St Ouens is God’s parish. No one can convince me otherwise. Everything about it is just better. You know that feeling when you get home after a long day, kick off your shoes and flop onto the sofa? That feeling is amplified in St Ouens – and not just because it took you twice as long to get back there.
When you’re thinking about putting down roots somewhere, you’ve got to think wisely about the location. Factors commonly considered are time taken to commute to work, whether you can walk to save on parking, and how much you care about waking up to a beautiful view. If the first two aren’t calling out to you, you might as well relocate to St Ouens.
Yes, the bus routes are awful, you’ll have to factor in more time for the school run, and in the winter your 5k will probably always be done in the dark. But that is a small price to pay in return for the island’s best beach sunsets and surfing at your fingertips all year round. For sea swimmers favouring a sheltered cove, with water that gets deep quick, there’s Plemont (half the time). You can explore hidden caves and bays paddle boarding or kayaking from Greve de Lecq, enjoying some great coasteering jumps or bouldering along the way. If you prefer trees over the beach, Val de la Mare is teeming with a variety of different species, only a 10 minute walk from St Ouens Church through winding green lanes. The parish is also home to The Farmers, widely known by parishioners as the best pub on the island, regularly hosting live music nights, sausage and cider festivals, and in November, a bonfire night. It is an establishment where real ale runs like rivers, and the Guinness is always flowing through the pipes.
If this sounds like your version of heaven, you simply must relocate to the parish that God smiles upon. This house on La Route de la Villaise could be your next home, situated on a quiet elevated lane in St Ouen, overlooking the picturesque scenes of L’Étacq. There’s an uninterrupted view of St Ouens Bay, accompanied by a large garden to admire it from. Imagine a warm summer evening, crisp glass of rosé (or cold bottle of beer) in hand, and 10pm sea view sunsets amidst the aroma of country air. Life truly does not get better than this.
The house itself is beautifully presented, offering over 2,800 square feet of comfort. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this detached home is designed for a family that appreciates the wonders of nature. The principal bedroom is practically a sanctuary, with clever storage, walk in wardrobe and an en-suite. The room is complete with a private balcony, to enjoy a morning coffee overlooking an ocean gleaming with golden light.
On the ground floor there is a spacious kitchen that serves as the hub of the home, seamlessly flowing into both the large dining room and the cosy sitting room. The former has direct access out into the rear garden, equipped with decks fit for a jacuzzi, surrounded by views of equine land. A study, two double bedrooms and a bathroom complete the ground floor.
In addition to the principal bedroom, the upper floor features a further double bedroom with gorgeous views, connected to a dressing area that could easily serve as an additional bedroom. A spacious landing and another bathroom complete the first floor.
The front of the house features a small attractive pond, alongside a large paved parking area that adds to the convenience of the home. If you prefer a sheltered settlement for a coveted automobile, there is a garage with internal access to suit your every requirement.
With no onward chain, this immaculate property is ready for you to move in and start living the St Ouen dream. If waking up to sea views and the sweet smell of the countryside sounds like your kind of lifestyle, this could be the perfect home for you.
Martingale House, St. Ouen, £2,250,000 Freehold
4 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
2519 SQUARE FEET
Questions: Viewing? Call Chris at Indigo Estates on 01534 639955
