PRICE DROP*** WAS £8,000 NOW ONLY £7,000***FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 17TH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 9.00AM. ***PRIME IDYLLIC PLOT OF LAND WITH SEA VIEW LOCATED ON PICTURESQUE ORKNET ISLAND***CIRCA 201.48sqm.***INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR USE AS A CAMPING / CARAVAN SITE OR FOR A SELF-BUILD HOLIDAY COTTAGE (STP)***
Prime Plot of Land for Sale – 201.48 m², Swartiquoy, Balfour, Orkney
Located at Plot 11, Swartiquoy, Balfour, Orkney, KW17 2DZ, this well-positioned piece of land offers a fantastic opportunity to build your ideal home or holiday retreat in one of Orkney’s most scenic and peaceful locations.
Measuring 201.48 square metres, the plot sits within a small, attractive development, surrounded by open countryside and just a short distance from the charming village of Balfour. You’ll enjoy the tranquillity of island life while remaining within easy reach of essential amenities, local shops, and ferry connections to the Orkney mainland.
With gorgeous views of the north sea and neighbouring islands, this would be the ideal plot for a self-build holiday cottage, providing you and your family A potential perfect getaway from your busy lives. The site offers potential for a bespoke build (subject to the necessary planning consents) and benefits from the area’s natural beauty, clean air, and strong sense of community. Orkney is renowned for its rich history, dramatic coastline, and welcoming atmosphere, making this an excellent investment for personal use or as a holiday let project.
Key Features:
- 201.48 m² freehold plot
- Peaceful, rural setting with open views
- Close to Balfour village amenities
- Easy access to ferry links to Orkney mainland
- Ideal for a custom-built home or holiday property (subject to planning)
- Current Orkney tent pitching fees are roughly £15-£30 per night. The land is nearby the Lairo water, which is a wetland renowned for a wide variety of bird species, and would be the ideal spot for bird watchers and ornithology enthusiasts.
• Shapinsay is one of the Orkney Islands, found of the north-west coast of Scotland, and the main settlement of Balfour has a regular ferry service from Kirkwall, Orkney's largest town.
• Orkney has often been voted the best place to live in the UK, and has won the title of Best Place to Live in Scotland for the last 8 years. This is mainly due to its stunning landscapes, low crime rates and quiet island life. Orkney is also a popular tourist destination, to both mainland Scots and international travellers alike.
• With the increase in popularity of the staycation type holiday brought about by the pandemic, now is the perfect time to set up your own holiday getaway.
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FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 27TH OF AUGUST 2025 9.00AM. ***PRIME IDYLLIC PLOT OF LAND WITH SEA VIEW LOCATED ON PICTURESQUE ORKNET ISLAND
CIRCA 201.48sqm.
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR USE AS A CAMPING / CARAVAN SITE OR FOR A SELF-BUILD HOLIDAY COTTAGE (STP)***
* Generally speaking Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation, i.e. 'The Reserve'. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Virtually every property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
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