THE MEADOWS

Douglas,
The Isle of Man

A super-prime private residence on the outskirts of Douglas, and one of the most ambitious houses on the island. James Brookman Design's brief ran across the whole property: formal reception rooms, a double-height super room, entertainment and party spaces, a full wellness suite, and grounds laid out to make the most of the Manx landscape.

Photographing a house of this scale is a question of sequencing - establishing the architecture in its setting, then moving inside to hold each room at its best hour. The formal rooms wanted stillness and symmetry; the entertainment and party spaces wanted atmosphere, shot into the evening as the lighting scheme came into its own.

The result is a set that reads as one house rather than a collection of rooms - a full architectural and interiors record for the designer, the build team and the property itself.

Client: James Brookman Design
Photography: Robin Quarrelle

A large brick house with a dark roof, surrounded by a green lawn and trimmed bushes, under a partly cloudy sky.
Front view of a brick house with large windows, two chimneys, a porch with pillars, surrounded by a lush well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers, under a blue sky with some clouds.
Living room with blue sofa, colorful pillows, wooden coffee table with books, and a red rug, leading to an open kitchen area with dining table, pendant lights, and large windows showing greenery outside.
Large brick house with a manicured lawn, surrounded by trees and a pond in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A large brick house with multiple roof peaks and chimneys, surrounded by trees, with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture and a pergola near a body of water with tall grass in the foreground.
Modern kitchen with large window, brick wall, wooden cabinets, black granite island with a built-in sink, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
Interior of a modern home with a staircase, abstract colorful artwork on the wall, a small side table with a flower arrangement and a pool table in the background. The space features wooden wall panels, a blue and white rug, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
Interior of a modern living room or dining area with a large window, a wooden accent wall, and a fireplace. The space has a round table with red upholstered chairs, a glass vase with flowers, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A pool table with billiard balls arranged at the end, a chair next to it, and two framed paintings on a stone wall in the background.
Indoor pool area with wicker sofas, a cabinet with flowers and candles, a wall-mounted TV, and large curtains allowing natural light.
Interior of a bar with a curved counter, colorful chairs, vintage armchairs with floral pattern around a small round table, and illuminated shelves with bottles and comic-style art.
A person practicing golf in an indoor simulator room, swinging a golf club towards a large digital screen displaying a virtual golf course with mountains, palm trees, and a detailed hole layout.
Large brick house with multiple chimneys, illuminated windows, and a spacious well-maintained lawn with trees and shrubs, evening scene with twilight sky.
Aerial view of a large house with a gray roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn, garden beds, and trees. There is a pond on the left side with a stone border and a curved pathway. A driveway leads to the house, with a roundabout and a landscaped central island. Additional structures include a greenhouse or conservatory on the right side of the house.
A dining room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, hanging black pendant lights with gold interiors, a wood-paneled wall, and a brick wall.
A modern dining room with a round dining table surrounded by red upholstered chairs, large windows with dark curtains, a colorful abstract painting, a contemporary chandelier, and a marble sideboard with a wooden wall behind it.
Contemporary bar with pendant lighting, bar stools, wine display, and a pool table in the foreground.
Indoor pool area with a decorative wall fountain, wooden accents, and a seating area, reflecting a modern spa or wellness center.
Luxurious living room with green velvet sectional sofa, multiple pillows, textured beige walls, starry ceiling, and a large television displaying a visual with a person pointing, surrounded by tropical leaves.
Interior of a modern dining or lounge area with colorful chairs, green armchairs, and a long table, with a decorative sign on the wall reading 'FRIENDS' and a bar on the right side.
A large house at dusk with bright interior lights, located beside a reflective body of water with a small fountain, surrounded by lush green trees.
A luxurious house situated by a serene pond with a surrounding lush green landscape, trees, and a well-maintained lawn, illuminated with outdoor lighting during twilight.
A modern hallway with wooden wall paneling, beige tiled floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting. There is an abstract painting on the right wall and a water feature at the end of the hallway.
A round dining table with eight red upholstered chairs, a clear glass vase with pink flowers, a large colorful abstract painting on the wall, large windows with dark curtains, and a modern chandelier with multiple hanging glass globes.
Living room with beige sofas, a black coffee table, a TV, and decorated with flowers, curtains, and a stone accent wall.
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