Old School, Yesnaby Road, Sandwick, Stromness
- Land size
- 2 acres
Key Features
- PLOT EXTENDS TO APPROX 2 ACRES
- FULL PLANNING PERMISSION
- RURAL COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
- MODERN ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN
- BESPOKE COASTAL RESIDENCE
- WHAT3WORDS LOCATION: ///fortnight.stream.consonant
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Description
A striking coastal plot extending to approximately 2 acres enjoying sweeping views across the countryside and out towards the Atlantic Ocean. With full planning permission, this is an exceptional opportunity to create a bespoke three bedroom home in one of Orkney’s most atmospheric and scenic landscapes.
Please note some images are AI generated for illustration purposes.
The site sits within an area rich in heritage, and the plot also contains the stone ruin of the former Yesnaby School House, which forms an important part of the setting.
A carefully considered proposal has been developed for a modern, three bedroom, energy-efficient home. The simple, robust proportions and a low-lying form sits comfortably within the open landscape, complementing the rural surroundings.
To the south, east and north, the plot enjoys uninterrupted views over agricultural land, creating a sense of openness and tranquillity. Combined with the dramatic coastal outlook, this site offers a rare blend of heritage, landscape and design potential - an ideal setting for a thoughtfully crafted island home.
The Planning Permission can be viewed on the Orkney Islands Council Planning portal - Ref. no. 26/115/PP.
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VIEWINGS
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OFFERS
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Watergate
Kirkwall
KW15 1PD
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-14
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 75 Building Plots listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
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
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- 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 · available to 83% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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 School4.3 miles
- Pupils
- 127
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dounby Community School5.2 miles
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stenness Community School5.5 miles
- Pupils
- 26
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Firth Primary School8.4 miles
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Orphir Community School9.3 miles
- Pupils
- 31
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Stromness Academy4.2 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kirkwall Grammar School14 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School24 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School27 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Thurso High School31 miles
- Pupils
- 753
- 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
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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.
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