Handsome Victorian Home with Modern Elegance

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.

Recent Changes
The current owners have made extensive improvements in recent years to present Dunluce to a high standard, including:

·       Added a Victorian wooden conservatory
·       Replaced two bathrooms
·       Replaced the kitchen (installed a high-quality German Nobilia kitchen with Amtico flooring and underfloor heating)
·       Replaced all exterior hardwood doors
·       Added exterior stained-glass door and windows
·       Replaced electric hardwood gates
·       Added a courtyard
·       Added external resin flooring to courtyard and back of property
·       Added intricate Victorian exterior tiles
·       Replaced the oil tank
·       Replaced the boiler
·       Replaced all radiators
·       Replaced the fuse box
·       Restored the original wooden floors
·       Restored the original quarry stone floor
·       Added Amtico flooring to the downstairs bathroom
·       Restored the open fireplace
·       Replaced a large section of roof slates and lead valleys
·       Decorated the house to a high standard, blending Victorian heritage with modern design

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