7 bedroom detached house for sale

DescriptionLes Saint Germains is an exquisite Georgian country residence set privately within 19.77 acres of land in the highly desirable parish of St Lawrence. Steeped in history yet extensively maintained over a 40+ year ownership by the current family, the country estate represents an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly private period home set within exceptional grounds and 11,467 sq ft of existing, remarkable four-generation ancillary accommodation – whether for multi-generational living or staff accommodation – plus an additional circa 1,500 sq ft for the second floor main residence attic and circa 300 sq ft for the stable attic yet to be integrated.

Originally constructed in 1694 by Philippe Le Hardy, the main residence reflects the enduring character of Jersey’s finest historic homes. Later Victorian influences sensitively enhanced the property, notably raising the ceilings and roofline to create unusually generous proportions and light-filled interiors from the predominant south-facing elevation of the main residence – rarely found in houses of this era. The current family have been custodians for over forty years, during which time thoughtful development and careful restoration have been undertaken to an exceptional standard, ensuring that modern additions sit harmoniously alongside the original fabric of the house.

Approached through imposing dressed granite pillars, via a block-paved driveway, the house sits centrally within its land – a rare commodity in Jersey and one that allows the property to offer uncompromising potential. The mature natural screening and well-stocked grounds create a sense of quiet seclusion and balance across the estate. What was historically the carriage approach through a gorgeous granite arch and gates now forms a path to a beautifully maintained formal lawned garden with a southerly exposure framed by mature trees, a peaceful setting for outdoor relaxation with sunlight filtering through established planting. Beyond lies a wonderful ‘shrubbery’ garden – expansive yet more natural in its character – filled with mature trees and planting that evokes the charm and imagination of traditional English country gardens with wonderful camellias, magnolias and bountiful colour in the prime months.

The main residence is arranged over three floors. On the ground floor, a sequence of elegant traditional reception rooms creates a classic country house layout designed for both formal entertaining and everyday family life, with tall sash windows on the southern elevation allowing for excellent natural light. These include an entrance hall, double reception room with fireplace, formal dining room, cloakroom, utility, pantry, kitchen and adjacent snug which would lend itself to being easily integrated by removing the stud partition wall, and a conservatory which opens directly onto the gardens. There is also a plant room, study, library/music/reception room, rear hall, cloakroom and snooker room with full-size table and fabulous granite fireplace once brought to the island from a castle in Scotland to dress the room with a fitting talking point.

The first floor bedroom accommodation comprises four generous en-suite bedrooms, a nursery/dressing room/study and an additional family bathroom. The primary suite also includes a generous dressing room and two en-suite bathrooms which in turn could easily open up directly to the swimming pool subject to planning. The rooms throughout are notably well proportioned and enjoy verdant vistas across the surrounding gardens and grounds.

The second floor offers a 46’11 x 25’11 floored attic space with excellent potential for further leisure use such as a cinema room, multiple additional bedrooms or a vast informal retreat, and a further storage room measuring 25’5 x 15’4.

To the western rear and side of the main residence, the grounds become more recreational in nature. A recently refurbished swimming pool sits beside a handsome detached granite pool house with characterful arch-topped windows and the ambience of a luxurious folly – of approximately 525 sq ft – complete with kitchen facilities, a lounge/gym area and separate changing and shower rooms for both the pool and tennis court. While perfectly suited to poolside entertaining, this building could equally lend itself to further guest accommodation or a home gym if desired.

Adjacent to the pool is Apartment No.1, a generous 1,142 sq ft two-bedroom suite currently arranged with a large sitting/dining room, separate kitchen and two generous bedrooms, both of which are en-suite. The apartment enjoys access both from the main residence and independently from the first floor pool terrace or ground floor courtyard, offering flexibility and privacy for visiting family or longer-term guests. This apartment would also easily reconnect to the main residence if you wished to utilise this space as part of the principal accommodation.

Beyond the Pool House lies an all-weather surfaced tennis court, open hay barn/store, unrenovated stable attic, pig sties and a renovated bakehouse used as a garden store. Further beyond is a raised vegetable garden perfectly placed for day-long sunlight. Meandering paths and lawned areas provide attractive walks through the grounds to adjacent fields and a glorious valley (of unclassified qualification), wooded at the edges with a natural stream running through it and an orchard on the side slopes. The head of the valley adjoins a quiet lane with additional access if required, and the base of the valley houses a groundkeeper’s shed/store that would ultimately also provide fantastic additional car or boat storage with a secondary roadway access via a field opening. The grounds also include a south-facing vine house and dedicated visitor parking.

Back to the driveway, the electric internal gates give ultimate privacy and security to the collection of dwellings within. There is a detached granite barn on the eastern edge of the courtyard with ground floor garaging and a groundkeeper’s cloakroom. At the rear of the building is a discreet private entrance to Apartment No.3, which comprises circa 900 sq ft of accommodation including entrance hall and stairs to the first floor where you will find a bathroom, separate kitchen, sitting/dining room with dual aspect and two bedrooms – one of which is a large double. This particular apartment also benefits from a private outside area that is fully screened from the main residence.

Opposite the garaging is the stable block, which includes former stables with traditional stall divisions and cobbled floor, an EV charging point for cars parking nearby, and an adjacent storage room that could provide further accommodation if desired.

On the gable of the stable block you will find a glazed door, which is the private entrance to yet another self-contained apartment, described as Apartment No.2. The hall opens to a ground floor cloakroom with storage and stairs rising to the landing, separate kitchen, sitting/dining room and two en-suite double bedrooms – this unit provides circa 1,000 sq ft of living space.

Les Saint Germains is a distinguished historic estate combining architectural heritage, generous accommodation and extensive grounds. Rarely do properties of this scale and character come to the market, offering a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity for the next custodians to shape and enjoy this remarkable family home for generations to come.