Bay View Cottage, Glen Road, Colby
Description
Bay View Cottage is a charming detached three/four-bedroom property situated in a picturesque setting on Glen Road, Colby, enjoying stunning countryside and sea views. Located in the south of the Island, this characterful family home offers spacious accommodation in a beautiful rural setting, with open countryside and coastal scenery nearby. The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance conservatory, flooding the home with natural light. Adjoining is a versatile reception room, accessed from both the main hallway and conservatory via bi-fold doors. This room could equally serve as a fourth bedroom, benefiting from a nearby WC and independent rear access. The spacious kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, featuring an attractive fireplace, an excellent range of wall and base units and ample space for a large dining table. Double doors lead through to the inviting living room, positioned at the front of the property to take full advantage of the wonderful views across the surrounding countryside towards the sea. A generously sized utility room provides further practicality and valuable storage. To the first floor are three excellent double bedrooms, each enjoying an abundance of natural light, attractive vaulted ceilings and delightful sea views. The principal bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom. The impressive vaulted landing, complete with two Velux skylights, further enhances the bright and spacious feel of the accommodation. Externally, the front of the property is fully paved, providing generous off-road parking alongside attractive seating areas, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
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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 Colby
81 recorded sales in Colby across the life of the register, median £365,000. In the last three years, 81 sales with a median of £365,000 — this one is asking 51% more.
| Address | Sold | Price paid |
|---|---|---|
| New Colby Mill Glen Road Colby | 2026-05-29 | £430,000 |
| Bella Vista Ballakilpheric Road Colby | 2026-05-01 | £530,000 |
| 29 Croit Ny Glionney Colby | 2026-04-29 | £424,000 |
| Burwood Glen Road Colby | 2026-04-09 | £360,000 |
| 10 Carrick Bay View Ballagawne Road Colby | 2026-03-23 | £975,000 |
| 16 Ballacriy Park Colby | 2026-01-19 | £370,000 |
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 Colby
Within two kilometres
| Property | Distance | Beds | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View Cottage & 8 Acres, Glen Road, Colby Colby | 0 min walk | 3 | £700,000 |
| Upper Ballayack, Earystane, Colby, Isle of Man Colby | 6 min walk | 6 | £1,995,000 |
| 40/41 Ballacriy Park, Colby, IM9 4LU Colby | 10 min walk | 3 | £385,000 |
| Main Road, Ballabeg, IM9 Ballabeg | 1.6 km | 2 | £279,950 |
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 other properties in Colby advertised at within 25% of this price with a similar number of bedrooms. Their median asking price is £499,000 — this one is asking 10% more. Asking prices only; nobody has paid these.
| Property | Where | Beds | Asking | vs this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ballakeyll Colby IM9 4AY | Colby | 4 | £549,000 | same |
| Thie Ny Howin, Glen Road, Colby | Colby | 3 | £590,000 | +7% |
| Thie Injil, 7 Cronk Cullyn, Colby | Colby | 3 | £499,000 | -9% |
| 70 Cronk Cullyn, Colby | Colby | 4 | £499,000 | -9% |
| Smithy House Main Road Colby IM9 4NS | Colby | 3 | £475,000 | -14% |
| Extended Detached Manx Cottage with Annex | Colby | 3 | £420,000 | -24% |
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