Clos de Dixcart
OIRO £1,200,000
Location: Central
Date Available: Available by arrangement
Market: Open Market
Market: Open market freehold sale
A freehold plot of land encompassing two open market properties:
Clos de Dixcart, a 3-bedroom house, and The Den, a 2-bedroom bungalow, on approximately an acre of land Central location Vacant possession subject to arrangement.
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a freehold on the island of Sark. Ceded from Seigneurie land in the 1930s, Clos de Dixcart du Manoir consists of approximately an acre which is centrally located and approached via a hard-core track from Mill Lane with access having been granted by the Seigneur.
Two open market properties are situated on this freehold:
Clos de Dixcart, which was rebuilt in 1999 and the Den which was completed in 2021. A stable, tack room and wood store, garage and workshop are also located in the grounds surrounding the two properties, whilst a paddock is situated to the south of the plot. Surrounded by garden terraces and established trees and shrubs yet secluded away from public gaze, both properties are immaculately presented and tastefully decorated throughout, with Clos de Dixcart making a desirable and comfortable family home whilst The Den is currently in use as tourist accommodation; both are perfect for entertaining family and friends.
Clos de Dixcart
Clos de Dixcart is a rendered block and stone 3-bedroom detached house with an artificial slate roof and is approached via a shared access track from one of the island’s principal thoroughfares.
Entrance Hall – 2m x 2.3m / 6’ 7” x 7’ 7”
Entry is through a partially glazed north-facing front door leading through to access the kitchen, lounge, shower room and workshop as well as a staircase leading to the first floor, with flagstone floors.
Open-Plan Kitchen / Dining Area – 5.4m x 4.7m / 17’ 9” x 15’ 5”
A fitted kitchen with triple aspect north-, south- and east-facing windows and a south-facing glazed door leading to the immediate gardens provides lots of natural light. Solid flagstone floors compliment this farmhouse-style hub of the family home. Wooden under and over counter cupboards offer plenty of storage; with a stainless-steel sink and drainer with mixer flow tap, oil-fired range cooker and an undercounter fridge. The spacious open aspect dining area provides ample room currently with a 4-seat dining table, sofa area and desk.
Lounge – 3.8m x 4.2m / 12’ 6” x 13’ 9”
Triple aspect south-, east- and west-facing windows provide plenty of natural light, with fitted carpets and a feature open fireplace.
Cloakroom
A small north-facing window provides ample natural light, with flagstone floors with a corner shower unit, hand wash basin and a WC.
Office / Workshop – 4.1m x 4.7m / 13’ 5” x 15’ 5”
A feature arched double door leads to the front of the house: this spacious area could be used for a multitude of purposes though currently in use as an office, with fitted shelving and partial flagstone floors.
Landing – 6m x 2.2m / 19’ 8” x 7’ 3”
The unique staircase leads from the Entrance Hall to the first floor where there is a spacious and light landing providing access to the three upstairs bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Master Bedroom – 4.6m x 4.2m / 15’ 1” x 13’ 9”
The master bedroom has fitted carpets, full length storage access, alcove shelving, a south-facing Velux window as well as a west-facing fully glazed door providing direct access to the gardens.
Bedroom 2 – 3.6m x 4.8m / 11’ 10” x 15’ 9”
A generous room with dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens, with fitted carpets and an in-built wardrobe storage unit.
Bedroom 3 – 3.1m x 2.4m / 10’ 2” x 7’ 10”
This single bedroom has a north-facing Velux window, fitted carpets and an in-built wardrobe storage unit.
Family Bathroom
The bathroom has two north-facing windows, carpeted and wooden floors, with a fitted bath and shower tap, WC, and floating handwash basin.
Clos de Dixcart Gardens
Clos de Dixcart is approached via a tractor track leading past a garage and workshop whilst a stable, tack room and wood store is located directly opposite the property. The house is surrounded by gravel paths and various lawned terraces with several outdoor dining areas. Well-established bordering shrubs and hedging means that privacy is ensured.
The Den
The Den is a timber-frame, cedar shingle clad, 2-bedroom bungalow, again with an artificial slate roof.
Entrance Hall – 1.5m x 4.2m / 4’ 11” x 13’ 9”
A west-facing stable door provides access to all rooms in the property: both bedrooms, the open plan kitchen / diner / lounge and utility room.
Utility Room – 1.7m x 1.9m / 5’ 7” x 6’3”
This storage area houses the hot water cylinder and washing machine and useful for household equipment.
Master Bedroom – 3.8m x 3.6m / 12’ 6” x 11’ 10”
Double glazed French doors overlooking the east of the property lead to an outdoor balcony and provides lots of natural light. With wood effect flooring and a built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 – 3.8m x 2.6m / 12’ 6” x 8’ 6”
This double room with dual aspect west- and north-facing windows, wood effect flooring, a built-in wardrobe as well as a built-in shelving alcove.
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom has a small, double-glazed east-facing window, wood effect flooring and with a walk-in shower unit, WC and hand wash basin.
Open-Plan Kitchen / Diner / Lounge – 6.7m x 3.9m / 22’ x 12’ 10”
A fully fitted kitchen dominates the northern corner of this room whilst the dining table borders the lounge area. The double height ceiling ensures that this spacious room is the heart of this home. Overhead and undercounter fitted kitchen units provide plenty of storage space, with an integrated electric oven and 4-ring gas hob, a stainless-steel sink unit and drainer with mixer flow tap, dishwasher and undercounter fridge. The generous open aspect dining area has ample space for a 4-chair dining table before leading to the lounge area. Double glazed French doors overlooking the east of the property lead to an outdoor balcony, again providing lots of natural light; with wood effect flooring throughout and a small wood burner unit located in the south-east corner of the room.
The Den Gardens
Whilst The Den shares its approach with Clos de Dixcart, it has its own private balcony overlooking the east of the property.
Services and details for Clos de Dixcart
Services
The two properties have access to mains electricity. The water supply is presently catchment water with an 8,000-gallon underground, concrete tank with additional water storage elsewhere whilst an interconnected soak-away provides sewage disposal for Clos de Dixcart and The Den. A shared oil-fired boiler provides Clos de Dixcart and The Den heating and hot water, with solar panels also contributing towards the heating of water at The Den, and an oil-fired cooking range assisting in heating water as well at Clos de Dixcart. LPG gas bottles are also used for cooking in both properties.
Term
Freehold.
Ground Rent:
None.
Property Tax
Clos de Dixcart: £1,126.40 per annum at the 2025 rate of £17.60 per domestic ‘quarter’. The measurements of the property equate to 60 quarters for the house and 4 quarters for the outbuildings.
The Den: £404.80 per annum at the 2025 rate of £17.60 per domestic ‘quarter’. The measurements of the property equate to 23 quarters for the house.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment only through Sark Estate Agents as the Vendor’s sole agents.
Possession:
Possession by arrangement.
Price:
OIRO £1,200,000
