Brand-new and in pristine condition throughout this bespoke well insulated house has outstanding west-facing sea and rural views, is fully furnished and equipped for 8 people and available to rent for sole or shared use on an annual basis, secured for a number of years if preferred.

SITUATION Pourquoi Pas is superbly situated on the most south-western coast of Sark just before the dramatic isthmus known as La Coupee with steps leading to the beautiful Grande Greve bay (picture below). The views are generous from the west, south and north aspects of the property and encompass the best of the sea and rural picture postcard views available on the island. Map ref (when printed) E10
 
  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.  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 world-wide assets or inheritance tax on its residents.  Other local taxes are very moderate.

THE HOUSE Pourquoi Pas was built in 2004 and is made entirely from timber imported from Estonia. Constructed to a high-standard to a bespoke design the property is fully equipped for at least eight people (with a ninth bed available if needed) with style and comfort in mind as well as being in a very beautiful and scenic position, creating a very relaxed  home or holiday hide-away.
 
  As the owner of this property is prepared to be flexible it would be ideal for either sole use for those who could not bear to tear themselves away once they had settled in or could be rented on a shared basis. Should the shared option be preferable it is envisaged that each tenant would have sole use of the property for a period of time each year. The advantages of this will be many including greatly reduced rental prices and costs and the freedom from long-term maintenance whilst still enjoying a Sark home.

THE ACCOMMODATION BRIEFLY COMPRISES:

Six wide stone steps with external lights lead from the lawned approach to the main entrance situated at the south-east corner of the house. One step then leads up to….

Entrance porch  10’6” x 8’. A covered area with a decking floor, space for log storage, muddy boots, outdoor toys etc., with an external light and a glazed door leading to:-

Inner Porch 7’ x 5’6”.  With coat hanging space, boot and storage space, overhead light and a door leading to…

Inner hall With a south facing window, overhead lights, a two-seater sofa and a range of bookshelves, Stairs leading to the First Floor, access through to the Sitting Room and doors leading to…

Utility Room    10’x 7’. Housing a Boulter oil-fired boiler and pressurised stainless steel  hot  water tank, with white floor ‘kitchen’ units and a single drainer sink, Hotpoint washing machine, overhead lighting, east facing window and storage space.

Bedroom  1      14’x10’. With a south facing window giving sea and rural views, four double power points, telephone point, radiator, and a full range of bedroom furniture including twin single beds.

Cloakroom 5’ x 4’. With a low level flush white wc, washbasin and north facing window.

Bathroom 1      10’ x 6’8’. With a white bathroom suite comprising built in shower, free-standing roll-top bath, wash basin and low level wc, heated towel rail, radiator, overhead lights and a north facing window.

Bedroom  2      14’x10’. With a north facing window giving sea and rural views, four double power points, radiator, and a full range of bedroom furniture including twin single beds.

  A wide entrance from the Inner Hall leads to an open-plan room measuring 26’6” x 16’6” with the following areas:

Sitting Room With 2 south and 2 west facing windows, a large granite and brick fireplace housing a log burning Stove, radiators, dark brown leather sofas to seat 8, pine coffee table, widescreen TV with ‘Sky’ receiver, DVD and Video players and access through to…

Dining Area With west facing French doors leading to the Veranda and on to the main Garden Area, a modern pine table to seat 8, overhead lights, radiator, a welsh-style dresser displaying crockery and ornaments, and access through to…

Kitchen  With west and north facing windows, extensive ‘Classic Ivory’ wall, floor and corner kitchen units complemented by a dark granite-effect work-surface, and integral 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink, dishwasher, gas range cooker with a 6-ring hob, 3 ovens and extractor fan over, fridge and freezer, kitchen equipment, crockery and cutlery for at least 8, and overhead lights.

               
A pine staircase with spindle balustrade leads in two flights to a galleried Landing with south facing Velux window, radiator and doors leading to…

Master Bedroom (4)          19’2” x16’4”. With a glazed door leading to the covered Balcony with superb west-facing sea views towards Guernsey and the smaller islands, a range of bedroom furniture including a king-size double bed, radiator, ample power points, telephone point and overhead lights.

Bathroom 2                  With a north facing Velux window, a white bathroom suite comprising  bath with shower attachment, low level wc, wash-hand basin with mirror over, heated towel rail and overhead light.

Bedroom 3                      28’x 23’. With 2 south and 2 north facing Velux windows, an east facing window, a range of bedroom furniture including a king-size double bed and a single bed, telephone point, ample power points, radiator and overhead lights.

NOTES ON THE HOUSE

1. The house has an efficient oil-fired central heating system and is fully insulated with double-glazing throughout.
2. The house has ample power, telephone and television sockets throughout.
3. The house has pine doors, windows, floors and ceilings throughout.
4. All furniture and household equipment is brand-new, of a high standard and was purchased specifically for the property.
5. All windows are fitted with curtains or blinds and rugs are laid on the floors where appropriate.

STATUS Unrestricted Occupancy

SERVICES Mains electricity, shared use of efficient borehole, modern soakaway sewerage system.

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

PROPERTY TAX  £431.25 per annum at the 2006 rate of £5.75 per quarter. 
  The measurements of the whole building equate to 75 taxable Sark ‘quarters’.

VACANT POSSESSION  As convenient

RENTAL PRICE £25,000 per annum for sole use or open to negotiation for shared use.
 

Sark Estate Agents
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