* A well presented, comfortable south-facing bungalow
* Fully renovated and refurbished during 2001-2 with new windows, roof, plumbing, etc.
* 30’ Sun Lounge/Sitting Room: Dining Room: Kitchen: Utility Rooms: Attic space
* 2 Bedrooms with new Shower Rooms: Study/Bedroom 3: Dressing/Sewing Room
* Beautiful large gardens: Patio: Decking: Greenhouse: Good sized outbuildings
* A straightforward property in a convenient and pleasant location ready to move into
* Leasehold – Price £235,000 to include carpets, fixtures, fittings and appliances as seen

SITUATION Clos de Taupin is situated along the wide, tree-lined road that leads from the Clos a Jaon crossroads, near to the village, church and harbour hill, on to L’Eperquerie Common and lovely coastal walks of the north and west of the island, past La Seigneurie and its walled gardens. Although secluded from the road by mature trees and the woodland part of the garden it is also pleasantly near to the Island Hall and Sark School whilst not overlooked by any properties and having agricultural fields on the eastern aspect. The property naturally gives a feeling of space without isolation, combined with a comfortable convenience.

Map Reference (when printed) G5

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 and telecommunications 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, inheritance tax or value-added-tax on its residents. Other local taxes are very moderate.

THE BUNGALOW Clos de Taupin is comfortable, spacious and light and in a good condition having undergone a complete refurbishment during 2001 – 2002. The outer walls were replaced with uPVC or wood as appropriate, the roof timbers and insulation are new and roof itself was replaced with slate.  Internally the 2 Shower Rooms, including their underfloor heating, are completely new as is the Utility Room, which was added on for practicality. All windows were replaced with double-glazed uPVC, the central heating pipes and boiler were replaced with new and the borehole was given a new pump with an efficient filter system to provide a good amount of water of a high quality. The areas closest to the house were paved to create attractive and practical walkways and seating areas, a greenhouse was erected and raised vegetable and herb beds were created close to the back door to create a kitchen garden. In summary, a lot of effort has been made to put this property in good order throughout, creating a straightforward and   comfortable home for new owners to relax and enjoy, enhanced by beautiful gardens.
 

THE ACCOMMODATION BRIEFLY COMPRISES:

A painted wooden gate leads through 3’ granite entrance walls to a paved walkway that in turn leads to a partly glazed uPVC front door leading to…

Entrance Lobby With a north facing window, recessed overhead lights, space for hanging coats, a partly rubber matted and carpeted floor with a step that leads to the Inner Hallway with a combination of solid or Georgian pane doors leading to…

Sitting Room/Sun Lounge 30’6” x 15’. With a small north-facing window and extensive south and east windows and west facing double doors forming a bay giving lovely views of the gardens and access directly to the south-facing patio area; a full-height storage cupboard, 3 radiators, power points, thermostat for the central heating, recessed overhead lights, a carpeted floor, a Georgian pane door leading to the Kitchen and…

Dining Room/Snug 16’5” x 10’3”. With a wide south facing window overlooking the garden, a fireplace with granite facing, 2 wall lights, a radiator, TV, telephone and power points and a carpeted floor.

Kitchen  10’1” x 6’7”. With a north facing window (overlooking the Utility Room) above a stainless steel sink with drainer integrated into floor and wall kitchen units with wooden doors and antique brass handles, an integral electric oven with halogen hob, a washer/dryer, 2 recessed pantry cupboards, tiled splashbacks, high level power sockets, telephone point, a soft-cushion lino tile effect floor, overhead fluorescent light and a doorway to…

Storage Room 6’9” x 5’1”. With an east facing window overlooking the Kitchen Garden area, worksurfaces to match the Kitchen units with storage space under, an outlet for a clothes dryer, overhead fluorescent light, power points and a door leading to…

Utility Room 32’ x 5’7”. With an east facing uPVC partly glazed door leading to the Kitchen Garden area and patio, 3 wide north facing windows, a ‘long-run’ of kitchen floor units with integral washing machine, tiled splashbacks and walls, matting and lino flooring, overhead fluorescent lighting and power points.

Study/Bedroom 3 (Approached from the Inner Hallway) 11’3” x 6’10”. With a south-facing window overlooking the garden, radiator, shelving, overhead lighting, power and telephone points and a carpeted floor.

Dressing/Sewing Room  7’2” x 5’11” (excluding cupboards). With a north-facing window, storage cupboards with fabric covered doors, wall mirror, overhead light, radiator, carpeted floor and the electric meters.

Bedroom 1 15’10” x 14’ (including bay window). With a south-facing bay window overlooking the garden, storage and wardrobe cupboards with raised ornate detail on doors, overhead lighting, carpeted floor, telephone and power points, radiator, carpeted floor.

Shower Room 8’6” x 6’ (including shower). With a frosted north-facing window, a wide vanity unit with inset white washbasin, mirror over and cupboards under; shaver point, towel rail, white WC with pine seat, fully tiled walls and double length walk-in shower unit with Mira shower and sliding doors, underfloor heating, cushioned lino flooring, recessed overhead lights.

Bedroom 2 12’10” x 11’6”. With a south-facing picture window overlooking the garden, 2 mirror fronted fitted wardrobes, inset for dressing table, separate built-in wardrobe, overhead lights, radiator, carpeted floor, telephone and power points, and a door leading to…

En-suite Shower Room  8’6” x 6’ (including shower). With a frosted north-facing window, a wide vanity unit with inset white washbasin, mirrored cabinet over and cupboards under, shaver point, towel rail, white WC with pine seat, fully tiled walls and double length walk-in shower unit with Mira shower and sliding doors, underfloor heating, cushioned lino flooring, recessed overhead lights.

Attic   Approached from wooden open tread stairs with a handrail adjacent to the external door from the Utility Room, with a small landing and uPVC partly glazed door leading into the Attic space above the Kitchen and Snug/Dining Room. A dry storage area with shelving and flooring.

EXTERNAL 

Greenhouse 10’ x 8’. With an aluminium frame, growing areas, a paved walkway and worktable.

Outbuilding 1 Located to the east of the property. 12’3” x 8’4”. Of wooden construction with a west facing door, 3 west and 1 north-facing window(s), shelving and storage space for garden machinery and equipment.

Outbuilding 2 Located to the east of the property. 10’ x 12’. Of wooden construction with a west facing door, south facing windows, shelves, workbench and storage space.

Borehole Shed Located to the west of the property. 6’ x 4’. Of wooden construction, housing the borehole pump, pressure tank and filter, with space for storing bicycles.

Garden  The garden provides a lovely setting for the property. There are two entrances to the property: the ‘pedestrian’ and everyday access is through a gate in the boundary bank bordering the road. This leads to a neat paved area, with banks, hedging, trellising and shrubs providing a welcoming and practical approach to the bungalow that in turn leads on to the paved area at the east of the property with raised vegetable beds, neat compost areas, the greenhouse and 2 larger outbuildings. The second access through a 5’ wooden gate with granite pillars gives a more rural approach to the property and leads directly into the main garden area from a small lane leading from the main road. This south facing area at the front of the house is sheltered by banks, mature hedging, trees and fencing providing an ideal plant growing environment and approach to the house; this area is primarily lawned with flower and rose beds, mature shrubs and trees, trellised walkways, a decking and patio area, a wide ‘woodland and wild flower’ bed separating the garden from the road with a decorative footbridge and many other features too numerous to mention; suffice to say that the garden is mature and has been planted and maintained with a great deal of care.

STATUS  Unrestricted occupancy. Lease of 24 years, with an extension to the Lease available to purchase seperately if required. A copy of the lease is available for serious prospective purchasers.

SERVICES Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, borehole water with filter, septic tank drainage.

GROUND RENT £75.00 per annum

PROPERTY TAX  £379.50 per annum at the 2006 rate of £5.75 per quarter. The measurements of the buildings equate to 66 taxable Sark ‘quarters’.

VACANT POSSESSION Immediate.

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

PRICE  £235,000 including carpets and fixtures and fittings as seen.

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