Dunluce, Ballure Road, Ramsey
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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Key features
- Exclusive Victorian Gothic Home – A historically significant residence with a striking tower, steep roofs, and intricate ironwork
- Breathtaking Sea Views – Overlooking Ballure Beach, Ballure Glen, Queen’s Pier, and the Irish Sea
- 1 Acre approx of Private Grounds – including formal gardens, glen garden, patio, pond, and mature trees
- Architectural Elegance – Gold-leaf stained glass, ceiling roses, original wood flooring, and Victorian tilework
- Spacious Interiors – Five reception rooms, four double bedrooms, and 10ft ceilings with fireplaces
- Beautifully Restored – Period charm meets modern updates, including a new kitchen, bathrooms, and conservatory
- Private Parking & Garage – Gated entrance, two parking areas, and a detached garage with attic storage
- Rich History – Built in 1871 by the Christian family, later used for WWII internment
- Peaceful & Secure – Enclosed by a Manx stone wall, offering privacy and stunning views
- Prime Location – Near coastal and countryside walks, with easy access to Ramsey
Description
We are thrilled to present Dunluce, an exclusive and elegant Victorian house of significant architectural interest and rich history. Nestled in large private grounds within a picturesque glen, this striking property offers breathtaking sea views and enjoys a sunny aspect from its formal gardens and courtyard.
Dunluce boasts stunning sea views and is set within a beautiful and private 1-acre approx. enclave of mature trees and established grounds in the town of Ramsey. This romantic Victorian Gothic house features a striking square tower, steeply pitched roofs, tall lancet windows, decorative hood mouldings, dis tinctive chimney stacks, and intricate ironwork. It stands as a high-quality example of this period of architecture.
The interior of Dunluce is full of beautiful character and original features, including stunning gold-leaf stained-glass windows, intricate ceiling roses and cornicing, decorative plaster frieze, ornate curtain pelmets, original wooden flooring, quarry stone flooring, and patterned Victorian encaustic tile work. The craftsmanship throughout the house has been meticulously restored, blending Victorian heritage with modern design. Recent additions include a beautiful Victorian wooden conservatory with traditional details, two new bathrooms, and a contemporary kitchen. All five reception rooms and four double bedrooms are spacious with 10-foot-tall ceilings, featuring an open fireplace, a log burner, and four additional fireplaces. The house offers stunning views of the sea, Ballure Beach, and Ballure Glen.
The grounds of Dunluce are equally impressive, featuring a formal garden, patio garden, glen garden, pond, gravelled pathways, and a variety of mature trees including beech, cherry blossom, ash, eucalyptus, and Manx palm. It is enclosed within a substantial Manx stone wall topped with volcanic rock, providing privacy and tranquillity. The garden offers views of the sea, Queen’s Pier, Ballure Beach and Ballure Glen, making it perfect for relaxation and entertainment. A beautiful courtyard space with benches, hanging flower baskets, and mature potted plants adds to the charm. The property includes two separate parking areas, one within the grounds which is accessed through electric gates and guarded by impressive Manx stone pillars, and another at the back of the property off Ballure Road with prescriptive rights over a tarmacked parking area and a grassy foot-lane leading to Ballure Beach. A large, detached garage with floored attic space provides ample storage.
Dunluce has a rich history, with numerous records and photographs stored in the Manx Museum and Manx Historical Society. Commissioned in 1871 by the renowned, wealthy Christian family, the house is historically important. It also played an interesting role during the Second World War when it was used to provide the ‘luxury’ internment of a high-ranking German general and the German ambassador to Iceland. The ornate brass bolts used for this purpose remain intact today.
Dunluce presents a unique opportunity to own an impressive, welcoming property with large private grounds, facing the sea, enjoying a sunny aspect, and conveniently located near town. Its unique history and architectural elegance make it a truly exceptional home.
Inclusions All fitted floor coverings, blinds, curtains and light fittings
Appliances Electric oven and hob
Rates Treasury tel -
Tenure Freehold
Heating Oil
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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