Ballafreer Cottage, Ballafreer Lane, Union Mills
Description
Ballafreer is an imposing detached family home occupying a highly sought-after rural position in Union Mills, surrounded by approximately 3½ acres of beautifully maintained gardens and grounds with stunning panoramic countryside and hill views. The impressive accommodation begins with an elegant reception hall leading to three principal reception rooms. The spacious drawing room features an open fireplace and connects to a large conservatory enjoying wonderful views across the grounds. A separate dining room, family room and generous study/snug provide exceptional flexibility for family living and entertaining. At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan living kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of solid oak units, granite worktops and quality integrated appliances. French doors open directly onto the patio and gardens, while a separate utility room provides further practical space. The first floor features an outstanding principal bedroom suite with uninterrupted rural views, a large walk-in dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms, two en-suite, and a family bathroom complete this level. The second floor provides two additional double bedrooms, one en-suite, together with a large gymnasium and separate home office. Externally, Ballafreer is approached through extensive grounds comprising beautifully tended lawns, mature planting, patio areas and a small paddock. An integral double garage and generous driveway provide excellent parking. A substantial and exceptionally versatile family home combining privacy and countryside living with convenient access to Douglas and surrounding amenities.
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Climate · Douglas
Station: RONALDSWAY · 12.1 km from the representative point.
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Typical daytime temperature
1991–2020 station normals · Average daily high (°C)
Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.
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| Period or area | Average daily high (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9 |
| Feb | 8 |
| Mar | 10 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 14 |
| Jun | 17 |
| Jul | 18 |
| Aug | 18 |
| Sep | 16 |
| Oct | 14 |
| Nov | 11 |
| Dec | 9 |
Rainfall through the year
1991–2020 station normals · Mean monthly precipitation (mm)
Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.
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| Period or area | Mean monthly precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 83 |
| Feb | 66 |
| Mar | 62 |
| Apr | 55 |
| May | 55 |
| Jun | 62 |
| Jul | 59 |
| Aug | 67 |
| Sep | 71 |
| Oct | 102 |
| Nov | 105 |
| Dec | 95 |
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What has actually sold in Union Mills
24 recorded sales in Union Mills across the life of the register, median £425,000. In the last three years, 24 sales with a median of £425,000 — this one is asking 488% more.
| Address | Sold | Price paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Downs Cronk Road Union Mills | 2026-06-04 | £425,000 |
| North Point The Downs Union Mills | 2026-03-25 | £879,950 |
| 51 Ballanawin Strang Union Mills | 2026-03-06 | £300,000 |
| 7 Glen Hill Ashlar Drive Union Mills | 2025-12-15 | £745,000 |
| 7 Ashlar Drive Union Mills | 2025-11-28 | £480,000 |
| Stonehaven Main Road Union Mills | 2025-09-05 | £399,950 |
Sales in the same locality, not the same street or the same kind of house — a register match is by place, not by property. Every recorded sale in Union Mills
Within two kilometres
| Property | Distance | Beds | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ballagarey Road, Glen Vine, Isle of Man Glen Vine | 10 min walk | 4 | £520,000 |
| Skyrwyllin, Main Road, Union Mills, Isle of Man Union Mills | 10 min walk | 3 | £595,000 |
| 2 Queen Margaret Way, Glen Vine Glen Vine | 10 min walk | 3 | £550,000 |
| Apartment 2, The Downs, Union Mills Union Mills | 11 min walk | 4 | £450,000 |
| 18 St. Runius Way, Glen Vine, IM4 4FG Glen Vine | 11 min walk | 4 | £559,950 |
| 64 Ballagarey Road, Glen Vine, IM4 4EF Glen Vine | 1.0 km | 4 | £499,950 |
Straight-line distances from the coordinates each agent published, so treat a walking time as indicative. Look at the site on Google Earth
How this one compares
6 similar properties on the island advertised at within 25% of this price with a similar number of bedrooms. Their median asking price is £2,600,000 — this one is asking 4% less. Asking prices only; nobody has paid these.
| Property | Where | Beds | Asking | vs this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stunning Country Home Set in Approx. 7 Acres | Ballasalla | 5 | £2,495,000 | same |
| Ballaskyr Farm, Barregarrow, Kirk Michael | Kirk Michael | 6 | £2,600,000 | +4% |
| The Malt House & Cottage, Bridge Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man | Castletown | 6 | £2,400,000 | -4% |
| Willoughby, Fistard Road, Port St Mary | Port St Mary | 7 | £2,325,000 | -7% |
| Luxury Family Home in a Desirable Leafy Location | Douglas | 6 | £2,695,000 | +8% |
| Georgian Style Residence in a Parkland Setting | Onchan | 6 | £2,695,000 | +8% |