One of the most historically significant and architecturally distinguished private residences in the Isle of Man.

Douglas Street sits at the heart of Castletown, the Isle of Man's ancient former capital, where a Georgian estate of genuine rarity offers seclusion, scale and heritage in equal measure. The house reached its present form by 1828 and for a period served as the official residence of the island's Lieutenant Governor. It remains a registered building of the Isle of Man, recognised for its architectural and cultural importance, a lineage few island properties can match. Named after a district of Scotland, the house was described in accounts of its time as a magnificent building, and it is no less impressive today. Seven reception rooms of generous proportion sit across the ground floor, giving the house scope for grand entertaining as much as comfortable everyday living. The accommodation moves naturally between formal and informal spaces, each retaining a sense of connection to the next. The interiors have been comprehensively and sensitively updated, period character sitting alongside a refined contemporary feel that respects the house's heritage throughout. The house offers seven bedrooms in all, five of which benefit from ensuite facilities. Bedroom accommodation carries the same generous proportion and period character established downstairs. The grounds extend to approximately six and a half acres, fully enclosed by walls that give a level of privacy that is quite exceptional for a property so centrally located. Mature orchards, paddocks and beautifully restored walled gardens create a succession of distinct outdoor spaces, while the outlook towards Castle Rushen, one of the best preserved medieval castles in the British Isles, gives the setting an atmosphere unmatched elsewhere in the town. The estate represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a home of true national significance.Show more

Property Highlights

• Registered Georgian estate extending to 11,900 sq ft with a Lieutenant Governor's provenance
• Interiors sensitively updated, blending period detail with contemporary comfort
• Seven reception rooms of generous proportion across the ground floor
• Seven bedrooms in all, five with en-suite facilities, carrying period character throughout
• Six and a half acres of walled grounds with orchards, paddocks and restored walled gardens
• Outlook towards Castle Rushen, one of the best preserved medieval castles in the British Isles