Ballacain and cottages are set in 3 acres of private woodland and have been owned by the present owners for 17 years. The properties access fabulous walks to the Clypse or Kerrowdoo reservoir, Groudle Glen and to the sea. Only a short drive from the village of Onchan and amenities, schools, restaurants and public house.
Viewing by appointment only with Manxmove Estate Agents 01624 619966
Ballacain Main House
Stunning Period Property with 7 Reception Rooms & 8 Bedrooms
Separate Entrance to triple glazed Gymnasium/Sound Studio
Ample Parking
Mature lawned gardens
Block Paved Terracing
uPVC Double Glazing
Oil Fired Central Heating, Megaflo Hot Water Cylinders
Private drainage through Klargester septic tank.
West Wing serviced by the boiler in the gymnasium/studio
New Guttering to the side of the house
Ballacain Courtyard Cottages
Self catering cottages with an annual net profit of £40,000 per annum
Individual electric consumer units & individual central heating boilers
The Old Workshop and Quiet Corner share an oil tank
Bluebell Cottage and Snowdrop Cottage share an oil tank
Fire Escape Access to each cottage
New Guttering to each cottage
SITUATION (Also see map above) Leaving the TT Grandstand on the A2 in the direction of Onchan. At Governors Bridge turn left onto the A18 and follow the TT course up to Signpost Corner mini roundabout where you turn left, follow on passing Johnny Watterson Lane on your left, then take the next turning right at Hillberry corner. Keep going and you will come to a sharp right bend, onto Little Mill Road, the road bears left and a short distance along you will see the twin white pillars of Ballacain, drive through the entrance and the main house and cottages will be in front of you.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Lovely Oak door, with glazed panelling to either side, opening into :
HALLWAY (approx 27’0 x 8’0) Attractive cornicing. Ceiling rose. Staircase to first floor. Understairs storage.
LIBRARY (approx. 17’7 into bay x 14’2) Working fireplace. Built-in shelving into the bay window with sash uPVC windows. Delightful period cornicing. Ceiling rose.
STUDY (approx 21’0 x 15’2) Fitted with furniture by Neville Johnson including a desk, storage and display cabinets. Bay window overlooking the garden and side window overlooking the side garden and terraces.
LAUNDRY ROOM (approx 15’5 x 11’6) Essential room for a busy family. Stone tiled floor. Fitted with a range of base units with inset stainless sink. Wall mounted cupboards. Hanging space for clothes. Two storage cupboards. Door to the garden.
FAMILY ROOM (approx 15’0 x 15’0) Spacious room with wood burning stove set in a fireplace on a stone hearth. Window to the side with beautiful built-in shelving. Period cornicing.
CLOAKROOM (approx 9’1 x 4’11) High flush W.C. Wash hand basin set on a vanity unit with mirror above. Radiator. Towel warmer. Closet housing the Worcester Bosch oil central heating boiler.
GAMES ROOM (approx 23’3 x 19’9) Windows overlooking the rear garden and front garden. Attractive Victorian radiators.
KITCHEN /DINER (approx. 19’2 x 12’0 with 9’0 ceilings) Fitted with a traditional farmhouse style kitchen fitted with granite worktops. Oil fired Aga with two hot plates, warming plate and four ovens. Inset sink. American style fridge/freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Inset ceiling lighting. Stone tiled floor. Dining table to seat 8 people easily. Windows overlooking the rear garden. Opening into:
CONSERVATORY (approx 16’1 x 9’1) Patio doors opening to the side terrace. Composite roof. uPVC double glazed units with openers. Views over the fields and hills into the distance. Views over the front garden.
SPORTS ROOM (approx 19’10 x 11’5) Great room for watching sports, listening to music. Space for a pool table. Windows overlooking terrace and door opening to terrace. Door opening to what was previously a shower room (could be re-instated if so required). Laminate flooring.
STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING AREA
LANDING (approx 21’1 x 11’3)
BEDROOM 1 (approx. 22’7 x 16’0) Stunning Master double bedroom with dual aspect. Walk in bay window, with seating, overlooking the front gardens. Fitted bedroom suite. Door into :
EN-SUITE (approx 11’0 x 10’7) Fitted with a double ended bath with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment. Mirror to side. His and Hers wash hand basins set on vanity unit with storage below. Step in shower with glass door. White low flush W.C. Attractive corner sink. Window to the side with opaque glass. Radiator. Towel warmer. Wall mounted lighting.
DRESSING ROOM Fully fitted dressing room with Jacket and dress hanging space, drawers, shoe storage and window to front overlooking the garden.
BEDROOM 2 (approx. 19’1 x 15’10) Another stunning double bedroom with bay window overlooking the front gardens and mature trees. Fireplace with marble hearth and wooden mantel over. Built-in storage and built-in bed. Door into :
EN-SUITE (approx 8’0 x 9’4 max) Corner bath. Step in shower. Wash hand basin set on a vanity unit with built-in storage. Vanity mirror. W.C. with hidden cistern. Traditional radiator. Towel warmer.
HALLWAY (approx 34’5 x 6’0) Opening into the West hallway with three windows overlooking the rear garden. Acces to the Storage cupboard housing the double Megaflo insulated hot water cylinders (2). Additional storage. Window overlooking the rear.
BEDROOM 3 (approx. 16’8 x 13’5) Blue room. Lovely double bedroom with two built-in wardrobes. Two windows overlooking the fields and distant sea view. Inset ceiling lighting. Coved ceiling. Door into:
EN-SUITE (approx 9’5 x 8’0) Step in double shower. Corner bath with mixer tap. Wash hand basin set on a vanity unit with mirror above, shaver point. White low flush W.C. Chrome ladder style radiator. Window to the side. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls. Karndean flooring.
BEDROOM 4 (approx. 13’10 x 13’5) Double bedroom with window to the rear. Built in wardrobes.
BEDROOM 5 (approx. 13’10 x 13’5) Double bedroom and including double wardrobe. Window to front over looking the lawned garden.
SHOWER ROOM (approx 7’5 x 8’0) Fitted with a three piece suite comprising walk in double shower, wash hand basin set on a vanity unit with illuminated mirror and shaver point above and a low flush W.C. Chrome towel warming radiator. Window to the side. Extractor fan. Part tiled walls. Karndean flooring.
BEDROOM 6 (approx 15’2 x 13’8 to include En-Suite) Lovely double bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Two windows overlooking the front garden.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a wash hand basin, walk in shower and W.C. Wall mounted mirror. Extractor fan. Chrome ladder style radiator.
BEDROOM 7 (approx 14’8 x 13’6) Lovely double bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Two windows overlooking the front garden.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a wash hand basin, walk in shower and W.C. Wall mounted mirror. Extractor fan. Chrome ladder style radiator.
BEDROOM 8 (approx 15’5 x 13’9) Attractive double bedroom with two windows to the front. Fireplace. Built in wardrobes. Door into :
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM (approx 7’10 x 9’4 L-Shaped) Fitted with a wash hand basin, walk in shower and W.C. Wall mounted mirror. Extractor fan. Chrome ladder style radiator.
OUTSIDE
STUDIO/GYMNASIUM (approx 16’5 x 19’6) Triple glazed uPVC windows to the front. uPVC window and door to the rear. Cloakroom with W.C. and wash hand basin. Housing of the Worcester oil fired central heating boiler which services the West wing. Electrical consumer unit.
GARDENS The properties enjoy a private woodland setting of 3 acres which include terraced seating areas and lawned gardens with mature shrubs and bushes. The Klargester septic tank is located to the right of the property.
INCLUSIONS Floor coverings, curtains and light fittings.
THE OLD WORKSHOP – 3 Bed, 2 Bathroom
OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING AREA/KITCHEN (approx 24’0 x 16’2) Fabulous living area with vaulted ceiling, patio doors onto the terrace. Fully fitted kitchen with oven grill combo. Granite worktops. Dining room table. Sofas to seat several people. Television point.
BEDROOM 1 (approx 10’9 x 11’0) Good size double bedroom with vaulted ceiling. Doors opening to the rear garden.
BEDROOM 2 (approx 15’3 x 8’5) Double bedroom with patio doors opening to the garden.
BEDROOM 3 (approx 10’4 x 8’2) Double bedroom set up as a twin room.
SHOWER ROOM (approx 8’3 x 5’7) Walk in shower, wash hand basin on a vanity unit and W.C. Extractor fan. Radiator. Towel rail.
BATHROOM Bath with shower over and folding glass door. Wash hand basin on a vanity unit with mirror above. White low flush W.C. Radiator. Towel rail. Velux window providing natural light. Pitched roof.
QUIET CORNER HOLIDAY COTTAGE – 1 Bed, 1 Bathroom
OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINER (approx 22’2 x 11’7) Attractive vaulted ceiling. Tiled floor. Fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven. Space for a table and chairs. Space for a sofa and chair. Television point. Doors opening to the terrace.
BEDROOM (approx 15’6 x 9’4) Good size double bedroom with built in wardrobes. Doors opening to the garden. Door into :
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM (approx 8’8 x 5’7) Fitted with a bath with shower over and glass screen. Wash hand basin set on a vanity unit. W.C. Radiator. Towel warmer. Wall mounted mirror. Extractor fan.
BLUEBELL COTTAGE
LOUNGE /DINING KITCHEN (approx 19’9 x 17’3) Lovely size lounge and dining kitchen with wood burning stove. Television point. Fully fitted kitchen with oven, grill, dishwasher, fridge freezer. Tiled floor. Space for a table and chairs. Double door opening to the terrace.
UTILITY ROOM Washing machine, tumble dryer. Storage cupboard.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1 (approx 13’2 x 13’1)
EN-SUITE (approx 9’1 x 7’3) Fitted with a panelled bath, step in shower, wash hand basin on a vanity unit with illuminated mirror above and a low flush W.C. Radiator. Towel rail. Velux window.
SNOW DROP COTTAGE – 2 Beds, 2 Bathrooms
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN/DINER (approx 16’2 x 13′) Spacious room with wood burning stove. Television point. Space for a table and chairs. Tiled floor. Fully fitted kitchen. Double doors opening to the terrace.
UTILITY ROOM Washer/dryer.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1 (approx 12’10 x 17’8 including En-Suite) Double bedroom set up as a single. Door into En-Suite fitted with a shower, wash hand basin and W.C. Extractor. Mirror. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2 (approx 13’0 x 13’1) Double bedroom with window to the front. Door into En-Suite fitted with a shower, wash hand basin and W.C. Extractor. Mirror. Radiator.
RATES For latest rateable value please contact the Rates Office on 685661.
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