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Moclett, Papa Westray, KW17 2BU T: 01856 873151 F: 01856 875450 E: [email protected] W: www.lowsorkney.co.uk Moclett, Papa Westray, KW17 2BU Moclett has been tastefully rebuilt to a high standard, creating an outstanding 3 bedroom cottage offering breath-taking panoramic sea views. The well-presented property, with south facing aspect, stands in excellent decorative order and features flagstone OFFERS OVER floors in the public rooms. £170,000 Moclett extends to approximately 1 acre and includes outbuildings which offer potential to be converted into further accommodation or studio/office subject to the necessary consents. • Multifuel Morso stove in the living room. • Electric to water under floor heating. • High performance timber and aluminium clad Nordan windows and exterior doors. • Pineland (Cheshire) bespoke solid wood kitchen with Everhot 90+ electric stove. • Utility room. • Bathroom with shower over the bath. • Master bedroom with en-suite. • Outbuildings offer potential to convert to further accommodation or studio /office subject to the necessary consents. • Large fenced garden. • Solar thermal hot water, large eco-tank. LOCATION Moclett is situated on the picturesque island of Papa Westray which is one of Orkney’s outer north isles. The islands amenities include a Co-operative shop and a primary school. There are scheduled flights and weekly ferry to the Orkney Mainland and a regular ferry to the neighbouring island of Westray. New Kelp Store Museum, Papay Development Trust, Community Council, Guest House, R.S.P.B Bird Reserve. © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number SR 100001231 Moclett, Papa Westray SERVICES – Mains electricity. Island water supply. Private septic tank. Phone connection (Present owners use a satellite phone and broadband provider). COUNCIL TAX BAND - Band B. The Council Tax Band may be reassessed by the Orkney and Shetland Joint Board when the property is sold. This may result in the band being altered. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING – Band C. ENTRY - By arrangement. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS – All floor coverings are included in the sale price. The contents, with exception of personal items, are available by separate negotiation. VIEWING - For an appointment to view please contact Lows Property Department. PRICE – Offers Over £170,000. Further enquiries should be directed to Lows Property Department, with whom all offers should be lodged in writing. EJP The following notes are of crucial importance to intending viewers and/or purchasers of the property. 1. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and all statements and measurements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed, and any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to have their interest noted through their solicitors as soon as possible in order that they may be informed in the event of an early Lows Solicitors – Estate Agents closing date being set for receipt of offers. 5 Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1DH 2. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have T: 01856 873151 F: 01856 875450 W: www.lowsorkney.co.uk been sold or withdrawn..
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