Property Description
- Attractive detached country home
- Period grandeur throughout
- Abundance of elegant reception rooms
- Impressive driveway approach
- Very private residence
- Heated swimming pool
- Triple garage and ample parking
Location
The property is situated on La Grande Route De St. Jean which is just a short drive into St Helier or heading in the opposite direction you have some of the most scenic walks on the Island.
Also along the north coast is Bonne Nuit which has a popular Thai restaurant and pebbled beach. A regular bus route is offered very close to the main entrance.
St John's village and it's an array of nearby pubs, shops and cafes are also very close. Local supermarkets such a the Coop and M&S are just a five minute drive away.
For families, the highly regarded preparatory school St Michael's is located approximately 10 minutes' drive away. St John's and Trinity sought after primary schools are drive of five minute and secondary schools including Jersey College for Girls and Victoria College are approximately 15 minutes drive away.
Description
A fine example of an early to mid C19 rural house, retaining original features and character including high ceilings with roses and coving, large windows with internal window shutters, staircase and porch.
This attractive home offers spacious period proportioned rooms all in excellent condition. There are four elegant reception rooms including a double aspect drawing room with fireplace, kitchen family room, separate dining room leading to a beautiful orangery. Also on the ground floor is an office, a second kitchen and there is a shower room that opens to the swimming pool area perfect for when outside entertaining.
The spacious bedrooms are on the first and second floors and all have fitted wardrobes and lots of natural light.
The basement level is a fantastic space for a multitude of uses, currently set up with an office, gym and den perfect for teenagers to have their own space and there is a separate laundry room.
Set back from St Johns Road with lots of hedging for privacy and a large front garden with beautiful magnolia trees. Approached through electric gates you are instantly greeted with the grandeur that the property offers.
To the rear are raised vegetable beds in a kitchen garden which has ample space to grow an array of produce. Also to the rear is a second garden with a heated swimming pool with paved areas perfect for alfresco dining.
Parking is provided by a triple garage with additional storage to the side and space to park another 10 cars if needed.
Additional Info
Services
Mains drains.
Oil fired central heating.
Private Borehole water with new UV waterways filtration system and additional reverse osmosis unit.
Air source heat pump for swimming pool.
Planning consent has been granted for the erection of a timber chalet within the South-eastern corner of the rear garden. The cabin measures 8m by 5m and has a large pitched roof.
