Millhouse, Lyness, Hoy
- Land size
- 3.46 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
Millhouse is a truly unique lifestyle property extending to approximately 3.46 acres, beautifully positioned by the shore within the spectacular island of Hoy. Enjoying a peaceful rural setting with stunning unrestricted sea views over Mill Bay, the 2-3 bedroom detached C listed dwelling offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a spacious family home together with land, large detached garage, garden room and summer house.
We are also advertising Emily’s tearoom and 21.6 acres of land at offers over £130,000 which is located close by.
KEY FEATURES
• Oil central heating to radiators with underfloor in the extension rooms
• Double glazed throughout
• Bright and spacious living room/bedroom 3 with dual aspect and en-suite shower room
• Kitchen with Rangemaster
• Cosy living room with wood burning stove and door to garden
• Sunroom with unrestricted sea views
• Utility and WC
• Bathroom and 2 bedrooms, one with en-suite on first floor
• Outside – large garage, summer house, sheds, decked areas, vegetable garden, lawn, patio and garden room
• All set within 3.46 acres or thereby
A particular feature of the C listed home is the bright and spacious dual aspect living room/bedroom, complete with an en-suite shower room, offering excellent versatility for family living or guest accommodation.
The welcoming kitchen is fitted with a Rangemaster cooker, while the cosy living room features a wood burning stove and direct access to the garden, creating a warm and inviting space to relax. The adjoining sunroom enjoys stunning unrestricted sea views, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the surrounding scenery.
Further accommodation includes a utility room and WC, together with a bathroom and two first floor bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room.
Externally, Millhouse enjoys extensive outdoor space including a large detached garage, summer house, sheds, decked areas, vegetable garden, lawn and garden room, all set within generous well maintained garden grounds and acreage which offer excellent lifestyle and smallholding potential.
Situated on the dramatic island of Hoy, renowned for its rugged landscapes and spectacular coastline, the property offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy rural island living within one of Orkney’s most scenic locations.
Millhouse presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home with land and breathtaking surroundings in a truly special island setting.
EXTRAS
Floor coverings, curtains, blinds, bedroom wardrobes, Rangemaster and white goods are included in the sale price. Some additional items may be available by separate negotiation.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- B
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-30
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 3 Islands listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
- 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
8 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
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
- North Walls Community School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 20
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Flotta Community School4 miles
- Pupils
- 2
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Orphir Community School7 miles
- Pupils
- 31
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Hope Primary School8.9 miles
- Pupils
- 54
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Primary School9 miles
- Pupils
- 127
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Stromness Academy9.2 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kirkwall Grammar School13 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Thurso High School21 miles
- Pupils
- 753
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Wick High School28 miles
- Pupils
- 735
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School29 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- 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.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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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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