Hall Of Heddle, Finstown
- Land size
- 7.81 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
Hall of Heddle is a truly exceptional country property, combining traditional Orcadian character with thoughtfully renovated accommodation, set within approximately 7.81 acres of grounds and enjoying a peaceful rural setting close to Finstown.
The beautifully renovated main residence offers flexible four to five-bedroom accommodation, with an abundance of original features throughout. The welcoming living room is flooded with natural light and enjoys delightful views over the gardens, while exposed wooden beams and a solid fuel stove create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
At the heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room, a wonderful space for everyday family life and entertaining alike. Featuring wooden flooring, exposed beamed ceilings, a solid fuel stove and an Everhot induction range cooker, the room perfectly blends traditional charm with modern convenience.
The accommodation includes four generous double bedrooms, together with a versatile reception room currently used as a music room, which could easily provide a fifth bedroom if required. This attractive room benefits from its own multi-fuel stove, adding to the property's character and flexibility. The ground floor also incorporates two shower rooms, a practical utility room, and a spacious open hall area that would lend itself perfectly to use as a home office or study space.
Externally, the property continues to impress. The extensive rear gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped and offer a variety of patios and seating areas from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Traditional stone walls, mature planting and winding garden paths create a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity.
Further outbuildings include a stone-built store, a substantial stone shed with an attached lean-to greenhouse, and a Nissan hut situated beyond the gardens. The grounds also incorporate a dedicated planting area, presenting an excellent opportunity for those interested in gardening, smallholding or lifestyle farming pursuits.
Beautifully converted from a traditional former byre, this unique accommodation offers bright and versatile open-plan living throughout.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the property benefits from an attractive living roof and blends character with contemporary comfort. The flexible studio-style layout provides a welcoming space for self-catering holidays, guest accommodation, or creative retreats, complemented by a stylish modern shower room and quality finishes throughout. The result is a distinctive and eco-conscious space that makes the most of its rural charm while providing comfortable modern living.
KEY FEATURES
• Beautifully renovated 4-5 bedroom family home
• Renovated former byre ideal as a studio, guest accommodation or self-catering unit
• Set within 7.81 acres or thereby
• Stunning open-plan kitchen/dining room with Everhot induction range cooker
• Bright living room with garden views and solid fuel stove
• Character features including original stone flooring and exposed beams
• Four double bedrooms plus flexible fifth bedroom/music room
• Dimplex Quantum storage heaters
• Turbine, providing back up power to the main property
• Extensive landscaped gardens with multiple patio areas
• Stone-built store and large stone shed with lean-to greenhouse
• Nissan hut and productive planting area
• School catchment area for Finstown Primary School and Stromness Academy
EXTRAS
Window coverings, white goods and induction range cooker are included in the sale price. Some additional items may be available by separate negotiation.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-14
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 59 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Scotland (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
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- 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 · available to 50% 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
- Firth Primary School1.4 miles
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stenness Community School2.9 miles
- Pupils
- 26
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Orphir Community School3.9 miles
- Pupils
- 31
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Glaitness School5.7 miles
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dounby Community School6.3 miles
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Stromness Academy5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kirkwall Grammar School6.5 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School20 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School23 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School26 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- 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
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
Surface water
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