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A LABOUR OF LOVEJust a short hop from St Ouen’s main arteries, this charmingly contemporary yet delightfully distinctive property is an ideal nesting point for families and professionals alike.

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£1,195,000 St JohnA prestigious and unique character homeTraditional and historic granite country home occupying an attractive, peaceful location, yet situated close to the heart of St.John`s village and amenities. The property features 3 excellent reception rooms, with many original features including inglenook fireplace and exposed granite walls, 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), superb modern family kitchen and separate laundry/boot room. There is a beautifully-maintained, large and mature private garden with extensive patio areas. To the front is a double garage and gravelled drive with parking for six cars, and lawned garden with central pond and water fountain. WILSONS 877977

£525,000 St HelierRooftop viewsAvailable to the non-qualified housing market, a purpose built high quality second floor apartment with lift access located in Park Heights. Briefly comprising two bedrooms one of which is en-suite, sitting room, separate dining area and a house bathroom. The apartment is tastefully decorated throughout and benefits from a large balcony accessed from the sitting room and offering rooftop views. Two designated parking spaces with the property.LE GALLAIS 766689

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£950,000 St Saviour Immaculate family homeSituated close to the St Martin border, this delightful 5 bedroom detached family home has wonderful country views to the rear, is situated on a small close built only fi ve years ago and is in excellent condition throughout. St Michael’s School and the Colleges are only minutes drive away.SAVILLS 722227

£1,500,000 St ClementGreat for a growing family This superior detached property o� ers very spacious and fl exible accommodation ideal for the growing family with the added bonus of a fabulous integral one bedroon unit. In superb condition throughout with an obvious eye for detail, the property has been refurbished to a very high standard. Situated in a highly sought after and popular location literally over the road from La Bourg slip and with a good bus route on the doorstep! Benefi tting from a detached double garage plus ample parking and good sized enclosed gardens mostly laid to lawn with decked terraces, balconies and a sunken BBQ area. RED 710710

St John £1,195,000

Traditional granite home3 Large reception roomsLarge gardens front & rearClose to village

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Grouville £1,675,000

Substantial family residenceRural aspect with distant sea views 4 Reception roomsDelightful surrounding gardens

4 2 6+

St Helier £219,000

Rented parking for 12 months paid forSouth facing sea view balconyClose to town centreNo onward chain

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St Saviour £895,000

Country Cod houseDelightful period property4 Reception roomsEstablished garden

2 2 6+

St Ouen £1,950,000

2 Generation rural homeMain house 5 bedroomsImpressive modern kitchen / dining roomStudy, gym & wine cellar

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St Saviour £889,000

3 Reception rooms28’ Master bedroom suiteSwimming pool and sun terracesRural setting close to town

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St Helier £629,000

Stunning waterfront apartmentLarge open plan living/kitchenLarge balcony overlooking MarinaImmaculate condition

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Grouville £1,495,000

Country residence4 Reception + conservatoryOwn gated drivewayPicturesque garden setting

4 2 6+

St Martin £495,000

Redevelopment OpportunitySet in quiet location1 Acre woodlandGranite cottage

2 2 4+

St Lawrence

St Lawrence

£3,800,000

£2,850,000

This recently completed family home, offers a blend of traditional exposed granite construction, with contemporary `state of the art` fit-out and architecture.

The property is idyllically located, within several acres of its own lands (gardens and agricultural) and is approached via its own long private driveway. Within the gardens is a swimming pool with surrounding terraces and pavilion.

Internally Walnut Grove provides some 6,000 sq. ft. of exceptionally spacious and very well appointed family orientated accommodation, including a stunning family kitchen, superb reception room areas, 5 bedroom suites and a huge 2nd floor home cinema/games room complex. Over the detached garage block, is a separate self-contained staff/guest unit.

Dating back to 1676, the house has been extensively renovated to a very high standard to provide flexible accommodation as either a substantial 5 bedroom/4 bathroom home or a 2 generation property consisting of a main 3 bedroom house plus a 2 bedroom wing of equal proportions.

The grounds consist of approx. 7 ½ verges of established mature landscaped gardens with sun trap pool and patio area. There is also an Astro turf tennis court, large vegetable garden with fruit cage, green house and barn.

This leads to a meadow/orchard and equine grazing paddocks with stabling and tack room. Garaging for 3 cars is available and parking for 10. This property is maintained inside and out to a very high standard and move in condition.

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They say moving home is one of the most stressful life events, but it doesn’t need to be. Finding good partners to help you navigate the house purchasing process is vital. When it comes to your mortgage, Skipton International has an excellent customer service reputation and believe the key is understanding a� ordability, as Nigel Pascoe, Director of Lending explains.

We’ve seen a ‘correction’ in Jersey’s housing market following the big price rises in 2007 and 2008. The fi rst quarter of this year saw the lowest level of average property price in Jersey for more than fi ve years, along with a 13% increase in turnover.

The very fi rst thing to stress if you are thinking of buying a property, is to be realistic. Whilst average prices may be at a fi ve year low, the Housing A� ordability survey, published by the States in March, shows that almost half of working households are still unable to service a mortgage payment on a lower priced property (£275,000).

The good news is that there are mortgage products available which mean that even if you are struggling to save up for a deposit, you can still buy. Skipton International is one of Jersey’s leading mortgage providers, and we are proud of our emphasis on a� ordability. Your dream home might look fantastic, you might have already imagined Christmas there, but if you are going to struggle to pay the mortgage it could end up making you miserable. You need to not only look at your current circumstances, but also allow for some fl exibility. Whilst interest rates are still at record lows, they are expected to rise at some point in 2015 and you need to have the fi nancial fl exibility to be able to a� ord any rise.

An A� ordability test will take into consideration factors including:

• The amount required and term of mortgage (generally 25 years to 35 years)• Income of the borrower/s – including bonuses, whether guaranteed / discretionary• Employment history• Financial status – three months bank statements are necessary• Credit check – it’s important to have a clean credit record• Other fi nancial commitments such as cost of outstanding loans or children’s school / university fees• Maintenance costs for the property

Skipton is a Channel Islands’ bank so unlike most other mortgage providers, our underwriting is completed in the islands by a team which understands local circumstances. That’s why we launched our Next Generation Mortgage. The high cost of rents in the

island means that many people struggle to save enough for a deposit. The Next Generation Mortgage will allow you to get a 100% mortgage with a 15% guarantee from a family member.

If you have come from the UK or are looking to purchase a buy-to-let property there, then we can also help. Jersey residents owning UK property who want to release equity in that UK holding to help fund house purchases in the island are now able to do so. This will particularly help those who have moved or returned to Jersey and are now wishing to purchase a home locally, but maintain their original property as a buy-to-let investment.

Likewise, it had been di� cult for Channel Island residents to obtain buy-to-let mortgages on UK properties and so our new range allows you to do just that and includes a variety of products including fi xed rate and variable rate mortgages starting from 3.99%.

If you have any questions then just pick up the phone to us and we can talk you through the process and give you a mortgage o� er in principle that will suit your circumstances.

Telephone Skipton International on: 730730.

“THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THERE ARE MORTGAGE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE WHICH MEAN THAT EVEN IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO SAVE UP

FOR A DEPOSIT, YOU CAN STILL BUY. SKIPTON INTERNATIONAL IS ONE OF JERSEY’S LEADING

MORTGAGE PROVIDERS, AND WE ARE PROUD OF OUR EMPHASIS ON AFFORDABILITY”

ST MARTIN

£695,000 FREEHOLD

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Rural SettingDetached PropertyGarage Plus Ample ParkingAttractive Patio GardenPotential to Create a 4th BedroomRear Garden

ST HELIER

£295,000 SHARE TRANSFER

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ST HELIER

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Desirable 2 Bedroom ApartmentTo Be Let Fully FurnishedConvenient Ground Floor LocationShort Walk to Town CentreUnqualified Property, REF: 709J

ST HELIER

£1,595,000 FREEHOLD

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Peaceful Elevated PositionLarge GardensRural and Sea ViewsDower AccommodationParking and GaragesNo Chain

GROUVILLE

£305,000 SHARE TRANSFER

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Gorey VillageRear Patio GardenPerfect First BuySought After LocationPublic Car Parking Close ByIn need of modernisation

ST HELIER

£1,200pcm QUALIFIED

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Especially Spacious 1st Floor Flat10 Minute Walk to Town30ft Sunny Balcony with Rooftop ViewsRegret No Children Or PetsQualified Property, REF: 07S

call: 766689 email: [email protected]

call: 766689 email: [email protected]

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St John

£1,150,000 QUALIFIED

Detached Granite Farmhouse3 Reception Rooms

Rural LocationWoodland & DuckpondGarage & Outhouses

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Trinity

£239,000 QUALIFIED

First Floor ApartmentQuiet Rural LocationCommunal Garden

Walk In ConditionDesignated Parking

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St Clement

£515,000 QUALIFIED

Semi-Detached House2 Reception RoomsStunning Sea Views

Private ParkingIdeal 2 Generation

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St Ouen

£950,000 QUALIFIED

Detached Family Home2 Receptions & OfficeGated Driveway

Stunning GardensNo Onward Chain

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St Helier

£499,950 QUALIFIED

Detached HouseEnclosed GardenAnnexe Extension

Separate Utility RoomNo Onward Chain

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St Helier

£220,000 QUALIFIED

First Floor ApartmentExcellent First BuyWest Facing Balcony

Communal Garden & StoreHigh Specification Finish

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St Ouen

£775,000 QUALIFIED

Detached Granite Cottage3 Parking Spaces

Country LocationSouth Facing GardensHighest Quality Finish

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St Saviour

£429,000 QUALIFIED

4th Floor Apartment2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms

Covered Parking Space2 BalconiesNo Onward Chain

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St Helier

£199,000 QUALIFIED

First Floor ApartmentSeperate KitchenOffice & Storeroom

Furnishings IncludedImmaculate Condition

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PROPERTY PROFILE

JUST A SHORT HOP FROM ST OUEN’S MAIN ARTERIES, THIS CHARMINGLY CONTEMPORARY YET DELIGHTFULLY DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY IS AN IDEAL NESTING POINT FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS ALIKE.

No expense has been spared in the creation of this must-see renovation. Its spacious, classical layout o� ers all the conveniences of a contemporaneous home, with the pretense of a traditional abode. Every aspect of this home, from its many eco properties to its quality fi nish screams organic.

The property, which is entered through a carved-oak door compete with porthole style window – a nod to the seaside – includes a custom-made staircase, brandishing two vintage oars (a treasure obtained from Jersey Rowing Club), which at fi rst glance, could be easily mistaken for a fl ybridge yacht.

A fusion of the modern, the traditional and the practical – the open plan kitchen, which is bordered by an expansive lounge and a leeway aptly named the ‘Man Cave’, is an ideal setup for intimate dinners and extravagant cocktail parties. Enriched by trendy LED lighting and dimmable

downlights, the mood here is versatile to say the least – cosy and casual yet up-to-minute. The ‘Man Cave’, currently a sophisticated o� ce/cinema room, could also serve as a dining room, a playroom – for big or little people, or simply an extension to your everyday living. From whipping up impromptu meals to entertaining guests, to working on projects in the study and relaxing in the lounge – this multipurpose space can be adapted to all needs.

Polished marble tiled fl ooring and hand painted, handmade kitchen units complement sophisticated concrete work surfaces and blackboard style walls (perfect for scribbling your shopping list on). Further to this you’ll fi nd a traditional Belfast sink and convenient breakfast bar. Quirky Fired Earth tiles add colour and interest to this space, whilst reclaimed old Jersey bricks, painted with Farrow&Ball ‘Hague Blue’ to update the look and enhance the kitchens character.

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Salt CottageSt Ouen

Guide Price, £850,000

Enquiries:

BENEST ESTATES Tel: 747777www.benestestates.com

A truly unique home with added ‘wow’ factor

Positioned on a quiet country lane, minutes from local amenities

3 bedrooms

Study/4th bedroom

2 bathrooms

Downstairs toilet and utility

Tranquil landscaped garden

Family friendly

Stunning Location

Garage and parking for up to 5 Cars

Heated floors throughout

Heat recovery ventilation system

Low maintenance, eco friendly

Traditional accents mix seamlessly with contemporary acquisitions, including a scattering of real French limed oak beams, industrial sliding barn doors (flown in from the USA), reconditioned ship lights and a polished concrete hearth – formed using sea glass, shells and pebbles from St Ouen’s Bay. On top of this one of a kind hearth sits a wood burning stove, and above that a reclaimed granite lintel, making for cosy nights during the cooler seasons. Modern-day features consist of dual aspect windows, a Smeg range cooker, instant boiling water tap and integrated Neff dishwasher.

The utility room is an ideal size for busy families and is the perfect place to store an abundance of coats, boots and bags. Another handy edition to this area is the downstairs cloakroom complete with idiosyncratic wallpaper brandishing illustrations of the island’s renowned Jersey cows.

Southwest facing bi-fold doors, designed with entertaining in mind, integrate both the interior space and the outdoors, and lead

onto a self-contained landscaped garden and decking area, perfect for alfresco dining and summer gatherings. Curved seating, an idyllic water feature, a quaint swing-style love seat and a handmade BBQ (fashioned out of polished concrete and crushed azure gin bottles) add a little exoticness to this ample yet easily manageable space – home to a handful of established shrubs, mature rockery flower borders and an age-old birch tree (a focal point here long before renovations began). Additional outdoor features include a surfboard store, a spacious garage and parking for up to five cars.

There are heated floors throughout the whole house, and the clever integrated heat recovery ventilation system ensures each room meets the temperature of your choice whilst recycling fresh filtered air throughout. It’s a convenient, healthy and economical choice.

Upstairs, you’ll find three bright, ample sized double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bathroom includes a walk-in shower worthy of boutique hotel status and

wrap around windows, which overlook the picturesque fields below, whilst each of the bedrooms, with their high ceilings and large windows, make the most of the natural light and surrounding views. The entire first floor is brimming with oodles of storage space, an abundance of contemporary fixtures and various quirky fittings, including a skylight in the main bedroom – an idyllic stargazing spot.

Despite its rural outlook, Salt Cottage sits just minutes from a handful of local amenities. Its private setting makes it ideal for both professionals and families. Having undergone a complete yet lovingly sympathetic refurbishment (including a newly built extension, which increases the square footage by over 60%), this must-see property and its many unique design features are guaranteed to wow even the most discerning of buyers.

Salt Cottage has all the conveniences of a luxurious modern household with the feel of a traditional family home.

“Traditional accents mix seamlessly with contemporary acquisitions, including a scattering of real French limed oak beams, industrial sliding barn doors (flown in from the USA), reconditioned ship lights and a polished concrete hearth – formed using sea glass, shells and pebbles from St Ouen’s Bay”

St Peter £795,000

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• Stunning family home• Showroom condition• Four bedrooms

• Good location near shops, bus stop and schools• Safe enclosed garden• Garage plus parking for six cars

St Helier £695,000

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• Fantastic, imposing Victorian town house• Incredibly spacious, 4/5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms• In walk-in condition throughout

• Quiet yet central location• Allocated parking, secure rear garden• Walk to schools and town, VIEWING ESSENTIAL!

St Ouen £1,750,000

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• Fabulous, character 4 bedroom home• Spacious and flexible accommodation, great condition• Peaceful yet not remote St Ouen location• Detached one bedroom annex/home office• Garage, ample parking and stunning grounds• Plans passed to extend, NO ONWARD CHAIN

St Helier £279,000

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• Two bedroom, two bathroom 3rd floor apartment• Close to shops, restaurants and bars• Walk to work• Under cover parking space and lift service• Ideal investment opportunity• NO ONWARD CHAIN!

St Helier £289,000

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• Delightful town cottage• Just completely refurbished• 2 bedrooms and upstairs bathroom• Brand new fully fitted kitchen• Patio area and 3 block built storage sheds• Fully double glazed and new carpets

St Ouen £1,500,000

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• Detached farm house with outbuildings• Plans passed to create 3 bedroom unit• Further passed plans to extend main house• Horse grazing field and agricultural field included• Lots of scope for improvement• Ample parking and garaging

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Surrounded by lush green fi elds and serene countryside — both of which are major selling points – this well preserved, low maintenance property has an additional trick up its sleeve – a separate two-bedroom cottage, with the potential to earn discerning buyers up to £15,000 in rental income per annum. Inside you’ll fi nd a living room, stairs to the fi rst fl oor, two bedrooms and a bathroom, a patio area and parking for two small to medium sized cars. Asides from posing as a letting opportunity, this particular space could easily be fashioned into ‘would-be’ multigenerational living quarters, or even, merged together with the main house to create extended living accommodation. The property’s rural yet elevated location allows almost every room in the household to enjoy idyllic views of the neighbouring countryside, which stretch as far as the sea and beyond. On a clear day, France is distinctly visible to the human eye. On entering the principal lodging, you’re met by an expansive entryway with double height ceilings, contemporary sunken lights and a striking hardwood feature staircase. This is a house brimming with life and

soul and you can easily imagine entertaining an abundance of guests here, come birthdays and festivities, the spacious drawing room is guaranteed to be put to good use. Home to a real stone fi replace and doors leading out onto the private patio – this versatile living room is suited to both alfresco dining and cosy winter days. The garden is a great space for kids and pets alike. Asides from being entirely enclosed and easy to manage, from March onwards, this idyllic spot becomes a soothing suntrap – a haven of relaxation in the warmer months where enjoying a little time out from every day life is very much a possibility.

The sizeable, light drenched kitchen come breakfast room is another area to take advantage of double doors leading out onto quaint garden. This characterful space is certainly the hub of the home,

With its Swedish panache and homely vibe, Sunrise House makes for an idyllic family home – a hidden retreat just a

short hop from the centre of town.

The property’s rural yet elevated location allows almost every room in the household to enjoy idyllic views of the neighbouring

countryside, which stretch as far as the sea and beyond. On a clear day, France is distinctly visible to the human eye.

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Sunrise HouseGrouville

Guide Price, £1,075,000 Freehold

Enquiries:

Choice Properties01534 620620

www.choicejersey.com

- A well maintained family home, surrounded by beautiful

countryside- South facing

- Low Maintenance – Triple Glazed- Ample storage

- Cloakroom- Drawing/Dining Room with access onto

the patio- Kitchen and Breakfast Room integrated

dishwasher, built in microwave oven, pull out larder

cupboard- Utility Room Plumbed for Washing

Machine and Dryer- 5 Bedrooms

- Velux Windows in Attic- 2 Ensuite Bathrooms

- House Bathroom – Three-piece suite comprising ‘P’ shapes bath

with mixer taps and built in shower- Patio Garden

- Double garage with two up and over electric doors

- External parking for 2/3 cars- Cottage (Entitled if Let) with parking for

2 small to medium cars (metered separately for oil central

heating and electricity)- Services: Mains water and mains drains.

Oil central heating. Wooden double-glazing

PROPERTY PROFILE

boasting a farmhouse style fi tted kitchen with double bowl Butler’s sink complete with mixer tap, tiled fl ooring and an abundance of modern amenities. Additionally to this is a utility room – a huge advantage to busy families with a handful of children to take care of.Adjacent to this is a double garage, bounteous enough in size to comfortably house 2-3 cars. It also has the potential to be transformed into a games room, a home o� ce or a state-of-the-art gym. The stairwell leading up to the fi rst fl oor is home to three good-sized, brightly lit double bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which are ensuite. Furthermore, many of the bedrooms boast spacious walk in wardrobes – an asset to those who own outfi ts and shoes galore. Another staircase leads up to the attic fl oor – which at present showcases a serenely styled sitting room and guest bedroom – it could equally serve as a kids’ recreational room, a study or a home o� ce. On top of sitting just a short distance from the hub and buzz of St Helier, St Michael’s Preparatory School is just a few minutes from Sunrise House, which makes this precise property an ideal investment for those with children wishing to attend this particular establishment. A homely, hidden gem in an idyllic yet practical location. Sunrise House is an ideal investment for a budding young family looking for somewhere to call a home.

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FINISHINGTOUCHES

Salad BowlVoisins

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Adventure CushionPebble

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Zig Zag CushionElizabeth Howell

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LighthouseJane James

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Alessi Corkscrewde Gruchy

£26.95Joseph Joseph

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DREAMING OF A SMART CHRISTMAS…?

Preparing Christmas dinner has always been a taxing a� air - elbows deep in stu� ng, smoke alarm blaring at your incinerated roasties as your kids launch a toy light saber assault on your shins.

However, the promise of food tech may well alleviate many of the stresses of festive cooking.

A Smart Kitchen allows you to control your various kitchen appliances from one app on your device. Imagine texting your fridge and asking if you’re stocked up on brussels or beer? Out food shopping, you can even remotely view a virtual inventory of your fridge so you know what to chuck in your trolley.

Burnt fi ngers will be a thing of the past after installing an induction hob that can heat your pans and be completely cool to the touch. Induction heating elements only interact with metal so your hob stays as cool as ice and they also use less than half the energy of open gas burners. Some of the latest developments from leading manufacturers include a touch screen interface so you can view recipes with a swipe as you roll your pigs-in-blankets.

Head down the pub in your ironic Christmas sweater as you wait for your Turkey to cook to perfection, secure in the knowledge that you can remotely monitor its progress from your device while your smart oven, like a sober designated driver, will auto-pause at the perfect internal temperature. This is achieved by a digital meat thermometer that is a much better judge of these things than you are fl apping around in your apron.

The Jersey Construction Council have members that will expertly fi t your smart appliances and install a smart home interface so that your kitchen works in synergy to save you time and achieve better results.

Be smart this Christmas and spend more time with the family and less time in the kitchen, while still conjuring a festive feast to jingle everyone’s bells.

Zig Zag CushionElizabeth Howell

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TALK TO US

01534 620620www.choicejersey.com

• Stunning property• Spacious kitchen/ breakfast room• Period farmhouse • Garage & courtyard parking• Private driveway approach • Immaculately presented

• Detached granite residence • Stunnng home• Large orangery • Swimming pool• Gated entrance • Double garage

• Contemporary home • Beautiful kitchen / family room• Spacious & light • Stunning location• Tasteful interior design • Cinema room & pool

• Picturesque harbour • Two parking spaces• Period house • Near restaurants & shops• Currently two apartments • Good bus route

St Lawrence

St Helier

St Lawrence

St Aubin

£2,495,000

£1,895,000

£3,800,000

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• Penthouse • Sublime sea views• Direct beach access

• Balcony• Secure parking • Share transfer • South facing

St Clement £750,000

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• Quiet cul-de-sal • Spacious accommodation• Super family home

• Garage & parking• South facing garden • Amenities nearby

Rural St Helier £635,000

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Please call Gill Hunt on

07797 721881

WANTED4 Bedroom house in east of island. Garden suitable for young children up to £900,000

Secure gated entrance Large grounds/swimming pool Access to St Brelade’s bay Private yet conveniently located

St Brelade £2,950,000

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Spacious detached house Master with dressing room Situated on the railway walk Peaceful private lane

St Brelade £825,000

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Substantial detached property Occupying a large plot Many original character features Mature private large garden

St Brelade oieo£1,050,000

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Spacious renovated character home 4 Double bedrooms Large garden. Near the beach Possible income provider

St Helier £450,000

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Substantial detached house Large office & work shop Gardens + 3.5 Vergee fieldTranquil green lane location

St Mary £1,375,000

5 4 9+

Detached chocolate box cottage Country location. Rural viewsRecently constructed Immaculate presentation

St Mary £535,000

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Traditional granite homeUnique internal design Sea and rural views Plans passed to extend

St Ouen oieo£859,000

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Landmark building Characterful period property Stunning panoramic views Communal gardens

St Helier oieo£260,000

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Substantial, income generating homeLong driveway approachFully refurbished/part new build.2 Bed cottage with separate entrance

St Ouen £1,950,000

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3 Bed house & 2 bed flat 2 Gen/ income provider Large garden w/swimming poolClose to schools. Garage

St Saviour oieo£699,000

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Spacious detached family home Exclusive convenient locationLuxurious finish throughout Sunny enclosed garden

St Peter oieo£950,000

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Modern contemporary interiorSunny enclosed SW garden Close to many amenities Close to beach & schools

St Clement oieo£410,000

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Eco friendly contemporary home Total high spec renovation Large detached home office Close to colleges. Large meadow

St Saviour £1,199,950

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Kitchen diner & conservatoryFantastic rear gardenGreat open aspect Large garage & undercover parking

St Brelade £490,000

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Immense attention to detailVersatile and practical designLarge garage with storage

St Ouen £850,000

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Purpose built 1st floor apt Spacious and bright Balcony. Across from beachNo onward chain

St Clement £226,000

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2 2 Q

01534 710710

Luxury Marina facing apartmentAvailable fully furnishedLarge, wrap-around balconyGreat location2 Secure under cover parking spaces

Castle Quay £2,300pcm

2 2 Q

01534 710710

Marina developmentPenthouse apartmentHuge south facing terraceAllocated parking for 2 carsAvailable from mid October 2014

St Helier £2,500pcm

3 2 Q

01534 710710

UnfurnishedEasy access to town centreGreat location, rural aspectEnclosed private gardenDouble garage and parking for 3 cars

St Martin £1,450pcm

2 2 Q

01534 766689

Tastefully Decorated ApartmentSituated in Picturesque Rozel BayEnclosed Patio & Small BalconyAvailable Mid November 2014Qualifi ed Property


2 1 Q

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Second Floor Spacious ApartmentConvenient Central Town LocationLarge Balcony With Views Across WaterfrontRegret, No Children Under 16 or PetsQualifi ed Property

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5 3 Q

01534 766689

Spacious Family HomeElevated Position with Stunning ViewsHeated Swimming PoolPets NegotiableQualifi ed Property


1 1 Q

01534 880544

Outskirts of TownWalk to work, leave car at homeEat in KitchenFunctional fi replaceQualifi ed

St Clement £1,350pcm

2 1 Q

01534 880544

Walking distance to beachGarage for 1 carSunny enclosed gardenAvailable ImmediatelyQualifi ed

St Saviour £2,550pcm

4 3 Q

01534 880544

Country living yet minutes from townSpacious family homeLarge gardenAvailable early DecemberQualifi ed

For further information or advice please do not hesitate to contact Angela Radford at Le Gallais Estates on +44 1534 758444 or Barry Le Feuvre at Ogier on +44 1534 504120.Alternatively, visit us online at www.ogierproperty.com

Possibly one of the greatest frustrations to property buyers and sellers is the failure to meet a completion date which has been set up after successful negotiations by an estate agent.

One reason for such delay can be the discovery of a problem with the boundary of the property. This may be the result of the innocent removal of features such as boundary stones, walls, fences, banks or hedges or a lack of clarity or a discrepancy in the title deeds. Sometimes the seller will have been made aware of the issue at the time of buying the property, but decided to accept it; on other occasions it may have been overlooked by the seller’s lawyers. Buyers (and even more so their lenders) now tend to take a conservative approach to problems and usually require them to be resolved before the sale will complete.

In the majority of cases the problem can be speedily resolved by an approach to the neighbour and the parties agreeing to ratify a new boundary. This must be done in either in the sale contract itself or by separate contract passed before the Royal Court. The person making the request usually has to pay both parties’ fees.

No property owner can be forced to cooperate in clarifying a boundary, so in extreme cases a decision may have to be imposed upon neighbouring property owners. This is achieved by a party requesting a Vue de Vicomte through issuing a summons. When a Vue is ordered the Viscount will convene the parties to have the background and nature of the dispute explained to him. Timeframes are set for the parties to file a statement of claim, an answer and a reply.

A date for the Vue is fixed and the Viscount arranges for ten experts to attend at his office in the presence of the lawyers acting

for the parties. These experts will be conveyancing professionals from law firms who are not connected with the dispute. They are reduced to six, with each of the parties having the right to challenge the selection of one expert without reason and any other subject to giving reasons for the challenge. The experts must confirm that they are not conflicted by having knowledge of the disputed area or by being closely related to any of the other experts.

The experts are sworn in and provided with copies of the pleadings before witnesses are sworn in and the lawyers for each party present a summary of their cases. The Viscount accompanies the experts and an arpenteur (a public surveyor) to the site of the dispute for a silent viewing before returning to the court to hear evidence from each party and their witnesses.

It is the experts’ duty to interpret the contracts relating to the boundary in dispute and they can only use the oral evidence to assist them in the interpretation of the contracts. After deliberation in private by the experts all parties return to the site and the foreman, assisted by the arpenteur, demonstrates the panel’s decision. The arpenteur produces a draft Record of the experts’ determination which forms the basis of the Viscount’s Record of the proceedings.

The Viscount is empowered to award costs in such proportions as he deems appropriate and either party can request the Court to register the Viscount’s Record in the Public Registry as proof of the boundary.

A party may appeal the findings of the experts in which case a Vue de Justice would be held, with the original six experts being joined by a further six, and the Bailiff, assisted by two Jurats, presiding.

As you will gather from the above, a Vue De Vicomte can be an expensive and drawn out procedure which should always be used as a last resort. It has tended to be rarely used for that reason however in recent years they have been increasing in number, perhaps a sign of the times where neighbours don’t tend to know each other as well as they used to. All the more reason therefore to make sure that you have a great relationship with whoever lives next door!

Barry Le Feuvre is a Senior Conveyancing Consultant at Ogier and has been foreman of the panel of experts at the last two Vues to be held.

Angela Radford is Head of Property Sales at Le Gallais Estates.

“One reason for such delay can be the discovery of a problem with the boundary of the property. This may be the result of the innocent removal of features such as boundary stones, walls, fences, banks or hedges or a lack of clarity or a discrepancy in the title deeds”

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THE ASSOCIATIONNews from the Jersey Estate Agents’ Association

WORDS Shelagh Marett & John QuemardJoint presidents, Jersey Estate Agents’ Association

THE YEAR TO DATE…

The Jersey Estate Agents’ Association is committed to raising the standards in estate agency in Jersey. For reliable information please see our list of members on this page or visit our website at www.jeaa.co.uk

With 2014 nearing to a close and this being the last issue of the year, the JEAA looks back over an eventful year…

In January we reported that our website at www.jeaa.co.uk had undergone some changes to improve the way in which potential purchasers search for their new home. We also added the articles that appear here relating to all things “property” to o� er advice on your way.

February saw a few “green shoots of recovery” as the last quarter of 2013 house price statistics were released. The Statistics Unit of the States of Jersey was quoted in the Jersey Evening Post as saying that Jersey “was showing signifi cant signs of economic recovery”. Further reports confi rmed an upturn in the number of properties transacted in the Royal Court.

In March the JEAA continued the “market recovery” theme by suggesting that realistic pricing is the key to continued growth. Setting a realistic selling price at the start will encourage potential purchasers to view the property.

April saw the resignation of Marcus Matthews of Indigo Estates as Joint President of the JEAA at their AGM and the arrival of John Quemard of Quemard Properties who took over the reins to assist Shelagh Marett of Uniquely Flats & Uniquely Houses.

Whether to “open view” a property was the topic in May, with some advice for vendors on “for” and “against”.

We were lucky enough in June to link up with the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) to host a Channel Island

meeting at the Grand Hotel in Jersey, where we were joined by members from Alderney and Guernsey. The event was chaired by the MD of the Association and the President, as reported by us in July.

During August and September the JEAA o� ered further advice to buyers and sellers alike in their quest to fi nd the home of their dreams or sell their property.

In October we reported on the new legislation for landlords and tenants by way of The Residential Tenancy (Condition Report) (Jersey) Order 2014 which came into e� ect for all tenancy agreements prepared after 31st October 2014, which now makes it compulsory for a condition report to be completed by landlords and tenants at the beginning and end of a residential tenancy. Further information can be found on the States of Jersey website at http://www.gov.je/Home/RentingBuying/HousingLaws/Pages/ConditionReports.aspx.

And fi nally in November we have brought you this update on the year so far and we look forward to the challenges ahead in 2015.

The JEAA will continue to provide valuable services to property buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, and all our members are there to assist you through the process from start to finish with our professional approach and our adherence to our Code of Practice.

Bridle Estates766999www.bridle.je

Choice Properties620620www.choicejersey.com

Columbia Estates734200www.columbiaestates.je

Crespel Properties625569www.crespel.co.uk

Indigo Estates639955www.indigo.je

Maillard’s Estates737293www.maillards.je

Moore Properties880544www.mooreproperties.co.uk

ND Estates629009www.ndestates.com

Quemard Properties857065www.quemardproperties.co.uk

Savills722227www.savills.je

Uniquely Flats529000www.uniquelyfl ats.je

Uniquely Houses529555www.uniquelyhouses.je

Wilsons877977www.wilsons.je

JEAA Members

The Jersey Estate Agents’ Association is committed to raising the standards in estate agency. For reliable information, please see our members above.

For information on becoming a member of the JEAA and benefi ts please contact either Sheilagh Marett on 529000 or John Quemard on 879879

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