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2 Lettan and the Bothy, Sanday, Orkney, KW17

Land size
21 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Description

K Allan Properties is delighted to present 2 Lettan, The Bothy at 2 Lettan, and Land Near 2 Lettan, available either as one complete holding or as three individual lots. Together, the properties extend to approximately 21 acres in a peaceful coastal location by Scuthvie Bay on the Island of Sanday, offering a rare opportunity to secure a traditional cottage, a characterful bothy with beach access, and productive grassland.

Lot 1 – 2 Lettan - 2 Lettan is a detached, extended traditional stone cottage set in a quiet rural position with around 6 acres of land. The property requires a degree of renovation, providing excellent potential for buyers seeking to create a bespoke island home.

Accommodation includes a characterful living room with exposed stone wall and multi-fuel stove, dual-aspect kitchen with breakfast bar, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, store room and family bathroom.
Externally, the cottage benefits from an enclosed front garden, off-road parking and several outbuildings, including one with early-stage conversion work, a former distillery building and a livestock shed. The surrounding land is laid to grass and divided into fenced fields.

Lot 2 – The Bothy At 2 Lettan - The Bothy is a traditional stone-built Orkney cottage full of original features, including a traditional box bed. Set within 12 acres of land, it requires complete renovation but offers exceptional potential in a truly spectacular coastal setting.

The land forms a single grass field stretching directly from the cottage down to a stunning white sandy beach, with private access to the shoreline — a rare chance to secure a home in one of Sanday’s most remarkable locations.

Lot 3 – Land Near 2 Lettan - This lot comprises approximately 3.2 acres of grassland in a single field, with access from a road running to the side. Ideal for grazing, hobby farming or as additional land to complement either of the adjoining properties.

Sanday - Sanday is easily accessible by regular ferry service or flight from Kirkwall. Located to the north-east of the Orkney Mainland, it is the third largest of the Orkney Islands and is renowned for its stunning sandy beaches and strong sense of community. Local amenities include a well-stocked shop, a thriving junior high school, two hotels and a vibrant craft hub with café.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
A
Date Posted
2026-09-01

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 70 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (10+ acres).

This Property£9,286 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £24,025 / 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
48 E
99 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

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Water
Mains
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

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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
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

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

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

  • North Ronaldsay Primary School5 miles
    Pupils
    5
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Sanday Community School6.4 miles
    Pupils
    29
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stronsay Junior High School14 miles
    Pupils
    21
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Eday Primary School15 miles
    Pupils
    10
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Papa Westray Community School17 miles
    Pupils
    7
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Sanday Community School6.4 miles
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stronsay Junior High School14 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Westray Junior High School20 miles
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School29 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stromness Academy38 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, Kirkwall29 miles
Lidl Kirkwall, Kirkwall29 miles
Tesco Kirkwall Superstore, Kirkwall29 miles

GP surgery

Islands View Surgery23 miles

Pharmacy

Boots The Chemists Ltd29 miles

Walking trail

Scuthvie Circular70 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 Station63 miles

Nearest bus stop

South End Road End6.8 miles

Typical drive times

Kirkwall6 hr 47 min · 35 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

Within SEPA's mapped river and coastal flood extentsMapped risk

Surface water

Within SEPA's mapped surface water extentMapped risk

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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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