Detached house for sale in Hoy, Stromness KW16
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Property features
- Private garden
Property description
It is reported that Sir Walter Scott, the Scottish historian and novelist, stayed at Burra House in 1814, whilst writing ‘The Pirate’. Further thoughts are that Robert Louis Stevenson, another well-known Scottish novelist, also visited the property. Commander C . C . S . Mackenzie, the last commanding officer of the Scapa Flow naval base, owned the property during the 1960’s and 1970’s. The Commander was a well-known figure, and during his time, the gardens were famous for their production of fruit.
With breath-taking landscape and scenery, Hoy is also steeped in history and offers a range of local amenities including a primary school, shop, swimming pool, hotels with restaurants, cafes, pub and galleries. The Hoy Kirk with regular exhibitions and events is only a short distance away. The island has many beautiful beaches, including Rackwick Bay, and scenic walks. Burra House is situated in the north end of the island and is regularly serviced by a foot-passenger ferry from Moaness pier, which is conveniently close to the property, and a Ro-Ro vehicle and passenger ferry from Lyness.
Stromness, only a short sailing away, has a primary and secondary school, a range of shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels, galleries and travels links within Orkney and to the mainland of Scotland. Kirkwall, with its more extensive amenities and travel links is serviced by a bus from the Houton ferry terminal.
Burra House is not suitable for mortgage purposes and is in need of extensive renovation, there are no warranties or guarantees. The property could be ideal for development, subject to obtaining the relevant Local Authority consents. We highly recommend viewing to see the full potential this property has to offer.
Combination of single-glazed timber windows with internal secondary-glazing and uPVC double-glazed windows
Electric storage and panel heaters
Driveway with space for parking
Range of outbuildings
Tranquil setting in approx. 1.36 acres with surrounding gardens
Idyllic island lifestyle
Property info
For more information about this property, please contact
Drever and Heddle, KW15 on +44 1856 485104 * (local rate)
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