Berstane House, St Ola, Orkney, KW15
- Land size
- 8 acres
- Bedrooms
- 13
- Bathrooms
- 10
Key Features
- BEAUTIFUL STATELY HOME
- SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS
- LARGE, MATURE GARDEN WITHIN 8 ACRES OF GROUNDS
- ADDITIONAL 4 SELF CONTAINED FLATS
- CONVENIENT LOCATION OUTSIDE KIRKWALL
- WHAT3WORDS LOCATION ///skies.teardrop.openings
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Description
K Allan Properties are delighted to present Berstane House, an exceptional and rarely available stately home with multiple income producing dwellings, set within approximately eight acres of beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Kirkwall.
Enjoying open sea views, expansive gardens and an area of established woodland, this impressive property offers a rare combination of historic charm, generous living space and outstanding versatility, all within easy reach of the town’s amenities.
The property offers remarkable flexibility and would suit a variety of uses, from a prestigious family home or multi generational living, to holiday accommodation or boutique hospitality, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The Main House
The principal residence is a striking stately home, rich in period features including ornate cornicing, working fireplaces and large sash-style windows that reflect its grand heritage.
Owner’s accommodation is located on the ground floor and offers generous, elegant living spaces. Accommodation includes an impressive large living room with fireplace and bay window enjoying stunning coastal views, a games room with multi fuel stove and bay window, and a beautifully proportioned sun room with direct access outdoors - a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery and, on clear nights, the Northern Lights - and 3 en-suite double bedrooms.
Lower Ground Floor – Self Contained Flats - The lower ground floor of the main house contains two self contained flats, each with its own private entrance, which can also be accessed from the owner’s accommodation above:
•Flat One comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room.
•Flat Two offers two bedrooms, a kitchen/living room and a shower room.
These flats currently provide rental income, but could equally be used for extended family accommodation or guests.
Additional Dwellings - In an addition to the main house, there are four further self contained one bedroom flats, each with private access and parking. All are currently let, providing a reliable and established income stream, making Berstane House particularly attractive to purchasers seeking an investment opportunity alongside a magnificent private home.
Set within approximately eight acres of private grounds, including gardens, open lawns and woodland, Berstane House enjoys a wonderful sense of tranquillity with ever changing coastal views. With a fascinating historical association — believed to include a link to renowned Arctic explorer John Rae — Berstane House is a truly special offering, combining heritage, lifestyle and opportunity in equal measure.
Available As An Estate - Berstane House is for sale on its own or together with 'Seaview Apartments', a detached building comprising two spacious 2-bedroom apartments located next door, giving buyers flexibility depending on their needs.
SERVICES
Electricity: MAINS
Water: MAINS
Drainage: SEPTIC TANK
Heating Main House - OIL CENTRAL HEATING
Heating 4 Flats - ELECTRIC STORAGE HEATERS
COUNCIL TAX
Main House F
Flat 1 A
Flat 2 A
Flat 3 A
Flat 4 A
EPC BAND (MAIN HOUSE) D
EPC BAND (FLATS 1 - 4) C
VIEWINGS
By appointment only, arranged through K Allan Properties.
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OFFERS TO
K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
VIEWINGS FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER
Once an offer has been accepted and the property is marked as "Under Offer", K Allan Properties will not arrange or facilitate any further viewings of the property.
Any requests for access following acceptance of an offer will be considered only where required by the terms of the concluded missives, by agreement between the seller and purchaser, or where otherwise legally necessary.
K Allan Properties reserves the right to refuse requests for additional viewings or inspections which are not required under the terms of the transaction.
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-14
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 130 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (5+ 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
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- 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
76 Mbps
Superfast · available to 25% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Papdale Primary School1 mile
- Pupils
- 422
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Glaitness School1.7 miles
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Shapinsay Community School4.2 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Andrew's Primary School4.8 miles
- Pupils
- 162
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Firth Primary School7.1 miles
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Kirkwall Grammar School0.8 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Academy13 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School15 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School23 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School24 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- 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
Green space
Walking trail
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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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Watergate House Watergate, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1PD
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