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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
  • VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
  • CONTACT THE OFFICE TO ARRANGE A VIEWING

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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When you choose to work with us, you are officially working with one of the UK's Best Estate Agents. We first received this award in 2023 for sales and are delighted to have been recognised for our high standard of work every year since.
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ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING LEGISLATION
As with all Estate Agents, K Allan Properties are subject to Anti Money Laundering Regulations. These regulations require us, as selling agents, to perform various checks on the property buyers. We will require certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and proof of address on a recent utility statement. We are unable to progress any sale to completion until these requirements have been fully satisfied.

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.

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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).

This Property£123,750 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £81,146 / 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
83 B
95 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
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

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

  • 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

Co-op Kirkwall - Albert Street, Kirkwall5.1 miles
Tesco Kirkwall Superstore, Kirkwall5.4 miles
Lidl Kirkwall, Kirkwall5.4 miles

GP surgery

Skerryvore Practice5.8 miles

Pharmacy

Boots The Chemists Ltd5.1 miles

Walking trail

Mill Dam Circular634 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 Station39 miles

Nearest bus stop

Craigiefield Park4.2 miles

Typical drive times

Kirkwall1 hr 30 min · 6.6 miles
Stromness1 hr 52 min · 21 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

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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