BALLAVALE, SANTON, IM4 1EH
Magnificent Mansion House Built in 1837 with
Impressive Accommodation Set in Approx 26
Acres. Indoor Heated Swimming Pool With Sauna
& Changing Room. Viewing Highly Recommended.
PROPERTY SUMMARY
For Sale - POR
Price:
POR
Type:
Detached
Status:
For Sale
Area:
EAST, Santon
Bedrooms:
6
Reception Rooms:
4
Bathrooms:
1
FULL DESCRIPTION
AT A GLANCE
BALLAVALE, SANTON, IM4 1EH
Type:
Detached
Status:
For Sale
Price:
POR
Area:
EAST, Santon
Situation
Travelling out of Douglas along Peel Road towards Quarterbridge
roundabout turn left onto the New Castletown Road. Continue to the
Cooil roundabout taking the second exit heating south. Pass the Mount
Murray country club on the right hand side and continue through Santon.
This impressive stately home can be clearly identified on the left hand side
just before the Santon Motel. There are two gated entrances – the principal
entrance is on the main Santon Road and the secondary entrance is the
next left hand turn into Harbour Road.
History
Rather little is known about the history of this house. Ballavale was known
as Balnahowin until 1703. In 1820 the estate was advertised in the Manx
Advertiser for letting and described as ‘About 100 acres with mansion
house and offices’. Again in 1835 it was advertised in the Manx Sun for
letting. The property was expanded sometime between 1835 and 1843 by
Major David Stewart.
The house is on a terrace and the steep slope to the main garden level has
flights of steps and pathways. To judge purely on size some of the more
important trees must date from the period 1840-1870. These include a
number of large copper beech trees and Monterie pines.
Impressive Reception Hallway (approx 30’7 x 18’10)
Delightful open fireplace. French doors to sunroom/conservatory. Ornate
architraves and ceiling. Alcove areas with shelving. Access to principal
reception rooms. Staircase to upper floors.
INSIDE
Bedrooms:
6
Reception Rooms:
4
Bathrooms:
1
En-suite:
2
Windows:
Double Glazed
Heating:
Oil Fired
Heating
Furnished:
No
OUTSIDE
Garage:
Double
Front Garden:
Large
Rear Garden:
Large
Acreage:
25
Outbuildings:
Yes
WHO TO CONTACT
Inner Hallway
Sash double glazed windows overlooking parkland. Understairs and storage
cupboards. Door through to kitchen, family room and swimming pool
complex.
Powder Room
Fitted with a classic two piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin
and toilet. Coved ceiling. Half tiled walls. Ceramic tiled flooring. Plenty of
natural light.
Reception Rooms
David M. Creane Cowley Groves Douglas
Landline:
Drawing Room (approx 22’0 x 17’0)
Antique fireplace with ornate marble surround. Deep coved ceiling. Picture
rail. TV and satellite connection. Multiple power points. Full width double
glazed window providing plenty of natural light.
Email:
Formal Dining Room (approx 26’6 x 11’9)
Superb room with dual aspect windows overlooking parkland. Coved
ceiling. Picture rail. Multiple power points.
Family Room (approx 25’6 x 25’4)
Excellent sized room with ample space for furniture. Coved ceiling. TV and
satellite connection. Delightful antique open fireplace with ornate marble
surround. Multiple power points. Two double glass panelled doors to
swimming pool complex. Full width opening with solid oak banister and
galleried staircases to sitting/bar room.
Breakfast Kitchen (approx 24’10 x 12’0)
Beautiful Darren O’Rourke bespoke kitchen fitted with an excellent range
of solid maple base, wall and drawer units. Generous solid granite work
tops incorporating twin stainless steel sink unit with classic mixer tap. Tiled
splashbacks. Space for American style fridge freezer and dishwasher.
Central island unit with storage drawers. Feature Aga oven and additional
Rangemaster with warming tray, double oven and grill. Additional glass
display cabinets. Karndean flooring. Sash windows providing spectacular
rear garden and woodland views. Entryphone system. From the family
room galleried staircases leading down to:
Entertainment Room
Beautiful bright and airy room with French doors to rear patio and garden.
Semi-circle solid oak bar with sink unit, space for fridge freezer and glass
shelving. Wine chiller. Italian tiled flooring. Multiple power points. TV and
satellite connection. Step leading down to:
Study/Office (approx 30’2 x 12’6)
Beautifully fitted wood panelling, with shelving and cabinets. Additional
glass display cabinets. Internet, telephone and Sky connection. Multiple
power points. Ceiling downlighters. Multiple picture lamps. PVC French
doors to rear garden and glen.
First Floor
Impressive Landing
Master Suite (approx 22’0 x 16’6)
Stunning high ceilings with deep coving and central chandelier. Picture rail.
Antique open fireplace. Full width double glazed window providing
excellent rear garden views. Multiple power points.
En-Suite Bathroom (approx 15’6 x 11’8)
Fitted with a luxury suite comprising deep Jacuzzi/Whirlpool bath, double
walk-in shower cubicle, his and her vanity units and low flush toilet. Fully
tiled walls. Shaver point. Twin chrome heated towel rails. Mosaic tiled
walls. Steps leading down to:
Dressing Room (approx 10’6 x 10’2)
To one wall there are deep set built-in wardrobes and overhead storage
units. Vanity unit with glass worktops. Additional walk-in cupboard with
shelving. Walk-in airing cupboard which houses a Megaflow system.
Bedroom 2 (approx 19’10 x 12’2)
Fitted wardrobes and overhead storage units to one wall. Feature fireplace
with decorative surround and tiled slips. Coved ceiling. TV and satellite
connection. Dual aspect windows providing spectacular views and plenty of
natural light.
En-Suite Shower Room (approx 13’6 x 11’8)
Fitted with a luxury three piece suite comprising walk-in jet spray shower
cubicle, vanity sink unit with walnut finish and low flush toilet. Wall
mounted mirrored medicine cabinet. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled
underfloor heating. Ceiling downlighters. Full width medicine cabinet. Dual
aspect windows providing plenty of light.
Bedroom 3 (approx 13’4 x 8’9)
Ornate ceiling rose. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Telephone and TV
connection. Deep-sill sash double glazed window overlooking parkland.
Second Floor
Impressive Galleried Landing
Storage Room (approx 10’5 x 6’9)
Deep-set built-in wardrobes and generous undereaves space. Velux
window which provides plenty of natural light.
Bedroom 4 (approx 11’9 x 11’8)
Cosy double bedroom with Velux window providing plenty of light.
Exposed wooden beams. Built-in wardrobes and additional storage
cupboards to one wall. Multiple power points. Door through to:
Possible 6th Bedroom (Currently Used as a Cinema Room) (approx 16’5 x
9’1)
State of the art projector system. Multiple power points. TV connection.
Ceiling downlighters. Dimmer switch.
Bedroom 5 (approx 12’6 x 12’8)
Again good sized double bedroom with fitted deep-set wardrobes. Feature
exposed beams. Multiple power points. Velux window providing plenty of
light.
Family Bathroom (approx 10’6 x 9’8)
Recently refurbished with a modern four piece suite comprising deep-set
stand alone panelled bath with chrome fixtures, his and hers vanity sink
unit with walnut finish storage cupboard below and low flush toilet. Two
chrome heated towel rails. Fully tiled walls and flooring. Ceiling
downlighters. Attractive exposed beams. Velux window which provides
plenty of natural light.
Indoor Swimming Pool Complex (approx 41’6 x 33’0)
Pool and Whirlpool Jacuzzi. Surrounded by beautiful Italian tiled flooring
complimented by Roman pillars and decorative coving.
Sauna and Changing Rooms
Bi-folding French doors leading to rear roof terrace. Multiple wall lights.
External points and automated pool cover. Door leading through to side
porch. Additional glass panelled door and hallway to integral automated
double garage and staircase to annex/guest accommodation.
Annex
Private hallway with loft access and deep coved ceiling.
Lounge (approx 13’4 x 12’6)
Spacious room with ample room for furnishings. TV and satellite
connection. Views over wooded area. Arched opening to:
Breakfast Kitchen (approx 13’2 x 10’9)
Fitted with a good range of base, wall and drawer units. Additional corner
shelving. Generous worktops incorporating stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink
with mixer tap and drainer. Tiled splashbacks. Slot in electric cooker and
oven. Space for fridge. Additional breakfast bar. Coved ceiling. Dual aspect
windows overlooking front garden and parklands.
Bedroom (approx 12’6 x 11’8)
Good sized double bedroom with ample space for furnishings. Deep coved
ceiling. multiple power points.
En-Suite Bathroom (approx 13’2 7’6)
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising panel bath with shower
attachment screen, pedestal wash hand basin and toilet. Fully tiled walls.
Coved ceiling. Fitted radiator. Plenty of natural light.
Garaging (approx 27’1 x 22’6)
Sectional automated up and over doors. Power and light. Fitted worktops
with additional storage cupboards.
Separate Gardener’s WC
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and
toilet.
Pump, Boiler and Filter System Rooms
Grounds
This magnificent estate sits on twenty six acres of beautiful grounds. As
previously mentioned there are two entrances – the main entrance has a
sweeping driveway through parkland of approximately ten acres leading to
the house. The secondary entrance opens on to a gravelled driveway
bordered by mature trees and shrubs. There is ample parking to the front
and side of the house.
The rear of the property has to be viewed to fully appreciate its beauty and
tranquillity. Firstly there is the formal garden of approximately ten acres
with a mixture of specimen trees and shrubs. An interesting feature is an
enormous rhododendron with beautiful red blooms rumoured to be the
largest in the UK. From here there is a subtle change of landscape – a
wooded glen with a meandering brook and open lawned areas. There are
patio and terraced sitting areas taking full advantage of the south facing
sun – ideal for entertaining and observing the natural birdlife.
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