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
2 Smithfield Cottage, Dounby, KW17 2HT
Offers Over £135,000
2 Smithfield Cottage is a well-presented 2 bedroom dwelling located close to all local amenities. The property has neutral décor throughout with a modern kitchen and shower room. Outside there is a garden with lawn, patio area and a garden shed. Ideal for first time buyers or buy-to–let investors.
Rowandale & Rowan Cottage, Finstown, KW17 2EJ
Offers Around £580,000
Rowandale is a 4 bedroom detached fjogstad with 2 bedroom 4 star self-catering property set in an elevated position with views over the bay, Finstown village and the west mainland countryside. The attractive property sits in a large garden with a garage and a workshop. Rowan Cottage is a 2 bedroom detached self-catering dwelling with elevated views over the bay and the village of Finstown. The property will be sold fully furnished.
Scarrataing, Sandwick, KW16 3JB
Offers Over £215,000
Scarrataing is a beautifully presented 2 bedroom detached dwelling which has recently been renovated to a high standard. The property is tastefully decorated throughout and enjoys beautiful views over the Loch of Harray and surrounding countryside. Outside there is a large driveway, walled mature garden areas with lawn and outbuildings.
Skogurvik, Evie, KW17 2PQ
Offers Over £165,000
Skogurvik is a spacious 2 bedroom dwelling house enjoying sea views. The property benefits from electric storage heaters and has velux and uPVC framed double glazed windows. The living room has a large window and the staircase to the first floor. The kitchen benefits from a dining area together with fitted and built-in cupboards. The bathroom includes a 3 piece suite with a shower over the bath. There is storage on both floors.
Kelseca, Orphir, KW17 2RB
Offers Over £280,000
Kelseca is a beautifully presented 3 bedroom detached bungalow in the heart of Orphir village. The spacious property has neutral décor throughout and provides the perfect home for a family inside and out. There is a large tarmac driveway, detached garage with workshop area and a well-established private garden surrounding the property.
35.24 acres (14.26ha) or thereby, close to Hillview, Harray, KW17 2JU
Offers Over £82,000
The 35.24 acres or thereby is mostly rough grass and heather. The land is fenced. There are no entitlements for the pillar 2 classified ground.
7 Building Sites, near Brookfield, Rendall, KW17 2NZ
Offers Over £225,000
The 7 building sites, with planning consent (OIC ref 22/128/PP), offer an excellent development opportunity for building contractors. The site enjoys views over farmland to the sea and several family homes have been built in the area in recent years.
Sharlea, Galaha, Orphir, KW17 2RB - Now £10,000 less than Home Report Valuation.
Offers Over £255,000
Now £10,000 less than Home Report Valuation. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.