Islander 78

JERSEY’S

ISLANDER #78 MARCH 2026

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For those ready to embrace a simpler lifestyle and leave the burdens of a larger home behind, Westward offers a range of thoughtfully designed apartments to suit your needs. The new development enjoys a truly unique location, just a five-minute walk from the town centre and a short stroll to Fort Regent – soon to be transformed into a vibrant new leisure destination. A superb selection of restaurants, cafés and bars is also within easy reach.

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PLACES FEATURED

Le Jardin, Grouville

£2,295,000

Le Jardin is an immaculately presented four-bedroom, two-bathroom detached home in a peaceful rural setting in Grouville. The bright sitting room opens onto a balcony with attractive countryside views, while two dedicated offices offer excellent home-working flexibility. The lower ground floor features a gym or games room opening onto

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a terrace. A standout feature is the adjoining three vergée field (G271), approved for horticultural use. The property also benefits from two double garages and ample driveway parking. Presented in excellent order throughout, Le Jardin is a rare opportunity in one of Grouville’s most desirable rural locations.

Seagrove Court, St. Brelade

£575,000

This fantastic two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers bright and stylish coastal living in a highly soughtafter location. The well-appointed accommodation includes a large entrance hall, recently fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, and a spacious living and dining room opening onto a balcony with lovely sea views. Both bedrooms are

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generous doubles, with one benefiting from an en-suite bathroom. Practical extras include one designated parking space, additional undercover parking, ample visitor parking and a private store cupboard. Ideally situated for easy access to St Ouen’s Bay and a short walk from Corbière, this apartment is a superb coastal retreat not to be missed.

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Thornhill, La Rue Du Moulin De Fliquet, St Helier

Nestled along a tranquil country lane yet within easy reach of town, this exceptional six-bedroom, four-bathroom family home beautifully blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Dating to the turn of the 20th century, the property retains original period features — decorative mouldings, hardwood flooring and vintage fixtures — while benefiting from thoughtful contemporary upgrades

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Le Vieux Beaumont, St. Peter

£5,600,000

Edgefield is an exceptional freehold country estate offering a stunning blend of historic character and contemporary luxury. The main house spans four generous floors with six bedrooms — including a newly completed principal suite — all with ensuite facilities, beautifully proportioned reception rooms, high ceilings and original period features throughout. A bespoke kitchen connects to a games room and elegant

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£2,349,000

including a substantial extension with air-conditioning. Four reception rooms and a spacious kitchen-dining area provide generous, versatile living space. Outside, a large garden with patio and expansive lawn enjoys far-reaching sea views and countryside beyond. Gated driveway parking for ten-plus vehicles and a double garage complete this remarkable and rare offering.

orangery, both fitted with Sonos. A charming detached two-bedroom cottage provides ideal guest or family accommodation. Outside, a bespoke sunken swimming pool, hot tub and beautifully manicured grounds complete this remarkable private retreat — a truly distinctive estate presented in impeccable walk-in condition.

BEVERLEY SPECK - TEXTILE ARTIST

I am Beverley Speck and I am a textile artist/maker and teacher. I create textile art based on sketches of things I observe out in nature on my daily walks. Alongside this I make a range of textile gifts and accessories, plus I teach the art of felting at workshops around the island.

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My love of our natural surroundings spills onto the pages of my sketchbook which I then develop into both framed and unframed pieces of artwork back in my studio. They will often feature birds and wildlife, significant local landmarks and my favourite bays. The seasons provide me with a rhythm to follow and a colour palette of inspiration. I use a variety of felting techniques for the backgrounds of my artwork and then stitch the image I am focussing on for that particular piece. Each work is totally unique due to the process I use to make each one.

My textile gift range is perfect for beautiful coastal or countryside homes. I also hand felt the cutest little woodland creatures and a range of garden and sea birds. All of which can be viewed at Jersey Artisans in St Aubin.

What’s new/what’s coming up?

I am always busy making new stock for my shelves at Jersey Artisans, a range of soft furnishing accessories and gifts which are designed to help bring a spring lift to our interiors as our seasons change. Alongside this I am also working on several artwork commissions, follow along on my socials to see my life in the studio and how these pieces develop.

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ANDREW SINCLAIR

My name is Andrew Sinclair, a Jersey-based potter working under the name of Sinclair Ceramics and my passion is to create functional and decorative stoneware inspired by Jersey’s landscape and coastal environment.

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I specialise in large hand thrown vases and lamp bases, some two to three feet tall. By contrast, I also throw smaller vases, mugs, functional tableware and decorative items such as boats and lighthouses, Currently I’m one of the few potters in Jersey who make hand thrown teapots, which is highly skilled and complex work. There’s something for everyone coming out of my workshop in the West of the Island.

The style of my work is both traditional and contemporary and each piece is carefully handmade and glazed before its final firing in an electric kiln. My focus remains on craftsmanship, durability, and creating beautiful ceramics both practical and distinctive.

What’s new/what’s coming up?

I aim to make a variety of larger floor vases that will be thrown in several sections. The latest project is to create very distinctive, elegant narrow necked bottles. Alongside developing the moon vase shape, I hope to explore different methods of glazing. Visitors are welcome to pop into my workshop and see me at work, but a phone call first is advised to ensure I’m there.

@sinclairceramics www.sinclairceramics.je

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Advising at the top end of Jersey’s property market.

Adam Lescop COMMERCIAL SERVICES MANAGER

Andy Truscott ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

As Head of High Value Residency at Gaudin & Co, I advise local and international clients operating at the top tier of Jersey’s property market.

While I work closely with inbound purchasers, my primary focus is representing vendors, providing strategic guidance, positioning homes effectively and negotiating with precision.

Acting as a trusted property advisor, I take an evidence-based approach to pricing, timing and market strategy, ensuring clients make informed, confident decisions.

Outside of work, I value time with my family and enjoy playing golf, where patience and perspective are as important as in property transactions.

Delivering seamless lettings for landlords and tenants.

As a dedicated Letting Agent, I bring quality properties to market while providing a professional, personal service to both landlords and tenants.

I advise landlords on maximising rental value, meeting legal requirements and presenting their property at its best. From accurate valuations and viewings to thorough tenant vetting and lease negotiations, I manage every stage with care and transparency, creating strong, lasting tenancies built on trust. I work closely with our Property Management team to ensure a smooth transition and continued support throughout.

Outside of work, I enjoy beach and cliff-path walks with my dog, boxing classes and exploring new cuisines through cooking.

Strategic commercial advice across Jersey.

I am a property professional with over 10 years’ experience in the property industry. As Commercial Services Manager at Gaudin & Co, I specialise in commercial sales, lettings and property management, advising business owners, landlords and investors across Jersey’s evolving property market.

Holding a Level 3 Award in Residential Sales (Propertymark Qualifications), I combine recognised industry expertise with strong local knowledge and strategic negotiation skills. Known for my client-first approach and clear communication, I focus on delivering results and building long-term relationships based on trust and professionalism.

Outside of work, I enjoy time with my family, boating and playing football.

Leading property management with clarity and control.

I am Associate Director at Gaudin & Co, overseeing our block and estate management portfolio across Jersey. Having joined the firm four and a half years ago as a Block Property Manager, I progressed into leadership through a strong focus on service, compliance and long-term client relationships.

I hold Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications in residential property and estate agency management (FARLA, FNAEA, ATPI and Propertymark), combining operational oversight with strategic growth while managing budgets, service charge accounts and maintenance programmes.

Outside of work, I value time with my family and the everyday moments that matter most.

Cornerstone.

My first thought when viewing the photo pack sent over by Broadlands for Le Jardin du Viton was that this characterful abode overlooking St Aubin’s Bay was a quintessential family home.

Strictly speaking, it wasn’t my very first thought, which was something closer to ‘here we go, 54 photos to go through and an 1000-word property review to write before this goes to print in under an hour’ (cheers for the tight deadline, Ben, my long-suffering employer). But as you flick through the photos, even in haste, it feels reminiscent of a time when family homes felt cosy and familiar, and you warmed to them in ways that new builds can be harder to connect with.

Maybe it’s the dappled white stone on the exterior walls, the growing area with vegetable patches, or perhaps I simply focused too much on the green plastic toy tractor pictured in one of the gardens (disclaimer, I grew up a St Ouen-ey). Either way, there is a charm to Le Jardin du Viton that makes you imagine you could step through the front door and instantly feel at home on your first night, even if you were sitting around a cardboard box doubling as a dining table and eating takeaway Pizza Quarter for dinner.

For those looking to relocate to a place where lanes are edged with granite walls, hedgerows thicken with wildflowers in summer and the air carries that faint, unmistakable scent of the nearby sea, Le Jardin du Viton is a solid choice. This part of Jersey holds a particular appeal for those who appreciate a short commute to work while still craving quieter surroundings, natural scenery and an idyllic sea view. Despite its proximity to town, the short ten-minute drive transports you to an area where life moves with a gentler cadence and mornings begin not with traffic rumbling along the road below, but with the soft twitter of birdsong.

It is rural tranquillity that does not mean isolation. The location takes full advantage of the island’s compactness. For slow weekends or morning swims, some of the island’s most beloved stretches of coastline are just a short drive away, as are farm shops, popular cafés and highly respectable public houses such as The Goose.

The architecture of Le Jardin du Viton speaks the familiar language of Jersey country houses, with solid proportions and natural materials. The not very well established rule of thumb I use to determine whether a fine property belongs within this genre is asking myself whether I could imagine the Bennet sisters living there. I can confirm that Le Jardin du Viton ticks the box. Of course, in a more modern way, given that candlesticks no longer light the house and the walls are thankfully free of yellowing patterned wallpaper.

Inside, the spaces appear thoughtfully arranged for modern living while retaining the atmosphere expected of a rural home. The principal reception areas carry an inviting sense of scale, large enough to entertain comfortably yet still intimate enough for everyday family life. Natural light plays an important role, with rooms that feel bright without becoming stark. Sunlight pools gently across wooden floors and neutral walls, creating the quiet sense of luxury that the best country houses tend to exude.

The kitchen, often the true heart of homes like this, appears to embody that spirit particularly well. Spacious and welcoming, it feels like a room made for cooking and gathering. It lends itself to morning coffee at the table, friends lingering over a good lasagne, and children drifting in from the garden with muddy

shoes and stories from the afternoon. In houses like this, the kitchen naturally becomes the informal centre of daily life.

Inside, the spaces appear thoughtfully arranged for modern living while retaining the atmosphere expected of a rural home.

Throughout the house, the layout suggests a careful balance between openness and retreat. Generous living areas invite sociability, while potential studies and reading rooms offer moments of calm away from the bustle of family life. Bedrooms are thoughtfully proportioned, with large windows framing views of the surrounding greenery and reminding residents that they remain connected to the landscape beyond the walls.

Bathrooms appear designed with the same sense of ease. Natural materials and gentle tones create spaces that feel restful rather than purely functional, offering somewhere to properly unwind at the end of the day. Taken together, it all suggests that Le Jardin du Viton has been planned with comfort and practical family living carefully intertwined.

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outdoor spaces are where the property truly shines. The gardens do not feel like an afterthought but rather a central part of the home’s character. It is easy to imagine green fingers having been at work here for years.

The outdoor spaces are where the property truly shines. The gardens do not feel like an afterthought but rather a central part of the home’s character. It is easy to imagine green fingers having been at work here for years. Mature planting provides structure and privacy, while open lawns cater to everything from summer gatherings to quieter evenings outdoors around a fire pit.

In Jersey’s forgiving climate, gardens like these effectively extend the living space of a house for much of the year. One can imagine long summer evenings here with tables set outside beneath soft evening light and the hum of conversation drifting across the lawn, perhaps with the scent of rosemary and lavender carried on the breeze. At other times, it might be an al fresco cup of morning coffee on the terrace or late afternoons spent reading beneath a tree. One of the property’s greatest appeals is that it offers a lifestyle alongside the practicalities of a home.

Le Jardin du Viton, St. Peter £1,495,000 Freehold.

For those drawn to Jersey’s countryside, properties like this offer the space and privacy many people look for without sacrificing the benefits of convenience when it comes to location. If you are looking to move into a slower and more considered way of living, Le Jardin du Viton carries the sort of charm that makes it easy to imagine settling in for the long term. 4

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Questions: Viewing? Call Joanna at Broadlands on 01534 880770

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West End Lodge, St. Helier

Savile Street. 390000 ref 1560/65 UPRN 69133727

27Feb

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Field P56 on the Jersey Digital Map, St. Peter 75000 ref 1560/36 UPRN

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Callington Villa, St. Helier

La Route de St. Aubin. 725000 ref 1560/10 UPRN 69113610

9 King Street, St. Helier 569000 ref 1559/990 UPRN 69108813

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Flat 5, Forest Lodge, St. Helier

205000 ref 1560/61 UPRN 69403458

Les Ecuries, St. Peter La Rue des Lauriers. 750000 ref 1560/44 UPRN 69118641 27Feb

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A two thirds share in field number H1170, St. Helier. 45000 ref 1559/963 UPRN 69210848

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House 1, St. Saviour La Rue du Tapon. 797500 ref 1559/882 UPRN 69389528

54 Grasett Park, St. Saviour

St. Saviour. 685000 ref 1559/853 UPRN 69106473

23 Clos des Ormes, St. Lawrence 0 ref 1559/789 UPRN 69103588

5 Le Clos des Sables, St. Brelade

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17 Chevalier Road, St. Helier 565000 ref 1560/6 UPRN 69102946

Le Coin Soleil, St. Helier 725000 ref 1559/958 UPRN 69135899 27Feb

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1 Poingdestre Road (formerly 1 ‘The Vineries’), St. Saviour 670000 ref 1559/942 UPRN 69131637

Les Linniethes, St. Ouen

La Route de Plemont. 875000 ref 1559/878 UPRN 69140228

9 Claremont Apartments, St. Saviour Princes Tower Road. 545000 ref 1559/833 UPRN 69387837

59 Woodville Apartments, St. Helier

20Feb

La Route Orange. 640000 ref 1559/792 UPRN 69123588

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23 Clos des Ormes, St. Lawrence La Verte Rue. 0 ref 1559/786 UPRN 69103588

Unit 3, Elizabeth Drive, St. Clement 950000 ref 1559/709 UPRN 69395645 13Feb

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Rockall (formerly ‘Wesley Cottage’), St. Saviour 250000 ref 1559/696 UPRN 69104661

La Solitude Farm, St. Lawrence 3150000 ref 1559/664 UPRN 69117327

Flat 1, St. Helier Green Street. 454000 ref 1559/633 UPRN 69106749

Apartment 21, Spencer Close, St. Saviour Beach Road. 370000 ref 1559/627 UPRN 69134026

Share 13, Maisons Les Arches, St. Helier 213333 ref 1559/621 UPRN

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Parking Space Number 5, St. Helier 30000 ref 1560/53 UPRN

4 La Sente Bree, Grouville 685000 ref 1560/29 UPRN 69129031

Hillbrow, St. Helier La Pouquelaye. 490000 ref 1560/1 UPRN 69112325

Sunnymead, St. Saviour 615000 ref 1559/950 UPRN 69134940

Dame Raze, St. Martin La Rue du Scez. 800000 ref 1559/869 UPRN 69120332

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St. Saviour’s Road. 365000 ref 1559/810 UPRN 69002676

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Share 3, St. Helier

172500 ref 1559/798 UPRN 69003050

Field number 644A on the Jersey Digital Map, St. Lawrence 21000 ref 1559/850 UPRN 69391551

Apartment 56, Maisons Les Arches, St. Helier 345000 ref 1559/827 UPRN 69396367

Le Fonds Greve (formerly ‘Deswin’), St. Brelade 650000 ref 1559/840 UPRN 69126297 20Feb

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Cashelmara, St. Saviour Le Mont de la Rosiere. 755000 ref 1559/802 UPRN 69112447

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Field MN104 on the Jersey Digital Map, St. Martin 8000 ref 1559/772 UPRN

La Barca (formerly ‘Ubique’), St. Brelade

750000 ref 1559/748 UPRN 69122365 20Feb

Apartment 8, Saviour’s Place, St. Helier 290000 ref 1559/722 UPRN 69382039 13Feb

Apartment 83, Maisons Les Arches, St. Helier

325000 ref 1559/679 UPRN 69396396 13Feb

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Petite Niemes Cottage, St. Peter

La Rue Des Niemes. 300000 ref 1559/653 UPRN 69141962

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Flat 45, Block D, Marett Court, St. Helier Marett Road. 331500 ref 1559/675 UPRN 69129330

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Nakuru, St. Lawrence

Le Chemin Des Moulins. 610000 ref 1559/614 UPRN 69383686

Sancerre, St. Clement

La Grande Route de la Cote. 1350000 ref 1559/776 UPRN 69110044 20Feb

Villa Frances, St. Brelade

La Route Orange. 750000 ref 1559/765 UPRN 69123671

1 the Bramleys, St. Helier 1750000 ref 1559/700 UPRN 69143793 13Feb

Apartment 23, Gordon Le Breton Close, St. Saviour 330000 ref 1559/685 UPRN 69106231 13Feb

Apartment 79, Maisons Les Arches, St. Helier 285000 ref 1559/690 UPRN 69396392 13Feb

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Jersey Bowl, St. Peter

L’Avenue de La Reine Elizabeth II. 3431432 ref 1559/596 UPRN 69122172

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32 Seaton Place (formerly 30 1/2 ‘Seaton Place’), St. Helier 615000 ref 1559/548 UPRN 69133918

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