South House, Eday, Orkney, KW17
- Land size
- 70 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- 70 ACRE CROFT INCLUDING 3 BED HOUSE
- **NEWLY FITTED EXTERNAL INSULATION
- SPECTACULAR SHORE SIDE LOCATION
- RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS
- 2 HOSTED 5 KW TURBINES
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Description
South House is a warm, welcoming three bedroom home set within a 70 acre registered croft, enjoying a spectacular coastal position on the west side of Eday. Since coming to market, the property has been updated with external insulation, improving heat retention and energy efficiency. The setting is exceptionally peaceful, with sweeping sea views across to Faray and Westray at the front and open hill land rising behind. This is a rare chance to own a large piece of land in a truly remarkable island location.
South House is an extended traditional stone cottage with a comfortable, homely feel. The layout and natural light make the house feel welcoming and connected to its surroundings.
All accommodation is on one level and includes: a bright entry porch/sun room, a well appointed dining kitchen, a spacious living room with windows on three sides framing the sea and landscape, a home office with access to the front garden, two single bedrooms, a generous double bedroom and a family bathroom.
Outbuildings - A useful range of outbuildings offers plenty of flexibility for crofting, hobbies, storage, or small scale projects:
•Garage
•Two traditional stone byres
•680 sq ft barn
•Three wooden sheds
•An additional storage shed
Farm equipment including the sheep handling system and quad bikes are available via separate negotiation.
Setting And Land - The land surrounds the house and outbuildings, giving a wonderful sense of space and privacy. Around half of the land is permanent grass, with the remainder natural heathland, and the whole area is fenced. Rural payments entitlements are included in the sale. The property has direct access to the shoreline and includes a section of foreshore—perfect for beachcombing, watching wildlife, or simply enjoying the ever changing sea.
Two hosted 5 kW turbines are located on the croft, providing discounted electricity to the house.
Eday - Eday is a beautiful, friendly island known for its coastal scenery, archaeology, rich birdlife, big skies, and peaceful way of life. The island has a community shop, a heritage centre, and a primary school. Regular ferry and air services connect Eday with Kirkwall, making it accessible while still feeling wonderfully remote.
SERVICES
Electricity: MAINS
Water: MAINS
Drainage: SEPTIC TANK
Heating: OIL CENTRAL HEATING
STORAGE HEATER IN SUN ROOM
COUNCIL TAX -BAND A
EPC - BAND C
VIEWINGS
By appointment only, arranged through K Allan Properties.
Call or email
OFFERS TO
K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
VIEWINGS FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- A
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-01
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 9 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (50+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Night Storage Heaters, Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Driveway, Off-Street Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 85% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Eday Primary School4.5 miles
- Pupils
- 10
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School7.1 miles
- Pupils
- 29
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Rousay Primary School8.6 miles
- Pupils
- 13
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Papa Westray Community School9.2 miles
- Pupils
- 7
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School9.6 miles
- Pupils
- 21
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Sanday Community School7.1 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School9.6 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School9.8 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kirkwall Grammar School18 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Academy25 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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