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5 bedroom detached house for sale
La Rue de La Fontaine St Martin, St Lawrence, JE3
£4,950,000
La Rue de La Fontaine St Martin, St Lawrence, JE3
£4,950,000
Our Summary
- Characterful property, set in a serene countryside location, with an abundance of potential
- The house has been a wonderful, happy home to the same family for over 50 years and would now benefit from sympathetic renovation in order to restore its unique charm
- In addition there is garaging for 5-6 cars with attic above (with development potential), stable and tack room (currently used for storage) and a separate building with sauna, plunge pool and changing rooms
- Untapped restoration potential
Description
La Fontaine Farm is a rare and beautiful old Jersey farmhouse situated in its own land, offering complete privacy and tranquility. The property, which dates back to the 17th century, has been sympathetically restored and modernized, retaining many original features such as large granite fireplaces and deep-set windows. The house boasts a unique double-height entertainment room with a minstrels gallery, as well as a grand galleried entrance hall, perfect for entertaining. The property features light-filled reception rooms, high ceilings, and a sense of grandeur, as well as several family living areas and a traditional beamed kitchen with Aga. The property is surrounded by its own fields, post-and-rail paddocks, orchard, private walled garden with swimming pool, and water garden with several ponds. With garaging for 5-6 cars, a separate building with sauna and plunge pool, and a one-bedroom flat, La Fontaine Farm is a truly unique and characterful property that offers endless possibilities.