The Old Police Station, The Quay, Castletown, Isle Of Man
Description
The Old Police Station is one of the Isle of Man’s most recognisable and historically significant buildings, occupying a prominent position in the heart of Castletown, just moments from the Market Square and the magnificent Castle Rushen. Designed by the internationally renowned Arts & Crafts architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott and constructed between 1899 and 1901, this exceptional Registered Building offers a rare opportunity to acquire an important piece of Manx history. Originally built as Castletown’s police headquarters, the property remained in operational use until 2017 and still retains many of its fascinating original features, including the Victorian police cells. Constructed using local stone and showcasing the craftsmanship synonymous with Baillie Scott’s work, the building is rich in architectural character and period detail throughout. Now offered for sale, The Old Police Station presents an exciting opportunity for restoration, redevelopment or continued use, subject to the necessary planning permissions and statutory consents. Whether envisaged as a unique commercial venture, cultural destination, hospitality project or another sympathetic use, the possibilities are extensive whilst respecting the building’s historic importance. Opportunities to purchase a landmark of this calibre are exceptionally rare. Combining outstanding heritage, a prime location and significant potential, The Old Police Station offers the chance to become the custodian of one of Castletown’s most iconic buildings and help shape its next chapter.
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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 Castletown
199 recorded sales in Castletown across the life of the register, median £305,000. In the last three years, 199 sales with a median of £305,000 — this one is asking 18% less.
| Address | Sold | Price paid |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Knock Rushen Castletown | 2026-06-22 | £590,000 |
| 3 Mona Terrace Castletown | 2026-06-19 | £549,950 |
| 4 Stowell Place Castletown | 2026-06-19 | £320,000 |
| Ellan Veen College Green Castletown | 2026-05-28 | £660,000 |
| Elderbank The Crofts Castletown | 2026-05-27 | £1,100,000 |
| Paradise Court Mill Street Castletown | 2026-05-22 | £205,000 |
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 Castletown
Within two kilometres
| Property | Distance | Beds | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorne House, Douglas Street, Castletown, IM9 1AZ Castletown | 2 min walk | 7 | £6,850,000 |
| The Malt House & Cottage, Bridge Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man Castletown | 2 min walk | 6 | £2,400,000 |
| 2 Mill Court Yard, Mill Street, Castletown Castletown | 3 min walk | 2 | £315,000 |
| 51, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man Castletown | 3 min walk | 5 | £699,950 |
| 53 Malew Street, Castletown, Isle of Man Castletown | 3 min walk | 3 | £325,000 |
| Farrants Way, Castletown, IM9 Castletown | 3 min walk | 1 | £225,000 |
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 other properties in Castletown advertised at within 25% of this price with a similar number of bedrooms. Their median asking price is £275,000 — this one is asking 9% less. Asking prices only; nobody has paid these.
| Property | Where | Beds | Asking | vs this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrants Way, Castletown, IM9 | Castletown | 1 | £225,000 | -10% |
| Fado Fado Cottage, Shore Road, Castletown | Castletown | 2 | £275,000 | +10% |
| 3 Arbory Street, Castletown | Castletown | — | £225,000 | -10% |
| Mole End, Arbory Road, Castletown | Castletown | 2 | £219,950 | -12% |
| 6 Malew Street, Castletown | Castletown | — | £285,000 | +14% |
| Quaint Character Cottage in Castletown | Castletown | 2 | £290,000 | +16% |
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