Former names Bemahague Farm Country Isle of Man | Type official residence Owner Isle of Man Government | |
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Location Governor's Road, Onchan Current tenants Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man Current tenant Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man Similar Isle of Man Government, Ramsey Heritage Centre, Manx Aviation and Milita, Baldrine railway station, House of Manannan | ||
Government House is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man. It is situated on Governor's Road in Onchan, Isle of Man.
Map of Government House, Governor's Rd, Onchan, Isle of Man
Government House is also used to provide accommodation for official guests to the Isle of Man and is used extensively for official functions, such as receptions or dinners. It was originally built as "Bemahague Farm" between 1820 and 1830. It was extended to its present size in 1904, when the Government of the Isle of Man bought the house. It has eight main bedrooms and two large sitting rooms, service rooms and a wing of offices. The grounds of Government House cover approximately 12 hectares.
References
Government House, Isle of Man Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA