If you’re an old sport looking for a house to host regular soirees in, this is the one for you. St Peter’s House reflects the workings of Fitzgerald’s mind, with reception rooms for every occasion and 20 acres of amble-room for guests. If you were to add plants, champagne and Leonardo DiCaprio to the orangery, you could have yourself a scene straight out of Baz Luhrmann’s Gatsby. This chateau-like property is one that any owner would be proud to exhibit.
The historic importance of St Peter’s House is testified to by its Grade 3 listed status, making this unique home the perfect relic for the right buyer. With foundations dating back to the 17th century, St Peter’s House reflects the French influence prominent in Jersey’s architecture before the English style popularised in the early 1800s. The high status build sits upon an expansive landscaped garden, complete with a large pond and subtropical plants. If wild swimming doesn’t float your boat, there’s a heated swimming pool, sauna and pool house you can venture into.
An agent would attest that this property has the potential to be one of the most premier residences on the island. A century ago, it provided plenty of room for the bailiff of Jersey, who chose St Peter’s House as his coveted family home. Today it offers space for multiple families or many guests, with 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms across the 13,000 square foot property. It is the perfect intergenerational space, with a self-contained wing and planning permission to create a two bedroom residential unit. There’s even a secure courtyard to the rear – the perfect playground for your canine family member.
The interiors showcase an abundance of elegance and grandeur, featuring original panelling, moulded ceilings, stained glass and working fireplaces. It has recently been modernised without compromising the original character of the house – the striking main reception hall can be looked down on from its minstrel gallery. The plasterwork, coving, ceiling roses and sparkling chandeliers all add to the sense of history built into the home. It has been praised as a property that is the picture of “refined elegance”.
It’s the perfect retreat for those looking for privacy and security in Jersey. However, despite its secluded feel, the hideaway is nearby to many leisure activities and amenities. La Moye Golf Course is only fifteen minutes away, as is the racecourse at Grosnez and the airport in St Peter. Village shops and local pubs are also within a short distance, as is the rugged North coast, perfect for ramblers and dog walkers. Watersports – particularly surfing – are popular down at St Ouens Bay, which you can walk to immersed in scenic views of rolling dunes. The sandy beach is also home to some of Jersey’s favoured beach restaurants, so you can enjoy fresh seafood whilst overlooking the waves.
There are so many unique features in St Peter’s House that you’re bound to fall in love with at least one of them. My personal favourite is the turret, an architectural feature that lets everyone else know you are winning at life. They make for the best reading corners, or alternatively, provide excellent vantage points for shooting unwitting pheasants that made the fatal misjudgement of entering your lawn. Whether you’re after a blissful cottagecore existence or historic grandeur and prestige, St Peter’s House is a property that could easily become a wonderful home.
St Peter’s House, La Route Des Hetres, St. Peter
£4,995,000
8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6 receptions, 14 parking
Marketed by: Gaudin&Co (01534 730341) + Fine and Country (01534 888855)
