Summary - Potential development land, Berstane Loan, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1TA KW15 1TA
1 bed 1 bath Not Specified
Rare 6.1-acre freehold parcel ideal for developers or long-term investors.
6.1 acres of freehold land with panoramic Kirkwall and coastal views
Prime elevated position offering privacy and wide uninterrupted horizons
No recorded flood risk
Excellent mobile signal; broadband speeds are slow
Located near local amenities in Kirkwall but in a remoter community
Area classed as very deprived — may affect demand and funding
Requires planning permission and utility connections for development
Potential significant costs for access, drainage and services installation
This rare 6.1-acre freehold parcel on Berstane Loan offers broad, uninterrupted views across Kirkwall and surrounding coastal landscapes. The size and setting make it attractive for a bespoke residential development or a long-term land investment, subject to obtaining necessary planning permissions. Its elevated position ensures scenic panoramas and good privacy.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the site has no recorded flood risk and benefits from excellent mobile signal, but broadband speeds are slow. The surrounding area is classified as remoter communities within a wider rural workers and families zone and is flagged as very deprived, which may influence demand and funding options for development.
Prospective buyers should note material requirements for development: planning consent, connection to services, and likely costs for access, drainage and utilities. Those costs and any timescales for permissions will affect project viability. The plot’s scale and outlook, however, create clear potential for a high-value, bespoke scheme or a long-term landholding in a part of Orkney where comparable plots are uncommon.
Viewings are by appointment only. This offering suits a buyer prepared to manage planning and infrastructure work — an investor or developer seeking a substantial, scenic site with genuine upside once permissions and services are in place.
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