Lorne House, Douglas Street, Castletown, IM9 1AZ
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
7
- BATHROOMS
6
- SIZE
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Description
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Lorne House stands as one of the most historically significant and architecturally distinguished private residences in the Isle of Man. This is a home of genuine rarity - a grand Georgian estate offering seclusion, scale and heritage in equal measure, set within the heart of Castletown, the Island's ancient former capital.
History & Provenance
Emerging in its present form by 1828, Lorne House carries a lineage few Island properties can match. For a period it served as the official residence of the Island's Lieutenant Governor, and it remains a registered building of the Isle of Ma, recognised for its architectural and cultural importance. Named after a district of Scotland, the house was described in accounts of its time as a magnificent building, and it is no less impressive today.
The House
The principal residence offers 8 bedrooms, 5 of which benefit from en-suite facilities, together with 7 reception rooms of generous proportion. The accommodation flows naturally between formal and informal spaces, equally suited to grand entertaining and comfortable everyday living. The interiors have been comprehensively and sensitively updated, combining period character with a refined contemporary sensibility that respects the home's considerable heritage.
The Grounds
Extending to approximately 6.5 acres, the fully enclosed walled grounds deliver a level of privacy that is quite exceptional for a property so centrally located. Mature orchards, paddocks and beautifully restored walled gardens create a succession of distinct outdoor spaces, while the outlook towards Castle Rushen, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the British Isles, lends the setting an atmosphere that simply cannot be replicated.
Location
Castletown offers an enviable quality of life, with a sandy beach, harbour, restaurants, an acclaimed links golf course and the Isle of Man Airport all within close reach. Douglas city centre lies approximately 9 miles to the north-east, easily accessible by road.
Lorne House represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a home of true national significance. Early enquiries are strongly encouraged.
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