Property

Deanwood’s are delighted to bring to the market Poylldooey House, a highly attractive detached 6 bedroom, double-fronted period home, including detached barn and extensive outbuildings which have been granted Planning Permission for separate eco-dwelling. This versatile property is set in an idyllic secluded location within the nature reserve of the same name, yet in close proximity to all the amenities of Ramsey.

The extended, light and modernised accommodation, in conjunction with its pleasing situation within its own extensive grounds are certainly attractive to the eye, and a pleasure to be surrounded by. From the sweeping private driveway, the first impressions of the property are of its delightful grounds, and striking vernacular with six large front-facing window and lower double-fronted bay windows.

Internally, the discerning purchaser will appreciate the level of care the vendor has put into the living accommodation over two decades living in the property, maintaining and enhancing the period features accumulated over the generations.

Poylldooey was one of the original quarterland farmhouses within the locality with an illustrious history dating back to the late seventeenth century. There is characterful interaction between differing vernacular styles, built using mostly local materials. The vendor has recently lime-rendered the exterior walls, whilst interior decor has been maintained to a high standard throughout. A spacious period-style Amdega orangery was added in 2008, offering the finest in traditional yet modern living. Adjoining is a well-appointed hand-painted period country house kitchen, complete with an electric aga, an array of units and granite worktops plus a stylish sink and bespoke-fitted pantry. An attractive utility room fitted with further bespoke units leads off from the kitchen. Additionally, there is a grand living room, cosy sitting room and wonderful separate dining room with bay window and large inglenook fireplace.

Overall, Poylldooey is superbly laid out for entertaining and family living, both internally and externally. The spacious entrance hall provides an excellent welcoming point for guests to enter directly all of the reception/entertaining rooms – off from the sitting room is the kitchen, orangery and utility room. Returning to the entrance hall, stairs to the first-floor landing link to three well-appointed double bedrooms and a fourth smaller bedroom (potential nursery/dressing room/study), with further stairs to the fifth and sixth bedrooms and shower room.

Throughout the property there are aspects to the gardens offering a sense of connection with nature. Some high ceilings and a plethora of characterful exposed beams provide an acute sense of space, yet retaining a homely feel, making for a highly desirable country home. As an example, the 24ft living room offers a sense of grandeur with coving, twin chandeliers, triple aspect windows and French doors – this is balanced by the comfortable sitting room with its bespoke book-shelving and storage, focusing on a cosy fireplace.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are spacious, offering an abundance of storage space. The bathrooms have been meticulously finished to the highest of standards, echoing the downstairs accommodation. The master bedroom is particularly impressive with a stylish ensuite, built-in wardrobes and storage, and a wisteria-clad cast iron balcony overlooking the rose garden and lawns.

Externally, superlatives cannot adequately describe how attractive the extensive grounds are. The level, landscaped gardens completely surround Poylldooey, affording exceptional privacy. The gardens themselves are sheltered, offering sunny areas throughout the day and really come into their own during spring and summer. They are a delight, with an abundance of well-planned attractive plants, trees and shrubs, providing year-round interest.

The front and rear formal gardens are laid to lawn, and are rich in ornate formal beds, reputedly laid by wartime internees, offering many mature shrubs and a formal rose garden. Furthermore, there is a separate sheltered potager garden, complete with raised beds, a ‘Hartley Botanical’ greenhouse, shed, wildlife pond, soft fruit plants, fruit trees and woodland; ideal for those wishing to produce their own fruit and vegetables. There is a rear patio area adjacent to the orangery with a honeysuckle clad walled rear patio, an outside Thie Veg (loo) and wood-fired cedar hot tub. A further patioed area next to the rose garden provides a wonderful sun-trap terrace for outdoor entertaining.

Adjacent to the house and accessed by a separate driveway is a sizeable (approx. 4000 square feet) traditional-built barn complex. The outbuildings currently provide garaging, workshop, games room, gym/studio/home cinema, a wood store and extensive general storage, and have Planning Permission in place for business use. The attractive barn and associated buildings have also been granted Planning Permission for redevelopment as a separate 4-bedroom eco passive house, lending themselves to a variety of potential uses.

To summarise, Poylldooey is perhaps the finest property to come to the market in Ramsey this year, it truly is a rare opportunity not to be missed. Viewing comes very much recommended.

Directions

Heading from Ramsey towards Sulby, turn right off Lezayre Road onto Gardeners Lane just after the entrance to Milntown. Continue over the roundabout taking the second exit and heading towards the Whitebridge. With the river ahead, bear right into Poyll Dooey nature reserve heading along a single track (stating ‘no unauthorised access’) where the property is to be found a further hundred metres or so along, on the right.