6 bed detached house for sale

La Rue Du Hechet, Castel, Guernsey GY5

Description

Livingroom is privileged to offer this magnificent six-bedroom family home to the market. Elevated above Kings Mills and the west coast beaches, and immersed in the epitome of Guernsey countryside, Silver Sixpence is a rarely found gem.

Discreetly located behind electric gates and mature planting, you may never have noticed this handsome house before—yet once within the grounds, you become acutely aware of the successful marriage between an imposing, west-facing Victorian villa and a carefully conceived farmhouse barn extension. The extension softens the house into the landscape with great success, creating a peaceful and private courtyard and a seamless connection to the gardens.

Climbing roses and verdant planting guide you towards the two-storey glazed entrance, offering beautiful views over the grounds, pool, kitchen garden, and meadow. At the heart of the house lies the kitchen, epitomising family living and supported by an adjacent utility/boot room—an ideal entrance for children, dogs, and shopping to be decanted.

The ground floor continues with a dining room, study/lobby, cloakroom, and a vast double reception room spanning the entire width of the original house. No family member is forgotten—there is even a gated area/kennel to ensure your beloved dog lives in the lap of luxury.

The first floor is a triumph for family living, featuring a study and four en suite bedrooms (including a large primary suite), all situated off the same landing. Two staircases lead to the next generation of living, with two further en suite bedrooms/reception spaces as required—including one with vaulted ceilings and stunning exposed beams. These rooms offer privacy and flexibility for older children, a home office, guest suite, games room, cinema—the choice is yours.

The surrounding grounds continue the feeling of abundant space, with 2.45 acres of both domestic and agricultural land. The south-west entertaining terrace (accessed directly from the kitchen) leads to the swimming pool, and on to a kitchen garden and formal garden bounded by pear, apricot, peach, and kiwi trees, in addition to mature raspberry, artichoke, and fennel plants, along with various herbs.

Meandering paths lead to a large, level area—an ideal venue for a marquee, family celebrations, or a variety of sports and activities. Beyond lies a gorgeous and highly private orchard with historic apple, pear, and quince trees, and a mature meadow bustling with insects, flora, and fauna—all subtly enclosed by fencing surrounding the entire perimeter of the property.

The entrance courtyard offers an oak-framed car port for three vehicles and a further storage room, along with extensive parking and sheltered seating areas.

Silver Sixpence is an inspiring and beautifully appointed home, now seeking its next chapter. Internal viewing is essential.

Permission has also been granted, within a generous curtilage, to extend the rear of the house with an iconic, contemporary, architect-designed structure. While the current owners have invested significant time curating this concept, a new owner may wish to carry the baton forward, or use this positively received planning footprint to focus on their own submission. Full plans are available upon request.