Experienced estate agent Graham Wilson is celebrating his ‘most popular’ sale ever in the island.
Mr Wilson said he has never experienced such a volume of demand when the ‘iconic’ Kate’s Cottage on the TT course was put up for sale
He is director of Manxmove which has announced the sale, subject to contract, of Kate’s Cottage (Keppel Gate Cottage) on the TT Mountain Road. at the 34th Milestone.
The cottage has been snapped up for £275,000 cash by a couple.
Graham Wilson from Manxmove told Business News: ‘In more than 20 years in estate agency this is by far and away the most popular property of all time as far as I’m concerned.
‘The historic Kate’s Cottage on the TT Mountain Road was launched for sale with us on the morning of Tuesday, April 5 , and was quickly put through the normal Manxmove marketing process.
‘By Wednesday lunchtime the property had been shared on Facebook among motorcycle enthusiasts hundreds of times and had received well over 50,000 hits on our website.
‘We spent the following day dealing with dozens of calls and emails from literally all around the world before securing a full price cash offer of £275,000 subject to contract the following day. (Thursday)’
The historic landmark home is presently owned by TT and Grand Prix enthusiast Ralph Clark who has decided to ‘downsize’ into a smaller bungalow closer to amenities in Douglas.
Mr Wilson said that as soon as word got out that thecottage was for sale things went ‘mental.’
He said: ‘No sooner had we put the phone down than it would be ringing again.
‘We had enquiries from all over the world, it was amazing.’ He said it was unlikely the couple - the husband is a keen TT supporter - would be in the cottage in time for the launch of TT fortnight later this month.
But they are looking forward to their new home.
One of the most easily recognised landmarks on the TT course the cottage looks down towards the Creg-Ny-Baa a popular viewing area for TT fans.
It has panoramic views of the easterly coastline including the port of Douglas.
The property requires updating but offers two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, a bathroom, garaging for one car, an outside W.C. and woodstore.
Mr Wilson is not expecting any last-minute hitches but reveaed there is a 30-strong list of back-up buyers waiting in the wings . . . just in case.