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6 bed detached house for saleWestray, Orkney KW17
6 beds
6 baths
3 receptions
EPC Rating: C
New home
Freehold
About this property
Private garden
Off street parking
Central heating
Fireplace
Rural/secluded
Retaining many original features
Self contained annex
A big warm house with free heat, when the wind blows….
West Manse, an impressive and substantial Grade 2 Listed property, with the main building built around 1500 and serving as a Church of Scotland Manse from around 1520 to 1870. Various additions added in stages, probably mainly in late 1700s and early 1800s.Through meticulous renovation and modernisation efforts by the current owners over the past two decades, the property has been significantly upgraded, leading to reduced heating costs due to high insulation levels. The wood burners and gas fire are purely for enjoyment. The house retains its original charm and character, creating a warm and inviting family home. The restoration of the property was recognised with the prestigious Laura Grimond Award.Boasting many original features including fireplaces, wooden staircase, flagstone and wooden flooring, cornicing, picture rails and window shutters. Currently, West Manse operates as holiday accommodation along with a self-catering apartment and has been a hub for reunions, writing, tapestry, weaving, painting, cooking workshops, church retreats, and family holidays for almost two decades, providing a cosy, secure haven for visitors to enjoy.
West Manse, an impressive and substantial Grade 2 Listed property, with the main building built around 1500 and serving as a Church of Scotland Manse from around 1520 to 1870. Various additions added in stages, probably mainly in late 1700s and early 1800s.Through meticulous renovation and modernisation efforts by the current owners over the past two decades, the property has been significantly upgraded, leading to reduced heating costs due to high insulation levels. The wood burners and gas fire are purely for enjoyment. The house retains its original charm and character, creating a warm and inviting family home. The restoration of the property was recognised with the prestigious Laura Grimond Award.Boasting many original features including fireplaces, wooden staircase, flagstone and wooden flooring, cornicing, picture rails and window shutters. Currently, West Manse operates as holiday accommodation along with a self-catering apartment and has been a hub for reunions, writing, tapestry, weaving, painting, cooking workshops, church retreats, and family holidays for almost two decades, providing a cosy, secure haven for visitors to enjoy.
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