Allendale Croft, Eday, Orkney
- Land size
- 57 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- 5 Bedrooms
- Entrance Vestibule
- Living Room
- Kitchen/Diner
- Utility Room
- Sun Porch
- Ensuite Shower Room
- Bathroom
- Garage
- Shed 1
Description
Allendale Croft presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial residential and agricultural holding in an elevated coastal setting, enjoying outstanding panoramic sea views towards the Calf of Eday and Sanday. Extending to approximately 57 acres, this versatile croft combines two well-maintained bungalows with an extensive range of agricultural buildings, productive grazing land and agricultural entitlements, making it ideally suited to a farming enterprise, smallholding, lifestyle business or multi-generational living.
The agricultural facilities at Allendale Croft are well equipped and thoughtfully arranged to support a working livestock enterprise. The steading includes two General Purpose Sheds with roller doors, Byre 1 with roller doors and feed sections, together with Byres 2 and 3, which interconnect and provide feed areas, calf pens, a livestock crush and bull pen. Convenient access from the byres directly into the surrounding fields allows for efficient livestock handling and day-to-day management.
With approximately 57 acres of croft land, a comprehensive range of agricultural buildings and agricultural entitlements included within the sale, Allendale Croft offers a rare opportunity to purchase a well-equipped and highly versatile rural property in a stunning island setting, combining comfortable family living with excellent farming potential.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE – ALLENDALE
The principal residence, Allendale, is a spacious and beautifully presented detached bungalow offering generous family accommodation throughout. The property comprises five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, a large and welcoming living room, a spacious kitchen with dining area, a separate utility room, family bathroom and a bright sun porch from which to appreciate the spectacular surrounding countryside and sea views. The home benefits from uPVC double glazing, oil-fired central heating and solar panels providing an energy-efficient supply of domestic hot water.
Outside, the property is complemented by a garage, garden sheds and an enclosed garden surrounding the main residence, creating an attractive and sheltered outdoor space while enjoying the property's elevated position and far-reaching views.
KEY FEATURES
* UPVC double glazed windows
* Oil-fired central heating
* Solar panels to heat domestic hot water
* 5 bedrooms, once of which is en-suite
* Living room with dining area
* Bright and spacious kitchen/diner
* Sun porch
* Decking area to the front which enjoys beautiful sea views
* Enclosed garden
* Garage and sheds
* Eday Primary School and Kirkwall Grammar School catchment area
EXTRAS
Floor coverings, curtains, blinds and white goods are included in the sale price. Farm machinery and livestock are available by separate negotiation.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE – CROYHOUSE
Adjacent to the main house is Croyhouse, a charming two-bedroom bungalow offering excellent additional accommodation. Ideal for extended family, guest accommodation, holiday letting or rental income (subject to any necessary consents), the property comprises an entrance porch, an open-plan living room and kitchen, a separate sunroom and a bathroom.
KEY FEATURES
* UPVC double glazing
* Oil fired central heating (radiators)
* 2 double bedrooms
* Living room with open plan kitchen, sun room
* Bathroom
* Garden and decking to the rear of the property
LOCATION
Allendale Croft is situated on the island of Eday with views to the Calf of Eday and towards Sanday. Eday is one of Orkney’s outer isles and has a primary school, doctor’s surgery and general store with post office. There are daily ferry services and flights to Orkney Mainland.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 34 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Scotland (50+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 85% 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.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Eday Primary School4.4 miles
- Pupils
- 10
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School5.8 miles
- Pupils
- 29
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School8.6 miles
- Pupils
- 21
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Rousay Primary School9.7 miles
- Pupils
- 13
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Papa Westray Community School10 miles
- Pupils
- 7
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Sanday Community School5.8 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School8.6 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School11 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kirkwall Grammar School18 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Academy26 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
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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