Location

This charming countryside residence is located in the peaceful parish of Grouville. Tucked down a green lane, this location is ideal for families with the beach approximately a six minutes stroll away. This location spoils you with a selection of nearby pretty beaches including La Hocque, La Rocque, and the beautiful stretch of Gorey's 'Long Beach' with its soft sand and calm water.

Gorey also boasts a picturesque harbour, beachfront golf course, fine dining restaurants along the waterfront and a selection of parks. The Parish primary school is in walking distance and other highly regarded schools are all a short drive away. The property is well connected by some of the Island's most frequent bus routes, with further amenities situated in St Helier approximately a 10-minute journey time.

Description

Marais A La Cocque is a delightful traditional granite property with an abundance of character, dating back to the 19th century. This is an exciting opportunity to acquire such a rural retreat with the property on the market for the first time in 42 years.

A charming porch leads into this family home where you are welcomed through to a bright and generously sized kitchen. This space beckons family gatherings and entertaining with plenty of space for a large dining table, supported by an eat-at breakfast bar. This room is fully equipped with plenty of preparation space and benefits from an AGA.

Natural light fills the living room and snug through sophisticated sash windows whilst a functional fireplace in each room creates a cosy and homely environment in the colder months. The ground floor is completed by a utility room and two cloakrooms.

There are five well-sized double bedrooms situated across two floors, well provided for by a house bathroom on each level. One of which is the elegant principal suite, a welcomed retreat with the lovely detail of window seats to admire the picturesque views. This gorgeous room benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and generously sized ensuite bathroom.

The property also boasts a two-bedroom self-contained apartment with its own terrace and parking, the separate entrance makes this ancillary space perfect for visiting guests, family or suitable as a source of income. This rural family home has scope for further versatile living space to be reconnected and incorporated into the main house in the form of a former nursery.

The garden is a true tranquil paradise, beautifully landscaped with flowers and shrubbery and providing plenty of luscious lawn space for the family to relax and play. The wrap around patio is perfect for enjoy the sunshine at different times during the day. Attention to detail within the glorious grounds includes a pretty pond and bridge which creates an enchanting environment.

This home caters perfectly for family life with a fantastic swimming pool and surrounding entertainment space including sheltered areas for games such as table tennis. Further land includes approximately a 7 vergee neighbouring field. Parking is for approximately 10 cars including an integral garage.