16 bed country house for sale in Quoyloo, Stromness KW16, £750,000

750,000.00

Offer Nr.:
64213758
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
16 bed country house
Bedrooms:
16
Bathrooms:
9
Reception rooms:
4
Contact name:
Drever and Heddle
Phone(s):
01856 485104

* Freehold
* Private garden
* Communal garden
* Single garage
* Central heating
* Double glazing
* Fireplace
* Rural/secluded
* Wood floors
This is a unique, lifestyle business opportunity to purchase a family home
with purpose built studio and guest accommodation alongside.
Originally built by the late Kristin Linklater, who was a world - renowned
teacher of voice production, the studio can cater for a wide variety of events
and workshops and immersive training such as art, music, dance, yoga, wild
swimming and much more. On completion of the restoration and extension of the
house, Kristin Linklater was awarded the Laura Grimmond Award by The Orkney
Heritage Society, which encourages and promotes excellence in the built
environment in Orkney. Upper Housegarth would be ideal as owners family
accommodation. Whilst operational, the centre was awarded a three star rating
from Visit Scotland.
With extensive grounds of around 4. 69 acres (1. 9 hectares), including a man -
made Amphitheatre, there are also opportunities for group outdoor activities.
There may also be opportunity for further development with the appropriate
planning consents.
Located on a secluded hillside in the West Mainland of Orkney, overlooking
farmlands, sea and towards the Cliffs of Hoy, Upper Housegarth and the Kristin
Linklater Voice Centre has an abundance of history and nature on its doorstep.
Located nearby is the Bay of Skaill, the Neolithic archeological site of Skara
Brae and The Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge which is an impressive
ceremonial site dating back to the 3rd millennium bc.
The towns of Kirkwall and Stromness provide excellent independent shopping and
dining experiences along with onward transport by ferry from both towns to and
from the Scottish Mainland. Kirkwall Airport is located approximately 21 miles
from Upper Housegarth.
For families with school age children, primary schooling is provided at Dounby
Community School with older children attending Stromness Academy. Transport is
available to both schools.

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