7 bed country house for sale

Douglas Street, Castletown IM9

Historic six-acre private estate, once the residence of the Governor of the Isle of Man
Prime position within the heart of Castletown, the island’s ancient capital
Mature grounds featuring orchards, paddocks, and fully restored walled gardens
Peaceful outlook toward the medieval profile of Castle Rushen
Eight thoughtfully renewed bedrooms and five bathrooms
Interiors by Von Westenholz: Timeless, refined, and exceptionally comfortable
Moments from the beach, local dining, golf, and the airport
A rare and distinguished opportunity to own an important island estate

Principal Residence Features:

Six reception rooms
27'3 reception hall
Four bedrooms
Four bathrooms
Office and communications suite
Four cloakrooms
Extensive lower ground floor ancillary storage rooms and utility area
A wealth of original features including pitch pine floors, restored sash windows, decorative cornices and cast iron verandah
High ceilings to all principal accommodation

Owner's Wing:

Three bedrooms
Two bathrooms
Galleried entrance hall
Sitting room
Kitchen/breakfast room
Utility room

Additionally:

Garaging for four cars
Six and a half acres of grounds with kitchen and herb gardens
Oil fired central heating
Cat 5 cabling
Phase 3 electrics

Set in six and a half acres and surrounded by imposing walls of Castletown stone featuring a castellated arch and lookout, Lorne House enjoys commanding views over Castletown harbour and Castle Rushen and is approached via a sweeping tree-lined drive.

Entrance Porch With Fluted Portico

Panelled Entrance Foyer (approx 12'2 x 11'9)

Door to:

Double Aspect Reception Room/Study (approx 17'2 x 12'10)

Carved fireplace surround with tiled hearth. Walk-in coat/store cupboard.

Principle Reception Hall (approx 27'3 x 26'4)

Enfilade of decorative columns, intricate cornice work and sweeping divided staircase. Lobby with stairs to lower ground floor. Secondary lobby with pedestal wash basin. Access to independent three-bedroomed wing.

Double Aspect Dining Room (approx 24'7 x 17'2)

Views across the gardens.

Boardroom (approx 24'8 x 20'1)

Bow window. Views across the gardens.

The Long Room (approx 40'0 x 24'1)

A magnificent double aspect room with French doors leading to the gardens, carved marble mantelpiece, surround and hearth with cast iron fireplace and fender seats. Lobby leading to:

Twin Cloakrooms

Pedestal wash basin and W.C.

Rear Hall (approx 23'1 x 12'0)

Door to garden, coat cupboard, stairs to lower ground floor. Double doors to:

Sitting Room (approx 19'9 x 14'7)

Carved mantelpiece with marble inserts and hearth. Double doors to:

Breakfast Room (approx 19'4 x 15'7)

Recessed triple built-in cabinets, bookshelving, door to courtyard and garden. Door to independent two storey wing.

Main Residence

First Floor.

Galleried Landing (approx 25'8 x 13'1)

Decorative fluted columns. Twin lobbies, each with cloakrooms comprising pedestal wash basin and W.C. Additionally one lobby houses cupboard with twin unvented hot water systems, the other stairs to the loft.

Drawing Room (Castle Rushen Room) (approx 24'6 x 21'0)

Three-light bay window, carved marble mantelpiece and surround, cast iron dog grate. Views towards Castle Rushen.

Double Aspect Bedroom (approx 19'1 x 17'1)

En Suite Bathroom (approx 12'5 x 9'0)

Victoria and Albert bath, walk-in glass-screened shower with rain shower and hand spray, surface-mounted wash basin, W.C., towel warmer/radiator.

Bathroom (approx 12'7 x 12'4)

Victoria and Albert bath, walk-in glass-screened shower with rain shower and hand spray, surface-mounted wash basin, W.C., towel warmer/radiator.

Double Aspect Bedroom (approx 17'11 x 14'5)

Decorative cast iron fireplace.

Double Aspect Bedroom (approx 18'5 x 16'11)

En Suite Bathroom (approx 14'4 x 11'7)

Victoria and Albert bath, walk-in glass-screened shower with rain shower and hand spray, surface-mounted wash basin, W.C., towel warmer/radiator.

Bedroom (approx 17'1 x 16'3)

En Suite Bathroom (approx 12'10 x 10'2)

Victoria and Albert bath, walk-in glass-screened shower with rain shower and hand spray, surface-mounted wash basin, W.C., towel warmer/radiator.

Lower Ground Floor

Hallway leading to:

Office (approx 18'0 x 17'7)

Door to:

Server Room (approx 15'5 x 14'4)

Utility Area (approx 11'9 x 11'3)

Range of laminate-countered units on two walls incorporating stainless steel sink unit, matching wall cabinets, part tiled walls.

Inner Hall

Twin fully tiled cloakrooms, each with pedestal wash basin and W.C.

Store Room (approx 16'4 x 14'2)

Chubb Strong Room (approx 24'3 x 18'7)

Games Room Area (approx 16'11 x 10'0)

Store cupboard and:

Store Room (approx 16'4 x 12'0)

Two further lower ground floor rooms:

Room 1 (approx 11'7 x 11'7)

Room 2 (approx 25'7 x 16'10)

Independent wing:

Double Doors From Front Elevation To:

Galleried Entrance Hall (approx 12'8 x 11'5)

Oak staircase to first floor.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (approx 15'6 x 10'4)

L-shaped laminate-countered unit with cupboards and drawers under incorporating stainless steel sink unit and Insinkerator, range of wall cabinets, Rangemaster double-range oven with induction hob, stainless steel extractor hood, tiled splash back, wall cabinets with underlighting, French doors to courtyard and gardens.

Utility Room (approx 11'1 x 7'1)

Laminate-topped units with corner stainless steel sink unit, Miele washing machine and dryer, wall cabinets and tall storage units, twin built-in Zanussi fridge/freezers.

Sitting Room (approx 27'1 x 12'1)

Double patio doors to gardens.

First Floor

Double-Height Galleried Landing (approx 23'4 x 14'11)

Beamed ceiling.

Double Aspect Bedroom 1 (approx 15'3 x 11'9)

Dressing Room

En Suite Bathroom

Victoria and Albert freestanding bath, twin towel warmers, tiled walk-in shower with rain shower head plus hand spray, pedestal wash basin, W.C., tiled floor.

Bedroom 2 (approx 15'1 x 10'8)

Bedroom 3 (approx 14'10 x 14'1)

Dressing Room

Roof access. Door to heated linen cupboard with Santon Premier Plus unvented hot water cylinder.

En Suite Bathroom (Also Accessed From Landing)

Victoria and Albert freestanding bath, fully tiled wet room area with Aqualisa stop/start controls, twin towel warmers, pedestal wash basin, W.C., tiled floor.

Outside

Four car garage block. Large greenhouse. Gardeners W.C with wash basin.

Plant Room

Housing twin Worcester oil-fired boilers.

The property is set in two acres of land, predominantly laid to sweeping lawns with mature trees and shrubs, together with kitchen and herb gardens and a restored orchard, completed by fields bordering the driveway approach. An additional 4.5 acres can be purchased by separate negotiation.

Services

Mains drainage and water. Oil-fired central heating.

Tenure

Freehold.

Rateable Value

£1,020

Rates Payable

£6,508.84

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through the Agent, Black Grace Cowley.