Chateau La Chaire - Leisure, St Martin

Description

Whether envisioned as a private residence, exclusive retreat, or premium rental investment, its unique character and location make it a rare opportunity in Jersey's property market. , Set in the picturesque Rozel Bay on Jersey's north-east coast, Château La Chaire is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the island's most distinctive Grade 2 listed properties. Originally an Edwardian country house in the Arts and Crafts style, this building is celebrated for its architectural detail, historic gardens, and commanding views. , Whether retained for exclusive hospitality or adapted to a private residence, Château La Chaire provides an unique setting and offering. The vendor is currently in the process of applying for an application to return the property back into a residential property. , Heritage and Style Originally built in the late 19th century, the property highlights exceptional craftsmanship with stone-built walls, intricate detailing, and an impressive façade that reflects its historical significance. Château La Chaire is a Grade 2 Listed Building, recognised for its architectural, historical, and archaeological significance. Designed in the Arts and Crafts style, it features rough-plastered walls, hipped tiled roofs, tall chimneys, gabled projections, and a striking medieval-style granite porch. , The interiors showcase period detailing, including oak panelling, wainscoting, exposed beams, large traditional fireplaces, one with an inglenook and a barrel-vaulted ceiling adorned with coloured glass. Adding to its unique character, the property also contains a plaster Rococo lounge imported from a French château. , Accommodation Across multiple levels, the property offers generously proportioned rooms with flexible layouts to suit a variety of uses. Currently configured with a selection of well-appointed en-suite rooms and elegant reception spaces, the interiors can easily adapt to suit private family living, multi-generational arrangements, or luxury serviced accommodation. , The property offers 14 en-suite bedrooms, with flexibility for reconfiguration. Its public rooms include a two-section oak-panelled dining room, a conservatory, drawing room, classic cocktail bar and double heighted function room. Additional accommodation is provided by a separate staff house, comprising a one-bedroom flat and eight twin rooms. The Property provides the following areas: Ground Floor: 5,347 sq.ft (496.75 sq.m). First Floor:3,659 sq.ft (339.96 sq.m). Second Floor: 2,111 sq.ft (196.14 sq.m) Floorplans can be provided upon request. , Gardens The property extends to approximately 8.5 acres, set on terraced slopes rising above Rozel Valley. Its historic gardens, first designed between 1841 and 1860 by renowned Victorian horticulturalist Samuel Curtis, feature intricate terraces, granite rubble walls, winding steps, and elevated viewing platforms. The house is set into the hillside set out with extensive gardens, also incorporating a Napoleonic gun battery. The mid-C19 gardens are part of a much larger garden laid out in complex terraces running up either side of Rozel Valley. , Access and Parking Peacefully tucked away yet within walking distance of Rozel Harbour, the property enjoys a discreet and desirable location. Parking is available for up to 5 vehicles at house level, with additional parking at road level with capacity for approximately 16 cars. There is vehicular access provided from La Grande Route de Rozel and there is a pedestrian walkway accessed from La Grande Route de Rozel which leads pedestrians from the road to the property via the magnificent gardens. , Garden The property extends to approximately 8.5 acres, set on terraced slopes rising above Rozel Valley. Its historic gardens, first designed between 1841 and 1860 by renowned Victorian horticulturalist Samuel Curtis, feature intricate terraces, granite rubble walls, winding steps, and elevated viewing platforms. Among its unique features is a Napoleonic gun battery, now transformed into a sunken garden offering panoramic sea views towards France. , Parking - Driveway Parking - Allocated parking ,