Nestled on the picturesque island of Alderney, known for its rich history and tranquil beauty, you'll find one of the island's most prestigious residences – a house steeped in history and graced with timeless elegance. Formerly the cherished home of the late John Arlott, the iconic BBC test cricket commentator, this property holds not only the promise of a beautiful home but also a connection to the island's heritage.
Set within one-and-a-half-acre estate, The Vines is ensconced within well maintained walled-in gardens. The gardens offer both privacy and tranquillity.
A circular front driveway provides a grand entrance, while the manicured lawns create an idyllic setting. This elegant residence offers an array of spacious living areas on the ground floor. A generously-sized fitted kitchen and a cloakroom and utility room provide added convenience. A beautiful staircase leads you to the first floor where there is the principal bedroom, complete with an en suite bathroom and two additional double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Also on this floor is a designed observatory area. On the second floor there are two more double bedrooms, each featuring individual look-out areas that offer views of the sea beyond.
In addition to the main house, there is a self-contained annex, offering a private retreat with a double bedroom, en suite shower room, and a kitchenette. Ideal for accommodating guests or as a space for independent living, it adds versatility to the home.
An additional area of land is available to purchase for a further £450,000.
This prestigious residence embodies the essence of the island, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of Alderney's heritage.
6.25m x 2.24m (20'6" x 7'4")
South facing hardwood door with glazed archway over, parquet flooring, north facing rear hardwood door providing access to garden.
8.15m x 4.50m (26'9" x 14'9")
North and south facing windows providing aspects to the front and rear, fitted carpet, fire place, ornamental cornices, ceiling roses.
12.20m x 5.72m (40'0" x 18'9")
Store off 10’6” x 4’. Windows to the southern and western aspects, north facing door offering access to rear garden, fitted carpet, sloping timber strip ceiling, loft space.
8.15m x 4.27m (26'9" x 14'0")
Sash windows to northern and southern aspects, feature arched stained glass, parquet flooring, fire place, ornamental cornices, ceiling roses.
6.25m x 4.27m (20'6" x 14'0")
Windows to the southern and western aspects, tiled flooring as laid, wall and base with work surface over units incorporating sink unit with drainer and additional circular sink unit.
6.25m x 1.02m (20'6" x 3'4")
Doors to both north and south aspect giving access to front & rear gardens, tiled flooring as laid, boiler room off (10’ x 3’).
2.44m x 1.30m (8'0" x 4'3")
North facing window, tiled flooring.
1.93m x 0.91m (6'4" x 3')
North facing window, tiled flooring, WC.
2.70m x 1.68m (8'10" x 5'6")
North facing window, tiled flooring, wall and base with work surface over units incorporating sink unit with drainer.
4.40m x 3.96m (14'5" x 13')
Window looking over the southern aspect, fitted carpet, built-in wardrobes.
1.68m x 1.68m (5'6" x 5'6")
North facing window, wet room style shower, WC, hand basin.
6.00m x 1.98m (19'8" x 6'6")
Access via entrance hall.
6.40m x 1.57m (21' x 5'2")
Carpeted turned stairs with northern window at half landing overlooking rear garden, ornamental cornices, ceiling roses.
1.78m x 1.57m (5'10" x 5'2")
4.88m x 4.57m (16'0" x 15')
South facing windows providing elevated views over frontage, fitted carpet.
3.05m x 2.60m (10'0" x 8'6")
North facing window, fitted with a three piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, WC and hand basin, fitted carpet.
4.57m x 4.57m (15' x 15')
South facing windows, fitted carpet, hand basin.
4.57m x 3.66m (15' x 12'0")
North facing windows providing elevated views over grounds, fitted carpet, hand basin.
3.05m x 2.60m (10'0" x 8'6")
North facing window, fitted with a three piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, WC and hand basin, fitted carpet.
4.57m x 2.29m (15' x 7'6")
North facing window revealing elevated views over the grounds, fitted carpet.
4.65m x 3.80m (15'3" x 12'6")
Lookout with bay window providing raised views over the grounds and onwards to the sea beyond, south facing Velux window, fitted carpet, WC and storage off.
4.65m x 3.80m (15'3" x 12'6")
Bay window within lookout, with raised views over the grounds and to the sea beyond, south facing Velux window, fitted carpet, storage off.
2.29m x 1.73m (7'6" x 5'8")
Housing the properties water tanks.
Bounded by high stone walling with entry through wrought iron gates, the southern frontage features driveway with central grass and lamp post with further grassed expanses to either end. To the rear of the property is a large expanse of lawn with mature trees bounded by natural stone walls.
5.40m x 5.23m (17'9" x 17'2")
Timber entry door, single pitch sloping roof, concrete flooring, lighting and power.
5.40m x 5.23m (17'9" x 17'2")
Windows to eastern aspect, double doors, timber floor, pitch roof.
8.84m x 2.90m (29'0" x 9'6")
Of stone construction south facing double doors, west facing windows and door, concrete flooring, sloping roof.
Walled in lawned garden to the eastern aspect of the house which is classed as a building plot with a further parcel of land beyond the rear garden which is also a designated building plot.
“Infill development is encouraged within this Character Area. Such development should be sympathetic in character to their neighbours, of up to two storeys and detached or semi-detached. Extensions of bungalows up to two storeys are encouraged.”
“HCA 2B Given the sensitivity of this area and the availability of sites in other locations which are more suitable (in accordance with the housing land preference hierarchy (Policy BA1)) this land should be safeguarded to meet longer term housing needs (outside the current Land Use Plan period). When this land is brought forward for development, any development should be low density, retain existing trees, minimise effects on green infrastructure, carefully consider access arrangements (as per the principles for Character Area 2A) and minimise the visual impact of any development from the coast.”
