4 bedroom house

Impressive and characterful Border Oak contemporary home in period style within a prime residential setting

Location

Lucerne Court is a very select enclave of exclusive individual homes bordering Summerhill Glen and close to Nobles Park, in an elevated setting behind Douglas Promenade.

Douglas is the capital and financial centre of this most attractive island and has a good range of shopping, dining and entertainment. The island is renowned for its beautiful countryside, beaches and variety of water sports.

Ronaldsway Airport about 10 miles away, a 25 minute drive. The Pier Head in Douglas is only a six minute drive, about 1.7 miles.

Douglas Golf Course is close by, Mount Murray Golf and Country Club is a short drive away and the National Sports Centre is about two miles down the road.

Douglas has a good range of shopping, dining and entertainment and the Island is renowned for its beautiful countryside, beaches and variety of water sports.

There are well regarded schools within reach in both the state and private sectors.

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Description

Set within 0.4 acre of private landscaped gardens in this very selects enclave of Douglas, Sleepy Oaks is a superb example of a contemporary oak framed residence by arguably the most respected of companies, Border Oak.

Crafted to create 4665 sq ft of accommodation mainly over two floors, a staircase accessed loft hobby room and a separate triple garage with a self contained apartment above, this is an exceptional home.

Naturally there is a profusion of exposed oak, beamed or vaulted rooms, oak, terra cotta or natural stone floors, wood burning stoves, a hand painted bespoke kitchen with a professional Falcon range cooker and integrated appliances and bathrooms with Heritage sanitary ware.

The style is based upon an Elizabethan Manor House and whilst the property is currently furnished in a very traditional style these properties work very well with a fusion of contemporary furniture.

An external porch leads through to a spacious hall with a turning oak staircase and a cloakroom with w.c. off. To the left of the hall is the impressive drawing room with its recessed fireplace and double French doors leading to a delightful garden room. Double doors open from the drawing room to the Music Room with French doors opening to the rear gardens. The formal dining room lies off an inner hall and adjoins the dining kitchen with an island and an adjoining family room with French doors to the rear gardens. The kitchen is served by a utility room and a traditional larder/pantry.

There are four large double bedrooms off the large galleried landing, all with en suite bathrooms and the principal suite with a walk-in closet and dressing area. The en suite includes a spa bath and separate shower. The study is set above the entrance porch within the bay. A concealed staircase leads up from the landing to a superb attic hobby room on the second floor.

The triple garage features an external staircase to a completely independent studio apartment with a vaulted ceiling, maple flooring and a dual aspect

The gardens include lawns, well stocked shrubberies and extensive terrace area. Mature specimen trees to the borders provide a good degree of privacy.

Mains electricity and and water are connected, under floor oil fired central heating with individual room thermostats, pressurised hot water system and Idigbo hardwood double glazed windows.

Rateable Value £312 – Payable approx. £2,757 incl water rates.

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Square Footage: 4665 sq ft

Acreage: 0.4 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Wilmslow