Grianane, Back Shore Road, Laxey
Description
Set in a wonderfully private and sheltered position just moments from the coastline, Grianane is a distinctive and highly appealing family home that combines the tranquillity of a secluded setting with the rare convenience of having the beach almost on the doorstep. The property is positioned approximately 30 seconds from the beach, yet its tucked-away orientation provides a surprising degree of privacy and shelter from the prevailing coastal weather. Its particularly sheltered position makes Grianane an unusually windstill property for a home so close to the coast — a rare and highly desirable quality for a beachside property. This is a home that genuinely makes the most of its seaside setting without compromising on comfort. One of Grianane’s most compelling features is its sun-drenched frontage, which enjoys lovely sea views and creates an exceptional outdoor space for relaxing. Inside, the house has been recently redecorated throughout, creating a fresh and inviting environment with a comfortable, contemporary feel. The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged for family life, with a spacious living room, separate dining area, well-proportioned kitchen and the added convenience of a dedicated utility room. Upstairs, the property currently offers three bedrooms alongside a versatile office/bedroom, making it particularly adaptable to the needs of a growing family. There is excellent scope to undertake a straightforward reconfiguration to create a genuine four-bedroom layout, further enhancing the property’s appeal. The generous driveway provides parking for approximately six vehicles, while a generous garage offers secure parking, workshop potential or additional storage. Above, a fully boarded loft provides yet more valuable storage space. Grianane is offered with vac
Where it is
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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 Laxey
84 recorded sales in Laxey across the life of the register, median £360,000. In the last three years, 84 sales with a median of £360,000 — this one is asking 65% more.
| Address | Sold | Price paid |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Glen Road Laxey | 2026-06-25 | £765,000 |
| Land At Riverside House Off Lower Rencell Hill Laxey | 2026-03-23 | £5,000 |
| Barnston Cottage Glen Road Laxey | 2026-03-23 | £125,000 |
| Riverside House Lower Rencell Hill Laxey | 2026-03-23 | £690,000 |
| 4 Ard Reayrt Laxey | 2026-03-11 | £425,000 |
| Calder Croit-E-Quill Road Laxey | 2026-02-27 | £399,000 |
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 Laxey
Within two kilometres
| Property | Distance | Beds | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Evergreens, South Cape, Laxey, Isle Of Man Laxey | 2 min walk | 5 | £550,000 |
| 2 Sunnyside Terrace, Laxey, Isle of Man Laxey | 5 min walk | 2 | £375,000 |
| The Old Methodist Chapel, Minorca Hill, Laxey Laxey | 5 min walk | 4 | £1,295,000 |
| Plot, New Road, Laxey Laxey | 7 min walk | — | £350,000 |
| Hillside, Ramsey Road, Laxey Laxey | 7 min walk | 3 | £375,000 |
| South Court., Ramsey Road, Laxey Laxey | 9 min walk | 4 | £995,000 |
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
5 other properties in Laxey advertised at within 25% of this price with a similar number of bedrooms. Their median asking price is £550,000 — this one is asking 8% more. Asking prices only; nobody has paid these.
| Property | Where | Beds | Asking | vs this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characterful & Beautifully Presented Detached Home | Laxey | 4 | £589,950 | -1% |
| Pinfold Holiday Cottages, Laxey | Laxey | 5 | £569,950 | -4% |
| The Evergreens, South Cape, Laxey, Isle Of Man | Laxey | 5 | £550,000 | -8% |
| Orry's Mount, Ballaragh Road, Laxey | Laxey | 4 | £495,000 | -17% |
| Narrowgate House, Old Laxey Hill, Laxey | Laxey | 3 | £449,950 | -24% |