St Lawrence

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 7 - Bathrooms: 6

Agent: Knight Frank - Jersey Phone: 020 8022 5145

Imposing country residence, approached via a tree lined drive way and set within beautifully maintained grounds with equine facilities, orchard, large pond, swimming pool, tennis court and a self-contained apartment. This exceptional family home was purchased by the current owners in 1989 and comprehensively redeveloped to create a substantial yet highly practical country residence with absolute privacy.<br/><br/>Ideally positioned within the heart of the Island, the property enjoys a central location with convenient access to the airport, local amenities, local gym and a selection of highly regarded schools.<br/><br/>The main house offers elegant bespoke detailing throughout, complemented by a recently refurbished kitchen and highly practical utility room. Reception space is particularly impressive; featuring a formal dining room, a characterful library with open fireplace, office and a large drawing room adaptable for either open fire or gas installation. There are french doors from all primary reception rooms onto the garden. Making it a perfect family home for entertaining.<br/><br/>The generous principal suite includes separate his and hers dressing rooms, an en-suite bathroom and a private seating area. In addition, there are four further well-appointed bedroom suites together with an excellent playroom/family reception space.<br/><br/>A notable feature of the property is the versatile self-contained apartment, currently arranged independently but easily reconnected to the main house via the playroom if desired. Ideal for extended family, guests or staff accommodation, it comprises two bedrooms, newly fitted kitchen, shower room, private entrance and separate heating system.<br/><br/>Externally, the grounds are equally impressive. The elevated heated swimming pool benefits from excellent heat retention, a conveniently located pool house with shower/changing room. While additional lifestyle amenities include productive orchards, fruit cages, a picturesque pond, irrigation system, and established equine facilities with consented equine use for over 15 years. The adjoining field extend to approximately 10.5 vergees.<br/><br/>The property successfully combines traditional character with extensive modern enhancements, including a new oil fired boiler installed in 2023, solar assisted hot water, double glazing throughout, underfloor heating to selected areas, an integrated Sonos sound system serving both the principal reception rooms and exterior entertaining areas. Property benefits from an intruder security system with alarm and panic buttons, and pre installed cabling for electric gates.<br/><br/>Further benefits include mains water and drainage, borehole irrigation for the gardens and fields, extensive parking, garaging (2 double garages) and a high degree of privacy throughout, due to being landlocked.<br/><br/>This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly adaptable country home combining privacy, security, leisure and equestrian appeal within an exceptional mature setting.<br/><br/><b>Services</b><br/>Mains water and drainage with private pumping station<br/>Borehole water for gardens and fields<br/>Dog washing shower point, <br/>Gardener's WC, and extensive irrigation systems throughout the grounds<br/> <br/><br/><b>what3words /// </b> <a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/stroll.park.intending">stroll.park.intending</a><br/><br/><b>Notice</b><br/>Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.