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Vacant Commercial Property with Panoramic Views
Orkney, KW17 - Get Access
Description
St Michaels Kirk is a Category B listed rural church located in Harray, on the main island of Orkney, Scotland. Constructed in 1836 as a harled, gabled oblong structure with round-headed windows and a belfry, it features a circa 1980 extension. The property is situated in a beautiful location with panoramic views overlooking the Loch of Harray towards the hills of Hoy, forming part of the St Magnus trail. Some renovation work has commenced, but further development into a residential property would require relevant planning consents. A clause in the legal documents grants the owner and visitors the right to park in the car park. This is a freehold sale with full ownership. The church is set off the main road, accessible through a large lych gate, and is surrounded by an equally large churchyard. It is recognized for its potential foundations on an Iron Age broch and its proximity to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Ring of Brodgar and Stones of Stenness. The area was historically used by Vikings for waterway transportation, with Old Norse spoken until the 1700s. Local historical markers, such as the memorial to the 17th-century Harray men, are also present. This property offers a unique opportunity in a historically rich and scenic location.