The cosy Orkney cottage with 'panoramic sea views' available to buy this winter

If you're looking for a change of pace this winter, then you might be interested in a cosy Orkney cottage that has recently gone on the market.

Backaland Cottage is located on Eday, which is the ninth-largest island of the archipelago. The one-bedroom property is available to purchase for offers over £155,000.

The cottage is close to the shoreline and according to the listing offers "panoramic sea views". It could be perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and embrace an "island lifestyle".

The listing states: "K Allan Properties are delighted to present this beautiful positioned, detached cottage to the market. Backaland Cottage is positioned on the island of Eday, which is accessible via plane or ferry from Mainland Orkney.

"The property is positioned overlooking the sea with spectacular, panoramic sea views."

Looking inside, the cottage is comprised of a sunroom, a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom. The property includes stonework walls, which really add to its cosy atmosphere.

The charming property has a fireplace in the living room for those cold winter nights (K Allan Properties Ltd, Kirkwall)

For those looking to keep warm over the winter months, there is a fireplace in the living room. The property includes air source heating, mains water, and electricity.

According to the listing, it is thought to date back to the early twentieth century. The cottage was "extensively renovated" in 2018, though its original features have remained intact.

Backaland Cottage comes with one-of-a-kind sea views (K Allan Properties Ltd, Kirkwall)

Moving outside, the property comes with over 1.5 acres of land. There are also outbuildings, some of which have services in place.

More information and photos can be found here.

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