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Cliffdale, Stronsay, Orkney

Land size
2.7 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Description

Cliffdale is a charming two-bedroom detached cottage set within approximately 2.7 acres of beautifully maintained grounds in the peaceful island setting of Stronsay. Enjoying a truly exceptional coastal position with direct access to the beach and ownership extending to the low water line, this delightful home offers a rare opportunity to embrace island living in an idyllic and highly sought-after location.

KEY FEATURES

* Wood framed double glazed window
* Oil-fired Stanley stove heats the radiators
* 2 double bedrooms plus attic room accessed by pull-down ladder
* Dual aspect living room
* Modern fitted kitchen/diner
* Conservatory
* Large outbuilding with inspection pit
* Set in 2.7 acres or thereby with direct access to the beach and ownership to the low water line
* Beautiful, mature garden. Private driveway, parking and turning area
* Stronsay Junior High School and Kirkwall Grammar School catchment area

The accommodation comprises a bright conservatory, welcoming living room, modern kitchen/diner, bathroom and two generous double bedrooms, together with a useful attic room accessed via a pull-down ladder, providing valuable additional space for hobbies, storage or occasional use. Surrounding the property are attractive mature gardens, thoughtfully divided into a variety of sheltered areas with established planting and inviting seating spaces, creating the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A substantial outbuilding with an inspection pit offers excellent versatility, with potential for workshop, storage or business use, subject to the necessary consents. Perfectly positioned between two stunning sandy beaches, Cliffdale combines spectacular coastal scenery with privacy, space and outstanding potential, making it a truly special property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

EXTRAS
Floor and window coverings, fridge freezer, washing machine and garden furniture are all included in the sale price.

LOCATION
Cliffdale enjoys a spectacular coastal setting on the island of Stronsay, renowned for its stunning scenery and peaceful lifestyle. The island offers an excellent range of local amenities including a junior high school catering for children up to the age of 16, two shops, a healthy living centre with swimming pool, hostel and café, and a hotel.

Stronsay is well connected to the Orkney Mainland by a daily roll-on/roll-off ferry service as well as regular air links, ensuring convenient access while retaining all the benefits of island living.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
B
Date Posted
2026-07-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 430 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£88,889 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,760 / acre
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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
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Garden
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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

Under 10 Mbps here

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

  • Stronsay Junior High School1.2 miles
    Pupils
    21
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Eday Primary School5.8 miles
    Pupils
    10
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Sanday Community School9.9 miles
    Pupils
    29
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Shapinsay Community School11 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Rousay Primary School13 miles
    Pupils
    13
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Stronsay Junior High School1.2 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Sanday Community School9.9 miles
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School14 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Westray Junior High School19 miles
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stromness Academy25 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, Kirkwall14 miles
Lidl Kirkwall, Kirkwall15 miles
Tesco Kirkwall Superstore, Kirkwall15 miles

GP surgery

Islands View Surgery12 miles

Pharmacy

Boots The Chemists Ltd14 miles

Walking trail

Rothiesholm Circular52 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 Station48 miles

Nearest bus stop

Loth Pier5.9 miles

Typical drive times

Kirkwall7 hr 39 min · 28 miles
Stromness8 hr 1 min · 43 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

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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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