Farm for sale

The Estate comprises a traditional principal residence, restored in the last 20 years, exquisite gardens described as amongst the finest in the British Isles, beautiful hill and valley scenery balanced with a well-equipped commercial farm. The land at The Ballamanaugh Estate extends to 932 acres and is all let on FBT's. There is extensive sporting potential across the estate, with abundant woodland and valleys suitable for a sizable shoot. There is potential for enjoyable salmon and trout fishing on the River Sulby. There are 8 additional properties on the estate, 5 of which are let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST). Gardeners Cottage is currently occupied by an employee and Carrick Cottage and The Lodge are both vacant.

Lot 1 comprises the impressive principal 5 bedroom house with indoor swimming pool, gardens and grounds, Tramman farmhouse, Ballamanaugh farmhouse and a further three cottages, as well as the established farmyard with the land in lot 1 extending to 488 acres.

Lot 2 - Staward Farm - The farm extends to 186 acres and is subject to an FBT. The land is predominantly arable with some pasture and woodland (9 acres). The sheep shed complex, which is currently fitted out as a dairy unit, is an impressive 280' x 90' with a separate 600 tonne silage pit. The large portal framed barn is not currently used but there is great scope to be reinstated for livestock or potential for car storage or equestrian facilities. Shepherd's Bungalow at Staward Farm was built in 1991 and has 3 bedrooms with a single garage.

Lot 3 - Staward Barn and Cottages - Lot 3 comprises the original “Staward Barn”, a 12,000 sq ft barn with significant potential for a detached dwelling. The barns have consent for conversion to a residential unit, subject to obtaining a Certificate of Lawful Use. In addition to the barn, there are two quintessential Manx cottages with gardens. All set in approximately 2.3 acres of gardens.

Lot 4 - Gob-e-Volley, The Rock - A block of 70 acres to the southwest of Staward Farm, comprising 57 acres of arable, 2.44 acres of pasture and 10.36 acres of woodland.

Lot 5 - Ballaterson Land - Located to the northwest of Ballaugh village, Lot 5 extends to 72 acres of arable and pasture.

Lot 6 - Ballateare Farm - An excellent free-standing arable holding on the western coast, extending to 112 acres with a general purpose farm building and smaller stone barn with potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.

The Estate is situated in an attractive and picturesque setting at the northern end of the Island. The nearby village of Sulby, less than half a mile away, benefits from a quaint local shop, school and church.

Additionally, Ramsey, the areas prominent town is only 3.5 miles away. Ronaldsway Airport in Castletown is about 25 miles away, and benefits from flights to 10 UK airports, with London City 70 minutes away and Manchester taking only 50 minutes.