SANNE’s network of offices starts 2019 with expanded diversity as they welcome both an Amsterdam and Tokyo office. Tokyo office will be operational from the start of 2019 and will initially focus on servicing existing real estate clients in the region while continuing to offer core services for alternative asset managers. It adds to SANNE’s already strong network of offices across the Asia-Pacific region and adds further capability and scope to the services SANNE can offer its clients. SANNE first established a presence in Asia in 2010 when it opened offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, further opening a Singapore office in 2014. Mark Bennett has been welcomed as Country Head of SANNE’s Japanese business. Meanwhile, in Amsterdam, Yasemin Demirtas, Director and Country Head for the Netherlands, will be based in the Amsterdam office managing the members of permanent staff.
The Savoy Soirée | The Savoy | Friday 23rd December
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the Lora family, who has owned The Savoy for 25 years, organised a wonderful party to mark this fantastic milestone. Owner Robert Lora commented “We wanted to celebrate our individuality and spirit of adventure by introducing our new Gin Passport, at the same time and emphasising our musical heritage as Jersey’s best Jazz bar. It was a great party, people loved the passport and the idea of sampling part of out 200+ gins.”
Georgian Gem
A loving home to the current vendors for almost 28 years, Roseden is a spectacular Georgian house located at the lower end of Old Grouville Hill, which sits patiently waiting for its future residents to inject the next generation of life into its walls.
Built in 1840 adhering to traditional Georgian design, the property has only housed three different owners, all of which have taken great pride in its grandeur, leaving much of the original architecture left untouched. In a market now heavily saturated by high gloss cabinets and glass panelled staircases, there’s something unparalleled about a property of this standard. A family home for almost two centuries, all this house needs is the commitment of an enthusiastic individual to a little modernisation, for it to become an outstanding stately property to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Approached via a set of electric gates, a long carriage driveway leads the way past the orchard, woodland and circular lawn, before reaching the front facade of the property, which sits proudly within a near ache of grounds. Completely enclosed, with a myriad of mature trees and plants, dotted with charming granite features, this secret garden-style outdoor space makes for a magnificent welcome.
A set of granite steps lead up to the front door, which opens into the impressive entrance hall. A spacious and well-lit room, with exquisite marble floor, high ceiling, stained glass windows and ornate cornice work, sets the tone for what’s to come. Following the entrance hall further into the house, you are met with an inner reception hall, decorated with herringbone parquet flooring, which leads the way to the remaining three large reception rooms.
To the left, an enormous, grand drawing room overlooks the front lawn through its three large sash windows. Complete with a beautiful, ornate chandelier and impressive fireplace, it’s not difficult to imagine this room being host to many a grand get-togethers in its time. Following on from the drawing room is the family dining room – another impressively sized space which looks out onto the front lawn. Knocking through the dividing wall would open up this space to an enormous fifteen metre long room, offering great potential to turn it into a huge, open plan living area.
Behind these two rooms are the property’s existing sitting room and kitchen. With its own log burning fireplace, the cosy and less imposing living area is a nice juxtaposition to the rest of the house, making an ideal space for a snug, cinema room, or home office.
The large eat-in kitchen is full of character with its wooden fitted cupboards and tiled floor. A glass panelled door from the kitchen opens onto the property’s sundeck, which overlooks the beautiful back garden, complete with a meandering brook, which runs along one side of the lawn. Peacefully quiet, it’s certain that the warmer months would invite residents to enjoy long afternoons in this space, dining alfresco with friends whilst overlooking the garden.
Roseden is certainly a property to host a large growing family. On the second floor, four enormous double bedroom suites mean that every member of the family benefits from having their own sizeable space. The master bedroom is particularly impressive, with a dressing room and bathroom almost the same size as the bedroom itself, and with wonderful views over the front grounds and parish beyond.
Following the original polished wood staircase up to the top floor of the property, you are met with a delightful 50 metre squared loft room. Filled with natural light and with plenty of eaves storage, the space has fantastic potential to be utilized as a fifth bedroom, playroom, home office or artist’s studio.
As if Roseden doesn’t have so much to offer already, further opportunities present themselves with the property’s basement and the derelict coach house located to the side of the main house. With two separate staircases leading to the foundation level, an integral double garage, utility room, workshop and additional playroom make up the property’s ground floor. Ideal for those who need plenty of storage, or indeed with a vision to maximise living space. Outside, the derelict coach house has had planning approved to convert it into a two-bedroom cottage. With a host of opportunities once converted, this space could easily be utilized as a guest house, second generation living quarters, gym or large outdoor shed.
Roseden is a family home that has been loved by generations. Evident as soon as you step inside as to how much life has soaked into its walls, I really hope this property will continue to be loved and serve as a spectacular home for years to come. Waiting for a new family to restore its grandeur and bring it into the 21st century, Roseden presents a fantastic opportunity not to be missed.
Roseden
Grouville
£1,625,000
Maillard’s Estates
T: 01534 713600
www.maillards.je
- Jersey Georgian house set in one acre
- Derelict coach house for second generation
- 4 bedroom suites
- 4 generous reception rooms
- Large loft playroom
- Integral double garage
- Freehold
Intertrust supports FOJO and the Corbiere Ward to raise awareness of mental health
Friends of Jersey Oncology (FOJO) and the Corbiere Ward at the Jersey General Hospital are working with Intertrust to promote wellbeing among patients and staff. Intertrust is providing funding for the nurses and patients of FOJO. The nurses will attend an eight-week mindful and meditation course at Club Soulgenic led by experienced and accredited teacher Dan Ireland from Awareful. Patients will be encouraged to consider their mental wellbeing via the use of the meditation app Calm. The app, the provision of which has been funded by Intertrust, can be used by patients during treatment to help reduce stress and anxiety. Intertrust will also be working with the Corbiere Ward team at the Jersey General Hospital to support them with a compassionate care and wellbeing project where they will receive hands-on massage therapy and reflexology by resident therapist Sue Hill. The Corbiere Ward is a 16-bed acute medical ward and treats a wide variety of medical conditions, including strokes. Helene Senior, Head of CSR at Intertrust in Jersey, said: “At Intertrust we take our employees’ health and wellbeing seriously and in 2019 we’re continuing this focus outside the office. Nursing is a demanding job at the best of times so we want to ensure that those who care for patients also look after themselves and we hope our funding will help patients and nurses with their mental wellbeing”.
Prosperity 24/7’s Christmas Party | Sirocco, Royal Yacht | Friday 23rd November
Prosperity 24/7 hosted a fun filled evening with wonderful James Bond inspired theme ‘Day of the Dead’ from the film Spectre. It has become an annual event with clients eagerly anticipating the theme ahead – and many of the guests donned elaborate face-paints and outfits. This event is Prosperity 24/7’s way of thanking their clients and colleagues alike. Sirocco was full to the rafters with over 120 guests, enjoying the casino tables and entertainment. The night ended with several lucky guests winning fantastic locally filled hampers.
Safe Travels
Ladies (And Gents of course; there’s no sexism here in the Feminine Issue) if this month’s travel section has inspired you to pack a bag and jet off into the big wide world for an independent adventure, your first priority (after choosing a destination, booking a flight and planning your holiday wardrobe) should be making sure you stay safe on the move. For this issue we’ve taken a look at some travel gadgets designed to give provide extra peace of mind.
Lifeventure Travel Door Lock
Whether travelling for business or for pleasure, one of the major concerns that Women face when staying in a hotel room alone is who else may have access to a key for the door. Whilst sometimes there’s an interior bolt or chain in place to add some reassurance, this isn’t always the case, particularly in small hotels and hostels in far flung parts of the world.
Weighing just 10g, taking up next to no space in your luggage and costing less than a large glass of wine, the Lifeventure Door Lock is a travel essential. Made of reinforced nylon this little gadget works on almost any internal door, provides a tamper proof extra level of security and allows you to sleep peacefully, safe in the knowledge that you are protected from intruders.
Simple to install and quick to release I can’t think of a reason NOT to pack one.
The Lifeventure Travel Door Lock is £5.99 from www.lifeventure.com
AirBolt Smart Padlock
It’s all very well keeping a close eye on your luggage when it’s in your possession, but at some point on most journeys you’re going to have to wave it off down a conveyor belt into the hands of goodness knows who, and just hope that it will turn up to meet you at the other end, with contents intact.
Padlocks and combination locks are all very well but there’s an ever-present danger of losing those fiddly little keys, or forgetting the code that seemed so unforgettable when you set it 6 years ago before that girls trip to Magaluf.
Enter the AirBolt Smart Lock. Pricier than your average lock it’s surely worth it for the reassurance that nobody is rummaging through your smalls. This almost indestructible lock is made of die-cast zinc alloy and stainless steel rope chain. Linking to your smartphone via Bluetooth the accompanying AirBolt app allows you to track your luggage, monitor whether your bag has been opened by TSA in transit and unlock it straight from your phone.
The good people at AirBolt have thought of everything. Lost your phone? Log into the app on someone else’s handset and unlock from there. Dead battery in the middle of nowhere? There’s a back-up combination lock. A tendency to put your bag down and wander off? Set a distance alert and an alarm will sound when your phone and bag part ways.
Waterproof and featuring a rechargeable lithium ion battery, the lock is compatible with all IOS and Android devices that feature Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
The AirBolt Travel Lock is £69.99 from www.thefowndry.com
Lightweight Cable Lock
It’s a known fact that opportunist thieves will always take the easy option. A ‘phone protruding from a back pocket, a wallet left sitting on a restaurant table or a handbag slung over the back of a chair are all manna from heaven for the unscrupulous.
So the key to keeping your stuff locked down (pun intended) is to make it look like less of an easy grab that someone else’s stuff. Small and light enough to throw in your handbag, the lightweight cable lock features a self-coiling 900mm cable and a 3 digit combination. Particularly useful when napping by the pool or eating al fresco, thread it through your bag handles and around a less movable item (a chair leg or the lounger you’re lying on) to make your goods appear less of a good option.
Yes it might seem a bit extra to chain your bag to a table, you might even feel a bit silly, but not as silly as you’d feel wasting days of your holiday trying to obtain an emergency passport or a replacement bank card.
The Lightweight Cable Lock is on sale at £3.99 from Mountain Warehouse
Defender Slimline Personal Alarm
While keeping your personal effects safe is one thing, in the grand scheme of things it’s our personal safety that’s more important.
The Defender Slimline Personal Alarm is lightweight and discreet but packs a 130 decibel punch should the very worst happen. Easily attached to a set of keys or a bag with the supplied key ring and lanyard attachments, the alarm is activated by pulling the pin and is loud enough to ward off an attacker and attract attention if required. Attach to both yourself and your bag to deter a snatch and grab, or carry in your hand at any time you feel vulnerable.
Meeting UK Police preferred specifications this is one of the highest quality personal alarms on the market, and also features a powerful torch as an extra layer of convenience and safety.
The Defender Slimline Personal Alarm is £5.95 from www.redlinesecurity.co.uk
Local Boy in the Dubai draft.
Jack Butel contested his first race meeting of 2019, with the Jerseyman traveling to the Middle East to contest the Dubai 24 hours with new team Optimum Motorsport in its Ginetta G55 GT4 sports car. Butel would be driving for the English team in British GT this season and used the desert curtain raiser to familiarise himself with his new surroundings.
With three class victories to the team’s credit already, Optimum Motorsport hoped to add to that tally in the 2019 edition of the 24 Hours of Dubai. Despite their best efforts and solid pace, the team had to be content with eighth position in the GT4 class after a mechanical problem during the night lost the team valuable laps to the competition.
It was an all-new driver line-up this year for Optimum Motorsport with new British GT signing Jack Butel joining Brent Millage, Russ Olivant and Lew Proctor in the #432 Ginetta G55 GT4.
Jack pushed hard in qualifying and subsequently started the race from 11th position on the grid. His opening laps were sensational as he carved his way up to sixth position. He completed his stint, running as high as third as his rivals pitted, before handing the car over to Proctor for his first stint of the race.
The team opted to run long where possible with Olivant running well in seventh position before handing back to Proctor. It was all going smoothly until the 11-hour mark when Millage was forced to pit with a differential issue. This ultimately cost the team 17-laps, taking them out of contention for any potential podium position. Contact late in the race cost further time, but the team pushed on, recovering from 11th position to eighth at the chequered flag.
“Racing in the Middle East is always tough.” explained Butel. “Not only is it physically demanding with the heat but mentally as you have to focus for such a long period. It was great to get to know the Optimum Motorsport guys and try the Ginetta, which is the same spec as the Aston Martin we will use in Britain this year. The result was strong, but importantly our pace was right up there, so I can’t wait to get stuck into a new challenge with British GT this year.”
Rossborough get charitable.
Rossborough has won an extra £1500 for its charitable partners for 2018, Autism Jersey and Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, after being named ‘Community Team of the Year’.
Rossborough’s parent company Gallagher held its annual ‘Gallagher Gives’ and Making a Difference Awards ceremony to celebrate the talent and achievements of its many companies across the globe. Rossborough took home the Community Team of the Year award, in recognition of the company’s extensive community support activities as a dedicated community broker in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Rossborough’s Group Managing Director, James Anderson, said: ‘I am delighted that Rossborough has been awarded the Community Team of the Year award. The team are very proud of our long heritage on the Island and so enthusiastically volunteer and fundraise throughout the year to care for the local community. The award really is a credit to all their hard-work.’
At the start of the year, Rossborough chose Autism Jersey and Jersey Alzheimer’s Association as its charitable partners for 2018. The company has since held weekly dress-down days, collected staff clothes and bric-a-brac, sponsored goodie bags, hosted breakfast mornings and organised cake sales. Rossborough Commercial Broker, Debee Tracey is also due to partake in a trek next year in support of Autism Jersey.
Chief Executive of Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, Sean Pontin, said: ‘We were thrilled to hear that Debee and our friends at Rossborough had received the Community Team of the Year Award in recognition of their work with ourselves and Autism Jersey. It has been a real pleasure to work with them and have their support at various events this year. Being there to help as well as funding goodie bags for our carers at our ‘Recharger’ Day was a huge help and greatly appreciated by all those who enjoyed a well-deserved day off from their caring duties. We are looking forward to working with the team on some new events in 2019.’
Dr Helen Miles, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Autism Jersey, said: ‘The donation from Rossborough means that Autism Jersey can continue to support children, adults and families whose lives are touched by autism. With support from Rossborough we can continue to champion full and inclusive lives in our community by raising awareness of the condition and leading the way with innovative and creative approaches. We are grateful to Rossborough, not only for their financial donation but also for their enthusiastic support of our activities and being ‘Awesome for Autism’ all year round.’
James added: ‘We have really enjoyed partnering with these two esteemed charities over the last year. Autism Jersey and Jersey Alzheimer’s Association both provide such invaluable support for our Islanders.’
Along with Autism Jersey and Jersey Alzheimer Association, Rossborough support Every Child Our Future, with two members of staff visiting local schools once a week to read with children and encourage their literacy skills. The Rossborough Healthcare team also provide support and sponsor various fundraising activities for the British Heart Foundation Jersey Branch, including its renowned dodgeball tournament.
Genuine Art
The Harbour Gallery Jersey is encouraging more islanders to turn to art for their Christmas gift needs this winter, in a bid to support Jersey’s talented local artists and artisans.
Pat Robson, The Harbour Gallery Jersey manager, said: “Art is a unique and personal gift which can bring such joy into a home at this magical time of year. Generally, Christmas can be a quieter time at the Gallery with more shoppers drawn to Christmas markets in St Helier. But many of these market stall-holders actually exhibit their work at The Harbour Gallery Jersey all year round, so if you missed the chance to visit the markets, you can still buy from the Gallery in St Aubin!”
The not-for-profit charity, Art in the Frame Foundation, runs and manages The Harbour Gallery Jersey in St Aubin, which acts as the window to the charity, an exhibition space for up-and-coming-artists as well as a learning centre for those looking to develop their skills and grow as an artist/craftworker. It is home to the work of over 100 different local artists, including 35 Genuine Jersey members which guarantee the provenance of the artwork. Art is on display at the Gallery seven days a week and is at a mid-range price, making it affordable to one and all this Christmas time.
“We’re all aware of the struggles that the arts community is facing with funding and we aren’t immune as an organisation. Rising rents and overheads mean it is a constant battle to do more with less whilst keeping people engaged and visiting the Gallery. Gifting local artwork this Christmas is a fantastic way to celebrate our island and to show our support for those trying to carve out a career as an artist or craftworker whilst also raising much needed funds for a local Jersey charity.
“Over the festive season I would encourage the public to take a trip to the Opera House, the Arts Centre or one of the Island’s galleries, try out a life drawing class or a music lesson to remind ourselves of how much creative talent, opportunity and enjoyment there is through the arts on the Island.”
The charity Art in the Frame Foundation has supported the local arts scene for over 20 years and saw the establishment of The Harbour Gallery Jersey in 2008 to meet the public’s desire for a permanent exhibition space. Now, the Gallery also provides space to run workshops, demonstrations and lectures, educating individuals on contemporary art and encouraging local talent to broaden their artistic experiences. The Gallery Café and Deli, situated within the Gallery on the first floor, provides a welcoming environment with delicious food to suit all tastes, sourcing as much produce as possible locally and selling Genuine Jersey products in the deli.
A chat with Santa? Sure thing.
Sure has set up a direct line to Santa Claus so boys and girls in Jersey can listen to a series of Christmas stories in the run up to the big day on 25th December.
The special Santa Line number to dial is 07700 SANTA (07700 726820) and calls are free from Sure mobiles. There will be a different story every day from Thursday 13 December up to and including Christmas Eve.
“We feel extremely privileged that the big man in red himself, Father Christmas, has taken the time during his busy schedule to personally record 12 Christmas stories for us,”
Natalie Lynch, Sure’s PR and marketing manager.
Excited to hear all of Santa’s favourite stories including that classic about Rudolph’s nose and his magic sleigh? Give Santa a bell….