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£499,000
3 bed cottage for saleMain Road, Colby, Isle Of Man IM9
3 beds
1 bath
1 reception
About this property
A Characterful 1920s Detached Cottage and Restoration Opportunity
Situated within the charming conservation area of Colby, a detached period cottage dating from around 1920, offering a rare opportunity to restore and modernise the property
Set on the main road through the village and enjoying direct sea views, the property benefits from a convenient yet picturesque location within walking distance of local amenities
The coastal villages of Port Erin and Port St Mary, along with Ballasalla and historic Castletown, are all within approximately 10–15 minutes’ drive
While the property now requires renovation and modernisation, it offers generous accommodation, charming period features, and the potential to create a wonderful coastal family home
Accommodation
Ground Floor
The ground floor provides spacious living areas with excellent potential for modern open-plan living.
• Large lounge with fireplace and hearth, opening through to the dining area
• Dining room with stove, creating a warm central entertaining space
• Small library/snug room, currently used as a reading area
• Sunroom requiring modernisation but offering excellent potential
• Office/study area with exposed beams
• Hallway with cloaks cupboard
• Generous dining kitchen with four windows providing good natural light
• Electric cooking range (Belling farmhouse style)
• Extractor hood
• Dishwasher
• Space for fridge and freezer
• Airing cupboard and hot water tank
• Potterton boiler
• Utility room with space for washer and dryer
First Floor
A turned staircase leads to the first floor accommodation:
• Three bedrooms, two enjoying attractive sea views
• Family bathroom
• Parquet flooring throughout
• uPVC windows (requiring replacement)
Outside
The outside space offers considerable potential to create a beautiful garden setting.
• Raised rear garden, walled and paved with flower beds and mature trees
• Low maintenance layout with scope for landscaping
• Three-quarter size garage
• Parking space in front of the garage
• Additional off-road parking nearby
• Small garden to the front of the property
With some investment and vision, the garden could become a delightful private outdoor space.
Potential
Smithy House presents an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a restoration project with character and sea views.
Subject to planning permission, there may be scope to reconfigure parts of the ground floor to include a second bathroom or further living space, potentially utilising the existing office area.
Once renovated, the property has the potential to become a charming coastal home in one of the island’s most desirable southern locations.
Location
Travelling from Port Erin on the inland road towards Colby, continue through the Ballakillowey roundabout. Pass the Colby village sign and continue along the main road. After passing Ballakipheric Road (with the converted church on the corner), the property Smithy House can be found on the left-hand side, approximately 150 yards before Ballastrooan and Glen Road. The nameplate “Smithy House” is displayed near the front door.
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