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A truly rare opportunity to purchase this 19th century B listed disused grain mill located on the island of Shapinsay not far from the ferry terminal and overlooking Elwick Bay and Balfour Castle. Elwick Mill was built in 1893 and was once the largest water powered grinding mill in Orkney. The mill occupies a large site with a drive leading to a parking area, a sheltered area with kilns and up to the mill with a workshop to the side, a large garden to the rear and a static caravan. The property requires renovation throughout. Some of the working parts of the mill are still in tact and still work including the water wheel. There was previous planning in place for conversion however this has since expired. Split over three floors the rooms are spacious and offer potential to convert to a dwelling or perhaps a gallery or self catering accommodation with the appropriate consents from the local council. Elwick Mill, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY Offers over £120,000
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Elwick Mill, · 2017. 6. 23. · The static caravan situated at the mill is in Band A. The Council Tax Band may be re-assessed by the Orkney and Shetland Joint Board when the property

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  • A truly rare opportunity to purchase this 19th century B listed

    disused grain mill located on the island of Shapinsay not far from

    the ferry terminal and overlooking Elwick Bay and Balfour Castle.

    Elwick Mill was built in 1893 and was once the largest water powered

    grinding mill in Orkney.

    The mill occupies a large site with a drive leading to a parking area,

    a sheltered area with kilns and up to the mill with a workshop to the

    side, a large garden to the rear and a static caravan.

    The property requires renovation throughout.

    Some of the working parts of the mill are still in tact and still work

    including the water wheel.

    There was previous planning in place for conversion however this

    has since expired.

    Split over three floors the rooms are spacious and offer potential

    to convert to a dwelling or perhaps a gallery or self catering

    accommodation with the appropriate consents from the local

    council.

    Elwick Mill, Shapinsay, Orkney,

    KW17 2DY

    Offers over £120,000

  • Mill:

    The Mill is split over three floors. The ground floor contains a machinery

    room, WC and a large drying store. The first floor has a large room

    containing the grain wheels and chutes. The 2nd floor is split into 4 rooms

    and has a bathroom.

    Workshop:

    The workshop has a studio area, a preparation area and an office.

    Studio – 21’ 06 x 16’ 05.

    Preparation area – 7’ 10 x 10’ 10.

    Office – 10’ 06 x 7’ 10.

    Static Caravan:

    Located to the rear of the mill the caravan has a kitchen and sitting

    room area, shower room and bedroom.

    Outside:

    The Mill occupies a large site consisting of a drive which leads to the mill

    and to a sheltered area where there are kilns and a lawned garden

    which extends from the front of the mill to the side and to the rear.

    Located in a fantastic spot just outside of the village sea views can be

    enjoyed along with views of Balfour Castle and the surrounding

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    Grain chutes

    Sun Porch

    Static Caravan

    Machinery

    Outside – fully operational water wheel

    Sheltered Area

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    Bedroom Bathroom

    View Outside

    2nd Floor Room

    Garden Bedroom

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  • d and h, 56A Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ tel: 01856 872216 fax: 01856 872483

    email: [email protected] www.dandhlaw.co.uk

    NOTES - These particulars have been prepared following an inspection of the property on the 3rd March 2017 and from information furnished by the sellers on that date. Whilst every

    care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars they are not guaranteed or warranted in any way, nor will they give rise to an action in law. In particular it should be

    noted that all measurements are approximate only. Prospective purchasers are recommended to view the subjects personally. Interested parties should note their interest with the

    Selling Agents. However, the Seller retains the right to accept an Offer at any time without setting a Closing Date

    COUNCIL TAX

    The static caravan situated at the mill is in Band A. The

    Council Tax Band may be re-assessed by the Orkney and

    Shetland Joint Board when the property is sold. This may

    result in the Band being altered.

    SERVICES

    Mains services, private septic tank.

    FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

    Everything within the mill, caravan and workshop are

    included in the sale price.

    VIEWING

    For an appointment to view telephone d and h on (01856)

    872216.

    PRICE

    Offers over £120,000 are invited.

    Elwick Mill

    © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number SR 100017390

    http://www.dandhlaw.co.uk/