> A versatile property situated at the top of its own unspoilt rural valley
> Distant sea views, yet close to the village and Derrible & Dixcart Bays
> Currently divided into 3 apartments with income from letting if required
> The whole house could be easily converted to one larger family home
> Beautiful location: available partly furnished and equipped if preferred
> 46 year lease - Price: £295,000 firm

SITUATION Le Vallon D’Or occupies a sheltered east facing position towards the east of the island approached from a quiet lane leading away from the main roads past farms and onwards along the alternative, quieter route to the old and new harbours, within walking and easy cycling distance of all of the islands amenities and picturesque Derrible and Dixcart Bays. It has a ‘hamlet’ atmosphere yet is not isolated nor overlooked by other properties.
  
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 thirty 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 for residents and visitors alike. 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 ACCOMMODATION BRIEFLY COMPRISES:

Entrance Hall 6’2” x 7’.  Quarry tiled floor, fitted floor to ceiling cupboards, doors leading to Apartment 2 and...

APARTMENT 1

GROUND FLOOR - Open plan style

Kitchen 18’6” x 9’6”.  Fitted solid wood ‘Seimatic’ dark oak base, wall and floor to ceiling kitchen units, blue double sink, blue 2 door oil fired Aga with wood and tiled extractor fan above, beamed ceiling, south facing picture window, fridge/freezer, partly quarry tiled floor, part rush matting, overhead lighting, ample plug sockets.

Lounge / Diner 9’3” x 26’. Wood panelled walls, floor to ceiling shelves on one wall, east facing small pane picture window, brass inset ceiling lights, open tread staircase leading to...

FIRST FLOOR 

Landing  7’9” x 8’6”.  Fitted cupboards, panelled ceiling, upvc double-glazed dormer window,overhead lighting, doors leading to...

Bedroom 1 16’3” x 12’3”.  Fitted cupboards, overhead lighting, south facing upvc double-glazed dormer window.

Bedroom 2 11’6” x 12’.  Fitted cupboards, under eaves cupboards, overhead lighting, south facing upvc double-glazed dormer window.

Bathroom 1 2’ x 5’6”. Fitted vanity sink unit, white painted wood panelled walls, timber panelled bath, low level flush WC, double glazed north facing velux window.

APARTMENT 2

GROUND FLOOR

Kitchen  14’ x 9’4”. Fitted green base units, cylinder cupboard, fridge, 4 ring gas cooker, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, washing machine, overhead and wall spot lights, south facing picture window, west facing upvc double glazed window, glass panel door leading to...

Living Room 12’6” x 12’6”. West facing upvc double-glazed window, oil fired stove, overhead lighting, corner fitted shelving/display unit, TV point, glass panel door leading to...

Hallway  8’ x 4’ plus 8’6” x 3’. Overhead lighting, solid wood doors leading to...

Bedroom 1 10’ x 10’. Upvc double glazed west facing picture window and door leading to side garden, overhead lights.

Bedroom 2 10’ x 10’. North facing picture window, fitted wardrobe, overhead lighting.

Bathroom 7’9” x 5’6”.  North facing window, tiled floor and walls, wood panelled ceiling, large shower cubicle, sink with mirror and shaver light, low level flush WC, overhead spotlights.

APARTMENT 3 

GROUND FLOOR  At basement level with a stable-style door leading to…
 
Kitchen  12’7” x 10’. With a full range of kitchen cupboards, cooker, fridge and washing machine, quarry tiled floor, open-tread stairs to the First Floor and access to…

Dining Room 10’ x 9’6”. With an east facing window, power points, overhead light, dining table and chairs.

Sitting Room 10’ x 9’8”. With an east facing window, power and telephone points, television, sofa and chairs.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom  1 3’6” x 10’2”. With an east facing window, partly mirrored walls, a double bed and storage cupboards, wash basin with mirror above, and doors leading to…

Shower  With tiled shower unit.

WC  With low-level flush WC.

Garden  Sheltered and private, with a patio area and lawn surrounded by fencing, flowering shrubs and mature trees.

EXTERNAL 

Gardens  The south-facing fenced gardens are mature with lawn areas surrounded by mature trees, flower and shrub beds. There is a large brick built multi-purpose barbecue.

Outbuilding 14’ x 8’. Situated away from the main house. Of wooden construction, with a stable door, room for storage of garden machinery and utensils, or animals (with some renovation).

Valley  Known as Clos de Bas. Approx. 4 acres. Stretching away to the east of the house, the wooded slopes have a mixture of mature English Oak, Green Oaks, Chestnut, Sycamore and Black Poplar trees and the valley floor is home to many wild flowers including wild orchids.

Local Market plot Situated within the valley, yet not overlooked from the house, with granite foundations in place. Suitable for sub-leasing, building or letting nature reclaim depending on individual preference. Occupancy of any residential building on this site would be restricted to family members or those who have been resident on the island for 15-years or more.

INCOME  The 2 Apartments currently let for summer short stay self catering lets and 6 monthly winter lets generate an income of approximately £14,000 per annum with the occupants paying their own electricity and gas bills. This income could be increased with the 3rd Apartment also being let if new owners preferred.

GROUND RENT £798.14 per annum, index linked, reviewed every 4 years, next review 2007.

PROPERTY TAX £477.25 per annum at the 2006 rate of £5.75 per quarter.  The measurements of the property equate to 83 quarters, of which 75 are residential and 8 are outbuildings.

STATUS  Unrestricted Occupancy. Leasehold, with 46 years remaining of the current Lease. A lease extension is available by separate negotiation if required.

VACANT POSSESSION By arrangement, preferably January 2007

VIEWING  Strictly by appointment only through Sark Estate Agents as the Vendors sole agent.

SERVICES Mains electricity, septic tank drainage, water from own borehole.

PRICE  £295,000 including fixtures and fittings as seen.

All equipment and some furniture will be available to purchase separately if required.

Sark Estate Agents
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