Fo Carrick, Lag Birragh Drive, Onchan

Presented by Jonathan Garforth of Garforth Gray Luxury, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent coastal residence in one of the Isle of Man’s most desirable locations, perfectly combining an exceptional coastal lifestyle with unrivalled views across Douglas Bay.

Fo Carrick is where the sky melts into the sea and time gently slows down…

Occupying a remarkable coastal position, this is a home with a front-row seat to Mother Nature. From the first light breaking across the bay and long summer evenings reflected on the water, to dramatic autumn skies and the captivating spectacle of winter weather moving across the coastline, the outlook is ever-changing. Every season brings a different character, a different light and a new perspective — creating a connection with the coast that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

A Home of Scale & Presence

Fo Carrick is a substantial coastal home of genuine presence, occupying an enviable position overlooking Douglas Bay and offering a wonderful sense of space, privacy and connection to its surroundings.

Arranged over three levels, the accommodation has been designed on a generous scale, with its principal rooms positioned to take full advantage of the extraordinary coastal outlook. Large areas of glazing frame the sea and sky beyond, allowing the changing light and weather to become part of the character of the home.

The magnificent living room forms an impressive centrepiece, providing a superb space in which to relax and entertain while enjoying the views beyond. A library/study area introduces a quieter and more intimate setting, while the dining room and conservatory provide further spaces for both formal occasions and relaxed everyday living.

Throughout the house, there is a wonderful relationship between the interior and the landscape outside. Balconies, terraces and garden areas draw the eye towards the water, while elevated vantage points provide an exceptional panorama across the bay.

Despite its peaceful setting, Fo Carrick remains remarkably convenient. Douglas Promenade and the town centre are just a short scenic drive away, allowing the tranquillity of coastal living to be enjoyed without sacrificing easy access to the capital and its amenities.

Luxurious Accommodation

The accommodation is both spacious and highly adaptable, offering the flexibility required for modern family life, entertaining and visiting guests.

At its heart is a well-appointed kitchen supported by a separate utility room, while the generous reception spaces provide a natural flow between cooking, dining, entertaining and relaxation.

The principal bedroom suite is a particularly luxurious retreat and, importantly, is positioned on the ground floor. Generously proportioned and complemented by its own dressing room, walk-in wardrobe and beautifully appointed en-suite, it provides a private sanctuary within the home. Its ground-floor position also gives Fo Carrick considerable long-term versatility, with all of the principal day-to-day living accommodation available on one level, allowing the property to be enjoyed very much as a bungalow should an owner wish or require.

Bedroom Two is positioned on the first floor and, reflecting the generous proportions found throughout Fo Carrick, is currently arranged as two distinct areas, with the adjoining lounge presently utilised as a study and home gym. This creates an impressive and highly adaptable private suite, with the additional space equally suited to use as a sitting room, home office, dressing area or relaxation space. Alternatively, the existing arrangement could be very easily opened up to create one exceptionally spacious bedroom, allowing a future owner to configure the accommodation entirely around their own requirements.

The garden level adds another dimension to the accommodation, with two further bedrooms, one benefiting from its own en-suite, together with a separate bathroom. A generous lounge area and night kitchenette complete this level, creating an exceptionally versatile part of the home that lends itself perfectly to family members, visiting guests or more independent living. Leading directly from the lounge is a covered balcony terrace, providing a sheltered outdoor space from which to sit, relax and take full advantage of the magnificent views across Douglas Bay.

Across all three levels, the scale and configuration of Fo Carrick allow the house to evolve around its owners — equally capable of accommodating busy family life, quieter moments overlooking the sea, or larger gatherings with friends and family.

Grounds & Lifestyle

Outside, the setting becomes an extension of the home itself.

Fo Carrick is surrounded by beautifully maintained lawned gardens, complemented by feature balconies and generous paved patio areas that provide a choice of places from which to enjoy the exceptional coastal surroundings.

The main paved patio forms a particularly attractive outdoor entertaining space and features a koi pond together with an enclosed hot tub area, creating a private setting in which to relax and unwind while enjoying the surroundings. Morning coffee as the bay comes to life, summer lunches outdoors, evenings beneath a changing sky or simply watching the weather move across the water — this is a home designed to experience its setting rather than merely look at it.

The surrounding lawns provide further space to enjoy the outdoors, while the different terraces, balconies and seating areas allow the gardens and coastal outlook to be appreciated from a variety of vantage points throughout the day.

The coastal walks immediately on the doorstep further enhance the lifestyle. Step outside and the shoreline becomes part of everyday life, whether for an early morning walk, an evening stroll or simply an opportunity to escape into the landscape.

It is a position that changes beautifully with the seasons. In spring, the coastline begins to awaken; summer brings long days, open skies and shimmering water; autumn delivers spectacular sunsets and changing colours; and winter brings its own captivating atmosphere, with ever-changing skies and the movement of the sea creating a dramatic backdrop to life at Fo Carrick.

A gated driveway provides ample off-road parking together with access to the integral garage/hobbies room. Externally, there is also access to a useful boiler/store room, adding further practicality to the property.

Future Potential

Importantly, Fo Carrick has also been the subject of previously approved plans that explored the potential to substantially enhance and reconfigure the property, demonstrating the possibilities that its exceptional coastal position has offered.

Planning permission granted in 2007 included a reconfiguration and extension of the accommodation. The proposals envisaged the current principal bedroom becoming a dining room, while alterations to the existing dressing room, en-suite and utility areas would have created an enlarged utility room and a new entrance into an impressive principal bedroom suite.

The proposed principal suite was designed on a particularly luxurious scale, incorporating a substantial bedroom, en-suite bathroom and large walk-in dressing room, together with access to a feature balcony and terrace from which to enjoy the views across Douglas Bay.

At garden level, the approved plans explored the creation of an extensive leisure/wellness suite designed to take full advantage of the coastal outlook. This included a double height poolside garden/sunroom opening onto a terrace and hot tub area, together with a swimming pool featuring large floor-to-ceiling glazed areas to the front and side elevations to maximise the sea views.

Further leisure facilities within the proposals included a gym, steam room, shower room, WC/cloakroom and two changing rooms, creating the potential for a comprehensive private wellness and leisure environment within the property.

These historic proposals provide an interesting insight into the potential previously explored for Fo Carrick. Any future owner wishing to revisit, adapt or pursue these or alternative proposals would, of course, need to establish the current planning position and obtain any necessary planning, building regulation and other relevant consents.

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Inclusions Fitted floor coverings, blinds, curtains and light fittings

Appliances Integrated appliances

Tenure Freehold

Rates Treasury tel - and Onchan Commissioners tel -

Heating Oil fired central heating complemented by a pressurised hot water cylinder

Windows uPVC double glazing