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Furrow End, Balfour, Shapinsay, Orkney KW17

Scotland

£445,000

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
7
Type
Detached
Area
4909 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Furrow End is a substantial property on Shapinsay, arranged as a main house, a single-storey longhouse and an annex. The accommodation is described as having seven ensuite bedrooms, with living areas, kitchens or kitchenettes and office space across the separate sections. The layout could suit use as distinct areas or be adapted into a larger single residence, subject to any necessary consents and practical checks. The holding extends to approximately four acres, predominantly shoreline, with direct beach access and ownership of a stretch of foreshore. The listing also notes a large general-purpose shed, a traditional stone outbuilding divided into two sections and a further small outbuilding. Plant associated with small wind turbines on neighbouring land is housed in one of the outbuildings, and the property benefits from excess power generated. Services are stated as mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage, and oil, electric storage heater and air-source heat-pump heating. The property is on Shapinsay, served by a regular ferry from Kirkwall. K Allan Properties is arranging viewings by appointment.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Furrow End is a substantial, unusually flexible coastal property: seven ensuite bedrooms across connected accommodation, with outbuildings, around four acres and direct beach access. At £445,000, the asking price works out at about £91 per sq ft, well below the local average of £177—a standout opportunity to acquire this much space and scope at a low price per square foot.

The photographed interiors look clean and usable, but several finishes are dated, including an older timber-fronted kitchen and older bathroom styling. That gives a buyer a manageable cosmetic canvas to refresh while deciding how best to use the separate accommodation areas. The strong value and property fundamentals underpin its A-grade opportunity; the main trade-off is the more remote island setting, alongside the upkeep considerations of an exposed coastal property.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes, including the older timber-fronted kitchen, to give the clean, usable interiors a more contemporary feel.
  • Make use of the seven ensuite bedrooms and connected accommodation areas for a flexible family home or letting setup, subject to the buyer’s plans and checks.
  • Explore practical uses for the large shed and stone outbuildings, with any development or change of use subject to the appropriate consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Furrow End, Balfour, Shapinsay, Orkney KW17
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,818
Based on a loan of £333,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-10.1% since listed
£445,000£50,000(-10.1%)
20/10/2026
Current price
£495,000Initial listing
19/09/2026

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