West Mainland, Orkney Property
Orkney’s West Mainland is basically the entire mainland area lying to the west of Kirkwall & St Ola. The main centre of population is Stromness but there are a number of hamlets and villages throughout including Dounby, Finstown and Evie.
The landscape is varied with heather-clad hills and Atlantic-facing cliffscapes contrasting with some of Orkney’s richest farmland. History abounds with the Neolithic village at Skara Brae and the Standing Stones of Brodgar being of international renown.
There are excellent amenities and facilities throughout including schools, medical practices and community centres.
Official Orkney West Mainland page
Visit Orkney West Mainland page
Orkney Tourism Group East Mainland page
Sharlea, Galaha, Orphir, KW17 2RB
Offers Over £265,000
Sharlea is a well-presented 3-bedroom detached bungalow offering a high standard of family accommodation with the “Everest” wrap around conservatory creating additional dining and living space. The bungalow stands in good decorative order and benefits from oil central heating and uPVC framed double glazed windows.
Large Agricultural General-Purpose shed/workshop. Garth, Harray, KW17 2LD
Offers Over £140,000
The large Agricultural G.P. shed/workshop and yard offer an excellent opportunity in the heart of the west mainland of Orkney. The workshop, which extends to 17m x 8.7m has high sliding doors for vehicle access together with fitted work benches, storage space, staff room and office. The outside yard offers parking space for vehicles and storage space for supplies and equipment.
Shamrock Lea, Grimbister, KW15 1TT
Offers Over £240,000
Shamrock Lea is a spacious 4 bedroom bungalow with open views across farmland towards the Holm of Grimbister. There is a large dual aspect living room with solid fuel stove. The generous kitchen has fitted units and dining area. Wet room style shower room. 3 of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and vanity units. There is a large mature garden with a stream running through it.
4 Market Green, Dounby, KW17 2HU
Offers Over £140,000
4 Market Green is a well-presented 3 bedroom semi-detached dwelling house. The property stands in good decorative order and may especially appeal to first-time buyers or young families. Open outlook to rear. There is a spacious living room and a modern fitted kitchen. The ground floor also includes a toilet and a large store cupboard beneath the staircase. The shower room and bedrooms are on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden to the front, side and rear.
Little Stoursdale, Bigswell Road, Stenness, KW16 3LA
Offers Over £170,000
Little Stoursdale is a one-bedroom cottage enjoying views across farmland with the Lochs of Harray & Stenness in the distance. The dwelling has oil central heating and a tiled fireplace in the living room. The attractive property has an adjoining outbuilding comprising 3 stores. The garden is to grass.
Building Site at Barm, Redland Road, Firth, KW17 2EU
Offers Over £95,000
This large building site extends to 1250m2 or thereby and enjoys a beautiful panoramic view across farmland to the Bay of Firth from its elevated position. There is planning consent, O.I.C. ref 19/058/AMC, to erect a substantial 4-bedroom dwelling house.
Sinclair's Cottage, Petertown, Orphir, KW17 2RE
Offers Over £400,000
Sinclair’s Cottage is a beautifully presented 3 bedroom dwellinghouse offering an outstanding panoramic sea view. The spacious well-appointed property offers a high standard of accommodation and sits in 2.85acres which extend to the foreshore.
Holyoake, Dounby, KW17 2HX
Offers Over £360,000
Holyoake is a well-presented 4 bedroom detached bungalow offering a high standard of spacious family accommodation. The attractive property has a large living room and a spacious open-plan family/dining/kitchen together with a well-appointed bathroom and a master bedroom with en-suite.
The Old Kirk, Harray, KW17 2LD
Offers Over £300,000
The Old Kirk was tastefully converted into a spacious 4-bedroom dwelling, with large workshop/store, approximately 35 years ago. The well-presented property enjoys beautiful views across farmland and the Loch of Harray with the Hoy hills in the distance.
Kingsdale Lodge, extending to 1.5 acres or thereby, Grimbister, Firth, KW15 1TT
Offers Over £310,000
Kingsdale Lodge is a spacious 4-bedroom bungalow set in 1.5 acres or thereby. The attractive dwelling has 3 public rooms together with 2 sunrooms and an integral double garage. The large garden includes decking, patio, lawn and mature trees. Kingsdale Lodge enjoys views over farmland to the sea.
New House, Plot 4, Downatown Residential Development, Twatt, KW17 2LN
Offers Over £260,000
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. Both bungalows feature Norscot high thermal performance insulated timber frames. The bungalow will enjoy an open outlook over the surrounding farmland.
New House, Plot 3, Downatown Residential Development, Twatt, KW17 2LN
Offers Over £240,000
The two-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 will enjoy an open outlook over the surrounding farmland and will benefit from Norscot high thermal performance insulated timber frames.
Barn Conversion, Downatown Residential Development, Twatt, KW17 2LN
Offers Over £340,000
The steading/barn conversion includes an open plan living room/kitchen/dining area. There is also a utility room, 2 shower rooms and the master bedroom has an en-suite. The garage has a door into the hall. The grounds extend to 1200m² or thereby.
Plot 1, Downatown Residential Development, Twatt, KW17 2LN
Fixed Price £75,000
The 4 bedroom house on site 1 will enjoy a sweeping panoramic view across farmland with the Hoy Hills in the distance. The large serviced building site, extends to 1930m² or thereby. 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 adjoins the house.
Cedar Cottage, Finstown, KW12 2EG
Offers Over £135,000
CLOSING DATE SET FOR OFFERS - 11AM THURSDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2023 Cedar Cottage is a traditional two bedroom detached cottage with rear split-level extension situated in the heart of the village of Finstown. Outside there is a large, enclosed rear garden with lawn, mature trees and bushes together with a garage, workshop and sun room.
6 Flett’s Corner, Finstown, KW17 2EE - REVISED PRICE. NOW £5,000 UNDER HOME REPORT VALUATION.
Offers Over £140,000
6 Fletts Corner is a spacious 2 bedroom dwellinghouse situated in the heart of Finstown. The semi-detached property is approximately 15 years old and has a large open plan living room/kitchen on the first floor. Air to water central heating together with 2 air to air heaters. Car parking space in the front garden.
Benbeoch, Heddle Road, Finstown, KW17 2JX
Offers Over £350,000
Benbeoch enjoys an elevated position overlooking Finstown with magnificent unbroken views over the bay towards the North Isles. This spacious dwellinghouse offers flexible accommodation over 3 floors and benefits from an updated kitchen, bathroom and ensuite with fresh, neutral décor.
Westbank, Finstown, KW17 2EL
Offers Over £275,000
CLOSING DATE SET 11AM THURSDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2024 Westbank is a substantial 4-bedroom former manse situated in the picturesque village of Finstown. The attractive property sits in a large mature garden and enjoys views across The Ouse towards the Bay of Firth. The detached dwelling has been sympathetically modernised in recent years with fireplaces restored in many of the rooms and exterior insulation installed.
St Michael's Kirk, Harray, KW17 2LD
Offers Over £100,000
St Michael’s Kirk is a substantial former church situated in an elevated position with stunning panoramic views over the countryside towards the Hoy Hills. The kirk is B listed and subject to planning consent, may be suitable for conversion into a dwelling, café, restaurant or retail unit.
Renfirlea, Finstown, KW17 2EG
Offers Over £220,000
** ASKING PRICE IS £30,000 BELOW HOME REPORT VALUATION ** Renfirlea is a 4 bedroom detached dwelling located in the centre of Finstown with sea views over the bay. The spacious property requires some upgrading throughout and has a garage, large outbuilding and rear garden with mature trees extending to the foreshore making it a perfect family home.
Rickla, Harray, KW17 2JT
Offers Over £450,000
Beautiful 5 bedroom dwellinghouse currently divided between owner’s accommodation and 5 Star Luxury Self Catering accommodation. The substantial property extends to approximately 3.5 acres or thereby and enjoys stunning views across the surrounding farmland with the Hoy Hills in the distance. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate both the high standard of accommodation and its setting.
The Bothy, Midgarth, Rendall, KW17 2HE
Offers Over £50,000
The Bothy is an uninhabitable dwellinghouse which enjoys a beautiful panoramic view across farmland towards the islands of Rousay, Wyre, Egilsay and Gairsay.
Farm and Lands of Beaquoy, Wilderness, Biggings & Midhouse, extending to 226 acres or thereby, Dounby, KW17 2HY
Offers Over £995,000
This extensive organic beef and sheep farm is situated in the heart of the West Mainland of Orkney and offers an excellent opportunity to those wishing to enter farming or seeking a larger agricultural holding.
Holm Lea, Dounby, KW17 2HT
Offers Over £95,000
Holm Lea is a 3 bedroom detached cottage with large garden and detached garage. The property is in need of renovations throughout and may offer the potential for development with the appropriate consents from Orkney Islands Council Planning Department. Due to the construction of the property, it may not be suitable for mortgage purposes.
Former Farm Buildings near Nether Onston, Stenness, KW16 3JX
Offers Over £60,000
These former farm buildings are set in approximately 1700m² (0.40 acres) or thereby and enjoy beautiful views over farmland and the Loch of Stenness.
Sunniva, Harray, KW17 2LD
Offers Over £325,000
Sunniva is a substantial 4 bedroom detached dwellinghouse offering a high standard of family accommodation. The attractive well-presented property has a mature garden and enjoys a beautiful view to the rear across farmland towards the Loch of Harray and Hoy Hills.
Area of Ground, extending to 1278m² or thereby at Upper Bigswell, Stenness, KW16 3LA
Offers Over £50,000
This area of ground enjoys beautiful views over farmland with the Lochs of Harray and Stenness in the distance. A former traditional built agricultural building is set on the land and it may, subject to the necessary planning consent being approved, be suitable to replace it with a dwellinghouse. Offers subject to the planning consent being approved, will be considered.
2 Potential Building Sites at Hazelwood, Quoyloo, KW16 3LS
Offers Over £55,000
These 2 large potential building sites are located in an area zoned for housing development in the O.I.C Supplementing Guidance: Settlement Statements. The areas of ground enjoy views of the surrounding farmland with site B also looking towards Skaill Bay. Offers subject to the purchasers obtaining planning consent will be considered. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the proposed use for development and location of services to site.
2A Maitland Place, Finstown, KW17 2EQ - £10,000 LESS THAN HOME REPORT VALUATION - UPDATED HOME REPORT
Offers Over £145,000
2A Maitland Place is a 3 bedroom dwelling with garage. The property offers spacious accommodation over 2 floors and may appeal to a first time buyer or those wishing to offer either holiday or long term accommodation.
Sutherlands Garage, Stenness, KW16 3JY
Offers Over £275,000
Sutherlands garage comprises a licensed convenience store with sub-post office, petrol pumps, commercial garage which previously offered repairs and M.O.T.’s, a spacious 4-bedroom single storey house, large store/workshop, and stables with a paddock extending to the side of the Loch of Stenness.
Building Site & Land, ext. to 1.5 acres or thereby, Scarrataing, Sandwick, KW16 3JB
Offers Over £110,000
The building site, with planning permission in principle to erect a dwellinghouse (O.I.C ref 21/293/PIP), extends to 712m² with the adjoining land offering access to the Loch of Harray. A stone built building beside the site is included in the sale and the additional land may appeal to horse or other livestock owners.
Old Nisthouse, Harray, KW17 2LQ
Offers Over £365,000
This substantial 4 bedroom dwelling house offers a high standard of family accommodation and enjoys beautiful views across the West Mainland towards the Hoy Hills from its elevated position. The attractive property sits in approximately an acre of garden, which is a wildlife haven, and viewing is highly recommended.
The Mill, Grandon Road, Firth, KW17 2EP
Offers Over £465,000
This outstanding ‘B’ listed former meal mill has been tastefully renovated to the highest standards creating a spacious 3 bedroom dwellinghouse. The mill workings are visible in the living room and dining area and there is flagstone and Siberian larch flooring. There is a large detached garage, lawn, young trees, parking area together with a beautiful view across The Ouse.
Lands of Vola, and others, extending to 20.85 ha (51.52 acres) or thereby, Harray, KW17 2JT
Offers Over £115,200
Parts of the lands of Vola, and others are offered for sale as a whole or in 2 lots. To view simply visit the land.