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).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
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Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Garden
- Garden
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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
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
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
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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