Housequoy, Keithesgeo and Sultigoe 45.5 Ha (112 acres) STENNESS

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Offers Over £485,000

The farm and lands of Housequoy, Keithesgeo and Sultigoe are situated in the heart of Stenness close to the village and extending to the shore of the Loch of Stenness. The property includes a 3-bedroom farmhouse, a range of outbuildings, a redundant cottage and 33.16 ha (81.9 acres) or thereby of permanent grass, with the remainder a mix of rough grazing, moss and heather.

The entitlements, 32.05 Region 1 units will be included in the sale. The 2017 value was 209.02 euros per unit, with the 2018 value being 185.09 euros per unit. There are 4.59 ha (11.34) acres or thereby classified as Region 2 and 7.78 ha (19.22) acres or thereby classified as Region 3. The dwellinghouse has uPVC-framed double-glazed windows and oil-fired central heating which is provided by the Rayburn range in the dining room which also heats the domestic hot water and is used for cooking. There is also a living room, kitchen and utility room. The bathroom has a 3-piece suite and each of the bedrooms has a radiator. There is a domestic garage adjoining the house, with doors into the utility room and a workshop/store.

There is a second store at right angle to the garage. There is a former cottage which may allow a new dwellinghouse to be erected close by under the OIC’s replacement of redundant dwellings policy, although interested parties should make their own enquires direct to the Orkney Islands Council. The steading is situated very close to the farmhouse and includes several traditional buildings and a number of modern buildings, including a 24m x 11m approx. shaped floor byre, 18.5m x 9.6m approx. barn and 9.6m x 5.5m approx. tractor shed/workshop. There is a concrete apron in front of most of the outbuildings together with a silo and slurry lagoon.

The property is offered for sale as a whole or in lots. Lot 1 — Would be the lands of Housequoy which extend to 19.85ha (49 acres) or thereby (18.47ha/45.6 acres Region 1), together with the farmhouse, outbuildings and former cottage. Guide price — Offers Over £385,000. Lot 2 — The lands of Keithesgeo and Sultigoe extending to 25.68 ha (63.45 acres) or thereby, including 13.31 ha (32.9 acres) or thereby of grass classified as Region 1. The remainder includes rough grazing, heather and moss ground. Guide price — Offers Over £100,000.

Viewing — For an appointment to view, please contact Lows Property Department.