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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · KW17 2JR
For saleListed 175 days
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About
A rare chance to acquire Appiehouse, a much sought after 70 acre farm in the Parish of Harray, where properties of this type seldom come to market.
The holding includes a beautifully refurbished three bedroom home and an extensive range of agricultural buildings, offering exceptional flexibility for farming, storage, or future development.
The dwelling house has been refurbished to a high standard, and combines modern comfort with rural charm.
•Dual aspect living room with wood burning stove •Modern kitchen with boiling water tap and breakfast bar •Contemporary shower room •Dual aspect double bedroom •En suite double bedroom •Single bedroom / office •Large utility room •Large garage (approx.
608 sq ft) Some internal flooring is still to be fitted, and the owner will complete this work prior to sale.
The property also benefits from eight 440W solar panels with a battery-storage system, all covered by a 25-year warranty, offering long-term energy efficiency and reduced running costs.
Alongside Appierhouse Farmhouse, there is a building which may present an opportunity for an additional dwelling to be created.
This would be subject to OIC planning approval and all enquiries on this matter should be presented to them. Land entitlement payments are included in the sale of Appiehouse.
Land And Buildings - The farm extends to around 70 acres of region 1 land, divided into 12 fields all of which are fenced and have a water supply. Fields are outlined in red on the plans below.
Fields numbered 3, 7, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29 and 32 are part of the sale.
Appiehouse has a substantial suite of outbuildings, including: •Stone outbuilding - 242 sq ft •Stone outbuilding - 657 sq ft •GP shed - 6,020 sq ft •GP shed - 2,311 sq ft •Traditional byre - 1,461 sq ft •Slatted byre - 1,127 sq ft •Nissen shed - 1,545 sq ft Additional GP shed - 2250 sq ft not shown in floorplans Outside toilet SERVICES Electricity: MAINS Water: PRIVATE SUPPLY BOREHOLE Drainage: SEPTIC TANK Heating: ELECTRIC BOILER COUNCIL TAX -BAND B EPC - BAND E VIEWINGS By appointment only, arranged through K Allan Properties.
Call or email OFFERS TO K Allan Properties Watergate Kirkwall KW15 1PD VIEWINGS FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER Once an offer has been accepted and the property is marked as "Under Offer", K Allan Properties will not arrange or facilitate any further viewings of the property.
Any requests for access following acceptance of an offer will be considered only where required by the terms of the concluded missives, by agreement between the seller and purchaser, or where otherwise legally necessary.
K Allan Properties reserves the right to refuse requests for additional viewings or inspections which are not required under the terms of the transaction.
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ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING LEGISLATION As with all Estate Agents, K Allan Properties are subject to Anti Money Laundering Regulations.
These regulations require us, as selling agents, to perform various checks on the property buyers.
We will require certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and proof of address on a recent utility statement.
We are unable to progress any sale to completion until these requirements have been fully satisfied.
DISCLAIMER Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars accurate, they do not offer/form any part of a contract on offer and are not guaranteed. Measurements are approximate.
We have not tested electricity, gas, water services or any appliances. Photographs may have been taken with a wide-angle lens.
Value & comps
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Returns
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