Old Reservoir House
Little Mill Road, Onchan
…Unrivalled seclusion in a woodland setting
A sensitively updated four-bedroom property dating from 1864 set in four acres of tranquil woodland enjoying total
seclusion and privacy.
Features include:
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43’ triple-aspect kitchen/family room/informal
dining room;
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Sitting room;
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Dining room/playroom;
With reception rooms flowing seamlessly one into another the ground floor offers supremely flexible accommodation
that also features a wet room and sumptuous suite of bedroom, en-suite shower room, dressing room and
gymnasium. Three bedrooms and a bathroom occupy the first floor, while a studio/workroom is discreetly housed
within the grounds.
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Ground-floor wet room;
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Master suite of bedroom, shower room, dressing
room and gym;
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Three further bedrooms;
Offering total peace and tranquillity yet conveniently located only moments away from Onchan and Douglas the
property is distinguished by its secluded woodland grounds through which flows the River Groudle, an enviable
setting lent a sense of drama at night with the creative use of outside lighting.
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Family bathroom;
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Utility room;
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Garden studio/workroom;
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Garage;
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Oil-fired central heating;
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Secluded woodland grounds extending to
approximately four acres.
Old Reservoir House is a successful fusion of the traditional and the contemporary, respecting its past yet
incorporating a wealth of modern-day comfort and convenience, including a magnificent 43’ x 30’ (13 x 9m)
triple-aspect kitchen, family room and informal dining space.
Location:
Travelling out of Onchan along Hillberry Road and onto the A18 Mountain Road, take the next right into Ballacottier Road
then right into Little Mill Road and OId Reservoir House will be found along on the right.
A winding illuminated driveway bordered by
mature trees and shrubs opens into a generous
parking area that leads to a paved courtyard
and the main entrance.
Wet room/cloakroom:
Double-aspect sitting room: 28’4 x 11’5 (8.6 x 3.5m)
Family bathroom:
Wet room area with ‘pebble’ tiled floor and ‘rain’ shower
head, travertine counter top wash basin with shelving under,
w.c., fully tiled walls and floor.
Cast iron log-burning stove set on slate hearth. Door to lobby
leading to:
The accommodation, with approximate room
dimensions, comprises:
Triple-aspect kitchen, living and dining room:
43’ x 30’ (13 x 9m)
Semi-recessed wash basin set onto vanity unit with
cupboards and drawers under and matching mirror fronted
cabinets above, panelled bath, w.c., heated towel rail,
cupboard housing hot water cylinder, decorative low-level
mirrored recess, part tiled walls, tiled floor, Velux window.
Entrance vestibule:
Tiled floor, part tongue and grooved panelled walls, pitched
glazed roof. Stable door to:
Reception hall: 23’1 x 12’8 (7 x 3.8m)
Carved wood fire surround with cast iron fireplace,
decorative tiled slips and marble hearth flanked by built-in
book shelves. York stone floor.
Lavishly fitted bespoke walnut Edwin Loxley kitchen/dining
area with polished concrete work counters and base units
incorporating twin dishwashers, twin ovens, microwave,
warming drawer and Nespresso unit, all by Miele. Corner
refrigerator, built-in Liebherr Vinidor wine cabinet, stainless
steel sink with spray attachment and waste disposal.
Matching island unit with drawer units, Miele induction hob
and extractor hood, stainless steel preparation sink and Zip
Hydrotap providing instant boiling and chilled filtered water.
Black Indian heated limestone floor, lantern ceiling with
LED fibre optic lighting, bi-fold doors opening onto decked
terrace.
Stairs with glass balustrading to first floor.
Family room area with built-in book shelving, cast iron
wood-burning stove, Crestron home cinema system with
Panasonic TV. Sliding glass doors to:
Utility room: 10’10 x 7’11 (3.3 x 2.4m)
Dining room/playroom: 16’4 x 10’2 (4.9 x 3.1m)
Belfast sink set into solid wood counter with cupboards
under, matching base units and wall cabinets, linen cupboard,
plumbing for washing machine, Trianco oil-fired boiler. Door to:
Wood strip flooring. Glass double doors to:
Inner hall:
Master bedroom suite:
Bedroom: 12’11 x 11’5 (3.9 x 3.5m)
Built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers and twin night tables.
Door to:
En-suite shower room: 11’8 x 7’6 (3.5 x 2.2m)
Over-sized corner glass shower enclosure with ‘rain shower’
fitting, twin wash basins set onto vanity unit with matching
shelved and mirror unit above, matching wall-mounted
drawer unit, w.c., heated towel rail, mosaic tiled walls, tiled
floor. Door to:
Dressing room: 12’5 x 10’2 (3.7 x 3m)
Banks of built-in wardrobes along two walls with matching
glass-topped central island drawer unit. Door to:
Triple-aspect gym: 13’11 x 12’8 (4.2 x 3.8m)
Glazed double doors to front courtyard.
Staircase from inner hall to half landing and:
First floor:
Landing with Velux window.
Bedroom 2: 17’ x 10’8 (5 x 3.2m)
Bedroom 3: 14’3 x 11’5 (4.3 x 3.4m)
Built-in wardrobes with decorative metal
fretwork panels. Loft access.
Bedroom 4: 10’9 x 9’8 (3.2 x 2.9m)
Stable door from landing.
Outside
Triple-aspect garden studio/workroom:
19’7 x 11’10 (5.9 x 3.6m)
Patio door to raised deck overlooking garden.
Garage with up and over door.
Wendy house.
Secure dog pound and kennel.
Lush wooded grounds of approximately four acres
through which meanders the River Groudle create a
lasting impression of tranquillity and exclusivity while
extensive areas of well protected decked terraces
provide opportunities for alfresco entertaining on the
grand scale, the whole offering an incomparable living
experience.
Services:
Mains electricity and water, oil-fired heating, private
drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Rateable value: £240
Rates payable: £738.14
Viewing: Strictly by appointment.
These particulars, although believed to be correct, do not form part of an offer or a
contract and they are not intended to form any representation of fact.
The Estate Agent cannot accept any liability for any errors in the particulars stated,
and a prospective purchaser should rely upon his own enquiries and inspections.
For further details contact Chrystals
Tel: (01624) 623778 • Web: www.chrystals.co.im