Islander Jersey 57: April 24

Rural tranquility

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Wilsons Knight Frank specialises in all aspects of the Jersey property market. We provide our clients with unequalled contacts, a trusted experience and an exceptional service, with access to both national and international purchasers through our proven Knight Frank global network. To learn more about this property or to discuss your property needs, please call 01534 877977.

ST SAVIOUR | £14,925,000

Exceptional residence that captivates at every corner

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St Saviour

A fully renovated granite period home; spanning three floors, providing ample living space for a growing family. The ground floor provides two entrance points, utility cupboard with additional storage cupboards and cloakroom. The open plan fully integrated kitchen, complete with Bosch appliances and instant hot water tap. The bright large living room, boasts a bespoke, hand-built, media unit and feature electric fire place with soft alcove lighting. Additionally, there is a garden facing

Grouville

A purpose-built 2 bedroom apartment, located within a sought-after residential development located directly beside the beach at Gorey. The apartment, which is set on the first floor with passenger lift access, enjoys magnificent direct sea views over the Royal Bay of Grouville and is located close to the development`s private beach access and to the promenade walk, which leads to Gorey Harbour with its many restaurants. Gorey Village with its

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sun room. The first floor provides three double bedrooms and house bathroom, equipped with bath and separate shower. The top floor is home to the master suite, which spans the whole of the top floor, providing built in wardrobes and storage, rural views, period features and a generously sized wet room en suite with bath. Externally, there is a secure, enclosed, South/West facing laid to lawn garden, boasting raised planted borders and storage shed. There is paved parking for three vehicles at the front.

everyday shopping facilities are also within only a few minutes walking distance. Of approximately 997 sq.ft., the accommodation which is electrically centrally heated and double glazed, comprises: entrance hall and cloakroom, an attractive living room with access to good sized balcony, fitted kitchen, main bedroom with ensuite bathroom and balcony access, and a second bedroom with ensuite shower room. There are 2 on-site parking spaces plus visitor parking.

Mailards - 01534 880880

Places.je # 46411

£495,000

Places.je #46368

£865,000

St.

This spacious detached home is perfectly situated for family life. The property is set on a large private plot accessed through gates into a private driveway that offers ample parking with room to extend if required. This well-built executive home has been very well maintained and offers large bright rooms with great reception space for a large family. Comprising three reception rooms, an eat in kitchen, separate utility room

Located in the beautiful parish of St John on the Island’s North coast, this modern property, constructed in 2010, offers a serene escape with captivating views extending as far as France. Measuring 5,500 sq ft, this superb property comprises five luxurious bedroom suites together with an additional one-bedroom apartment, providing flexible living arrangements for guests or extended family members. Designed for both comfort and entertainment, the property boasts numerous reception rooms and areas, offering

Gaudin

and shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs, four double bedrooms all have quality fitted wardrobes, one with an en suite, plus a house bathroom. The south west facing garden is very private and fully enclosed with a heated swimming pool. A single garage and ample private driveway parking complete this wonderful family home.

versatility for social gatherings and leisure activities. Indulge in year-round relaxation with an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, and convenient changing facilities. For the more serious swimmers the pool even has a swim jet! Externally the south-facing garden bordering agricultural fields (used for growing Jersey Royal potatoes) provides a delightful backdrop for outdoor enjoyment and al fresco dining. With a double garage and ample forecourt parking, convenience and practicality are ensured, accommodating both vehicles and storage needs.

Places.je #26259

Saviour £1,495,000

& Co - 01534 730341

Places.je # 46314

St John £2,750,000

Savills - 01534 747777

Dominic Le Huquet

It may come as no surprise that Genuine Jersey Member Dominic Le Huquet of Purpleheart Woodturning is a wood turner! Here he tells us all about his journey to mastering this skill to produce the beautiful pieces he now sells.

How did you learn to woodturn, and how have you developed your skills?

My woodturning journey started in 2019 when I went to a show in the UK. There, I was able to make a slimline pen, and from that moment on, I was hooked. A couple of months and several YouTube videos later, I was ordering my lathe and materials to start turning from home. I have always been creative, but the other crafts I have tried, such as jewellery making and metalwork, have never really worked out. Woodturning is the one thing I have been able to excel at. The early days were very trial and error, and a few projects ended up in the bin as they didn’t work out, but it was the mistakes that I learned from in order to develop my skill set. I still have a lot to learn, but I am loving the journey.

Is there a particular product you like making the most of from your range?

It’s a tie between two products that I make. The first is my coloured pencil bowls, which are my favourite piece as they are so versatile. I can pigment the resin to most colours, and the contrast of the base colour against the multi-coloured pieces of pencil makes for a really bright and engaging piece. These are always popular and draw the eye due to their appearance. The second is my wooden bowl with inlaid decoration, as the possibilities are endless. I have incorporated flower petals from people's weddings, shredded US banknotes, coffee beans, Jersey sand, monopoly board game pieces, and so much more into these bowls, and they can be customised to the customer's specifications or requirements.

Can you tell us about your genuine jersey products?

I manufacture a whole range of items, including bowls, bottle stoppers and openers, pens, and Christmas decorations, to name a few. I love to blend traditional and modern materials in projects; my crypto currency bowls are the prime example of this. I use an oak blank for the base of the bowl and then inlay them with shredded US banknotes and replica bitcoins to add another dimension. Sometimes I just use modern materials. For example, my stamp pens are made using actual Jersey postage stamps that are glued around a brass core, and then resin is poured over the top. These are then turned into the final shape, making for a totally unique piece with a local connection.

What inspires you to create a new piece?

Inspiration is all around; channelling it is the hardest part. I will come across an item or product and think about how I can incorporate it into a new project. Can I make a handle that looks like that item? Can I incorporate that product into a piece? It’s also seeing what other makers are creating and seeing if there is a way I can do something similar but make it my own; that’s the fun part.

How do you source your wood for turning?

Most of my timber comes from timber mills in the UK. I use a blend of traditional and exotic timbers such as oak, ash, beech, purpleheart, zebrano, and panga panga, to name a few. The main focus is using sustainable timber, so I am not adding to the deforestation. I would love to use local timber, but I don’t have the machinery nor the space to dry my own wood, and I would hate for someone to buy one of my pieces, and then a year later it splits because it has not been dried properly. Some of the wood I use has come from antique furniture that is no longer fit for purpose; this is usually table and chair legs as they have a good working diameter.

Do you take commissions?

Absolutely. I love to undertake commissions; there is nothing more special than being involved with a gift for someone’s special event. It also allows me to really push myself in terms of the materials and methods, as I can engage with the client and we can brainstorm ideas to try to make their vision come to life while incorporating my specific style. They are also stressful, as you only get one chance with certain items, and if you get them wrong, there is no second chance. I have made wedding bowls and boxes, memory boxes, and bowls for birthdays.

Where can we buy your products?

My items are available at Jane Janes Coastal Ceramics at Gorey, The Trading Point in St. Lawrence, MadeInJersey.je, as well as at select Genuine Jersey fairs throughout the year. You can also message me on social media if you see a piece that you may be interested in purchasing.

Our Genuine Articles are drawn from the ranks of Genuine Jersey, the organisation that supports local producers who create products on the island. Learn more about the organisation and how you could become a member and get featured here in future at www.genuinejersey.com

Rural tranquility

If you grew up in the 90s, you might remember 'The Battle of Britpop' that pitted the Gallagher Brothers' Oasis and Damon Albarn's Blur in a pseudo-class war of muisical rivalry. I was bipartisan in the battle, and while I probably had more in common with the Oasis side, and liked some of their music, Liam and Noel just seemed a bit too full of themselves to me. When 'Country House' took the number one spot ahead of 'Roll with it' (not their best), I therefore felt the better team won on the day.

'Country House' was Damon Albarn's tongue-in-cheek interpretation of a man-done-good living a rural existence with the trappings of wealth and success. The pinnacle of that is, as the name suggests, a very big house in the country.  The subject (Keith Allan) is seen dancing around a large lawn in front of an imposing country estate. An irony of the whole battle is that Liam Gallagher, despite his staunch working-class orientation and devout objection to his southern upper middle class art school rivals, now lives in a country house—a £4 million mock Tudor mansion that was previously owned by Noel Edmonds. Let's face it, if you've done well, it's ideal. Drinks by the pool, the morning in your private gym, your own tennis court, perhaps a stable! Who wouldn't aspire to make that their home, whether you read Balzac or not.

If you transpose those ideals to Jerseys' shores, there are only a relatively small number of properties that tick all those boxes. This St. Mary property does, however, fit the bill; an elegant, countryside residence set in beautifully landscaped, private gardens.

Moving out of the rat race in Jersey isn't like living outside the M25, with this country house being relatively secluded but a mere 20 minutes drive from the mighty St. Helier. St. Mary's School is close, and all amenities are on hand. The Priory Inn

at Devil's Hole is just a gentle walk away, and you're a stone's throw from La Mare Wine Estate and their great Sunday lunch.

Set on approximately five vergees of beautifully maintained private grounds, within those grounds you'll find a swimming pool, a pool house with a gymnasium and sauna, an all season tennis court, and stabling. You'll also have plenty of space to stroll and soak up your own countryside, and the property also owns the surrounding 15 vergees of agricultural land.

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" The property has been lovingly maintained in a classic style and is in pristine condition both inside and out.

The house itself is extremely spacious and offers an array of diverse reception rooms. Regardless of your family arrangement, there is space to accommodate seven bedrooms. While currently used as a utility room, there is scope to create a two bedroom self-contained unit in one wing to accommodate a two generation living arrangement, still leaving you with five other bedrooms in the rest of the house.  In the other wing, the master suite extends the length of the property, at an incredible 26 feet long, with not one, but two ensuite bathrooms and a huge dressing room. There are balconies accessible on three sides.

The property has been lovingly maintained in a classic style and is in pristine condition both inside and out. If you're keen on motoring, you'll love the detached four car garage that sits aside the brick courtyard entrance. It doesn't have a recording studio, but we're confident that this country house would make the most aspiring of musicians proud if their success allowed them to reach Country House status.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

The latest transactions through the Royal Court

22 March 2024

Les Cotils with a triangular shaped parcel, La Route de l’Etacq, St. Ouen £2620000

3 Gorey Villas, New Road, Grouville £795000

10 Bel Air Apartments, La Rue de Trachy, St. Helier £385000

Seaside Cafe (formerly known as Romany Cafe or Cafe Romany), La Greve de Lecq, St. Ouen £3600000

9 Evelina Close, La Rue de Samares, St. Clement £960000

5 La Cache de la Ronde, St Clements Coast Road, St. Clement £730000

Hunt Estates

19 St Saviours Road, ., St. Helier £630000

2 Corniche Apartments, Hastings Lane, St. Helier £445000

12 Belvedere, Princes Tower Road, St. Saviour £1165000

80 Don Farm, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade £745000

102 La Providence, La Vallee de St Pierre, St. Lawrence £250000

15 March 2024

La Perruque, La Rue de la Perruque, St. John £1275000

St Capraise, 1 Le Clos des Houguettes, La Rue des Houguettes, St. John £850000

Storrington, La Grande Route de St Clement, St. Clement £670000

2 Clos de la Preference, La Grande Route de St Martin, St. Martin £505000

5 Cheval Roc Apartments, Les Nouvelles Charrieres, St. John £400000

8 March 2024

Mont Mallet, Le Mont de la Guerande, St. Martin £3000000

8 Evelina Close, La Rue de Samares, St. Clement £1015000

Maillard & Co

Sitka Lodge, 5 Sunwaye Gardens, La Route de St Aubin, St. Lawrence £865000

26 Fallu Farm, Le Mont Fallu, St. Peter £745000

Apartment 3, Lindridge Hall, Upper Kings Cliff, La Pouquelaye, St. Helier £510000

Gaudin & Co

Flat 1, 1 Lower Kings Cliff, St. Helier £350000

Hunt Estates

Apartment 2, One St Brelade, La Route des Genets, St. Brelade £4000000

Apartment 2, 25 Hill Street, St. Helier £142500

Fairhurst, Formerly known as Fairhurst Cottage, La Rue de la Falaise, Trinity £2450000

High Marsh House, La Route de Vinchelez, St. Ouen £960000 Livingroom

39 Don Farm, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade £838000

34 Les Serres, Longueville Road, St. Saviour £680000

59 Palace Close, ., St. Saviour £500000

Triana, La Route de Trodez, St. Ouen £930000

Summerville Cottage, 1 Summerville Lane, St. Helier £515000

Share 3, Marine Villa, St. Saviour £225000

Chauvigny, Les Landes Avenue, La Route des Genets, St. Brelade £1080000

Hawthorn Cottage, Le Petit Pont Marquet, La Rue de Pont Marquet, St. Brelade £850000

The Bungalow, 19 St Saviours Road, St. Helier £630000

The Wellington, 104 St Saviours Road, St. Helier £462500

Everton Lodge, 112 Great Union Road, St. Helier £300000

Granleigh, La Greve d’Azette, St. Clement £1535000

New House, La Rue des Marettes, St. Ouen £910000

Hunt Estates

Aroan, 1 Brookside Close, La Rue du Huquet, St. Martin £745000

3 Trafalgar Villas, Albert Street, St. Helier £515000

2 Roadside Villas, La Route de St Aubin, St. Helier £490000

1 March 2024

Motor Mall (formerly known as St Helier Garage), La Grande Route de St Jean, St. Helier £7529762

Apartment 11, One St Brelade, La Route des Genets, St. Brelade £3650000

Fine & Country

Penthouse Apartment, One St Brelade, La Route des Genets, St. Brelade £6600000

11 Clearview Street, ., St. Helier £575000

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MORTGAGE market update

Words: Peter Seymour, The Mortgage Shop

As we end the first quarter of the year, it is clear the energy that first appeared in the local housing market at the beginning of the year has continued and in fact grown as we look at the number of new transactions that are currently being agreed between willing vendors and purchasers who have already sought advice on their borrowing capacity.

INCREASED ACTIVITY

After eighteen months of a totally inactive market, this is welcome news for purchasers who are able to satisfy the close scrutiny of the seven mortgage providers in the Jersey market where stress and affordability tests have replaced income multiples.

Borrowers now realize they must make big sacrifices if they wish to become property owners by reducing expenditure on many items except for food, services, transport and education for their children.

A RETURN TO THE NORM

This is nothing new, as it was the norm up to twelve years ago when mortgage rates fell to unrealistically low figures and mortgage lenders offered high levels of income multiple. House prices rose out of control until the Bank of England’s Base Rate moved from 0.01% to 5.25% in fourteen consecutive jumps, which resulted in the market crashing.

The aftermath of these events has been tough for people who bought at the top end of the market and now find themselves trapped in what for some of them is negative equity where their mortgage exceeds the value of their property.

For those owners who purchased a few years ago, and who wish to trade up, the situation is much easier if they adopt a realistic attitude towards asking price and are prepared to negotiate the price downwards – an experienced Estate Agent will happily help with guideline figures.

Rates correct at 04/04/23

BEST RATES

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ASKING PRICES CONTINUE TO FALL

Asking prices have fallen by in excess of 20% when you look at current transactions and this figure will fall even further as the market slowly recovers. This is not a signal for vendors to start increasing their asking prices as the recovery still has a long way to go and will be dictated by interest rates and lending criteria.

WHEN WILL INTEREST RATES FALL?

With the Bank of England Base Rate currently standing at 5.25%, all eyes are on the swaps market which reflects predictions of the future level of this rate. Currently, this suggests that we will see this falling to 4.5% by year end, in three increments each of 0.25%.

Should this happen, the impact could be significant as it will give new purchasers an even greater incentive to move forward.

Several years ago, interest rates were increased to combat inflation that was running too high and was reduced significantly due to the Bank of England’s determination to redress the balance, and this policy appears to have been successful in the current financial market. It should be remembered however that inflation in the UK is very much at the mercy of worldwide events which could fuel a new wave of inflationary pressures particularly in respect of oil and shipping costs.

A WIDE CHOICE OF PROPERTY ON THE MARKET

Despite interest rates being high, the potential activity that we are seeing in the market is tangible, with 1443 properties featured on places.je, of which no less than 265 are being advertised at less than £400,000 - 308 properties are featured in the range between £300,000 and £500,000, with a further 288 on sale from £500,000 up to £700,000.

These statistics clearly illustrate that there is a wide choice of property to match the expectations of many of the house hunters who are currently entering the market.

BEST RATES

The best mortgage interest rates that are available this month have changed little since the flurry of competitive activity that occurred earlier this year, and this always causes a dilemma for purchasers entering the market or seeking advice on re-mortgaging from an existing fixed rate that is about to expire.

We usually discuss three options to include examples of two- and five-year fixed rates and a two-year tracker.

If rates are going to fall, then a five-year rate could well be too expensive after the first year or so, which means that the choice of a two-year fix might be of better value despite the shortness of the term. Alternatively, a tracker rate, whilst being the most expensive of the three, will benefit from immediate changes in the event of Base Rate moving.

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