most remarkable locations.
Lot 3 – Land Near 2 Lettan - This lot comprises approximately 3.2 acres of grassland in a single field, with access from a road running to the side. Ideal for grazing, hobby farming or as additional land to complement either of the adjoining properties.
Sanday - Sanday is easily accessible by regular ferry service or flight from Kirkwall. Located to the north-east of the Orkney Mainland, it is the third largest of the Orkney Islands and is renowned for its stunning sandy beaches and strong sense of community. Local amenities include a well-stocked shop, a thriving junior high school, two hotels and a vibrant craft hub with café.
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2 Lettan Whole Home Report (Redacted).pdfBrochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- 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
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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2 Lettan and the Bothy, Sanday, Orkney, KW17 2BP
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