Furrow End, Balfour, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17
- Land size
- 4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 10
Key Features
- SEVEN BED COASTAL PROPERTY
- DIRECT ACCESS AND OWNERSHIP OF THE SHORE
- FLEXIBLE LAYOUT
- PEACEFUL LOCATION WITH PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS
- INCOME GENERATING POTENTIAL
- OUTBUILDINGS SUITABLE FOR A RANGE OF USES
- WHAT3WORDS LOCATION: ///daisy.crisp.mallets
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Description
Furrow End presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly flexible island property in a secluded, peaceful setting with spectacular sea views. Set within approximately 4 acres (predominantly shoreline), the holding enjoys direct beach access and ownership of a wide stretch of foreshore, offering an exceptional coastal lifestyle on Shapinsay - one of Orkney’s most accessible islands thanks to its regular ferry service from Kirkwall.
With 7 ensuite bedrooms and a highly adaptable layout, Furrow End presents an opportunity to acquire a property with extensive potential. Whether utilised in self-contained sections or reconfigured to create a generous family residence, the property offers remarkable versatility in a tranquil island setting.
Accommodation - • Main House (two storeys): ground floor living room, kitchen, and office/craft room; upstairs two ensuite bedrooms.
• Longhouse (single storey): kitchenette/sunroom, living room, office, three ensuite bedrooms and WC.
• Annex (single storey): kitchen, living room, rear entry with WC, two ensuite bedrooms, and a bright sunroom/entryway.
Décor is mainly neutral offering buyers a blank canvas with significant potential. Furrow End is well suited to holiday accommodation, long-term letting or a generous family home.
Outside - Outside there is a large general purpose shed suitable for a variety of uses or future development subject to the appropriate consents, a traditional stone outbuilding divided in two and a further small outbuilding.
There are small wind turbines on the neighbouring land with the plant for these in one of the outbuildings at this property. Furrow End benefits from any excess power generated.
Panoramic views from the property include the Orkney Mainland, Gairsay, Rousay, Westray and spectacular sunsets to the west.
SERVICES
Electricity: MAINS
Water: MAINS
Drainage: SEPTIC TANK
Heating: OIL, ELECTRIC STORAGE HEATERS & AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP
COUNCIL TAX -BAND
EPC - BAND B
VIEWINGS
By appointment only, arranged through K Allan Properties.
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OFFERS TO
K Allan Properties
Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
VIEWINGS FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER
Once an offer has been accepted and the property is marked as "Under Offer", K Allan Properties will not arrange or facilitate any further viewings of the property. Any requests for access following acceptance of an offer will be considered only where required by the terms of the concluded missives, by agreement between the seller and purchaser, or where otherwise legally necessary. K Allan Properties reserves the right to refuse requests for additional viewings or inspections which are not required under the terms of the transaction.
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DISCLAIMER
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 449 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ 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
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Night Storage Heaters, Oil Heating, Air Source Heat Pump
- 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
- Off-Street 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
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
- Shapinsay Community School1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Papdale Primary School5.2 miles
- Pupils
- 422
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Glaitness School5.3 miles
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Evie Primary School7.1 miles
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Firth Primary School7.6 miles
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Kirkwall Grammar School5.3 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School12 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Academy14 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School18 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School19 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
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.
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
Surface water
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