Upper Balladhoo

Upper Balladhoo
Baldrine
…Pitch-perfect presentation and location
Contemporary interpretation of the quintessential country residence enjoying spectacular coastal views and presented in faultless
decorative order throughout.
Nestled in the heart of unspoilt countryside, this stunningly situated and supremely private property has been lavished with much care
and attention to detail to create a luxuriously appointed home with fit and finish of the highest standard and decorated throughout with
unerring good taste.
With a choice of elegantly proportioned reception rooms for effortless entertaining on the grand scale or for more informal gatherings,
spacious bedroom accommodation and sumptuous bathrooms Upper Balladhoo is the result of the persuit of perfection.
Set in almost half an acre with manicured gardens and surrounded by open farmland on all sides, this property enjoys uninterrupted country
and sea views from all the principal accommodation. The unique location grants truly spectacular views of sunrises over the sea; the full
moon shining across the bay and hauntingly beautiful stars in the clear night skies. This exclusive property offers the discerning homeowner
peace and tranquillity yet is located only a short car drive from the capital, Douglas, the villages of Baldrine and Laxey and Isle of Man Airport.
Location
From Baldrine village enter Baldrine Road and follow the road past Highfield Drive on the right and the sharp left-hand bend a little
further along. Continue until the junction with a second left-hand bend where the entrance to Upper Balladhoo will be found to the
right with the name of the property set into a section of Manx stone walling.
Features include:
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Three further bedrooms, one en suite;
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Luxurious family bathroom;
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Triple aspect drawing room;
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Cloakroom;
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Formal dining room;
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Wine store;
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Study;
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Utility room;
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Lavishly appointed bespoke kitchen/family room;
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Three-car garage;
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Orangery;
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Well-stocked gardens of half an acre with parterre.
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Gymnasium/games room (with potential to become
independent annexe);
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Two master bedroom suites, each with sumptuously
appointed bathrooms;
The approach to Upper Balladhoo is via a private metalled
roadway that leads to the drive bordered by lawns and mature
shrubs and an extensive parking area.
The accommodation, with approximate room dimensions,
comprises:
Entrance vestibule:
Dining room: 17’6 x 12’10 (5.3 x 3.9m)
Glazed double doors from hall, illuminated display alcove, French
windows to terrace, magnificent country and coastal views.
Glazed double doors to:
Study: 14’1 x 12’8 (4.3 x 3.8m)
Reception hall: 33’9 x 14’6 (10.2 x 4.4m)
Glazed double doors from hall, French windows to terrace,
magnificent country and coastal views.
Two double built-in coat cupboards. Wine store. Decorative
archway and views through study to open countryside and the
sea beyond.
Cloakroom:
Villeroy and Boch surface-mounted washbasin set on vanity unit
and w.c., tiled floor.
Triple aspect living room: 23’3 x 14’10 (7.1 x 4.5m)
Scandinavian insert wood-burning stove, French windows to
terrace, magnificent country and coastal views. Glazed door
from hall.
Lavishly appointed bespoke kitchen and family room:
27’ x 23’ (8.2 x 7m) overall
Kitchen area: 19’1 x 12’2 (5.8 x 3.7m)
Designed by Andrew Williamson of Ramsey and fitted with
a wealth of units by Metris with Silestone work counters and
splash back. Wall cabinets with under lighting. Built-in coffee
machine, conventional oven, steam oven, five-burner gas hob,
warming drawers, retractable extractor hood and integrated
fridge and freezer all by Miele.
Pull-out larder unit. Silestone-topped island unit incorporating
wenge-countered breakfast bar, one and a half-bowl
Franke stainless steel sink unit with Quooker boiling water
tap, integrated Miele dishwasher, range of cupboards with
recycling unit and back-lit open display shelving finished in
wenge. French windows to terrace, panoramic country and
coastal views. Tiled floor. Kitchen opens into:
Double aspect family room/informal dining room:
23’4 x 14’11 (7.1 x 4.5m)
Wood-burning stove set on slate tiled hearth. French windows
to terrace, panoramic country and coastal views. Tiled floor.
Utility room: 9’3 x 7’3 (2.8 x 2.2m)
Blanco stainless steel sink unit with Imperial Rialto Oyster
cupboards under, plumbing for washing machine and venting
for dryer, matching wall cabinets and boiler cupboard housing
Worcester oil-fired boiler. Matching bank of floor-to-ceiling
cupboards.
Triple aspect orangery: 18’2 x 15’1 (5.5 x 4.6m)
Lantern-roofed ceiling with Comfort Cool remote controlled
ventilation system, tiled floor with underfloor heating, French
windows to terrace and garden. Glazed door to:
Gymnasium/games room: 23’8 x 20’ (7.2 x 6m)
Double aspect. Oak flooring. French windows opening onto
front elevation. (Electrical, plumbing and heating are designed
to provide potential for an independent annexe).
First floor:
Double aspect bedroom: 15’3 x 15’ (4.6 x 4.5m)
Open countryside and sea views.
Stunning, contemporary, two-metre long ceiling light in chrome
and crystal within the galleried stairwell.
Landing offering views over open countryside. Airing cupboard
housing pressurised hot water cylinder with immersion heater.
Store cupboard with access to loft.
Principal master suite
Dressing room: 12’6 x 9’5 (3.8 x 2.8m)
Views over open countryside. One wall lined with built-in
wardrobes with sliding doors.
Double aspect bedroom: 15’ x 14’6 (4.5 x 4.4m)
Views to hills across open countryside and to the sea.
Sumptuous double aspect en-suite bathroom:
14’6 x 8’6 (4.3 x 2.5m)
Villeroy and Boch ‘City Life’ suite with Hansgrohe and Vado
fittings. Free-standing oval bath in Quaryl® on okuree frame
with chrome floor-mounted faucet and hand spray, washbasin
on okuree vanity unit with lighting and okuree ‘Smartbench’
concealed w.c., walk-in shower with glass screen and
‘raindance’ shower head, decorative glass-fronted towel
warmer/radiator, part tiled walls, tiled floor.
Second master suite
Dressing room with built-in cupboard and walk-in wardrobe.
Lavishly appointed double aspect en-suite bathroom:
13’3 x 7’10 (4 x 2.4m)
Villeroy and Boch Aveo suite (designed by Conran and Partners),
with Hansgrohe and Dornbracht fittings. Free-standing oval bath
in Quaryl® with floor-mounted chrome faucet and hand spray,
washbasin and soft-close w.c. Fully tiled shower compartment
with glass screen, ‘raindance’ shower head and temperature/flow
remote control. Bisque Arteplano aluminium radiator.
Bedroom 3: 11’11 x 10’8 (3.6 x 3.2m)
Open farmland and sea views. Built-in double wardrobe.
En-suite shower room:
Fully tiled shower compartment with glass folding doors, pedestal
washbasin, w.c., chrome heated towel rail. Part tiled walls, tiled floor.
Bedroom 4: 15’1 x 12’10 (4.6 x 3.9m)
Open countryside and sea views. Built-in double wardrobe.
Bedroom 5: 14’4 x 11’11 (4.3 x 3.6m)
Countryside and sea views. Twin double built-in wardrobes.
Family bathroom:
Panelled bath, pedestal washbasin, soft-close w.c., tiled shower
compartment with glass screen and digital shower control. Part
tiled walls, tiled floor.
Outside
External Specification:
Triple garage with low-maintenance electrically operated
doors with remote controls.
Construction: Traditional concrete block construction, painted
dash render with quoin detailing.
Decagonal greenhouse.
House roof: traditional cold roof construction using Penrhyn
Welsh slates (recognised as the best slates in the world).
Set in almost half an acre the gardens are immaculately
maintained with extensive lawned areas, mature shrubs
and trees, while the driveway approach is flanked by shrub
borders and lawned areas through which flows a small
stream. The rear elevation is bordered by a paved terrace
and distinguished by an elegant parterre overlooking open
countryside while to one side of the property is a secluded
Celtic knot-bordered paved patio overlooking a further
lawned area.
Services:
Mains electricity and water;
Oil-fired heating;
LPG supply;
Private drainage.
Tenure: Freehold.
Rateable value: to be assessed
Rates payable: to be assessed
Viewing: Strictly by appointment.
Orangery roof: Everest uPvc lantern with self-cleaning, AAA
energy-rated, argon-filled double glazing.
Windows and doors general: Everest uPvc AAA energy-rated,
argon-filled double glazing units. Secure multi-point locking
mechanisms and white handles.
Internal Specification:
Construction: Traditional suspended floating timber floors;
9 ft ceiling height to ground floor; bespoke covings and
architraves; painted solid wood doors; solid chrome door
furniture, matching switch plates and sockets.
Heating and hot water: Zoned heating with independently
thermostatically controlled radiators. Latest generation
oil-fired boiler in the highest possible official efficiency
category SEDBUK band A. Under-floor heating in orangery.
Energy and acoustic insulation general:
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300mm fibreglass insulation above first floor ceiling;
150mm insulation above ground floor ceiling;
50mm cavity wall board insulation;
100mm board insulation below floor.
These particulars, although believed to be correct, do not form part of an offer or a contract and they are not intended to form any representation of fact.
The Estate Agent cannot accept any liability for any errors in the particulars stated, and a prospective purchaser should rely upon his own enquiries and inspections.