AN ELEGANT NEO-GEORGIAN HOUSE WITH 120 ACRES / 48.6 HECTARES SITUATED NEAR THE COAST.
Boasting one of the finest locations on the island, the property offers sweeping panoramic views over distant Ramsey Bay and Northern Plain to the hills beyond. To the west there are views to the Mull of Galloway and the Lighthouse. The beach and dunes on the Ayres are 5 minutes away.
Boasting one of the finest locations on the island, the property offers sweeping panoramic views over distant Ramsey Bay and Northern Plain to the hills beyond. To the west there are views to the Mull of Galloway and the Lighthouse. The beach and dunes on the Ayres are 5 minutes away.
THE ISLE OF MAN:
The Isle of Man is a self-governing, non-EC state situated in the Irish Sea, at the centre of the British Isles. Living here has a number of taxation benefits, as follows:
1. No inheritance tax.
2. No capital gains tax.
3. A top rate of tax (recently increased from 18% to 20%).
4. A tax cap (meaning that there is an overall annual limit of direct tax that can be paid).
5. Low level of domestic household rates.
The Island is 33 miles long from north to south and 13 mites wide from east to west at its widest. The coastline is over 100 miles long and encompasses an area of 227 square miles. The Island boasts a wide variety of scenery with a range of mountains stretching obliquely across the Island, the highest point of which is Snaefell. at 2,036 feet. The Island has a population of between 75,000 and 80,000.
The Isle of Man is a self-governing, non-EC state situated in the Irish Sea, at the centre of the British Isles. Living here has a number of taxation benefits, as follows:
1. No inheritance tax.
2. No capital gains tax.
3. A top rate of tax (recently increased from 18% to 20%).
4. A tax cap (meaning that there is an overall annual limit of direct tax that can be paid).
5. Low level of domestic household rates.
The Island is 33 miles long from north to south and 13 mites wide from east to west at its widest. The coastline is over 100 miles long and encompasses an area of 227 square miles. The Island boasts a wide variety of scenery with a range of mountains stretching obliquely across the Island, the highest point of which is Snaefell. at 2,036 feet. The Island has a population of between 75,000 and 80,000.
The Isle of Man has evolved into a location that can serve the highest demands from today's Commerce and Finance sectors whilst retaining the traditional values that constitute a healthy and secure way of life in enjoyable and delightful surroundings.
Communications to the United Kingdom and Ireland are excellent, with rapid connection by air including Gatwick / City in 60 minutes and Manchester 40 minutes (160 destinations). There are also regular, direct flights to London City. The Island is served by sea from Heysham and Liverpool all year via Ferry and Sea Cat services with expanded routes during the summer to Belfast and Dublin.
The Island offers numerous leisure pursuits including sailing, golf, equestrian sports, fishing, rambling and climbing, together with a number of cultural activities. Bride has a low annual rainfall of only 25-30 inches.
Communications to the United Kingdom and Ireland are excellent, with rapid connection by air including Gatwick / City in 60 minutes and Manchester 40 minutes (160 destinations). There are also regular, direct flights to London City. The Island is served by sea from Heysham and Liverpool all year via Ferry and Sea Cat services with expanded routes during the summer to Belfast and Dublin.
The Island offers numerous leisure pursuits including sailing, golf, equestrian sports, fishing, rambling and climbing, together with a number of cultural activities. Bride has a low annual rainfall of only 25-30 inches.
LOCATION:
Andreas shops are a mere 5 minutes away and Ramsey 15 minutes away. The main Airport is 45 minutes drive and there is a small private airfield 5 minutes from the house.
STRUCTURE AND CONDITION:
Ballakesh is an old farmhouse, extended in the 1970s, in need of some modernisation. There is also an attractive cottage included with the property.
Andreas shops are a mere 5 minutes away and Ramsey 15 minutes away. The main Airport is 45 minutes drive and there is a small private airfield 5 minutes from the house.
STRUCTURE AND CONDITION:
Ballakesh is an old farmhouse, extended in the 1970s, in need of some modernisation. There is also an attractive cottage included with the property.
ACCOMMODATION:
Entrance Porch: French windows to Reception Hall and tiled floor.
Reception Hall: Stairs to first floor. Telephone point.
Cloakroom: Suite comprising corner wash hand basin and WC. Extractor fan.
Drawing Room: 30' x 20' (9.04m x 5.99m) Carved pine fire surround with slate hearth and open dog grate. French windows with panoramic sea views leading to the garden.
Dining Room: 18'4” x 16'4'' (5.59M x 4.98m).
Family Room: 13' x 12' (3.96m x 3.66m) Two recessed areas with fitted cupboards and wall light points above. Television point.
Kitchen: 12'4” x 12'1" (3.76m x 3.68m) Built-in cupboards, drawers and matching wall cupboards. Laminate worktop surfaces. 5-ring gas hob with split-level oven and grill below and microwave. Double drainer stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor.
Entrance Porch: French windows to Reception Hall and tiled floor.
Reception Hall: Stairs to first floor. Telephone point.
Cloakroom: Suite comprising corner wash hand basin and WC. Extractor fan.
Drawing Room: 30' x 20' (9.04m x 5.99m) Carved pine fire surround with slate hearth and open dog grate. French windows with panoramic sea views leading to the garden.
Dining Room: 18'4” x 16'4'' (5.59M x 4.98m).
Family Room: 13' x 12' (3.96m x 3.66m) Two recessed areas with fitted cupboards and wall light points above. Television point.
Kitchen: 12'4” x 12'1" (3.76m x 3.68m) Built-in cupboards, drawers and matching wall cupboards. Laminate worktop surfaces. 5-ring gas hob with split-level oven and grill below and microwave. Double drainer stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor.
Rear Lobby: Door to outside.
Utility Room: 8'3" x 7'6" (2.51m x 2.29m) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor.
Utility Room: 8'3" x 7'6" (2.51m x 2.29m) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR:
Landing: Twin double built-in cupboards. Access to partly boarded loft via metal ‘slingsby’ style ladder.
Bedroom 1: 19'9" x 17'10" (6.02m x 5.44m) Built-in wardrobes to one wall. Telephone and television points.
En-Suite Bathroom: Suite comprising panelled bath with shower mixer attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror and shaver light above and WC. Fully tiled to bath area. Heated towel radiators.
Bedroom 2: 14' x 12'3" (4.27m x 3.73m) Built-in double wardrobe. Superb sea views to Point of Ayre.
En-Suite Bathroom: Avocado suite comprising panelled bath with shower mixer attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror and shaver light above and WC.
Bedroom 3: 18' x 12' (5.49m x 3.66m) Three double wardrobes to one wall. Television point.
Bedroom 4: 11' x 10'7" (3.35m x 3.23m) Built-in double wardrobe. Superb sea views.
Bedroom 5: 12'9" x 7'5" (3.89m x 2.26m).
Shower Room: Fully tiled corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and shaver light above and WC. Chrome wall mounted towel radiator.
Landing: Twin double built-in cupboards. Access to partly boarded loft via metal ‘slingsby’ style ladder.
Bedroom 1: 19'9" x 17'10" (6.02m x 5.44m) Built-in wardrobes to one wall. Telephone and television points.
En-Suite Bathroom: Suite comprising panelled bath with shower mixer attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror and shaver light above and WC. Fully tiled to bath area. Heated towel radiators.
Bedroom 2: 14' x 12'3" (4.27m x 3.73m) Built-in double wardrobe. Superb sea views to Point of Ayre.
En-Suite Bathroom: Avocado suite comprising panelled bath with shower mixer attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror and shaver light above and WC.
Bedroom 3: 18' x 12' (5.49m x 3.66m) Three double wardrobes to one wall. Television point.
Bedroom 4: 11' x 10'7" (3.35m x 3.23m) Built-in double wardrobe. Superb sea views.
Bedroom 5: 12'9" x 7'5" (3.89m x 2.26m).
Shower Room: Fully tiled corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and shaver light above and WC. Chrome wall mounted towel radiator.
OUTBUILDING / OFFICE:
Main Office: 17' x 16' (5.18m x 4.88m). Telephone and television points.
Office: 16' x 10'3" (4.88m x 3.12m).
COTTAGE:
Entrance Hall: Stairs to first floor. Cloakroom with WC.
Study: 8'2" x 5'5" (2.49m x 1.65m).
Utility Room: 4'6" x 6'4" (1.37m x 1.93m) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Oil-fired central heating boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Door to rear garden.
Bedroom / Sitting Room: 19' x 16'10" (5.79m x 5.13m)
Bathroom: Fully plumbed, suite requires fitting.
First Floor Landing.
Lounge: 17'9" x 16'6" (5.41m x 5.03m) Superb sea and country views. Television point.
Kitchen: 11'10" x 9'10" (3.61m x 3.00m) Single drainer 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit. Electric hob with split-level oven and grill below. Integral fridge freezer.
Dining Room: 13' x 10'5" (3.96m x 3.18m).
Bedroom 1: 17'x 12'(5.18m x 3.66m).
Bedroom 2: 11'6" x 9' (3.51m x 2.74m)Bathroom: White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Built-in linen cupboard.
Main Office: 17' x 16' (5.18m x 4.88m). Telephone and television points.
Office: 16' x 10'3" (4.88m x 3.12m).
COTTAGE:
Entrance Hall: Stairs to first floor. Cloakroom with WC.
Study: 8'2" x 5'5" (2.49m x 1.65m).
Utility Room: 4'6" x 6'4" (1.37m x 1.93m) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Oil-fired central heating boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Door to rear garden.
Bedroom / Sitting Room: 19' x 16'10" (5.79m x 5.13m)
Bathroom: Fully plumbed, suite requires fitting.
First Floor Landing.
Lounge: 17'9" x 16'6" (5.41m x 5.03m) Superb sea and country views. Television point.
Kitchen: 11'10" x 9'10" (3.61m x 3.00m) Single drainer 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit. Electric hob with split-level oven and grill below. Integral fridge freezer.
Dining Room: 13' x 10'5" (3.96m x 3.18m).
Bedroom 1: 17'x 12'(5.18m x 3.66m).
Bedroom 2: 11'6" x 9' (3.51m x 2.74m)Bathroom: White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Built-in linen cupboard.
GARDENS:
Approached through electric gates with a gravelled drive-in/drive-out driveway. Ample parking/turning space. Lawned front garden with steps up to main house. Garden extends to side and rear with paved patio area. Large lawned rear garden with mature trees, shrubs and hedges.
LAND:
Totalling 120 Acres, runs from the Bride Road south of the house, 1.3 miles north to the edge of the Ayres. Fascinating undulating 'Basket of Eggs' topography.
Workshop 16'6" x 10' (5.03m x 3.05m) Electric light and power.
Large cow shed with adjacent stable block. 3 loose boxes.
Large Dutch barn 78’ x 57’ (23.78m x 17.38m).
Greenhouse and Coal Store.
SERVICES:
Mains water, electricity and septic tank drainage installed. Oil-fired central heating.
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL:
The existing stable block and the area covered by agricultural buildings could easily be re-developed to provide equestrian facilities including a horse walker and indoor manège.
Approached through electric gates with a gravelled drive-in/drive-out driveway. Ample parking/turning space. Lawned front garden with steps up to main house. Garden extends to side and rear with paved patio area. Large lawned rear garden with mature trees, shrubs and hedges.
LAND:
Totalling 120 Acres, runs from the Bride Road south of the house, 1.3 miles north to the edge of the Ayres. Fascinating undulating 'Basket of Eggs' topography.
Workshop 16'6" x 10' (5.03m x 3.05m) Electric light and power.
Large cow shed with adjacent stable block. 3 loose boxes.
Large Dutch barn 78’ x 57’ (23.78m x 17.38m).
Greenhouse and Coal Store.
SERVICES:
Mains water, electricity and septic tank drainage installed. Oil-fired central heating.
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL:
The existing stable block and the area covered by agricultural buildings could easily be re-developed to provide equestrian facilities including a horse walker and indoor manège.
The property is offered for sale as follows:
the two houses, stable block, agricultural barns and surrounding 13 acres:
Guide Price: £1,695,000 sterling
If required, additional surrounding land can be made available by separate negotiation.
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
office@william-montgomery.com
the two houses, stable block, agricultural barns and surrounding 13 acres:
Guide Price: £1,695,000 sterling
If required, additional surrounding land can be made available by separate negotiation.
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
office@william-montgomery.com
