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Features and description
- A Characterful 1920s Detached Cottage and Restoration Opportunity
- Situated within the charming conservation area of Colby, a detached period cottage dating from around 1920, offering a rare opportunity to restore and modernise the property
- Set on the main road through the village and enjoying direct sea views, the property benefits from a convenient yet picturesque location within walking distance of local amenities
- The coastal villages of Port Erin and Port St Mary, along with Ballasalla and historic Castletown, are all within approximately 10–15 minutes’ drive
- While the property now requires renovation and modernisation, it offers generous accommodation, charming period features, and the potential to create a wonderful coastal family home
Accommodation
Ground Floor
The ground floor provides spacious living areas with excellent potential for modern open-plan living.
• Large lounge with fireplace and hearth, opening through to the dining area
• Dining room with stove, creating a warm central entertaining space
• Small library/snug room, currently used as a reading area
• Sunroom requiring modernisation but offering excellent potential
• Office/study area with exposed beams
• Hallway with cloaks cupboard
• Generous dining kitchen with four windows providing good natural light
• Electric cooking range (Belling farmhouse style)
• Extractor hood
• Dishwasher
• Space for fridge and freezer
• Airing cupboard and hot water tank
• Potterton boiler
• Utility room with space for washer and dryer
First Floor
A turned staircase leads to the first floor accommodation:
• Three bedrooms, two enjoying attractive sea views
• Family bathroom
• Parquet flooring throughout
• uPVC windows (requiring replacement)
Outside
The outside space offers considerable potential to create a beautiful garden setting.
• Raised rear garden, walled and paved with flower beds and mature trees
• Low maintenance layout with scope for landscaping
• Three-quarter size garage
• Parking space in front of the garage
• Additional off-road parking nearby
• Small garden to the front of the property
With some investment and vision, the garden could become a delightful private outdoor space.
Potential
Smithy House presents an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a restoration project with character and sea views.
Subject to planning permission, there may be scope to reconfigure parts of the ground floor to include a second bathroom or further living space, potentially utilising the existing office area.
Once renovated, the property has the potential to become a charming coastal home in one of the island’s most desirable southern locations.
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