89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F

This is a traditional Kirkwall townhouse on Victoria Street, harled stone under a slate roof, with mature borders of bluebells and wildflowers softening the approach. Roomy enough for six, it blends the character of an older Orkney home with a comfortable, modernised interior, all within walking distance of the town centre.

Inside

The house has been brought up to date inside while keeping its honest, solid feel. There is a full kitchen for cooking and self-catering, wifi, a TV and a washer, with generous, easy-going living space spread across the floors. It is set up for a family or a group to settle in and make themselves at home.

Where you'll sleep

There are three bedrooms sleeping six in total. The loft double seen here is a lovely light room under the slope of the roof, with skylights, a mirror and bedside lamps, and its own shower close by. The house has two bathrooms in all, including a bright upstairs shower room with a skylight and a tidy ground-floor shower room with basin and WC, so there is plenty to go round.

Step outside

There is a garden to the side and rear, a sunny, sheltered spot with gravel paths and planting, a pleasant place to sit out on a fine Orkney day.

The setting

Victoria Street is one of the old paved lanes at the heart of Orkney's main town, so the cathedral, shops, cafes, restaurants and the harbour are all just a short stroll away. You can leave the car parked and explore Kirkwall on foot.

Perfect for

A family or group of up to six wanting a characterful, spacious townhouse right in the centre of Kirkwall, with parking, a garden and everything the town has to offer on the doorstep.