Dating from 1864, Royal Bank House is, as the name suggests, a former bank and residential building which retains many original features such as cornicing and ceiling roses, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, stained glass window and timber window shutters.
The property is set over 3 floors with an area to the ground floor which is currently used as a retail area and could continue do so, given the appropriate consents. The further 2 floors provide bright, spacious living accommodation. The property could be developed further, with plans already drawn up to convert all bedrooms into en-suite bedrooms. Planning permission was granted in 2019, and has since expired, for the siting of a house in the garden grounds.
Royal Bank House is conveniently located in the heart of the picturesque conservation area of Stromness and is just a minutes’ walk from the main ferry port on Orkney and to an excellent selection of independent shops restaurants, art galleries and a museum. Kirkwall, and the further amenities located there, is approximately 16 miles away.
Viewing is highly recommended to see the full potential this stunning, period property has to offer.
- Category C listed building
- Central location
- Oil fired central heating supplemented by a solid fuel stove
- Dressed Stone Façade and period features
- Ground floor retail area
- Timber, single and double glazed, sash and case windows
- Generous garden grounds
- Parking space for 2 vehicles
