A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire this individual and very unique property. It's wonderful coastal location offers breathtaking sea views over Derbyhaven Bay from 7 rooms to the front, and over the championship golf course to Castletown Bay from 2 rooms to the rear. Just a short drive to Castletown and it's amenities, and less than a ten minute drive to the Airport. The generously proportioned accommodation comprises 4 living rooms (including a wonderful lantern-ceilinged Orangery), dining kitchen, 4 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, cloakroom and utility. Steps lead down to the beach from the open plan lawned front garden. Double garage to accommodate 2 Bentleys! The large, private rear garden opens up to a wonderful heated outdoor pool with heat exchanger and underwater lighting, expansive sun terrace and L shaped lawn surrounded by hydrangeas and Manx palm trees. Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the potential of this exciting house!
Location
Travelling on the A5 from Port Erin to Castletown continue straight ahead at the traffic lights and left at the roundabout into Victoria Road. Take the 2nd exit at the next roundabout into Shore Road and continue to the junction with The Promenade. Turn left and carry along The Promenade onto Derbyhaven Road. Take the right turn into Fort Island Road, Ashley House can be found a short distance along on the right hand side.
Enclosed Entrance Porch
Glass panelled inner door to:
Reception Hall
Decorative fire surround with electric stove and tiled hearth. Mirror backed china display cupboard with glass shelves, wall light points, understairs storage cupboard, window seat to enjoy direct sea views. Double opening glass panelled doors to:
Drawing Room (27' 3'' x 13' 8'' (8.30m x 4.16m))
Side bay windows with views across Derbyhaven Bay and Golf Links, three triple aspect rear windows overlooking the rear garden and views beyond. Feature marble fireplace with carved timber surround and living flame gas fire. Decorative coving, built-in alcove shelves with cupboard below, wall lights, three china display cabinets with glass shelves dividing the drawing room from the dining room and opening on both sides. Door to south Lobby and garage.
Dining Room (15' 3'' x 12' 10'' (4.64m x 3.91m))
Feature stone fireplace with living flame gas fire, dog grate and copper hood. Open beamed ceiling. Attractive built-in glass display cabinets (acting as a divider between the drawing room and the dining room). Parquet flooring. Two glass panelled doors giving access to hall. Beautiful views over Derbyhaven Bay.
Cloakroom
Wash hand basin set in unit with storage below, low level w.c.
Concealed safe and built in locking gun cupboard. Door to:
Bedroom 4 (13' 9'' x 8' 10'' (4.19m x 2.69m))
Dual front aspect windows with stunning views over Derbyhaven Bay. Door to utility and shower room.
Utility/Shower Room (13' 3'' x 7' 1'' (4.04m x 2.16m))
Built-in wall cupboards, Belfast sink, Miele washing/dryer machine, 'Boulter' oil fired central heating boiler (new 2019), tiled floor. Large walk-in power shower. Door to:
Courtyard
Wooden decking with 4 man sauna and 3 man hot tub.
Dining Kitchen (26' 1'' x 10' 8'' (7.94m x 3.25m))
Excellent range of cream fronted wall and base units with beech work surfaces incorporating white enamel 1 ½ bowl sink unit and waste disposal unit, built-in Aga oil fired cooker, built-in Nef electric oven, Nef inset 4 ring electric hob, built-in cooker hood, Miele dishwasher, Nef integrated fridge, Nef integrated freezer. Amtico tiled floor, part tiled walls, halogen ceiling lights. Two large dual aspect windows with lovely views over the rear garden and pool, and side window overlooking courtyard.
Dining area with four place table and wall mounted shelf unit for drinking glasses. Door to side lobby and utility.
North Lobby
Mostly glazed with glass doors to sun terrace, orangery and courtyard, and space for supplementary refrigerator.
South Lobby
Linking drawing room, internal garage door, outside door to car parking for 3 cars and glazed door to sun terrace.
Orangery (22' 9'' x 14' 1'' (6.93m x 4.29m))
UPVC pitched lantern ceiling, built-in plant troughs, patterned tiled floor, uPVC double-glazed arched side windows, double opening glazed doors to rear garden. 2 x ornamental niches to the exterior.
First Floor
Landing
Steps up to:
Lounge (27' 0'' x 14' 6'' (8.22m x 4.42m))
Elegant and spacious room with attractive panelled effect to the walls, 2 x curved corner niches with glass shelving. Marble fireplace with matching hearth, carved timber surround. Decorative ceiling coving. Large bay window to the side with views towards Fort Island, Langness and Castletown Golf Links. Triple aspect windows to the rear with lovely views over the garden, Golf Links and Castletown bay.
Bedroom 1 (15' 7'' x 13' 8'' (4.75m x 4.16m))
Double aspect windows to front with lovely views over Derbyhaven Bay and side window with views to Langness. Large built in wardrobe with 3 sliding mirror panels.
En-Suite Bathroom (9' 3'' x 7' 1'' (2.82m x 2.16m))
White suite comprising pear shaped bath with tiled surround, shower attachment over, glazed screen, wash hand basin, w.c., fully tiled walls, matching tiled floor. Access to roof space. Jack and Jill door to landing.
Bedroom 2 (13' 9'' x 13' 0'' (4.19m x 3.96m))
2 x built-in double wardrobes, single aspect window to rear, dual aspect windows to front with views over Derbyhaven Bay.
Bathroom (8' 10'' x 7' 2'' (2.69m x 2.18m))
White suite with panelled bath and tiled surround with remote thermostatically controlled power shower and glazed screen. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with storage below, large mirror above, w.c., fully tiled walls, vinyl tiled floor. Access to roof space. Front aspect window.
Steps up to:
Bedroom 3 (14' 0'' x 12' 8'' (4.26m x 3.86m))
Built-in double wardrobe. Dual aspect windows with similar views to the lounge. Small wet room, fully tiled in black with w.c., wash hand basin and power shower.
Integral Double Garage (20' 0'' x 18' 5'' (6.09m x 5.61m))
Electrically operated front roller door. 'Boulter' oil fired central heating boiler for pool, side and rear windows, electric light and power, workbench and numerous wall cupboards. Door to rear garden.
Outside
To rear of garage, large plastic oil storage tank and heat exchange unit for swimming pool. Access to pool and plant room.
Large patio area/sun terrace with decorative slate paving, south facing, floodlit, ideal for evening dining. Access from both lobbies and Orangery.
Excellent sized lawned and fenced private rear garden with well stocked borders, chiefly hydrangeas and several palm trees. Rear access gate.
To the front of the house is a small cottage garden, chiefly to lawn and including 'mock wishing well' with steps down to public beach.
Swimming Pool (28' 0'' x 14' 9'' (8.53m x 4.49m))
Wonderful outdoor mosaic tiled swimming pool with underwater lighting. Roll out protective weather cover (winter cover currently on - new summer cover in storage). Initial heating by oil fired boiler but subsequently heat maintained by heat exchanger.
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil central heating and bottled gas for living flamed fires. UPVC double glazing throughout (mostly tilt and turn).
Possession
Vacant possession on completion of purchase. Freehold. No onward chain!
The company do not hold themselves responsible for any expenses which may be incurred in visiting the same should it prove unsuitable or have been let, sold or withdrawn.
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