Millhouse, Lyness, Hoy
- Land size
- 25.06 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4
Description
Millhouse is a truly unique lifestyle property extending to approximately 25.06 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 extensive land, large detached garage, garden room, summer house, tearoom and exciting development potential.
A particular feature of the 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.
A particularly exciting feature of the property is the wood clad building currently operating as a tearoom, which may offer potential, subject to the appropriate planning consents, to be converted into a separate dwelling, studio or holiday accommodation.
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, business potential and breathtaking surroundings in a truly
special island setting.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- B
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-30
Market Value Analysis
Based on land listings in Scotland (25+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are supplied by the advertising agent or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Agent-supplied content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history are uploaded by the appointed agent, who remains solely responsible for their accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.2 - January 2026
Listing agent
Lows Solicitors, Orkney
5 Broad Street, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1DH