6 bed property for sale

Thorn, Westray, Orkney KW17

Welcome to Thorn, a stunning 12 acre property with a 4 bedroom house and beautifully renovated traditional Long House close to Swartmill Bay on the vibrant island of Westray. This versatile property lends itself to several different uses in a beautiful rural location.

The main house is bright and comfortable, perfect for family living. Accommodation comprises of a welcoming country kitchen/dining room with wood burning stove, a bright sitting room with stunning views down to Swartmill Bay, three bedrooms and a shower room all on the ground floor. Upstairs, there is a large masterbedroom with ensuite and beautiful sea views. Solar panels generate electricity for the property.

The Long House is full of character and has been sympathetically renovated to a high standard making a cosy and inviting property. Hand thrown lime render outside, lime and hemp plaster inside and the original stone floor throughout make the most of the original features of the house. There is a spacious living room with wood burning stove, charming kitchen, shower room and 2 bedrooms.

There are two original stone outbuildings, 2 more modern, larger sheds with useful partitioned areas suitable for a multitude of uses, a polytunnel and greenhouse/summer house.

There is an extensive sheltered, mature garden with shrubs and trees providing a haven for birdlife. This property has 12 acres of owner occupied croft land; 4 acres has been planted with 20,000 trees using native and non native species from around the world. The remaining 8 acres is laid to grass.

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