Watergate House
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
Hoy Lodge, Hoy, Orkney, KW16 3NJ
Offers Over £350,000
7 Bedroom House - Detached
- CHARACTERFUL FORMER VICTORIAN SHOOTING LODGE
- SITS IN APROX ONE ACRE OF LAND
- TRADITIONAL FEATURES THROUGHOUT
- PANORAMIC COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
- SPECTACULAR ISLAND LOCATION
- CLOSE TO OLD MAN OF HOY AND RACKWICK BAY
- VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
- GRADE B LISTED BUILDING
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K Allan Properties are delighted to present this spectacular 1800’s former Shooting Lodge to the market. This property offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully positioned island home on the North end of the breathtaking Isle of Hoy, offering expansive views, exceptional privacy, and a lifestyle shaped by nature, tranquillity, and wide-open skies.
This original B listed property is a rare find to the open market. Hoy Lodge is a charming and characterful residence set within approximately 1 acre of grounds, surrounded by some of Orkney’s most dramatic scenery. This home is in need of some modernisation, presenting an opportunity for those looking to reimagine a home in one of Scotland's most atmospheric island landscapes. With the right vision, this could become an extraordinary full-time residence, or peaceful retreat.
Spacious accommodation on the ground floor comprises an Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Passage, Study, Sitting-room, Inner Hall, Dining Room, Service Hall, Scullery, Kitchen, Laundry, Service
Passage, Pantry, Dairy and rear Porch.
There are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor and a further 2 bedrooms and bathrooms on the servants floor.
Outside is a detached garage, currently divided into a workshop/garage area and separate store. A parcel of foreshore also comes with the property and is positioned a short walk from Hoy Lodge.
INFORMATION ABOUT HOY
Positioned in breath-taking landscape and scenery, Hoy Lodge is steeped in history. Situated on the iconic Isle of Hoy—famed for its rugged coastline, towering sea cliffs, and rich wildlife—the lodge enjoys uninterrupted views across the landscape and easy access to walking routes, including to the world-famous 'Old Man of Hoy', beaches including Rackwick Bay, and local heritage sites. The island’s community is friendly and close knit, and there are a wide 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 and is only a short distance away. Hoy Lodge is situated in the north end of the island and is regularly serviced by a foot-passenger ferry from Moaness pier to Stromness which is conveniently close to the property. A Ro-Ro vehicle and passenger ferry travels to the island from Houton Bay to Lyness several times a day making Hoy a commutable island with Orkney Mainland.
TRAVELLING TO HOY
Hoy is accessible via a foot passenger ferry from the town of Stromness and a vehicle ferry from Houton. For information and times of crossings please have a look on the Orkney Ferries website.
COUNCIL TAX BAND - F
SERVICES -
Land - Approx. 1 acre
Enclosed within its own walled grounds
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Private septic tank
Telephone:
Heating: Electric Storage Heaters with open fireplaces throughout the Lodge
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VIEWINGS
By appointment only, arranged through K Allan
Properties.
Call 01856 876377 or email
info@kallanproperties.co.uk
OFFERS TO
K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
OR VIA EMAIL WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON
OUR WEBSITE
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