Ballacregga, Vicarage Road, Douglas, Isle of Man
Description
Ballacregga is an exceptional detached country residence occupying approximately five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in one of the Island’s most desirable locations on the outskirts of Douglas. Offering privacy, space and versatility, this impressive estate enjoys a peaceful setting whilst remaining just a short drive from Douglas town centre and its excellent amenities. The principal house requires substantial modernisation and refurbishment, offering excellent scope to create a magnificent family home. The principal residence provides generous family accommodation, centred around three reception rooms offering ample space for everyday living and entertaining. A spacious dining kitchen forms the heart of the home, whilst the first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, two benefiting from en-suite facilities. Large windows throughout enjoy delightful views across the surrounding gardens, filling the home with natural light. A particular highlight is the substantial detached converted barn, providing beautifully presented additional accommodation with two reception rooms, a spacious dining kitchen and three generous bedrooms. Offering excellent flexibility, it is ideally suited to multi-generational living, guest accommodation, a home business or a variety of other uses, subject to any necessary consents. The grounds are a defining feature extending to approximately five acres of mature landscaped gardens with sweeping lawns, established trees, colourful planted borders, a picturesque fish pond and former orchard. A shaped outdoor swimming pool requires full recommissioning, while generous parking, useful outbuildings and extensive driveway access complete this remarkable estate. Additional farmland of approximately 58 acres may be available by separate
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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)
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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 Douglas
1,473 recorded sales in Douglas across the life of the register, median £279,950. In the last three years, 1,473 sales with a median of £279,950 — this one is asking 704% more.
| Address | Sold | Price paid |
|---|---|---|
| 69 Farmhill Meadows Douglas | 2107-06-30 | £220,000 |
| Avondale House Queens Promenade Douglas | 2026-07-11 | £300,000 |
| Piccadilly Court Queens Promenade Douglas | 2026-07-03 | £259,950 |
| 16 Wesley Terrace Douglas | 2026-06-22 | £205,000 |
| 62 Millenium Court Derby Road Douglas | 2026-06-22 | £180,000 |
| Park View St Ninians Road Douglas | 2026-06-19 | £587,500 |
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 Douglas
Within two kilometres
| Property | Distance | Beds | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Cottage, Vicarage Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man Douglas | 0 min walk | 2 | £265,000 |
| 33 Ashberry Avenue, Saddlestone, Isle of Man Douglas | 2 min walk | 4 | £465,000 |
| 28, Pinehurst Avenue, Saddlestone, Douglas Douglas | 4 min walk | 5 | £695,000 |
| 14 Harcroft Avenue, Saddlestone, Douglas Douglas | 5 min walk | 3 | £355,000 |
| 12 Harcroft Avenue, Saddlestone, Isle of Man Douglas | 5 min walk | 3 | £449,950 |
| 13 Harcroft Avenue, Saddlestone, Douglas Douglas | 5 min walk | 4 | £429,950 |
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
5 other properties in Douglas advertised at within 25% of this price with a similar number of bedrooms. Their median asking price is £1,850,000 — this one is asking 22% more. Asking prices only; nobody has paid these.
| Property | Where | Beds | Asking | vs this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballacregga, Vicarage Road, Douglas | Douglas | 7 | £2,250,000 | same |
| Beautiful Country Residence Minutes From Douglas | Douglas | 6 | £1,850,000 | -18% |
| Luxury Family Home in a Desirable Leafy Location | Douglas | 6 | £2,695,000 | +20% |
| Oakleigh, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas | Douglas | 6 | £1,750,000 | -22% |
| Mount Rule Farm, West Baldwin Road, Mount Rule, Douglas, IM4 4HW | Douglas | 6 | £1,695,000 | -25% |