Semi Detached Manx Stone Cottage (Circa 1864) Enjoying Fabulous Rural Views.
Extended by the Current Owner Around 2002 with Under Floor Heating to New Build.
Ideally Placed for Easy Access to Most Areas of the Island Including the Airport.
Modernised to a Large Degree but Will Require a Little Work to Complete.
Dining Room & Generous Lounge with Views to Archallagan Plantation.
Wide Galley Kitchen with Appliances. Spacious Utility & Good Size Bathroom.
1st Floor: 2 Generous Double Bedrooms to the Front & Low Level Attic Store Area.
Oil Fired Boiler with Pipework in Place for Central Heating to Original House if Required.
Double Glazed uPVC Windows & Back Door. Driveway Parking for 2-3 Vehicles.
Integral Garage - Cavity Built & Insulated with Potential to Convert to Bedroom STPP.
Lawned Front & Rear Gardens Adjacent to Open Fields at the Rear & Side.
* EARLY VIEWINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *
DIRECTIONS
From Douglas travel in a westerly direction towards St Johns. Take a left turn at the Ballacraine traffic lights onto the Curraghs Road and continue straight ahead into Lower Foxdale. Continue through Upper Foxdale, passing the Baltic Pub and the Garage/ Spar shop. Continue up the hill and as the road turns to the right, the property will be observed shortly after on the right hand side, with a layby directly opposite which although public, is primarily used by the owners of Sunrise (two spaces opposite) and theirs neighbours.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
A half glazed wooden entrance door leads into the dining room (currently utilised as a sitting room).
Dining Room 2.62m (8'7") min x 3.76m (12'4")
A naturally bright room which is currently utilised as a sitting room. Having a uPVC window to the front enjoying views across the fields toward the Archallagan plantation. Exposed beams. Shelved recess. Tiled open grate fireplace (stove pictured is not certified and therefore not included in the sale - it will be disconnected prior to exchange of contracts). TV, satellite and phone points. Smoke detector. Semi enclosed staircase to the first floor. Clear opening to the understairs area.
NB Measurement excludes the entrance, stairs and understairs area.
Dining Room pic 2
View from Front
Understairs Area
A useful open storage space and doors to the lounge and kitchen.
Lounge 3.91m (12'10") max x 3.78m (12'5") max
A fully renovated room enjoying pleasant garden views via a uPVC window. Exposed beams provide much character. Shelving to the recess and a further opening to the chimney breast. New carpet 2020.
Lounge pic 2
Kitchen 3.68m (12'1") x 2.31m (7'7")
A galley style kitchen fitted with a basic range of wall and base units together with work surfaces and a stainless steel sink. Appliances include an electric cooker, fridge and freezer. Plumbed for a dish washer. Characterful exposed beams. Deep set uPVC glazed panel. Space for a small breakfast table. Clear opening to the utility room.
Utility Room 3.86m (12'8") x 1.85m (6'1")
A useful area which marks the beginning of the extension. Primarily tiled floor with underfloor heating. Enjoying rural views via dual aspect uPVC windows and a half glazed uPVC door which gives access to the rear yard. 'Belfast' sink. Plumbed for a washing machine. Space for a dryer. 'Worcester' oil fired boiler. Heating manifolds - spare portals to accommodate heating in the original house if required. Recessed LED downlights. 'Manrose' extractor'. Coat hooks. Power points. Primarily tiled floor (area around manifolds not tiled as vendor intended to build a storage cupboard in the area). Spare tiles for this area and the kitchen available to purchase if required. Doors to the integral garage and bathroom.
Utility Room pic 2
Bathroom 3.23m (10'7") x 1.70m (5'7")
Tiles continue in from the utility. Fitted with a classically styled white suite of WC, pedestal basin with mirror and shelf above together with a panelled bath with a tiled surround, shower curtain rail and mixer shower. Obscure glazed uPVC window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling with recessed LED downlights and 'Vent-Axia' extractor. Ladder style towel warmer. Underfloor heating.
Integral Garage 4.42m (14'6") x 3.12m (10'3")
A fully insulated, plastered and decorated room with dual aspect uPVC windows to the side and rear enjoying the views, along with an up and over garage door. Great potential to convert to a third bedroom or playroom subject to planning permission. Underfloor heating. LED strip lights. Power points. Compression unit for WPL water treatment plant. Access via a pull down aluminium ladder to a fully boarded attic store room with light.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Exposed beam. Doors to bedrooms 1 & 2. Low level double doors access a half height attic storage space.
Attic Storage
Having exposed beams and light. Low level sloping ceiling resulting in reduced height. A hatch at the end provides access to the attic space above the utility and bathroom.
NB pipework is in place to allow for radiators to be installed in the main house if required.
Bedroom 2 4.01m (13'2") max x 3.68m (12'1") into recess
An 'L' shaped double/ twin room. Having a high angled ceiling and exposed beams. Recessed uPVC window to the front enjoying rural views across to Archallagan Plantation. Deep recess to the front corner.
Bedroom 1 4.37m (14'4") max x 4.01m (13'2") max
A superb double room again with high angled ceilings and exposed beams. Ample space for free standing furniture. Recessed uPVC window enjoying the pleasant views. Feature cast iron fireplace. Wall and ceiling lights.
View from Bedroom 1
OUTSIDE
Front
A concrete driveway provides parking for 2-3 vehicles. A pillared pedestrian gateway and path leads up to the front entrance. The front garden is primarily laid to lawn with hedge to the front affording privacy from the road. Manx palm. External light. The pathway continues around the side of the property to the rear yard.
Rear Yard
Concreted for ease of maintenance. Cold water tap. External light. Concealed oil storage tank. Steps up to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
Laid to lawn with pathways to the greenhouse and wooden shed. A raised patio provides the perfect place to sit and enjoy the views.
Rear Garden pic 2
Rear Elevation
Aerial View
Additional information
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired underfloor heating to extension with pipes in place to add radiators in original part of the house if required. Private drainage via a WPL water treatment plant. Double chamber located in the front garden.
Freehold
Fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings.
Reference: W1000963
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