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Old Castletown Road,

Detached House, 4 Bedrooms

€895,000

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Detached Farmhouse Style Property in Highly Sought After, Semi Rural Location.
A Short Drive to Douglas Centre, Finance Sector, Schools & all Amenities.
Occupying a Generous Plot with a Huge Amount of Further Potential on Site.
Enjoying Unrivalled Countryside Views - Featuring the Steam Train on Occasion.
The Accommodation Briefly Comprises: 2 Reception Rooms Plus Study.
Large Farmhouse Style Kitchen, Utility and Cloakroom. Large Integral Double Garage.
Master Bedroom with Fitted Furniture, Dressing Room & En Suite Bathroom.
Family Bathroom and 3 Further Double Bedrooms all Enjoying Fabulous Views.
Oil Fired Central Heating & Double Glazing Throughout.
Set Back From the Road Within Large Lawned Gardens.
Additional Land to Sides. Two Access Points, One Leading to a Large Parking Area.
Large Stone Outbuilding - Recently Lapsed PP to Convert to Holiday Accommodation.

* FABULOUS LOCATION - GARDENS & LAND IN EXCESS OF 1 1/2 ACRES *

DIRECTIONS
From South Quay travel straight across at the mini roundabout and out of Douglas along the Old Castletown Road. Bear left just before Kewaigue Hill and continue along past Ellenbrook where the main entrance to the property will be observed on the right hand side, clearly identified by the adjacent photograph.

OVERVIEW
A modern Farmhouse style property located in a highly regarded semi rural location just on the the outskirts of Douglas, with easy access to all amenities yet being surrounded by glorious countryside. The property offers spacious, family sized accommodation with fabulous gardens and ample private parking facilities. The steam railway line is located to the rear of the gardens boundary giving the occupants a glimpse of a bygone era now and then. A particular feature is the large stone outbuilding accessed via a second entrance which offers excellent scope for development - pp for conversion into holiday accommodation has only recently lapsed. Alternatively the building would be provide an excellent boat store or workshop.

ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Hardwood entrance door with double glazed top lights.

Built-Out Porch 2.24m (7'4) x 1.45m (4'9)
Coved ceiling. Hardwood floor covering. Night light and glazed multi pane door to reception area.

Spacious Reception Hall
Attractive turned staircase to the first floor with deep store cupboard beneath. Timber framed, double glazed window to front elevation. Coved ceiling and three light fittings. Telephone and power points.

Cloakroom 2.26m (7'5) x 1.70m (5'7)
Large obscure glazed window to the front elevation. Fitted with a white suite comprising WC and wash hand basin with splash back tiling and glazed shelf above. Coved ceiling and dado rail. Ceramic tiled floor.

Lounge / Dining Room 7.67m (25'2) x 4.27m (14'0)
An exceptionally light and airy, triple aspect room with multi pane French doors offering fabulous countryside views and leading to the rear patio. Two windows to the side and one to the front. Traditionally styled fireplace with carved surround, tiled inset and hearth with a cast iron multi fuel stove. Coved ceiling and two decorative roses with matching light fittings along with two wall lights all on dimmer controls. Television and satellite points. Glazed multi pane door to study.

Dining Area
Study 3.89m (12'9) x 2.18m (7'2)
Enjoying fabulous garden views across the stream railway line to the surrounding countryside via a large window. Fitted bookshelves to rear. Coved ceiling and ADSL line. Dimmer lighting control.

Farmhouse Style Kitchen 5.16m (16'11) x 3.86m (12'8)
Fitted with an extensive range of 'buttermilk' coloured wall, drawer line base and display units together with complementary back ground tiling and wood block effect laminate work surfaces incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl 'Asterite' style sink and drainer. Built in electric double oven with eye level grill plus matching 4 ring gas hob with concealed filter over. Space for fridge freezer. Plumbed for dishwasher. Small workspace with telephone point and book shelves over. Picture window overlooking the rear garden / steam railway line and adjacent countryside. Coved ceiling with directional semi-recessed spotlights on a dimmer control. High level Television point. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Vinyl floor covering. Doors to utility and sitting room.

Sitting Room / Formal Dining room 4.06m (13'4) x 3.66m (12'0)
Having a window to the front and a feature arched window to the side. Coved ceiling and centre rose with decorative light fitting on dimmer control. Door returns to reception hall.

Utility 3.86m (12'8) x 2.16m (7'1)
Rear garden views as in the kitchen. Fitted with a similar range of wall and base units together with laminated work surface and background tiling. Inset sink. Plumbed for washing machine. Built in cupboard housing the 'Camray 3' oil fired boiler with space above for condenser dryer. Security alarm and central heating controls. Coved ceiling and centre spotlight fitting. Vinyl floor covering and door to integral garage.

FIRST FLOOR
Galleried Landing
With ornate coved ceiling and a timber framed, double glazed window to the front elevation. Large storage cupboard with fitted shelving. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving housing the hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 4 3.28m (10'9) x 2.59m (8'6)
Timber framed, double glazed window to the front elevation offering countryside views. Coved ceiling.

Bedroom 2 3.86m (12'8) x 3.45m (11'4)
A good size double room which enjoys panoramic countryside views to the rear. Coved ceiling. Television point.

Bedroom 3 3.66m (12'0) x 3.48m (11'5)
A double room having a wall of fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. Window to the front providing a pleasant rural outlook. Coved ceiling. Television point.

Family Bathroom 3.28m (10'9) x 2.77m (9'1)
An exceptionally spacious room fitted with a white period style pedestal wash hand basin and W.C together with a large shaped bath with jets, mixer shower attachment and curved glass screen. Double glazed timber frame window to rear elevation. Tongue and groove panelling to dado height. Vinyl floor covering.

Master Suite 7.19m (23'7) x 3.89m (12'9)
Master Bedroom
Extremely light and spacious area with two large windows providing a pleasant outlook over the steam railway to the surrounding countryside and beyond. Wall of built in wardrobes with shelving and hanging rails. Coved ceiling with two spotlight fittings. Telephone point. Doors to dressing room and bathroom.

En Suite Bathroom 3.66m (12'0) x 2.39m (7'10)
Fitted with a white four piece suite comprising panelled bath tongue and groove panelling behind and mixer shower attachment, W.C, pedestal basin and glazed enclosure with background tiling and fully plumbed, thermostatically controlled shower. Large obscure glazed timber frame double glazed window to front elevation. Coved ceiling. Vinyl floor covering.

Dressing Room 2.41m (7'11) x 1.57m (5'2)
Built in shelf with hanging rail and further space for free standing storage solutions.

OUTSIDE
A wide sweeping drive with parking apron leads to the large integral double garage. Surrounding lawns with herb bed, mature shrubs, plants and blossoms together with Manx Stone patios and timber sun deck. Feature wishing well and raised ornamental pond. External lights and cold water tap. Boundary fencing to the rear adjacent to the steam railway line with open fields beyond. Bulk oil storage tank. Additional High level lawn. Secondary access and wide driveway down to the stone outbuilding. A secondary access and driveway leads down to a stone outbuilding which has recently lapsed planning permission for conversion into holiday units (further details available on request).

Integral Garage 6.17m (20'3) x 5.97m(19'7)
Having an electronically operated up and over door together with rear window and half glazed door to the rear gardens. Two front windows. Light and power points. Access to extensive loft space.

Stone Outbuilding
Timber roof overlaid with a combination of slate and corrugated iron panels. Large door suitable for vehicular access and door to rear. Four timber framed windows. Light and power points. Planning permission has been granted in the past for conversion into holiday accommodation although this has now lapsed.

View From Rear Boundary
Rear Garden
Steam train passing.

Views from Upper Garden
Side Garden and Views Beyond
FLOOR PLAN