LOGIS DU PRE
Rue du Sermon, Sark

* A comfortable and spacious family home in a sheltered, central location
* In a good condition throughout; extensively renovated and extended
* Open-plan Sitting/Dining Room: Kitchen: Study: Utility & Garden Room
* 5 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms (3-en-suite): Garden: Outbuildings
* Offers invited in the region of £415,000 for the 61-year lease

SITUATION:
The property is situated on a small freehold, known as La Corderie, forming a part of Carrefour crossroads, central on the island, within walking and easy cycling distance of all the islands amenities, shops, churches and picturesque walks. The property is set back from a pleasant tree-lined road and approached via steps leading up to and through a gate into the front garden area or through a gate at the rear of the property, approached through the neighbouring paddock.

Sark is located about nine miles east of Guernsey and twenty three miles north of Jersey with access only permissible by boat with regular ferries to Guernsey and Jersey where there are international airports. Flight time to Gatwick is about forty-five minutes by jet.

SARK:
Sark is spectacular in both its scenery and its simplicity; its tranquil beauty is unmarred by cars or tarmac roads and yet enhanced by excellent modern facilities and telecommunications for residents and visitors alike. The only independent feudal state remaining in Europe, Sark is self-governing through ‘Chief Pleas’ and is presided over by the Seigneur. Transport on Sark is restricted to the horse and carriage, the bicycle and ‘shanks pony’. Tractors are, however, allowed by licence for general farm work, carting of goods from the harbour, and personal transport by arrangement.  Everyday shopping facilities are available on Sark together with a selection of excellent hotels, restaurants, and public houses.

TAXATION:
Sark does not levy any income tax, property gains tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax or value-added-tax on its residents. Other local taxes are very moderate.

THE HOUSE:
Logis du Pre is a surprisingly substantial house, primarily of a cavity block construction with a new cedar shingle exterior. The house has been extensively renovated and extended by the current owner and is now available to purchase in a ‘walk-in’ condition with the benefit of new flooring and decorative work throughout. The interior of the house is spacious and light, with welcoming reception rooms and generously providing an above-average number of bedrooms and bathrooms with scope for a business if required. The Study makes an ideal computer room with sufficient space for those wishing to run a business from home, or a ‘snug’ for children or guests.
The gardens give a pleasant approach to the house with plenty of recreational space for children and pets, and privacy when required. Tractor access for deliveries and removals is available to the rear of the property through the neighbouring field.

THE ACCOMMODATION BRIEFLY COMPRISES: 

Entrance Lobby & Hall:
Approached via the west facing wooden front door with a west-facing window, coat hanging space, a tiled floor, space for occasional or display furniture, overhead lights, stairs leading to the First Floor and doors leading to …

Study:
11’9” x 7’6”. With a north facing window, radiator, Amtico wood flooring, telephone and power points, overhead lighting, ample desk and bookshelf space.

Dining Room:
17’9” x 17’. With west and north facing windows, a frosted window giving light to/from the Inner Hall, and a door leading to the Inner Hall; Amtico wood flooring, overhead lights, radiators, ample space for a dining table and associated furniture and open-plan access through to…

Sitting Room:
17’9” x 20’. With a large south facing bay window overlooking the rear garden area, a large feature brick fireplace housing a grate for an open-fire,  overhead lights, radiators, Amtico wood flooring, ample space for sofas and armchairs, occasional and ornamental furniture, bookshelves and display. A butler’s sink and drinks cupboard is discreetly housed in a convenient corner of the room.

Kitchen:
17’8” x 9’8” plus large recessed linen cupboard; With a south facing picture window, overhead lighting, Amtico wood flooring, extensive fitted wall and floor kitchen units with tiled splashbacks & incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink, a breakfast bar, 4 ring gas hob & cooker, space for a fridge, dishwasher, chest freezer, and breakfast table, and a door leading to the…

Utility/Garden Room:
15’4” x 6’4”. With a south facing bay window, door through to the Sitting Room (at present unused) and ample space for storage. An external door leads to the rear patio and garden area.

Master Bedroom:
13’8” x 9’9”. Approached through a short corridor with double fitted wardrobes; with a north-facing window, a radiator, overhead and occasional lights, carpeted floor, ample space for a bed (presently of 4-poster size) and bedroom furniture, with telephone and power points, TV point and a door leading to...

En-suite Bathroom:
9’9” x 9’1”. With a north-facing window, low-level flush WC, wash handbasin in fitted vanity unit, bath, tiled floor, overhead lights and storage space.

Bedroom 2:
13’2” x 9’4” plus 16’6” x 4’4”. With east facing windows, carpeted floor, overhead lights, radiator, TV point, space for a double or twin beds, wardrobes and bedroom furniture, a dressing area forming an ‘L-shape’ to the main part of the bedroom, and an arched doorway with a curtain covering leading to…
En-suite bathroom With a small east facing window, carpeted floor, a wash basin with mirror over and 2 doors leading to the WC and a new hip-bath, with a frosted small window over.

Bedroom 3:
12’10” x 12’5”. With a south facing picture window, overhead lightS, carpeted and part-parquet floor, an arched feature within the ceiling, space for a double bed and a study or dressing area with a door leading to…
En-suite bathroom With a south-facing window, overhead lights and a full bathroom suite.

Laundry & Utility Room:
With a west facing window overlooking the Entrance Lobby, oil-fired boiler for the efficient supply of central heating and hot water, a radiator, overhead lights, tiled floor, a WC and wash basin, space for washing machine, dryer and linen storage.

FIRST FLOOR:
Stairs lead from the Inner Hall to…
Landing With a south facing Velux window and a sliding door leading to…

Bathroom:
With WC and bath.

Bedroom 4:
12’8” x 7’3”. An attic-style room with a west facing window, space for one or two single beds, clothes hanging area, and a wash basin.

Bedroom 5:
12’8” x 10’7”. An attic-style room with an east facing window, space for one or two single beds, clothes hanging area, and a wash basin.

EXTERNAL: 
3 Garden Sheds Of timber construction with storage space for garden utensils and machinery.

Storage Shed Of block and timber construction, dry lined and suitable for storage of furniture etc.

Garden Attractively planted with a great variety of trees and shrubs, flower-beds and lawned areas, designed to be inviting yet low-maintenance, and is well protected from wind.

SERVICES:
Mains electricity, oil-fired central heating, shared borehole water, septic tank drainage.

STATUS:
Open market. Leasehold, with 61 years remaining of the Lease, which expires 31st December 2069.
 
GROUND RENT:
None payable until 2043. 

PROPERTY TAX:
£468.60 per annum at the 2009 rate of £6.60 per quarter. The measurements of the buildings equates to 71 quarters.

VIEWING:
Strictly by appointment only through Sark Estate Agents as the lessors Sole Agent.

VACANT POSSESSION:
As convenient

PRICE:
For the full remaining lease of 61 years: £415,000 to include fitted carpets as seen.
Some furniture may be available through negotiation with the current owner.

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