Price : £300,000.00
Bedrooms : 2
WESTWARD HO
SARK
* A modern house in walk-in condition
* 2/3 Bedrooms, both rural and sea views, bathroom
* Comfortable lounge with integrated fire place, Study, utility room
* Open plan modern kitchen diner opening onto sun terrace, sun lounge
* Lovely well maintained garden
* Close to west coast walks overlooking neighbouring islands
48 YEAR LEASE
OFFERS INVITED IN THE REGION OF £300,000 SITUATION:
Westward Ho occupies a convenient yet scenic setting at Mon Plaisir toward the west coast of the Channel Island of Sark. An easy walk to the village, convenient for the Island Hall and Methodist Church, overlooking agricultural land with north and westerly views and close to the paths of the west coast overlooking the islands of Guernsey, Brecqhou, Herm and Jethou.
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 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, tax on any other worldwide assets or inheritance tax on its residents. Other, local taxes are moderate.
THE HOUSE:
Westward Ho was Built in 1968 is built of block work partly rendered and partly stone faced, it is light and airy with two bedrooms upstairs, views overlooking the country side to the south towards the Island Mill and northwards across the country side with distant views out to sea. Tiled roof, all windows and doors of UVPC in the Georgian style, this property is in walk in condition with a recently refurbished kitchen diner finished to a high standard. Surrounded by well established, easily maintained garden and vegetable garden, two sundecks and ornamental fish pond.
The plot is approximately 160 X 360.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
A Substantial arched entrance door from the Rue du Sermon leads into a flag stoned area with substantial hedging giving privacy from the road leading to...
GROUND FLOOR:
ENTRANCE HALL:
7 3 X 411
A glazed UVPC wood effect front door with open entrance hall for storage of coats leading to...
LOBBY AREA
129 X 6 8
Open plan south facing UVPC Georgian windows with full length under window centrally heated radiator leading directly into...
GUEST BEDROOM/SUN LOUNGE:
147 X 9
UVPC double glazed windows, double patio doors and a further sliding door facing south overlooking a sun deck and garden and ornamental fish pond. Fitted wardrobe,recessed ceiling lights, ample power sockets, tiled floor with carpet runner, from the lobby through an archway...
LIVING ROOM:
15 10 X 11 2 (inclusive of alcove)
An open plan lounge with integrated solid fuel fireplace a black marble effect hearth, fully carpeted throughout, power points, wall bracket light fittings and substantial central heating radiators and aerial socket for satellite TV. Leading to...
KITCHEN/DINER:
191 X 11 3
Recently refurbished in a light oak, Shaker style, with black marble effect work tops, S/Steel single sink with drainer, ample wall and floor storage incorporating corner carousel. White goods include a Hotpoint Aquarius WM 858. A 5 ring gas burner Rangemaster 110 with an integrated electric Hob, plus two gas ovens and grill. Two brand new under Counter fridge and freezers, all finished with a hard laminate tile effect flooring. Comfortable dining area for six persons. Recessed ceiling lighting and ample electric sockets, patio doors leading out onto a sun deck with views across the garden and fields to the north. Leading to...
KITCHEN UTILITY ROOM:
9 x 3 8
With 3 ample storage cupboards and hanging space for coats and boots, with recessed ceiling lights leading to...
BOILER ROOM:
4 8 X 4 8
The boiler room which has a two year old Euro Cal oil fired boiler for hot water and central heating, fully automated timer system, hot water cylinder, drying line and pegs for wet gear. From the lounge a door leads to...
A LOBBY:
7 6 X 3 5
Including linen storage cup board. Leading right to the bathroom and left to the study...
BATHROOM:
11 4 x 9 2
Includes a walk in wall tiled integrated electric power shower, Mira Events XS, mosaic floor tiles, separate bath toilet, partly tiled, wash hand basin with splash back and mirror. Composite black floor tiles.
THE STUDY:
119 x 9 (inclusive of the open plan staircase)
Including Phone lines and broad band. a UVPC double glazed window looking north over tended garden and rural fields leading up the stairs to...
THE LANDING:
12 X 211
With one linen cupboard and one storage cupboard leads to...
NORTH FACING BEDROOM:
14 10 X 8"
With Georgian effect dormer window looking over rural fields and sea views over 'The Humps' and Guernsey, a twin/double bedded room with extra storage under the eaves, under window central heating radiator, bedside lighting.
SOUTH BEDROOM:
15 9 X 8 6
With UVPC dormer window looking out over the countryside towards The Old Mill and Methodist Chapel, a double room With radiator, bedside lights.
WC:
65 x 3 7
Turquoise toilet suite including toilet, wash hand basin, splash panel and south facing frosted UVPC window.
The Stairs, landing, toilet and both bedrooms have been newly carpeted.
SERVICES:
Mains electricity, shared pumped borehole water with filters, and UPVC oil tank.
GROUND RENT:
£25.00 p.a. subject to annual Guernsey RPI linked reviews.
PROPERTY TAX:
£349.80 per annum at the 2009 rate of £6.60 per quarter.
The measurements of the buildings equate to 53 taxable Sark quarters.
LEASE:
50 years to compute from 8 September 2007.
Terminates 7th September 2057.
VIEWING:
Strictly by appointment through Sark Estate Agents as the Vendors Agent.
POSSESSION:
Vacant possession by arrangement.
PRICE:
Offers invited in the region of £300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand Pounds).
Sark Estate Agents Ltd is licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission
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