Vestness Papa Westray, Orkney

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Offers in the region of £200,000

Good conservation value grassland In a peaceful “get away from it all” location EPC exempt

Superb development opportunity including 61 acres (24.75 Ha) of farmland and foreshore in a most idyllic location on the Orkney island of Papa Westray

Superb views to the sea and shore access Excellent lifestyle opportunity

Vestness Situation Vestness has a stunning location, occupying the southern point of the beautiful and remote island of Papa Westray, recently featured in the book The Outrun by Amy Liptrot. The island, known as Papay to those who live there, and is one of the smallest of Orkney’s inhabited islands. The property comprises 61 acres, mostly of conservation grade grassland, grazed annually but not cultivated, and where orchids flower each summer. There are 1.5 kilometres of foreshore, much of it exposing large sandstone flags, which have been used for centuries as roofing materials. The house faces south with expansive sea views across the North Sound to the islands of Westray and Sanday. There is a steading of four barns, some of which may pre-date the house and be of historical interest. Papay has a relaxed atmosphere and a friendly community. Their efforts and skills have encouraged and developed services for the island, including a community shop, a Development Trust and increased ferry connections in summer. The island is rich in archaeology - including the Knap of Howar, the restored ancient kirk of St Boniface, the remains of the medieval chapel at St Tredwell's Loch and chambered cairns on the Holm of Papay. Papay is also a special place for birds, with around 150 species recorded in 2015, including the first ever visit to Britain of a chestnut bunting. Within the island Vestness represents an unspoilt location as a grassland habitat. The two-minute air journey between Papa Westray and its neighbour island, Westray, is the world's shortest scheduled flight. Directions All travel connections to Papa Westray operate via Kirkwall on the Orkney Mainland. Orkney can be reached by Flybe flights from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Shetland operated by Loganair. There are two car ferry services aross the Pentland Firth from the North of Scotland (Pentland Ferries and NorthLink Ferries) and one passenger-only service ( The John O' Groats to Orkney Ferry) in the summer.

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Papa Westray by Air There are at least two Loganair Islander flights every weekday and one flight on Sunday from Kirkwall, the largest town on mainland Orkney. Stay overnight and you qualify for a special reduced fare. If you fly via Westray you will also enjoy the world's shortest scheduled flight - under two minutes. You get a certificate to prove it. The Islander has only 10 seats - including the pilot's - and is in high demand during the summer months. Advance booking is essential. Papa Westray by Sea There are two direct ferry sailings from Kirkwall per week (Tuesday and Friday) for passengers and vehicles. During the summer months passengers on foot can also take the regular daily ferries to neighbouring Westray then proceed by a connecting minibus service before a final short sea crossing to Papay. The 'Golden Mariana' passenger service operates every day in the tourist season between Papay and Westray. For more information and bookings, contact Orkney Ferries - tel (+44) 01856 872044. The property is situated one mile from the ferry terminal and one and a half miles from the Airport and is marked on the attached map. Description Vestness is a true ‘get away from it all’ property offering a stunning location. The views are uninterrupted, to the sea and the islands beyond. Both island and marine wildlife are here, undisturbed, on your doorstep or close by in the sea, as this is the only house on the southern point of Papay. The main house is accessed via a private track which leads from the public road, along a field edge then past the outbuildings, four barns. The property consists of the main house, four barns, the surrounding farmland and foreshore. Both the house and barns are stone built. The house is single storey, with large rooms, and high combed ceilings. It is in need of refurbishment and upgrading, with internal accommodation of dining room, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and two bedrooms. The property is in need of refurbishment and upgrading but offers great potential for a business venture or as a location for retirement or retreat. It could be run as a smallholding, and/or developed as a family tourism business with barns converted to holiday cottages or more simply, for all weather camping (subject to necessary consents). It could be developed solely for conservation and wildlife, with direct access by sea, or by air (adequate space for helicopter landing) (with necessary consents). The house has a magnificent situation, standing alone, with glorious views to the south, and east or west, from all its main rooms. The internal accommodation consists of a dining room, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and two bedrooms. The surrounding farmland consists of a single block of south facing land of approximately 58 acres, rising from the high-water mark along the shore-line to an altitude of 20 metre above sea level. The land is all under grass with a mixture of permanent grassland and rough grazing and classified as mostly Grade 61 with some Grade 42. The majority of the land is enclosed with stock-proof fencing, whilst a 4 acre field close to the main house benefits from a good stone dyke. A further 4 acres lies between the high water mark and the fenced area. Notes The property extends to approximately 61 acres (24.75ha). 4.3 acres – 1.78ha permanent grass field enclosed by stone walls Grade 42, with access track from public road to house and steading 4.3 acres – 1.75ha fenced area Grade 61 42.8 acres – 17.31ha fenced area Grade 61, rough grazing 9.6 acres – 3.93 ha between the fenced area and the MHWS.

Services Private water Mains electricity Drainage to septic tank Postcode KW17 2BU Burdens Council Tax Band A Closing Date A Closing Date may be fixed and we would advise prospective purchasers to register their interest with Bell Ingram Ltd, 22 Market Brae, Inverness, IV2 3AB. Purchasers should have their solicitor submit a Letter of Intent for the whole, detailing the price, date of entry and any conditions which they require to attach to their offer. The solicitors acting on behalf of the vendor will then issue an offer to sell to the successful purchaser. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that parties having registered their interest will be notified of a closing date this cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted that the vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to a closing date being set.

Important Notice These sale particulars were prepared on the basis of information provided to us by our clients and/or our local knowledge. Whilst we make every reasonable effort to ensure that they are correct, no warranty or guarantee is given and prospective purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact. Furthermore neither Bell Ingram Limited or its directors or employees assume any responsibility therefore. In particular: i) prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the structural condition of any buildings or other erections and the state of repair of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities; ii) any photographs included in these particulars are for general information only and any furniture or contents shown in these photographs are not included in the sale unless this is expressly stated in these particulars; and iii) any descriptions, measurements or dimensions quoted are approximate only and references to conditions, planning permissions, services, usage, construction, fittings & fixtures and moveable items are for guidance only.

22 Market Brae, Inverness IV2 3AB Tel: 01463 717 799 Fax: 01463 716 699 bellingram.co.uk Email: inverness@bellingram.co.uk