THE OLD MANSE AND THE KIRK ABUNE-THE-HILL, SWANNEY, KW17 2NS OFFERS 0VER £620,000

THE KIRK ABUNE-THE-HILL

THE OLD MANSE KIRK – LIVING ROOM WITH BALCONY The Old Manse and The Kirk Abune-the-Hill are two fine period dwellings both offering a high standard of accommodation and an outstanding view, to the south, across farmland with the Loch of Hundland in the distance. The two delightful properties together with a purpose built studio, are offered for sale together. The present owners operate The Kirk Abune-the-Hill as highly successful 4 star self-catering accommodation and are members of Visit and Tourism.

The Old Manse and The Kirk Abune-the-Hill are situated along the north coast of the West Mainland approximately 20 miles from with local amenities, including a primary school, post office, hotel, butcher, pharmacy and supermarket, available approximately 6 miles away in . There is also a general store 1.5 miles away at Palace, .

The Old Manse is a substantial 3 bedroom dwellinghouse completely renovated in recent years. The attractive property benefits from oil fired central heating provided by the Rayburn range in the kitchen and UPVC framed double glazed windows. The living room and dining room both have solid fuel stoves with the exposed stone surround in the dining room extending to the ceiling.

There is a modern fitted kitchen incorporating a fridge, freezer and dishwasher together with a breakfast bar and new floor coverings. There are also a study/bedroom and bathroom, with shower cubicle and bath on the ground floor. The rear vestibule has plumbing for a washing machine and doors into the kitchen and second toilet. The three bedrooms are on THE OLD MANSE THE KIRK ABUNE-THE-HILL EN-SUITE – 2.8m x 1.2m the first floor.

VESTIBULE – 1.4m x 1.35m VESTIBULE – 3.16m x 3.48m BEDROOM 4 – 4m x 2.63m To the front there is a large patio and to the rear a walled garden, store and a workshop with insulated roof, partly insulated floor and electricity. HALL – 3.17m x 3.63m LIVING ROOM – 7.6m x 7.4m OUTSIDE

STUDY – 3.58m x 1.92m DINING AREA - 4.2m x 4.03m STUDIO - 6.26m x 4.44m The Kirk Abune-the–Hill was built in 1830 and played a vital role in the communities of Birsay, Evie and the surrounding area. The kirks sympathetic renovation, completed in March LIVING ROOM – 4.76m x 4.32m KITCHEN – 4.2m x 3.54m WORKSHOP - 7m x 3.5m 2014, from a shell to an immaculate 4 bedroom dwellinghouse features a large open plan approx. living–dining–kitchen on the ground floor and a first floor recreation area with balcony DINING ROOM – 3.4m x 3.15m UTILITY ROOM – 3m x 1.86m STORE – 3.7m x 2m looking down onto the ground floor living room. There are UPVC framed double glazed KITCHEN – 5.2m x 3.5m + 2.5m x SHOWER ROOM – 3.71m x windows and modern air source heating together with a solid fuel stove in the recreation 2.03m 2.3m area.

REAR VESTIBULE – 1.8m x 1.5m BEDROOM 1 – 3.85m x 3.35m The main bedroom upstairs has a balcony with double glass doors overlooking the

downstairs living area and has a jack and jill door to the main bathroom with shower cubicle, TOILET – 1.6m x 1.85m EN-SUITE – 2.63m x 1.49m bath and toilet. Bedroom 3 has an en-suite shower room and also a balcony with double BATHROOM – 3.6m x 2.66m LANDING – 3.2m x 1m glass doors overlooking the downstairs. The fourth bedroom is at present set up for two single beds. On the ground floor is also a utility room, shower room and a bedroom with en- LANDING – 3.21m x 1.23m + RECREATION ROOM – 7.83m x suite shower. 2.34m x 0.95m 4.26m

BEDROOM 1 – 4.72m x 4.3m BATHROOM – 3.38m x 2.9m The studio is located between the two houses and the well insulated building has electric heating, , lights power points and cushioned vinyl floor covering. BEDROOM 2 – 4.76m x 3.53m BEDROOM 2 – 4.53m x 4m There are substantial parking areas to the rear of both the kirk and the manse and paths BEDROOM 3 – 3.28m x 3.02m BEDROOM 3 – 4m x 3.48m around both buildings.

SERVICES – Mains water and electricity. Private septic tank. Telephone (separate landlines to both properties). MANSE – LIVING ROOM MANSE – DINING ROOM

COUNCIL TAX BAND – The Old Manse - Band C.. 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.

RATEABLE VALUE –The Kirk Abune-the-Hill - £2,050 (The new owners may qualify for small business rates relief)

ENTRY – By arrangement.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS - The Old Manse – all floor coverings are included in the sale price. The Kirk Abune-the-Hill –a full list of the contents included in the sale is available from Lows

VIEWING – For an appointment to view please contact Lows Property Department.

PRICE – Offers over £620,000

Further enquiries should be directed to Lows Property Department with who m all offers should be lodged in writing.

MANSE – BATHROOM MANSE - KITCHEN KIRK – RECREATION AREA

KIRK – KITCHEN KIRK – DINING AREA KIRK – BEDROOM 2 THE OLD MANSE

Dining Bedroom 3 Room

Rear Vestibule Bathroom Kitchen Living Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Room Separate WC Hall

Study Landing

Vestibule GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR THE OLD MANSE AND THE KIRK ABUNE-THE-HILL, SWANNAY. THE KIRK ABUNE-THE-HILL

Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 Kitchen Bedroom 2 Liv ing Room

En-suite En-suite Shower Shower Room Recreation Room Dining Area Area Bedroom 4 Bathroom Shower Room Utility Room

Vestibule Landing

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