House For Sale £1,650,000
New price.
Agents Comments
Cowley Groves are delighted to market Abbeylands House. The property is a truly unique and impressive detached family residence located close to Douglas and is set within a magnificent woodland setting with mature manicured gardens of approximately 3 acres. In addition to the main home, the property benefits from a detached triple garage with guest accommodation and sits well above the river plain. There is also the possibility to acquire a neighbouring cottage subject to separate negotiation. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call Mark Canty on .
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Open Vestibule Porch
Four pillars and twin nightlights. Set of double doors with windows to either side providing access into:
Reception Hall (approx. 17'10 x 17'5)
Three sets of double doors leading into the drawing room, inner hall and study. Dimmer light switches. Wall light points. Ornate coved ceiling. Wooden flooring.
Study (approx. 17'5 x 15'4)
Feature hand carved fireplace with ornate wood mantle, surround, marble slips and hearth with a ribbed cast iron insert. Recessed coal effect living flame gas fire. Wide range of mahogany book shelving and cupboards. Video entry control unit. Television and telephone connection points. Wall light points. Recessed spotlights. Ornate coved ceiling.
Drawing Room (approx. 32'0 x 19'7)
Feature hand carved pine fireplace with marble slips, hearth and a living flame gas fire. Two large double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. Set of French double glazed doors leading onto the terrace and overlooks the superb woodland setting. Wall light points. Ornate coved ceiling. Wooden flooring. Wide archway leading into:
Dining Room (approx. 17'11 x 17'0)
Three double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. Door leading into the breakfast kitchen. Recessed hi-fi ceiling speakers. Wall light points and dimmer light switches. Ornate ceiling rose. Ornate coved ceiling. Door leading into:
Snooker & Games Room (approx. 26'6 x 20'0)
Currently used as an office. Five double glazed windows and a set of French uPVC double glazed doors providing access out onto the terrace and overlooks the rear garden. Wall light points. Ornate coved ceiling.
L-Shaped Inner Hall (approx. 18'11 x 15'1)
Accessed from a set of French double doors from the reception hall. Staircase providing access to the first floor. Door providing access into the inner lobby. Built-in cloaks/store cupboard with illuminated recess. Dimmer light switches. Wall light points. Recessed ceiling spotlights.
Cloakroom (approx. 6'10 x 6'5)
Fitted with a white Victorian style two piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin and W.C. With brass hardware. Large wall mounted mirror with light above. Half tiled walls with a patterned border. Ornate coved ceiling.
Inner Lobby (approx. 7'10 x 7'5)
Built-in storage cupboard. Coved ceiling. Amtico flooring.
W.C. (approx. 7'0 x 6'0)
Fitted with a white two piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin and W.C. Towel radiator. Half tiled walls. Coved ceiling. Amtico flooring.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (approx. 26'6 x 15'7)
Superbly fitted with a wide range of Neville Johnson handcrafted limed oak base, wall and drawer units. Granite work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink with a mixer tap over. Electric oven and hob with extractor hood above. Separate bank of flush fitted cupboards with drawers and a pull-out larder unit. Built-in fridge and freezer with matching doors. Large breakfast bar area. Access into the laundry room. Set of double glazed doors leading into:
Conservatory (approx. 15'0 x 14'0)
uPVC double glazed windows set on dwarfed walls. Set of uPVC double glazed French double doors leading out onto the terrace. Fitted fan light. Polycarbonate roof.
Laundry Room (approx. 11'6 x 7'10)
Built-in linen cupboards and base unit incorporating a stainless steel sink. Plumbed for an automatic washing machine and vented for a tumble dryer. Loft access. Fully tiled walls. Amtico flooring.
First Floor
Galleried Landing (approx. 22'3 x 18'0)
Built-in cupboard housing two hot water tanks. Built-in storage cupboard. Video entry phone. Wall light points. Ornate ceiling rose. Ornate coved ceiling.
Master Bedroom (approx. 16'3 x 15'3)
Attractively fitted with range of Hammonds built-in furniture comprising of two triple wardrobes and two double wardrobes with mirrored doors. Additional single and double wardrobes. Two bedside cabinets with lockers above and generous drawers with upholstered seating. Television and telephone connection points. Ceiling spotlights. Coved ceiling. Opening into:
Dressing Room (approx. 8'9 x 6'10)
Three double wardrobes with mirrored doors. Inset spotlights. Coved ceiling. Door leading into:
En-Suite Bathroom (approx. 10'2 x 9'6)
Attractively fitted with a modern white five piece suite comprising of a Jacuzzi bath set in a tiled surround with a mixer tap and shower attachment, fully tiled shower cubicle with a thermostatic power shower, vanity wash hand basin, bidet and W.C. Fitted wall mounted mirror. Towel rail. Coved ceiling. Fully tiled walls.
Bedroom 2 (approx. 15'6 x 14'0)
Two built-in Hammonds double wardrobes and two drawer units. Loft access. Coved ceiling. Opening into:
Walk-In Study (approx. 6'10 x 5'6)
Fitted shelving. Coved ceiling.
En-Suite Bathroom (approx. 8'5 x 7'0)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a bath tub, double width shower cubicle with a power shower, body jets and a fitted splash screen, vanity wash hand basin and W.C. Fitted mirrored medicine cabinet with light above. Shaver light. Towel rail. Extractor fan. Low voltage ceiling downlighters. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom 3 (approx. 15'6 x 13'3)
Fitted with a range of Hammonds furniture comprising of two triple wardrobes and one double wardrobe. Wall light points. Recessed spotlights. Coved ceiling. Door leading into:
En-Suite Shower Room (approx. 8'5 x 7'0)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a Quadrant shower cubicle with a power shower, body jets, an integrated seat and splash screen. Twin vanity wash hand basins and W.C. Shaver light. Low voltage ceiling downlighters. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom 4 (approx. 15'8 x 12'1)
Built-in Hammonds double and single wardrobes. Television and telephone connection points. Coved ceiling. Door leading into:
Walk-In Wardrobe
Fitted shelving and hanging rail.
En-Suite Shower Room (approx. 7'6 x 7'2)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a bath tub with a mixer tap, shower attachment and splash screen, vanity wash hand basin and W.C. Large wall mounted mirror. Shaver socket. Ceiling spotlights. Coved ceiling. Fully tiled walls.
Outside
The property is approached through electrically operated security entry gates along a tarmac driveway, which also leads to the garage block and the grounds which extend to approximately three acres.
To the rear of the property there is a wide terrace supported by Manx stone retaining walls and steps leading down to mature landscaped laid to lawn gardens. Numerous well stocked flower and shrub beds with mature woodland intersected by the Sulby River winding its way through the grounds under the Manx stone bridges. The glen is surrounded by an abundance of trees and a rippling river which offer a sense of peace and tranquility.
Large lawned area to the front of the property with additional parking to the far side. Numerous mature trees and shrubs. Large central flower and shrub bed.
Triple Garage With Guest Apartment Above
Comprising of:
Double Garage (approx. 25'7 x 19'5)
Fitted with a remote control electronic fiberglass up and over garage door. Built-in storage cupboard. UPVC double glazed window. Door leading into the rear hallway with a staircase providing access to the apartment above.
Single Garage (approx. 16'0 x 11'0)
Fitted with a remote control electronic fiberglass up and over garage door.
Kitchen Area
Fitted with base units and laminated work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink. Vaillant gas combination boiler.
W.C.
Fitted with a modern coloured suite.
Annex/Guest Apartment
Landing
uPVC double glazed window. Built-in storage cupboard. Door leading into:
Open Plan Lounge & Kitchen
Living Area (approx. 16'7 x 8'11)
Three dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows. Built-in book shelving. Inset spotlights.
Kitchen (approx. 12'1 x 7'10)
Attractively fitted with a range of Pogenpohl base and drawer units including a pull-out unit with racking and an upright unit. Fitted laminated work surfaces incorporating an inset Asterite one and a half bowl sink with a mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Built-in breakfast bar. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Fridge. Skylight. Security entry phone.
Bedroom (approx. 14'5 x 13'5)
Double wardrobe and vanity drawer unit. Corner display unit. Inset shelving and storage cupboards. Two uPVC double glazed dual aspect dormer windows, one with a window seat and cupboard below. Inset speakers.
Bathroom (approx. 12'3 x 8'7)
Fitted with a coloured four piece suite with floral motifs comprising of a wood panelled bath, fully tiled shower cubicle with an electric shower and etched glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and W.C. Complete with gold plated fittings. Fitted medicine cabinet. Vanity drawer unit. UPVC double glazed window. Shaver light. Ceiling spotlights.
Services
Mains water and electric are connected. Private drainage. Zoned oil fired central heating system. Gas fired central heating to the apartment.
Rates
£2,948.00 (incl. Water rates) 2020.
Directions
Travelling from the St. Ninian's traffic lights, continue along Ballanard Road and proceed straight at the roundabout junction with Johnny Watterson's Lane. Continue along Ballanard Road and proceed straight through the crossroads with Ballaoates Road and Scollag Road, down the hill and bear left over the bridge where the private entrance to Abbeylands House can be found on the left hand side.
Agents Comments
Cowley Groves are delighted to market Abbeylands House. The property is a truly unique and impressive detached family residence located close to Douglas and is set within a magnificent woodland setting with mature manicured gardens of approximately 3 acres. In addition to the main home, the property benefits from a detached triple garage with guest accommodation and sits well above the river plain. There is also the possibility to acquire a neighbouring cottage subject to separate negotiation. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call Mark Canty on .
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Open Vestibule Porch
Four pillars and twin nightlights. Set of double doors with windows to either side providing access into:
Reception Hall (approx. 17'10 x 17'5)
Three sets of double doors leading into the drawing room, inner hall and study. Dimmer light switches. Wall light points. Ornate coved ceiling. Wooden flooring.
Study (approx. 17'5 x 15'4)
Feature hand carved fireplace with ornate wood mantle, surround, marble slips and hearth with a ribbed cast iron insert. Recessed coal effect living flame gas fire. Wide range of mahogany book shelving and cupboards. Video entry control unit. Television and telephone connection points. Wall light points. Recessed spotlights. Ornate coved ceiling.
Drawing Room (approx. 32'0 x 19'7)
Feature hand carved pine fireplace with marble slips, hearth and a living flame gas fire. Two large double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. Set of French double glazed doors leading onto the terrace and overlooks the superb woodland setting. Wall light points. Ornate coved ceiling. Wooden flooring. Wide archway leading into:
Dining Room (approx. 17'11 x 17'0)
Three double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. Door leading into the breakfast kitchen. Recessed hi-fi ceiling speakers. Wall light points and dimmer light switches. Ornate ceiling rose. Ornate coved ceiling. Door leading into:
Snooker & Games Room (approx. 26'6 x 20'0)
Currently used as an office. Five double glazed windows and a set of French uPVC double glazed doors providing access out onto the terrace and overlooks the rear garden. Wall light points. Ornate coved ceiling.
L-Shaped Inner Hall (approx. 18'11 x 15'1)
Accessed from a set of French double doors from the reception hall. Staircase providing access to the first floor. Door providing access into the inner lobby. Built-in cloaks/store cupboard with illuminated recess. Dimmer light switches. Wall light points. Recessed ceiling spotlights.
Cloakroom (approx. 6'10 x 6'5)
Fitted with a white Victorian style two piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin and W.C. With brass hardware. Large wall mounted mirror with light above. Half tiled walls with a patterned border. Ornate coved ceiling.
Inner Lobby (approx. 7'10 x 7'5)
Built-in storage cupboard. Coved ceiling. Amtico flooring.
W.C. (approx. 7'0 x 6'0)
Fitted with a white two piece suite comprising of a wash hand basin and W.C. Towel radiator. Half tiled walls. Coved ceiling. Amtico flooring.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (approx. 26'6 x 15'7)
Superbly fitted with a wide range of Neville Johnson handcrafted limed oak base, wall and drawer units. Granite work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink with a mixer tap over. Electric oven and hob with extractor hood above. Separate bank of flush fitted cupboards with drawers and a pull-out larder unit. Built-in fridge and freezer with matching doors. Large breakfast bar area. Access into the laundry room. Set of double glazed doors leading into:
Conservatory (approx. 15'0 x 14'0)
uPVC double glazed windows set on dwarfed walls. Set of uPVC double glazed French double doors leading out onto the terrace. Fitted fan light. Polycarbonate roof.
Laundry Room (approx. 11'6 x 7'10)
Built-in linen cupboards and base unit incorporating a stainless steel sink. Plumbed for an automatic washing machine and vented for a tumble dryer. Loft access. Fully tiled walls. Amtico flooring.
First Floor
Galleried Landing (approx. 22'3 x 18'0)
Built-in cupboard housing two hot water tanks. Built-in storage cupboard. Video entry phone. Wall light points. Ornate ceiling rose. Ornate coved ceiling.
Master Bedroom (approx. 16'3 x 15'3)
Attractively fitted with range of Hammonds built-in furniture comprising of two triple wardrobes and two double wardrobes with mirrored doors. Additional single and double wardrobes. Two bedside cabinets with lockers above and generous drawers with upholstered seating. Television and telephone connection points. Ceiling spotlights. Coved ceiling. Opening into:
Dressing Room (approx. 8'9 x 6'10)
Three double wardrobes with mirrored doors. Inset spotlights. Coved ceiling. Door leading into:
En-Suite Bathroom (approx. 10'2 x 9'6)
Attractively fitted with a modern white five piece suite comprising of a Jacuzzi bath set in a tiled surround with a mixer tap and shower attachment, fully tiled shower cubicle with a thermostatic power shower, vanity wash hand basin, bidet and W.C. Fitted wall mounted mirror. Towel rail. Coved ceiling. Fully tiled walls.
Bedroom 2 (approx. 15'6 x 14'0)
Two built-in Hammonds double wardrobes and two drawer units. Loft access. Coved ceiling. Opening into:
Walk-In Study (approx. 6'10 x 5'6)
Fitted shelving. Coved ceiling.
En-Suite Bathroom (approx. 8'5 x 7'0)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a bath tub, double width shower cubicle with a power shower, body jets and a fitted splash screen, vanity wash hand basin and W.C. Fitted mirrored medicine cabinet with light above. Shaver light. Towel rail. Extractor fan. Low voltage ceiling downlighters. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom 3 (approx. 15'6 x 13'3)
Fitted with a range of Hammonds furniture comprising of two triple wardrobes and one double wardrobe. Wall light points. Recessed spotlights. Coved ceiling. Door leading into:
En-Suite Shower Room (approx. 8'5 x 7'0)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a Quadrant shower cubicle with a power shower, body jets, an integrated seat and splash screen. Twin vanity wash hand basins and W.C. Shaver light. Low voltage ceiling downlighters. Coved ceiling.
Bedroom 4 (approx. 15'8 x 12'1)
Built-in Hammonds double and single wardrobes. Television and telephone connection points. Coved ceiling. Door leading into:
Walk-In Wardrobe
Fitted shelving and hanging rail.
En-Suite Shower Room (approx. 7'6 x 7'2)
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a bath tub with a mixer tap, shower attachment and splash screen, vanity wash hand basin and W.C. Large wall mounted mirror. Shaver socket. Ceiling spotlights. Coved ceiling. Fully tiled walls.
Outside
The property is approached through electrically operated security entry gates along a tarmac driveway, which also leads to the garage block and the grounds which extend to approximately three acres.
To the rear of the property there is a wide terrace supported by Manx stone retaining walls and steps leading down to mature landscaped laid to lawn gardens. Numerous well stocked flower and shrub beds with mature woodland intersected by the Sulby River winding its way through the grounds under the Manx stone bridges. The glen is surrounded by an abundance of trees and a rippling river which offer a sense of peace and tranquility.
Large lawned area to the front of the property with additional parking to the far side. Numerous mature trees and shrubs. Large central flower and shrub bed.
Triple Garage With Guest Apartment Above
Comprising of:
Double Garage (approx. 25'7 x 19'5)
Fitted with a remote control electronic fiberglass up and over garage door. Built-in storage cupboard. UPVC double glazed window. Door leading into the rear hallway with a staircase providing access to the apartment above.
Single Garage (approx. 16'0 x 11'0)
Fitted with a remote control electronic fiberglass up and over garage door.
Kitchen Area
Fitted with base units and laminated work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink. Vaillant gas combination boiler.
W.C.
Fitted with a modern coloured suite.
Annex/Guest Apartment
Landing
uPVC double glazed window. Built-in storage cupboard. Door leading into:
Open Plan Lounge & Kitchen
Living Area (approx. 16'7 x 8'11)
Three dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows. Built-in book shelving. Inset spotlights.
Kitchen (approx. 12'1 x 7'10)
Attractively fitted with a range of Pogenpohl base and drawer units including a pull-out unit with racking and an upright unit. Fitted laminated work surfaces incorporating an inset Asterite one and a half bowl sink with a mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Built-in breakfast bar. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Fridge. Skylight. Security entry phone.
Bedroom (approx. 14'5 x 13'5)
Double wardrobe and vanity drawer unit. Corner display unit. Inset shelving and storage cupboards. Two uPVC double glazed dual aspect dormer windows, one with a window seat and cupboard below. Inset speakers.
Bathroom (approx. 12'3 x 8'7)
Fitted with a coloured four piece suite with floral motifs comprising of a wood panelled bath, fully tiled shower cubicle with an electric shower and etched glass shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and W.C. Complete with gold plated fittings. Fitted medicine cabinet. Vanity drawer unit. UPVC double glazed window. Shaver light. Ceiling spotlights.
Services
Mains water and electric are connected. Private drainage. Zoned oil fired central heating system. Gas fired central heating to the apartment.
Rates
£2,948.00 (incl. Water rates) 2020.
Directions
Travelling from the St. Ninian's traffic lights, continue along Ballanard Road and proceed straight at the roundabout junction with Johnny Watterson's Lane. Continue along Ballanard Road and proceed straight through the crossroads with Ballaoates Road and Scollag Road, down the hill and bear left over the bridge where the private entrance to Abbeylands House can be found on the left hand side.
