St Peter Port, price on application
Mont Bleu is a handsome 9,000sq ft townhouse in an elevated position in St Peter Port, offering amazing panoramic views out over the busy harbour, Castle Cornet and the offshore islands.
The main accommodation is arranged over four floors: downstairs, the 50ft integrated kitchen-living area flows seamlessly into the outdoor spaces. Upstairs are seven bedroom suites, many of which could easily work as a home office or as guest accommodation. Outside, the extensive terraces make the most of the far-reaching views.
Livingroom (01481 715555; www.livingroom.gg)
Castel, £4.25 million
Le Groignet is a magnificent estate nestling in one of the island's most picturesque valleys, dating in part from 1581. The principal house is Victorian and retains many character features: accommodation is spread over three floors, offering well-proportioned rooms with good natural light. There are five entertaining and family rooms in the main house, with additional accommodation available in a self-contained side wing and a cottage. The substantial holding includes magnificent landscaped gardens and 15 acres of woods and farmland, which offer total privacy, as well as beautiful outlooks in every direction. Savills (01481 713463, www.savills.com)
St Saviour, £2.275 million
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