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Burnbrae, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle Of Man

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Burnbrae, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby is an elegant detached country residence occupying a private elevated position with magnificent rural views stretching across rolling countryside to the distant southern coastline. Set in around five acres, the property includes the main house together with a detached two bedroom cottage, making it an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a substantial family home with guest accommodation, multi-generational living or potential ancillary use. Approached by a sweeping tarmac driveway, Burnbrae immediately impresses with its mature grounds, formal lawn, pond, rose garden and fountain, all combining to create a wonderfully peaceful setting. The gardens are beautifully established with an abundance of flowers, trees and shrubs, and in spring are filled with colour as bulbs come into bloom. A second pond, bordered by mature trees, offers a particularly tranquil retreat, while the rear of the property enjoys a large lawn, patio garden, greenhouses and garden sheds. Beyond this are paddocks which may suit those with equestrian interests. The main house offers spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance hall, cloakroom, impressive sitting room, light and airy L-shaped dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room and a handsome home office. On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys superb views and benefits from a dressing area and en-suite. There are two further double bedrooms on this level, one with en-suite facilities and access to the large sun room and balcony, together with a family bathroom. The second floor provides a further double bedroom and a study. The detached cottage is a valuable addition to the property and comprises an entrance hall, sitting room,

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Where it is

© OpenStreetMap contributors. The pin is the position the agent published, which for a named house is often the road rather than the door. Open the larger map

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)

Typical daytime temperature04.5913.518Jan: 9Feb: 8Mar: 10Apr: 12May: 14Jun: 17Jul: 18Aug: 18Sep: 16Oct: 14Nov: 11Dec: 9JanMarMayJulSepNovDec

Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.

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Typical daytime temperature — 1991–2020 station normals
Period or areaAverage daily high (°C)
Jan9
Feb8
Mar10
Apr12
May14
Jun17
Jul18
Aug18
Sep16
Oct14
Nov11
Dec9

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, 1991–2020 climate normals

Rainfall through the year

1991–2020 station normals · Mean monthly precipitation (mm)

Rainfall through the year026.2552.578.75105Jan: 83Feb: 66Mar: 62Apr: 55May: 55Jun: 62Jul: 59Aug: 67Sep: 71Oct: 102Nov: 105Dec: 95JanMarMayJulSepNov

Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.

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Rainfall through the year — 1991–2020 station normals
Period or areaMean monthly precipitation (mm)
Jan83
Feb66
Mar62
Apr55
May55
Jun62
Jul59
Aug67
Sep71
Oct102
Nov105
Dec95

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, 1991–2020 climate normals

What's nearby 646 places

🎣 Fishing & angling 2Sunset Lakes13.7 kmAll Round Fishing fishing16.8 km
🚲 Cycling routes 193a1.8 km32.7 kmErin Bike Hut bicycle3.2 km3b3.5 km3c5.3 km
⛵ Sailing & marinas 3Isle of Man Yacht Club3.8 kmPeel Marina Marina in the Isle of Man13.2 kmDouglas Inner Harbour Marina16.4 km
🌊 Watersports & diving 1Mad Jack's Axe Throwing axe throwing16.2 km
🏖 Beaches 24Fleshwick Beach2.1 kmBrewery Beach2.4 kmChapel Beach3.2 kmPort Erin Beach3.4 kmJohnsons Beach3.7 km
🍽 Restaurants 79Versa3.2 kmKellas3.3 kmRasoi indian3.3 kmAndrea's pizza3.3 kmAthol Park Chinese Restaurant chinese3.4 km
🍺 Bars & pubs 80Colby Glen Hotel pub1.5 kmShore Hotel pub2.2 kmThe Railway Station pub3.1 kmKerroo Brewing Company pub3.2 kmThe Haven pub3.2 km
☕ Cafés 72Cafe Red cafe3.2 kmCosy Nook Cafe burger3.2 kmThe Whistlestop Coffee Shop cafe3.2 kmCorner House Coffee cafe3.3 kmCregneash Cafe cafe5.0 km
🏨 Hotels & stays 73Carabas guest house1.9 kmBeach Croft guest house2.7 kmWest Lodge guest house2.9 kmFrancorchamps guest house3.1 kmAaron House guest house3.1 km
🍇 Vineyards & wineries 1Ventosus3.8 km
🎭 Theatres & cinemas 4Villa Gaiety Isle of Man Government · theatre16.7 kmVilla Marina theatre16.8 kmDouglas Head Amphitheatre theatre16.9 kmPalace Cinema cinema17.3 km
🛒 Food shops 66Spar supermarket1.5 kmTesco supermarket3.1 kmCo-op Food The Co-operative Group · convenience3.3 kmCo-op Food The Co-operative Group · convenience3.3 kmTesco Express convenience5.5 km
🎓 Schools 49Arbory School2.4 kmRushen Primary School2.6 kmScoill Phurt le Moirrey3.3 kmCastle Rushen High School5.1 kmThe Buchan School5.1 km
⚕ Doctors & pharmacies 51Southern Group Practice doctors2.7 kmRosien Dental dentist2.8 kmClear Pharmacy pharmacy3.3 kmClear Pharmacy pharmacy3.3 kmPort Saint Mary Dental Practice dentist3.6 km
🏋 Gyms & pools 37Ballakilley Park grass · sports centre · rugby union2.4 kmSouthern Fitness fitness centre3.2 kmCastletown Metropolitan Football Club sports centre · soccer4.9 kmCastletown Swimming Pool fitness centre · swimming5.1 kmEvolution Fitness fitness centre5.6 km
🎾 Tennis & padel 2Castletown Lawn Tennis Club tennis5.4 kmDouglas Lawn Tennis Club tennis16.1 km
🐎 Riding 5Ballawhetstone Stables3.5 kmBallavartyn Equestrian Centre equestrian10.8 kmBallahimmin Riding and Pony Trekking Centre equestrian16.8 kmBaldrine Equestrian Centre22.7 kmGuilcagh Stables32.0 km
🌳 Parks & nature 67Dwight's Park1.6 kmBallafesson Playing Field2.0 kmBallachurry Nature Reserve nature reserve2.1 kmHappy Valley garden3.3 kmQuirk's Croft Garden garden5.0 km
⛴ Ferry terminals 2Douglas ferry terminal16.8 kmIsle of Man Sea Terminal ferry terminal16.8 km
Straight-line distances.

Getting there

Isle of Man Airport (IOM)≈ 0h55 flying from London · 1h05 from Guernsey
Direct from IOM — 12 destinations, 4 airlines
Dublin0h34 Aer Lingus
Liverpool0h35 EasyJet, Loganair
Edinburgh0h41 Loganair
London–Gatwick0h55 EasyJet
London–City0h55 Loganair
London–Heathrow0h55 Loganair
Newquay0h55 Loganair
Palma de Mallorca2h35 British Airways
Málaga2h53 British Airways
Manchester6h39 EasyJet, Loganair
Birmingham8h49 Loganair
Ibiza British Airways
Airlines: Aer Lingus · British Airways · EasyJet · Loganair
Flight times are great-circle estimates; routes change seasonally — confirm with the airline.

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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 338% more.

AddressSoldPrice paid
New Colby Mill Glen Road Colby2026-05-29£430,000
Bella Vista Ballakilpheric Road Colby2026-05-01£530,000
29 Croit Ny Glionney Colby2026-04-29£424,000
Burwood Glen Road Colby2026-04-09£360,000
10 Carrick Bay View Ballagawne Road Colby2026-03-23£975,000
16 Ballacriy Park Colby2026-01-19£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

PropertyDistanceBedsAsking
40/41 Ballacriy Park, Colby, IM9 4LU
Colby
1.3 km3£385,000
Upper Ballayack, Earystane, Colby, Isle of Man
Colby
1.3 km6£1,995,000
Elstan, Ballagale Close, Port Erin, Isle of Man
Port Erin
2.0 km2£399,950

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 £1,650,000 — this one is asking 3% less. Asking prices only; nobody has paid these.

PropertyWhereBedsAskingvs this one
Bay View, Clay Head Road, BaldrineBaldrine4£1,595,000same
Prospect Villa, Andreas Road, Ramsey, IM7 4EFRamsey4£1,595,000same
Ballaclucas Farm, Top Road, CrosbyCrosby5£1,550,000-3%
66 Groudle Road, OnchanOnchan4£1,650,000+3%
Exceptional Family Home Where Space Meets LuxuryUnion Mills5£1,695,000+6%
Mount Rule Farm, West Baldwin Road, Mount Rule, Douglas, IM4 4HWDouglas6£1,695,000+6%

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