5 bed detached house for sale

La Rue De La Mare Ballam, St John, Jersey JE3

Peaceful five bedroom home in a country location.

Description
Welcome to this magnificent detached family home, set in the heart of the picturesque and popular country parish of St. John's. Nestled at the end of a long driveway and surrounded by its own expansive gardens and an eight vergee agricultural field, this property offers a tranquil rural retreat with the convenience of being just a short distance from the highly sought-after St. John's Country Parish School and the vibrant shops and amenities of St. John's Village.

This beautifully renovated home blends traditional charm with modern comforts, featuring four reception rooms, five spacious bedrooms, and three luxury bathrooms. The current vendors have tastefully and sympathetically updated the main house, while leaving a large 38-foot double height reception/entertainment space, with mezzanine level for the new owners to put their own personal touch on. This room has potential to become a truly exceptional space, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining.

The interior boasts an array of period features including wood-burning stoves, exposed granite walls, and two staircases. The heart of the home is the impressive, very large kitchen-family room with bi-folding doors that open onto the west-facing garden, perfect for entertaining and family gatherings.

On the first floor, you will find four generous bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms, while the top floor offers a further suite, ideal for teenagers or guests seeking privacy.

Externally, the property benefits from extensive wraparound gardens with ample lawned areas to the south and west, mature trees, a hot tub, rose garden, and a vegetable patch. This secluded haven is perfect for entertaining, with no neighbors and parking for at least 10 cars.

Additionally, there is a 1,600 square foot undeveloped barn that presents potential for further garaging, ideal for car enthusiasts, or could be converted into additional accommodation subject to the usual planning consents.

This stunning family home truly offers the best of both worlds - peaceful country living with easy access to excellent local amenities. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your own.

Location
ideally situated in the St John countryside, conveniently located a short stroll away from the local amenities provided by St Johns Village. This is a perfect position to enjoy the stunning Bonne Nuit Bay and cliff path walks approximately a five minute drive away, whilst being well connected to town with major bus routes of circa 15 minutes’ drive.

Square Footage: 5,931 sq ft





Additional Info
Services
Septic tank and soak away
Well water with new filtration system
Economy plus electric for heating