Bed and Breakfast, Orkney Islands, Scotland United Kingdom
Roeberry House
Property Type:
Bed and Breakfast
Asking Price:
475,000.00 ($USD ~ - €EUR ~ - £GBP )
Currency:
British Pound
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Scotland
City / Town:
Orkney Islands
Location:
Beachfront -- - Near Beach (5 minutes walk to beach)
Nearest Airport:
- - (0 )
Property Features:
Floor Area: 0 (0 )
Land Area: 0 (0 )
Reception Rooms: 13
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 3Â
Shower Rooms: 3
Property Description:
Distinctive period home, known locally as THE CASTLE, in magnificent island setting, by a lovely beach and with the sea on two sides, and views of seven other islands. Secluded but not remote. village 2 miles (shops, pubs, PO, doctor, school, superb restaurant). Ferry to John o'Groats in village, sea trip of one hour. HOUSE built 1861, local stone, by prominent local family. Many original features. Fine plasterwork. Open fires. Set in four walled acres of garden: stone walls 12 feet high, create superb micro-climate for plants. Two walled garden rooms with archways. Masses of charm. Our own little sycamore wood. Neighbours at a perfect distance. Three beaches within five minutes walk. Beautiful setting, on a quiet lane: amazing walks, cycling, riding. Useful selection of outbuildings. Planning permission for conversion of coach house into holiday flat. Also barn (ground floor coach house), garages, 2 stables set into yard. Backing onto these, a traditional drying green with more buildings - series of three stores, plus separate little garden store. House run as a successful B&B in season; b&b rooms are in The Flat, up their own stairway, with kitchen and potential sitting room. new owners could live here and let other five beds. We have been awarded a prestigious 4 stars from tourist board. OFFERS OVER 450k.
South Ronaldsay is the warmest and most conveniently located of the Orkney islands. Just one hour from Caithness (can see it from drawing room) and a half hour drive over the Churchill Barriers (series 4 causeways) to the island capital, Kirkwall (airport). There, find an excellent secondary school (all school transport provided free from house), 3 supermarkets, full range of shopping, Boots/Woolies etc, superb deli, nice cafes, cinema, new sports centre, swimming pool, bowling. Also ferries to other islands. Orkney is the friendliest of all the Scottish islands and the community here takes newcomers to its heart. The village here is genuinely friendly and welcoming. Lots of village events and a dynamic artistic community. No presbyterian hangups, no Sunday rules. (viking pagan history!) None of the astonishing neolithic and Viking visits are more than 45 minutes drive. Skara Brae, Maes Howe, Mine Howe, Ring of Brodgar; Kirkwall's extraordinary Viking cathedral. A wonderful place to live and work. 475K SECURES.
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