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Windywalls, Graemsay, Stromness, KW16

Land size
50 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • 50 ACRE CROFT WITH A DECROFTED 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE
  • SPECTACULAR VIEWS
  • OUTSTANDING ISLAND LOCATION
  • WHAT3WORDS LOCATION: ///fever.machine.startles
  • VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
  • CONTACT THE OFFICE TO BOOK A VIEWING
  • PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO HOME REPORT AS CROFTS ARE EXEMPT

Description

Windywalls offers a rare opportunity to acquire a 50 acre croft with a charming extended traditional cottage, set in one of Orkney's most breathtaking locations on the Island of Graemsay. This peaceful island - home to a community of around 23 residents - provides an exceptional sense of seclusion, surrounded by spectacular scenery and rich natural heritage.
The cottage sits in an elevated position with outstanding panoramic views: to the rear, the dramatic hills of Hoy; to the front, the ever changing waters of Hoy Sound and the picturesque town of Stromness.

Accommodation on one level comprises:
•a comfortable dual aspect living room showcasing the magnificent views,
•a bright kitchen,
•two comfortable double bedrooms, and
•an accessible shower room.

Outside, several traditional stone outbuildings offer potential for workshop, storage, or restoration projects. The croft land extends around the house and reaches the shoreline on the north side, creating an attractive mix of grazing, open space, and coastal frontage.

Known as “Orkney’s Green Isle,” Graemsay is renowned for its wildlife, tranquil beaches, and two historic lighthouses, Hoy High and Hoy Low, built in 1851 by renowned engineer Alan Stevenson. Life on the island is quiet, nature focused, and deeply scenic, yet the regular ferry service ensures easy access to Stromness for shopping, services, and onward connections.

School catchment areas are Stromness Primary School and Stromness Academy.

SERVICES
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Septic Tank
Heating: Oil Central Heating

COUNCIL TAX -BAND A

EPC BAND D

VIEWINGS
By appointment only, arranged through K Allan Properties.
Call or email

OFFERS TO
K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD

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DISCLAIMER
Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars accurate, they do not offer/form any part of a contract on offer and are not guaranteed. Measurements are approximate. We have not tested electricity, gas, water services or any appliances. Photographs may have been taken with a wide-angle lens.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
A
Date Posted
2026-08-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 26 Farmland & Pasture listings in Scotland (50+ acres).

This Property£3,900 / acre
Farmland & Pasture Average (50+ acres) £3,134 / 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
67 D
105 A

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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway, Off-Street Parking, Rear Parking
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

8 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

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

  • Stromness Primary School2.1 miles
    Pupils
    127
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stenness Community School5 miles
    Pupils
    26
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Orphir Community School5.8 miles
    Pupils
    31
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Firth Primary School8.7 miles
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • North Walls Community School8.9 miles
    Pupils
    20
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Stromness Academy2.6 miles
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School13 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Thurso High School25 miles
    Pupils
    753
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stronsay Junior High School28 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Westray Junior High School29 miles
    Pupils
    35
    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 Stromness - Ferry Road, Stromness2.4 miles
Asda Dounby Express Petrol, Dounby9.7 miles
Co-op Kirkwall, Kirkwall12 miles

GP surgery

Stromness Surgery2.2 miles

Pharmacy

W H B Sutherland2 miles

Walking trail

Graemsay Central4 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Thurso Rail Station25 miles

Nearest bus stop

Golf House1.4 miles

Typical drive times

Wick4 hr 24 min · 79 miles
Thurso4 hr 19 min · 75 miles
Kirkwall2 hr 31 min · 27 miles
Stromness2 hr 30 min · 25 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

Within SEPA's mapped surface water extentMapped risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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