Property

Deanwood’s are excited to bring to the market Glen Mona Cottage, a traditional Manx Smallholding, this rare offering is not to be missed. It is as Manx as the Hills.  

For those wanting the ‘good life’, Glen Mona Cottage has it all, Village location next to the Glen Mona Public House, great history & potential, also land; plus range of outbuilding.

Situated on its own. The property is in an unbeatable setting, in a commanding elevated location, within spectacular country overlooking Maughold; it is well positioned between Ramsey and Laxey. Despite being stand alone in a rural setting, the property has all the benefits of being within walking distance of the village. It is close to the highly regarded Dhoon School.

Glen Mona Cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to create a picture postcard family home, it is somewhere you could build a business from on a holding that has a very homely feel; offering the ideal place in which to bring up a family. 

Providing great flexibility, there is much that could be done with the property, including a range of uses (subject to planning). As an example, being ideally located to the edge of Glen Mona, the right hand field has been put in for housing previously, there have been other un-official plans created since, as the field is serviced, highlighting the lands long term potential. Furthermore, there is great scope to extend the property and update the outbuildings.  

Walking up the sunken drive, you immediately notice how charming it is. An archetypal country cottage, with gable end chimneys, and sash style windows. Glen Mona Cottage is well-proportioned, yet very manageable, it is not too large nor too small.

To the left of the cottage, you will see a series of outbuildings, comprising: – A workshop, two stables and piggery. Behind the cottage is an further outbuilding. All combine to be perfect for anyone seeking plenty of storage, to rear stock, or keep horses.

Surrounding the cottage are two interconnected versatile fields, with central gate, allowing for free flowing and divisible grazing, spanning circa 5 acres. Both fields are productive, growing excellent hay. Additionally, it has its own water supply, from a well filled with water, flowing down from the hills behind. On top of this the fields are well bounded with a mixture of stone walls, fencing and hedging.

Entering the property through the entrance hall, you enter into the original part of the property, history abounds with comparatively high ceilings, compared to many Manx cottages. To the right a spacious and light sitting room with fantastic views, and open fire. Additionally, this room flows extremely well, being open plan with the rear dining room. This room is highly attractive, with stone effect walls, vaulted wood beamed ceiling, plus dual aspect views over the land.

Next to the dining room is the farmhouse kitchen again with beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls. There is also a side door to the yard and a door to the office/store, which could easily be turned into a downstairs bedroom.

On the first floor are 2 well-proportioned double bedrooms, with high ceilings, and well positioned windows, taking in the distant views towards the UK. Furthermore, there is a roomy family bathroom and WC over the kitchen.

Oil fired central heating, uPVC double glazing, mains drainage. 

Not to be missed. To truly appreciate the charm of Glen Mona Cottage, a viewing comes highly recommended; before it is sold.