Location
La Ruette is located in the popular and peaceful Parish of St Ouen, surrounded by country lanes and rolling fields. Approximately a five minute drive takes you to St Ouen's Bay, perfect for family beach days, surfing and dog walks along the sand dunes, with a selection of beach front restaurants and cafes to enjoy after. Other beautiful beaches a similar distance away include Pleamont and Greve De Lecq.
Whilst enjoying the perks of rural living, the property is well provided for by St Ouen's Village with its array of local amenities including a supermarket approximately a four minute drive away. The nearest bus stop is just a short stroll to the end of the road, with frequent buses. Nearby primary schools include Les Landes an easy approximately 10 minute walk, with St Peter's and St Mary's junior schools a short drive.
Approximately a 25 minute drive will take you to St Helier and the majority of the highly regarded secondary schools such as Beaulieu and De la Salle. Jersey airport is conveniently in close proximity.
Description
This 16th century house has been restored and refurbished by the current owners to craft a beautiful family home. The contemporary design flows throughout the property with a blend of polished concrete, brick flooring, Bejmat tiles and birchwood ply, all finished to an immaculate standard. The transformation has elevated this property with the addition of a two bedroom annex, perfect for extended family.
On entry through a porchway you are greeted by a bright hallway which leads through to the living room. The exposed Jersey Granite, log burner and brick flooring give the room character and a feeling of comfort. The open plan layout includes a modern kitchen/ diner with space to sit all the family. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke finishes and all modern appliances. The ground floor is completed by a WC and cellar.
Two of the three bedrooms are located on the first floor, both doubles with en suite bathrooms. The attention to detail in all of these rooms is exceptional with underfloor heating throughout and the bathrooms beautifully tiled.
A beautifully crafted birchwood ply staircase leads up to the top floor with the final en suite bedroom and family room. This floor is full of character from the restoration with elegant wooden beams shaping the rooms.
The two bedroom annex can be entered from within the main house or from a private front door. The ground floor comprises a contemporary kitchen/ dining/ living room, sunroom, WC and utility room. A beautiful spiral staircase takes you up to the first floor where the two double bedrooms and house bathroom are located. The first and second floor boast far reaching sea views.
Externally, there is a low maintenance south facing garden and gravel area perfect for outdoor furniture and seating for family barbeques. The house in accessed through a private gated driveway which has space to park four vehicles, also benefitting from a large double garage.