Two rare opportunities to buy a slice of Scottish island heaven
Want to escape city life and really get away from it all? Then look no further than these two unique opportunities on the Orkney Islands, fresh on the market from rural property consultants Fisher German. For offers over £275,000 you could be the proud owner of either a two-bedroom holiday retreat in Harray on the edge of the Loch of Bosquay or a 12-bedroom hotel in Birsay with stunning views over the Loch of Boardhouse.
Conyar is a secluded smallholding or holiday retreat in a glorious position on the West Mainland. The property is a single-storey cottage believed to date back to the early 1800s and lies in an attractive south-facing position with views down towards the historic Loch of Bosquoy. Set in 12.38 acres, Conyar has significant development potential - subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents - and boasts substantial frontage onto the Loch of Bosquoy. The loch attracts large numbers of birds and wildfowl and the purchaser of Conyar will benefit from full rights over the loch for fishing (brown trout) and recreational purposes.
The second opportunity is the Barony Hotel, which is a 12-bedroom hotel within one acre of land on the far west of the mainland. The hotel has been recently refurbished and attracts good numbers of bird watchers and walkers especially during the summer months as well as a steady local trade during the quieter winter months. The property - although currently run as a hotel - could equally be suited to alternative uses including a private dwelling house. Similarly to Conyar, the Barony Hotel also benefits from extensive frontage onto the Loch of Boardhouse and all the benefits of fishing and recreational purposes that come with it.
Both of the properties are guided at offers over £275,000.
“Truly a unique destination, the Orkneys offer a deep sense of history that can be felt everywhere in the 70 or so scattered islands that make up the archipelago, islands where life is defined by the past and sculpted by the sea,” says Matthew Allen from Fisher German. “These two properties could certainly have a strong appeal for people looking to get away from it all either as a second home or on a permanent basis. Property prices on the Orkney Islands have seen strong increases over recent years but it is still a vastly undiscovered Island. Communication links with the Islands have increased greatly with regular flights from major airports to Inverness and Aberdeen and then a 40 minute trip across to the Orkney Capital Kirkwall. Realistically you can comfortably be up and back in a single day.”
More information:
For more information on these exciting properties then do not hesitate to contact the Banbury office on 01295 271555 or email matthew.allen@fishergerman.co.uk. Or Lisa Hide at Mistral on 01869 352 725 or email lisa.hide@mistral-pr.co.uk. Alternatively you can visit the Fisher German website at www.fishergerman.co.uk.
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