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CONTENTS March 2017 GUERNSEY PROPERTY SALES - 04 MARTEL MAIDES - 06 VISION - 08 LIVINGROOM - 10 CRANFORDS - 14 GARDENING WITH ELLIE - 16 SARNIA - 20 CARRÉ - 26 SHIELDS - 28 BUSINESS DIRECTORY - 30
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PROPERTY STATS
JANUARY 2017 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC this month:
47 property sales TOTAL VALUE: £16,243,895
RBS
7,472,300
21
SKIPTON INT’L
3,646,350
12
HSBC
2,560,495
8
LLOYDS
1,724,500
4
BARCLAYS
840,250
2
year to date:
47 property sales TOTAL VALUE: £16,243,895
RBS
7,472,300
21
SKIPTON INT’L
3,646,250
12
HSBC
2,560,350
8
LLOYDS
1,724,500
4
BARCLAYS
840, 250
2
HAMBROS
0
0
KLEIN B
0
0
INVESTEC
0
0
GSY HOME LOANS 0 0 BUTTERFIELD
0
CO-OPERATIVE
0
0
0
MEDIAN AVERAGE BOND ON
MEDIAN AVERAGE BOND ON
LOCAL HOUSE
LOCAL FLAT
YEAR TO DATE:
YEAR TO DATE:
£376,250
£162,200 CURRENT MONTH:
CURRENT MONTH:
£196,200
£376,250 Data supplied by
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TRP TBC
SOLE AGENT
11 Cour Du Bodier
TRP 74
La Manga
111 Rosaire Gardens
TRP 48
TRP 70
SOLE AGENT
St Peter Port
£158,000
No. 1 Chalet Melousine
1 Bed Bungalow West Coast Location Parking + Garden Ideal FTB/Investment
Spacious 1 Bed Apt Walking Distance Of Town Walk-In Condition On-Street Parking Close
1 Bed First Floor Flat Recently Upgraded Throughout On-Street Parking Close By Priced To Sell
St Peter Port 3, Infinity Gardens
TRP 57
£210,000 TRP 82
Purpose Built Living for over 55’s 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Apartment Multiple On Site Amenities One Parking Space
£249,000
Castel Apt 41, Rosaire Court
St Peter Port
£275,000
Tivoli
TRP 76
TRP 89
SOLE AGENT
Two Bedroom Apartment Short Walk To Central St. PP Well Presented Accommodation Small Courtyard
St Peter Port Clouds
1 Bed, 1 Bath Maisonette High Specification Throughout One Parking Space + Visitor Landscaped Communal Gardens
£285,000
St Peter Port Glan-Y-Mor
TRP 67
SOLE AGENT
£315,000 TRP 59
Purpose Built Living for over 55’s 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Apartment Multiple On Site Amenities One Parking Space
St Peter Port
Well Presented 2 Bed Home Situated Within Quiet Lane Balcony, Private Courtyard Comm. Garden, Parking
£319,000
Bellapais Cottage
TRP 118
SOLE AGENT
2 Bed Mid-Terraced Hse Situated In A Quiet Clos Rear Patio, Parking Space Low Maintenance
Pomme de Pin
TRP 120
Characterful 2 Bed Cottage Parking For 2 Small Cars Sunny Garden, Quiet Area Well Presented Throughout
TRP 110
£339,000
Vale Montagne Bleu
TRP 145
St Sampson
2 Bed Terraced Traditional Home Good Condition Throughout Accommodation Over 2 Floors Enclosed Courtyard Garden
£349,500
Cherry Tree House
St Sampson
£350,000
Carouselle Cottage
TRP 92
TRP 74
SOLE AGENT
SOLE AGENT
3 Bed Terraced House 2 Reception Rooms Close To Local Amenities Garden, Patio + Pkg
Vale
Willow Cottage
£329,000
SOLE AGENT
Modern 2 Bed Property Great First Purchase Walk to Beaches Parking + Sunny Garden
£335,000
Vale
Vale
Loft Style Living, Superb Seaviews 2 Beds + 2 Bathrooms Central Town Location Large Garage + Parking Space
£375,000
St Peter Port
£395,000
Modern 2 Bed Home Immaculately Presented South Facing Private Patio Area Parking For Two Cars
St Peter Port
Detached 2 Bed, 2 Bath Bungalow Cavity Construction In 2005 Multi Parking, South Facing Garden Walking Distance Of Town
£395,000
St Peter Port
£399,000
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MartelMaides
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TRP 133
8 Candie Apartments
TRP 91
SOLE AGENT
3 Bed Semi-Detached Family House Well Regarded Residential Clos Garage, Garden + Parking Convenient St PP Location
St Peter Port Bardolino
TRP 147
TRP 148
St Peter Port
£409,000
5 Clos de Gibauderie
TRP 167
Large 2 Bedroom Apartment Master Suite, Dressing Room + En Suite Outdoor Terrace, 2 Parking Spaces Modern + Spacious Accommodation
St Peter Port
£425,000
The Coach House
TRP 131
SOLE AGENT
TRP 116
2 Bedroom Cottage Bright, Sunny Plot Close to The West Coast Parking + Garden
£495,000
St Saviour
Maison Ville + Cottage
TRP 204
SOLE AGENT
3 Bed, Modern Family Home 2 Baths, Enclosed Garden Multiple Parking, Single Garage Located At End Of Quiet Clos
3 Bed Garage-Linked House Good Size South Facing Garden Single Garage + Parking Centrally Located
£499,000
Vale Notre Reve
TRP 219
SOLE AGENT
St Peter Port
Detached 2 Bed Barn Conversion Spacious Receps + 2 Large Beds Garden + Ample Parking Rural Yet Very Convenient Loc.
£510,000
San Bernardino
TRP 170
St Andrew
Highly Unusual Property 4 Bed Hse + 1 Bed Cottage Central St PP Location Well Presented Accomm
£525,000
La Cocquerie
TRP 207
£539,000
St Peter Port
1 + 2 Rouge Rue House
TRP 351
SOLE AGENT
4 Bed Det. Chalet Bung Large Enclosed Rear Garden. Parking + Single Garage Well Presented, Fantastic Position
St Martin Croute Mainguy
Modern Det. 3/4 Bed Home Walking To Cobo Village Easily Maintained Garden Ample Prkg, Attached Garage
£549,000 TRP 161
Detached 3 Bed Cottage Requires Full Upgrading Huge Potential + Scope Garage/Workshop, Gardens
£555,000
Castel Les Marottes
TRP 205
SOLE AGENT
SOLE AGENT
3 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom Generous Living Space Garage, Secure Gardens + Parking Permissions + Scope to Extend
Vale
Petit Maison
SOLE AGENT
Contemporary 2 Bed Apartment Stylish Accommodation Balcony, Pkg Space + Sea Views Stones Throw From Town
£399,000
Apartment 1. Farnley House
£580,000
La Quezette
TRP 127
SOLE AGENT
Substantial 4 Bed Family Home Located In Quiet Lane, Near Coast Multiple Parking + Sunny Garden Spacious Accommodation
£695,000
St Saviour
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 2 x Spacious 3 Bed Apartments Lovely Views, Terraces + Gardens Projected Income Of £35,000 PA
£725,000
Castel
Maison de Bas House
TRP 461
SOLE AGENT
Detached 4 Bedroom Bungalow Indication To Demolish + Rebuild Superb Rural Valley Site Very Rare Opportunity
Forest
£625,000
St Peter Port
Grand 5 Bed Period House Very Spacious Accommodation Outbuildings + Large Gardens Quiet Location
£850,000
Vale
£1,150,000
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• multi-agent 1.00%
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A SELECTION OF PROPERTIES SOLD BY VISION DURING 2016
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FLAT 1, L’ABRI DU MONT ST PETER PORT
£199,000
41 CHARROTERIE MILLS ST PETER PORT
£265,000
FLAT 3, 30 PEDVIN ST ST PETER PORT
£265,000
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Smartly presented apartment Located near town centre Outdoor space Low maintenance
Ground floor apartment Recently upgraded Smartly presented Convenient town location Allocated parking space
Duplex apartment Smartly presented Light and airy accommodation Convenient town location South facing terrace NEW
REDUCED
TRP 51
TAWNY ST PETER PORT
NEW
TRP 85
£525,000
FLEUR DE LYS ST ANDREW
TRP 104
£595,000
SHANE ST MARTIN
£599,000
3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Smartly presented bungalow Quiet clos Light and airy accommodation Open plan living area Sunny and private garden REDUCED
Large lounge with free hanging fireplace Glass gable and balcony with views Indoor spa & sauna Parking and integral garage Central Location
Smartly presented bungalow Located in a quiet lane Large west facing garden Scope to increase accommodation Ample parking
TRP 222
TRP 176
TRP 162
WHITCHURCH ST PETER PORT
SOLE AGENT
£639,000
COURTIL BEAUCAMP
STONE DE CROZE
VALE
CASTEL
£649,000
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Charming Victorian townhouse Listed building in desirable location Versatile layout Low maintenance garden Parking NEW
Attractive farmhouse Recently upgraded Beautifully presented Scope for further enhancement Quiet location
Family home with wing Recently extended and upgraded Immaculately presented Convenient location Permission for double garage
TRP 186
TRP 261
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NEW
£760,000
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
SOLE AGENT
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NEW
TRP 257
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40, PEDVIN STREET
SOLE AGENT
24, PHOENIX WAY
1, WESTWOOD
2 BEDS | ST. PETER PORT £308,000 | TRP 88
1 BED | ST. PETER PORT £325,000 | TRP 96 SOLE AGENT
3 BEDS
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ST. PETER PORT
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£323,000
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SO
TRP 99
COURTIL JEAN
5 BEDS
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CASTEL
21, CLOS DES ISLES
3, LE PETIT BIGARD
3 BEDS | ST. SAMPSON £395,000 | TRP 114
2 BEDS | FOREST £420,000 | TRP 189
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£945,000
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SOLE AGENT
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TRP 345
LES DRUS
SOLE AGENT
1 BED
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£439,000
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TRP 104
GENT
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LOCAL MARKET SALES
THE LIGHTHOUSE
2, LE PETIT BIGARD
3 BEDS | VALE £455,000 | TRP 108
3 BEDS | FOREST £475,000 | TRP 189
THE COACH HOUSE
SOLE AGENT
2 BEDS
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ST. ANDREW
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£525,000
LE BON
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TRP 131
JOINT AGENT
4 BEDS
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SOMERSET
FOREST
JOINT AGENT
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£1,695,000
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TRP 621
ST. HELENA
ORANA
3 BEDS | FOREST £685,000 | TRP 212
4 BEDS | ST. PIERRE DU BOIS £695,000 | TRP 249
SOLE AGENT
3 BEDS
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VALE
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£599,000
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TRP 153
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PENRHYN
JOINT AGENT
CURTAIN BLUFF
THE WHITE COTTAGE
4 BEDS | ST. SAMPSON £795,000 | TRP 156
4 BEDS | ST. MARTIN £799,000 | TRP 222
SOLE AGENT
4 BEDS
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FOREST
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£749,000
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SOLE AGENT
S
TRP 229
FORT LE CROCQ
2 BEDS
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ST. SAVIOUR
SHERBOURNE HOUSE
BONNE SANTE
6 BEDS | ST. PETER PORT £799,950 | TRP 275
4 BEDS | ST. MARTIN £820,000 | TRP 245
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£1,800,000
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SOLE AGENT
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SOLE AGENT
LA
TRP 306
LE SAPIN
JOINT AGENT
3 BEDS
GSY PROPERTY MARCH 2017.indd 3-4
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ST. MARTIN
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£875,000
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TRP 288
GENT
GENT
OPEN MARKET SALES
FLAT 1, WOODFORD
10, CLOS DES FONTAINES
2 BEDS | ST. PETER PORT £565,000 | TRP 96
4 BEDS | ST. MARTIN £899,000 | TRP 244
SOLE AGENT
1, LE PETIT BIGARD
SOLE AGENT
2 BEDS
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FOREST
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£995,000
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TRP 189
LES MARCHEZ
SOLE AGENT
5 BEDS
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ST. PIERRE DU BOIS |
LA COUR DE LONGUE
6 BEDS
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ST. SAVIOUR
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£2,995,000
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£POA
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TRP 646
LA CROUTE HAVILLAND
CHOISI
4 BEDS | ST. PETER PORT £1,150,000 | TRP 296
5 BEDS | ST. SAMPSON £1,750,000 | TRP 734
TRP 1075
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TRP 57
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TRP 45
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TRP 52
TRP 63
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One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Ground Floor Flat
One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
On Street Parking
Nearby On-Street Parking
Small Outside Space
Recently Upgraded Throughout
Modern & Stylish
Central Town Location
Ideal First Time Buyer/Investment
Allocated Parking Space
Light & Airy Open Plan Living Area
Nicely Presented
Central Location
Rural Views
Ideal First Time Buyer or Investment
Ideal First Time Buyer
Presented Immaculately
Ideal First Time Buyer
Great Central Location
Rear Communal Garden
On Street Parking Nearby
Close To Bordeaux Harbour
LR2453
£199,000
ST PETER PORT
TRP 85
£205,000
LR2585
ST PETER PORT
TRP 99
£239,950
LR2518
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TRP 95
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LR2533
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TRP 113
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Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment
Two Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment
Great Central Location
Stylishly Presented
Move-In Condition Throughout
Well Presented Throughout
High End Finish
Deceptively Spacious
Bright & Spacious Rooms
Parking for One Car
True Lock Up and Leave
Well Maintained
Parking for One Car
Lovely Private Gravel Garden
Outside Patio Area
Small Courtyard
Set On 2nd & 3rd Floor
Ideal for Couple or Small Family
Secured Underground Parking
Listed Property
Ideal First Time Buyer
Close to Local Amenities of Town
LR2610
£265,000
ST PETER PORT
TRP 69
£265,000
LR2597
ST PETER PORT
TRP 66
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LR2608
£279,950
TRP 86
VALE
TRP 117
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Two Bedroom Apartment
Two Bedroom Terrace House
Two Bedroom House
Two Bedroom Spacious Apartment
Presented Beautifully
Low Maintenance Rear Courtyard
Modern Living Areas
Well Maintained & Well Presented
Parking for Two Cars
Parking For Up To Two Cars
Lovely Working Fireplace
Rural Views
Outside Small Balcony
Close To Local Amenities
Gravelled Outside Space
Lovely Location near Bordeaux
Ideal First Time Buyer/Down-Size
Good First Time Buyer/Investment
Allocated Parking
Parking for Two Cars
Close To Nearby Amenities
Separate Utility in Shed
Own Front Entrance LR2472
£310,000
ST PETER PORT
TRP 173
£315,000
LR2586
ST PETER PORT
TRP 111
LR2605
£320,000
LR2603
£335,000
TRP 112
VALE
TRP 102
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Four Bedroom House
Two Bedroom Terrace House
Three Bedroom Terraced House
Three Bedroom
In Need of Updating
Split Over Three Floors
Split Over Three Floors
Semi-Detached House
Would Make a Wonderful Family Home
Convenient Location to Town Amenities
Bright and Spacious Rooms
Floored Loft for Storage
Fully Enclosed Rear Garden
Rear Patio & Garden
Private Rear Courtyard
Lovely Enclosed Patio & Front Garden
Parking for Three Cars
Parking for One Car
Rented Renting & On-Street Parking
Shed & Greenhouse
Workshop at Rear
Ideal for Professional Couple/Small Family
Ideal Location
Parking for Four Cars
LR2563
£359,950
LR2595
£365,000
LR2598
£369,000
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LR2486
£399,000
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Two Bedroom House
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Five Bedroom
Three Bedroom Semi-Detached
Modern & Stylish Finish Throughout
Beautifully Presented
Semi-Detached House
Three Bathrooms
Fully Enclosed Garden
Quiet & Convenient Location
Possible Separate Maisonette on Top Floor
Open Plan Living Areas
Allocated Parking for Two Cars
Parking For Two Cars & Visitor
Open Plan Living Areas
Move In Condition Throughout
Feature Well
Lapsed Plans to Extend
Rear Patio/Garden Area
Parking for Two Cars
Private Location
Large Garden with Sea Views
On Street Parking Nearby
Enclosed Sunny Rear Garden
LR2590
£429,000
VALE
TRP 130
LR2600
£439,000
LR2587
£449,000
TRP 163
VALE
TRP 178
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Three Bedroom Detached House
Three Bedrooms
Three Bedrooms
Three Bedrooms
Large & Open Living Areas
Semi-detached House
Semi-detached
Chalet Bungalow
Rear Enclosed Garden
Parking for Two Cars
Beautifully Presented Throughout
Brand New Rear Extension
Parking For Three/Four Cars
Planning Permission for Extension
Front Patio & Grass Area
Front & Rear Gardens
Close To L’Ancresse Common
Rear Raised Patio Area
Ample Parking
Parking For Up To Six Cars
Two Rear Garden Sheds
Overlooking Attractive Pond
Garage
Shed & Greenhouse
LR2567
TRP 137
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£449,000
LR2562
£455,000
LR2601
£474,995
LR2577
£475,000
LR2288
£545,000
TRP 165
VALE
TRP 189
VALE
TRP 160
VALE
TRP 195
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Five Bedroom
Four Bedroom
Three Bedroom Bungalow
Four Bedroom Bungalow
Lovely Detached House
One Bathroom
Recently Renovated
Parking for Several Cars
Fully Renovated Throughout
With A Wing
Well Proportioned Rooms
Scope to Extend
Planning Permission to Extend
Plenty of Parking
Beautiful Patio & Garden Areas
Enclosed Swimming Pool
Lovely Rear Garden
Triple Garage
Plenty of Parking
Lovely Low Maintenance Gardens
Plenty of Parking & Garage
Surrounding Gardens
Large Plot
Gorgeous Family Home
LR2554
£570,000
LR2549
£575,000
TRP 245 156
VALE
TRP 187
CASTEL
LR2473
£575,000
LR2159
£585,000
TRP 302
VALE
TRP 278
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Four Bedroom House
Four Bedroom Detached House
Five Bedroom
Four Bedroom House
Close To West Coast Beaches
Bright & Spacious Rooms
Ample Parking
With A Wing
Good Sized Rooms Throughout
Large Private Gardens
Spacious Rooms Throughout
Good Sized Plot
Parking for Four Cars
Quiet & Ideal Location
Lovely Low Maintenance Garden
Lovely Large Modern Living Areas
Patio Area at Front & Rear
Beautiful Family Home
Two Domestic Greenhouses & Summer House
Rear Garden with Two Sheds & Outhouse
Sea Views
Parking Four Three/Four Cars
Ideal Large Family Home
Scope to Further Extend
LR2609
£589,000
LR2540
£599,000
LR2602
cranfords.co.uk
£640,000
LR2275
£735,000
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Gardening for the Words Ellie Cooper Photography Toby Le Ray #12. MARCH 2017. THE LOCAL ISSUE
PROPERTY / FEATURE PROPERTY / FEATURE
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ather foolishly, my first thought when asked to produce an article based on ‘gardening’, was that this was a hobby for the retired, for those that had bypassed the days of work and had found a sense of purpose in trimming their roses and disposing of weeds.
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This was a superficial and hasty reaction, and when I took the time to think about how and where gardening actually fits into our daily lives, I realized not only that gardening is a hobby and a form of exercise, but that it acts as a stress reliever and is an important part of life for a number of people. Soon, on the 30th of March to be exact, we will find ourselves entering into the Spring Equinox, the slightly warmer and seemingly more relaxed side of twenty seventeen. February, or the ‘Tuesday month’ as I’ve heard it described before, will be a chilling but distant memory. This got me thinking, where was it that I spent the first warm day of the year in twenty sixteen? The answer was easy; my garden. I imagine if I was to ask this question across Guernsey, many would have the same answer. In a few weeks I hold out hope that I will be sat with a coffee on a swinging chair in my garden, overindulging in vitamin D for the first time in what seems like forever. I say all of this because, during my daily commute from work to home, people pottering about their gardens is one the first things I notice during the spring and summer months. We spend an awful lot of time in our gardens and, whatever size they might be, they provide us with an overwhelming sense of calm and relaxation. If you think about it, finding joy in tending a piece of land that is your own makes complete and utter sense. Perhaps it is time to get involved and find out exactly what it is about gardening that makes it so popular. To help you get inspired, we’ve focused on two of Guernsey’s most famous horticultural wonders, the tomato and the clematis. Here’s a little information on their importance to the island.
TOMATOES A discussion on Guernsey horticulture would be nothing without the mention of tomatoes, a fruit that has long since been a staple of island life. Rather amusingly, previous to tomatoes becoming a regular part of modern day cuisine, Europeans grew them for decorative purposes, refusing to eat them out of fear of their poisonous ingredients. Around 1864 an English newspaper published a story claiming research had shown the fruit was not only edible, but had health benefits, and in the late 1960s nearly half a billion tomatoes were being picked and exported to England, from Guernsey. Though we used to be as well known for our tomatoes as Jersey is for its potatoes, local production has seen a significant decline. The idea of a selfsufficient farming industry has become somewhat romantic, but this fails to detract from a sense of communal pride in ‘local produce’. In order to help assist the tomato industry in its survival, consider purchasing local produce as opposed to imported. Or even better, try growing your own! Gardening is a bountiful opportunity for organic and delicious food. We’ve provided a handy guide to assist you on your way to your very own hedge veg stall.
RAYMOND EVISON’S CLEMATIS GENIUS If you’ve been to the Guernsey Clematis Nursery, you’ve probably heard of the gardening legend that is Ray Evison. After searching the South Coast of England for the perfect spot, Raymond settled on Guernsey and purchased an acre of glasshouses in the North of the island. His first year (1985) saw the raising of 150,000 young clematis, which benefited enormously from the mild climate AND grew unusually well from February through to mid-October. Raymond Evison was awarded his first Chelsea Gold medal in his early twenties, and has since spent the last five decades searching, breeding, introducing and cultivating the best clematis varieties. This distinguished career has seen him introduce over 100 clematis species and cultivars that are now grown in gardens around the world, many being distributed from his own, state of the art, "Guernsey Clematis Nursery". If you too, are inspired to make the most our mild climate and grow your own, www.raymondevisonclematis.com/main/ guidesPruning-simple.asp?a=1 provides the perfect snapshot guide to caring for clematis’. As for the first warm day of spring, it could not come soon enough!
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£169,000
St Peter Port
£235,000
St Peter Port
£250,000
St Peter Port
£265,000
St Peter Port
LE T SO EN AG
TRP 45 // LM1627
£289,000
St Peter Port
TRP 64 // LM1635
£315,000
Castel
TRP 69 // LM1200
£395,000
St Peter Port
TRP 73 // LM1336
£399,000
St Andrews
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TRP 91 // LM1616
£430,000
St Peter Port
TRP 49 // LM385
£445,000
St Sampson
TRP 145 // LM1485
£449,000
St Sampson
TRP 92 // LM1593
£495,000
St Martin
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TRP 127 // LM1612
£520,000
Vale
TRP 102 // LM1628
£549,000
St Sampson
TRP 121 // LM1440
£589,000
Castel
TRP 188 // LM300
£607,500
St Peter Port
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TRP 239 // LM1623
TRP 245 // LM1630
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£695,000
Vale
£850,000
TRP 293 // LM1600
£860,000
St Martin
St Martin
TRP 163 // OM47
£1,300,000
Vale
LE T SO EN AG
TRP 425 // LM1609
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£3,250,000
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SOLE AGENT VALE - £299,000 TRP 65 Semi-detached 1 bed cottage Good order throughout Large lounge/diner Separate fitted kitchen Parking and lawned garden
SOLE AGENT ST PETER PORT - £950 PCM TRP 55 Well presented 2nd floor apartment Quiet location near to town centre 2 double bedrooms Living room with kitchen area Underground parking for 1 car
SOLE AGENT CASTEL - £535,000 TRP 155 Spacious 3 bed chalet bungalow Small clos near Vazon Bay Immaculate throughout New fitted kitchen and shower room Lawned gardens, garage & parking
SOLE AGENT ST SAMPSON - £1100 PCM TRP 89 Immaculate 1 bed detached barn Quiet off road location Parking for 2 cars Strictly non-smokers. No pets. Available 1st June
SOLE AGENT ST SAMPSON - £1750 PCM TRP 176 Superb fully furnished cottage Near Delancey Park 2 double beds (1 ensuite) Enclosed garden with studio/hobbies room Parking for 2/3 cars Available 1st May.
ST PETERS - £1800 PCM TRP 123 Well presented 3 bed/2 bath bungalow Superb rural location near nature reserve Large kitchen/diner, lounge plus sun room Lovely surrounding gardens Available immediately
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ST SAVIOURS - £750,000 TRP 0 Investment opportunity Block of 4 flats (fully tenanted) Communal garden areas Parking + 2 garages Scope to extend further
SOLE AGENT ST PETER PORT - £1490 PCM TRP 132 Superb penthouse apartment 2 double beds (1 ensuite) Quiet off road location Parking for 1 car Available immediately
SOLE AGENT ST PETER PORT - £2100 PCM TRP 141 Well presented mews house 4 double beds plus 3 bathrooms Large kitchen/diner & spacious lounge Enclosed decked courtyard Allocated parking for 2 cars
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£250,000
£260,000
£265,000
£279,950
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, double
Lounge/diner, kitchen, two bedrooms and
Set over two floors. Lounge/diner, kitchen,
bedroom and a bathroom. Garage and
a shower room. Courtyard garden. Excellent
two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
parking for one small car.
on-street parking.
Rented parking nearby.
Lounge, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom and a utility area. Parking and private garden. Excellent storage.
NEW TO MARKET SOLE AGENT
SOLE AGENT
NEW TO MARKET
£340,000
£350,000
£375,000
£377,500
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
ST MARTIN
ST SAVIOURS
Open plan lounge/diner, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Courtyard garden. Potential to create parking.
Lounge, dining room, kitchen, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Tiered garden with town views.
Complete renovation. Kitchen/diner, lounge/diner, three bedrooms and a bathroom. South facing garden.
Lounge/diner, dining room (bedroom 3), kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Patio garden and parking for two cars. Quiet location.
SOLE AGENT
SOLE AGENT
SOLE AGENT
NEW TO MARKET
NEW PRICE
NEW TO MARKET
NEW INSTRUCTION
£379,000
£395,000
£455,000
£465,000
ST PETER PORT
ST PETER PORT
VALE
ST PETER PORT
Lounge (bedroom 3) kitchen, dining room (potential lounge), two double bedrooms, study, box room and two bathrooms. Parking, workshop and courtyard garden.
Part renovation. Lounge/diner, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and a WC. Gardens and
Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, conservatory, three bedrooms a bathroom and a WC. Parking and garden.
Lounge/diner, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bedroom 3/study and a bathroom. Low maintenance garden and parking for at least three cars.
parking for numerous vehicles.
SOLE AGENT NEW TO MARKET
SOLE AGENT NEW INSTRUCTION
NEW TO MARKET
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£475,000
£485,000
£495,000
£520,000
VALE
ST PETER PORT
VALE
ST MARTIN
Detached bungalow. Lounge, kitchen/ diner, three bedrooms, bathroom and a WC. Gardens and parking for a number of cars. Quiet location.
Four double bedrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen, two bathrooms, WC and a utility room. Gardens, garage and parking.
Lounge, kitchen/diner, dining room (bedroom 5), 4 bedrooms, bathroom, WC, garage, parking and garden.
Lounge/diner, kitchen, three bedrooms, large attic room and a bathroom. Gardens, garage and parking.
NEW TO MARKET NEW INSTRUCTION
NEW INSTRUCTION
SOLE AGENT
£585,000
£595,000
£595,000
£735,000
ST MARTIN
ST SAMPSON
ST MARTIN
ST MARTIN
Large lounge/diner, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, WC and a utility. Gardens, garage and parking.
Lounge, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, study, two bathrooms and a utility room. Gardens and two parking areas.
Five bedroom house with a large one bedroom wing. Both units have independent access. Garden and parking for a number of vehicles.
Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, attic room and a study area. Gardens and parking for a number of vehicles.
NEW PRICE
SOLE AGENT
NEW TO MARKET SOLE AGENT
SOLE AGENT
£745,000
£765,000
£895,000
£945,000
ST PETER PORT
CASTEL
ST SAVIOURS
ST SAVIOURS
Large four bedroom townhouse with one bedroom ground floor wing. Courtyard garden. Parking for three vehicles.
Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, large
Lounge, kitchen/diner, conservatory/family
conservatory, four bedrooms, nursery, study, two
room, four bedrooms, bathroom, shower room,
bathrooms, WC and a utility room. Swimming
dressing room, WC and a utility. Double garage,
pool, gardens and parking.
large gardens and parking.
Lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, sun lounge, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, utility room and aWC. Extensive gardens, workshop, greenhouse and parking for a number of vehicles.
NEW INSTRUCTION
NEW INSTRUCTION
SOLE AGENT
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