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Canker, Sanday, Orkney

Land size
3.79 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Entrance Porch
  • Kitchen/Diner
  • Living Room
  • En-Suite
  • Bathroom
  • Snug
  • Sun Room
  • Outside
  • Utility Room

Description

Canker is a beautifully presented three-bedroom detached dwelling situated in a peaceful location on the island of Sanday, enjoying wonderful sea views towards Cata Sands and across the surrounding countryside.

Set within generous grounds, the property offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity with a large garden, outbuildings and a field extending to approximately 3.79 acres complete with a 5kw Evance R9000 wind turbine.

KEY FEATURES

Wood framed double glazing

Electric under floor heating

Dual aspect living room

Kitchen/diner with integrated appliances and space for table and chairs

Snug & sunroom

Master bedroom with en-suite shower room

Bedrooms 2 and 3 both with dual aspect

Utility room & 3 outbuildings

Electric car charging point

Crofted field extending to 3.79 acres with a 5kw Evance R9000 wind turbine erected in 2014 with 8 years remaining of F.I.T (feed in tariff) that generates approx. £5000 per year in payments

The spacious accommodation is bright and welcoming throughout and includes a dual aspect living room, a cosy snug, and a delightful sun room, all perfectly positioned to take advantage of the scenic surroundings. The kitchen/diner features integrated appliances and space for a dining table and chairs, creating a sociable and practical family space.

Externally, the garden is beautifully maintained with mature plants, bushes and trees, creating a peaceful outdoor environment. The property also benefits from an electric car charging point and a wind turbine, erected in 2014, which has approximately 8 years remaining of Feed-in Tariff payments, currently generating around £500 per year.

Canker has previously operated as a successful self-catering business, offering excellent potential for those seeking a lifestyle change, investment opportunity or spacious family home within one of Orkney’s most scenic island locations.

EXTRAS
All floor coverings, curtains, blinds, the range cooker, washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer are included in the sale price.

LOCATION
Canker is situated just outside of Lady village on the island of Sanday which is one of Orkney’s outer north isles. Local amenities include a primary and junior secondary school, general stores, post office, doctor’s surgery, Heritage Centre, cafes and hotels. There are beautiful beaches and points of natural history.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-06-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 423 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£73,879 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,824 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
64 D
78 C

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

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

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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 94% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Sanday Community School1.9 miles
    Pupils
    29
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • North Ronaldsay Primary School8.4 miles
    Pupils
    5
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stronsay Junior High School9.8 miles
    Pupils
    21
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Eday Primary School10 miles
    Pupils
    10
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Papa Westray Community School14 miles
    Pupils
    7
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Sanday Community School1.9 miles
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stronsay Junior High School9.8 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Westray Junior High School17 miles
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School24 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stromness Academy33 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

Co-op Kirkwall - Albert Street, Kirkwall24 miles
Lidl Kirkwall, Kirkwall24 miles
Tesco Kirkwall Superstore, Kirkwall24 miles

GP surgery

Islands View Surgery18 miles

Pharmacy

Boots The Chemists Ltd24 miles

Walking trail

Canker to Peedie Trove95 metres

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

Thurso Rail Station58 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hill Road End2.3 miles

Typical drive times

Kirkwall6 hr 37 min · 30 miles
Stromness6 hr 59 min · 45 miles

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

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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