With its south-facing panoramic vantage point at the top of South Hill, Whistler echoes the positioning of the mountain after which it is named. The property stands proud as the first house that was built on Avenue du Petit Mont, a small private road of pre-war houses tucked away behind Fort Regent on Mount Bingham. Convenietly located for a five minute walking commute, you and your dog can also be at the beach in the same amount of time.
Not that your dog, should you have one, needs to go that far. Whistler sits adjacent to the Glacis field, a dog-walking mecca—the only park in town where dogs are allowed off the lead and can enjoy both smells and a commanding view down to the harbour and beyond. Anyone that has watched the Battle of Britain from there or the Hill Climb events will be familiar with the space, and it’s there for your use.
The location allows access down South Hill to town or also down the pathway at Rue de L’est; a private road leads down to Green Street in the shelter of Fort Regent. There is also pathway access from Avenue du Petit Mont to Rope Walk and through Mount Bingham Park to the beach at Havre des Pas and the excellent Good Egg Cafe.
The property was bought by the current owners in 2011, and the interior was modernised and redecorated extensively. Wiring and plumbing were updated along with flooring, and an old kitchen opened up to form a huge 30-foot-long kitchen diner. The generous entrance hall opens to both the kitchen diner and lounge that together form a wrap-around living space that can be separated off by original sliding glass doors, allowing children to watch television without disturbing dining adults!
The lounge is ample, with the 1930s high ceilings offering a huge south-facing window with integral bifold door that opens to a large sheltered patio with a number of seating areas. The dining area also opens to the east onto a split-level flat lawn with mature trees and a variety of planting. The lawns give views to the beach at Havre des Pas and an attractive thatched cottage opposite.
Parking is available inside a gate accessible from South Hill and for up to four further cars to the rear of the house. The plot is substantial for a house in town and offers potential for future development with plans having been draughted previously (not yet submitted) for an extension to the rear and to transform an old garage presently used as storage to a possible fourth bedroom/studio. To the rear of the garage and storage space are a utility room that houses a washer / dryer, laundry cupboard and a cloakroom and downstairs toilet. These are still original, and there is potential to update. A back door allows access to rear parking, a large shed, and pedestrian access to Rue de L’est.
Entering the kitchen from the utility, you’re struck by the size of the kitchen island. Although minimalist in design, it extends three and a half metres and houses a twin sink accessible from both sides and a ceramic Bora hob with a downdraft extractor, meaning no ugly overhead extractor fan. There is also a dishwasher and pan drawer storage, all covered in Corian, finished with a solid walnut breakfast bar. The premium kitchen is by German brand Bulthaup. There are Miele double ovens with microwave and steam function, a Miele fridge, and a Liebherr freezer with an ice make, all hidden in the wall of units, which also provide ample floor-to-ceiling cupboard space with sliding drawers housing smaller appliances. There is also a large, light 1930s-style pantry.
Upstairs, the large landing is light and airy, offering views west to the trees and field and the sunrise via bedroom three. It leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms and a house bathroom. Windows and mirrors have been arranged in the bathroom so that you can watch the sunrise as you brush your teeth. There is also a separate shower room. The master and second bedrooms are both large doubles and benefit from built-in storage. Bedrooms are east and south-facing and flooded with light all day. The house is set back from the road and quiet for such a central property with views at the front to the greenery of the raised headland of Mount Bingham.
Whistler offers potential for a variety of buyers who can add touches to the property to make it their own, with the majority of work already having been done to provide a great, conveniently located family home that has been loved by its current owners.
Whistler, St Helier
£1,275,000 Freehold
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1878 Square Feet
Call David at Hunt Estates on 01534 860650
