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    Drill Cottage, Balfour, Shapinsay, Orkney KW17 2DZ

    Offers Over £285,000Freehold

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    Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment:
    £1,319 /mo.25 Years, 3.75% Interest
    Loan
    £256,500
    Total Repay
    £395,624

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    You’ll have to pay the LBTT of:
    £3,850
    0% up to £145,000
    2% from £145,000 to £250,000
    5% from £250,000 to £285,000
    Your effective LBTT is 1.35%

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    Drill Cottage, Balfour, Shapinsay, Orkney KW17 2DZ

    Offers Over £285,000

    Detached house
    3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Receptions

    Key Information

    Tenure:Freehold
    Council tax band:D
    Broadband:up to 1800Mbps
    Mobile signal:*Based on indoor data coverage
    EEO2

    Key Features

    TRADITIONAL 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE
    3 ACRES OF LAND
    QUALITY FINISHES THROUGHOUT
    SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS
    HOSTED WIND TURBINE
    GARAGE, POLYCRUB AND SMALL SHED
    VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
    WHAT3WORDS LOCATION: repaying.dares.condition

    Description

    K Allan Properties is delighted to present Drill Cottage to the market.

    Located on the beautiful island of Shapinsay, this detached 3 bedroom cottage includes approximately 3 acres of land, a hosted wind turbine, a large garage, small shed and a polycrub. There are stunning panoramic views over the sea to the mainland and North Isles.

    This cosy home benefits from modern, infra red heating and a multi fuel stove. The property features quality finishes throughout with a combination of wooden and flagstone floors, stylish bathrooms and a modern country kitchen with ample units and a range style cooker.

    A dry stone dyke encloses the garden and another dyke runs the full length of the property on the sea side.

    Accommodation comprises a dual aspect double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with separate shower, comfortable dual aspect living room with multi fuel stove, spacious sun room which makes the most of the panoramic views, laundry room, second bedroom, beautifully appointed kitchen, rear bedroom with spectacular views and a bathroom.
    Drill Cottage offers comfortable living with all modern conveniences in a traditional cottage in a spectacular setting.
    Shapinsay can be reached by a regular ferry service from Kirkwall and also benefits from an on- call, out of hours ferry service. Residents of Shapinsay can commute to the Orkney mainland daily. There is a primary school, well stocked shop, heritage centre and cafe, bird reserve and a wealth of wildlife.

    SERVICES

    Water - Mains
    Electricity - Mains
    Drainage - Septic Tank
    Heating - Infrared heating
    Multi-fuel Stove in living room


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    VIEWINGS
    By appointment only, arranged through K Allan Properties.
    Call 01856 876377 or email info@kallanproperties.co.uk

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    K Allan Properties
    Watergate
    Kirkwall
    KW15 1PD
    info@kallanproperties.co.uk

    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 or water services or any appliances.
    Photographs may have been taken with a wide angle lens.

    Shapinsay Community School
    (1.93 miles)
    Number of pupils: 19
    Age Range: 5 - 12
    Papdale Primary School
    (5.55 miles)
    Number of pupils: 444
    Age Range: 5 - 12
    Kirkwall Grammar School
    (5.61 miles)
    Number of pupils: 866
    Age Range: 12 - 18
    Glaitness School
    (5.97 miles)
    Number of pupils: 199
    Age Range: 5 - 12
    St Andrew's Primary School
    (8.5 miles)
    Number of pupils: 164
    Age Range: 5 - 12
    Eday Primary School
    (8.66 miles)
    Number of pupils: 9
    Age Range: 5 - 12
    Rousay Primary School
    (9.1 miles)
    Number of pupils: 17
    Age Range: 5 - 12
    Evie Primary School
    (9.16 miles)
    Number of pupils: 46
    Age Range: 5 - 12
    Firth Primary School
    (9.37 miles)
    Number of pupils: 76
    Age Range: 5 - 12
    Stronsay Junior High School
    (10.15 miles)
    Number of pupils: 19
    Age Range: 12 - 18

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