One of the most well-used expressions in the estate agent lexicon is “location, location, location.” It is, of course, an important element of somewhere you’re looking to put your lounge, bed and kitchen. When you’re talking about a property that offered the ability to explore inside and out with CGI prior to the build, you know you’re at the end of the market that brings another such expression into play: “specification, specification, specification.”
OK, I concede that the six extra syllables make it less of an attractive catchphrase, but it’s very relevant for a home that is set to be built in the eight-figure-and-up price range. When Gaudin & Co shared these images with us of a finished Villa Cambray, it was great to see the dream come to life, as the details describe: “A masterpiece of luxury with panoramic views over St Aubin’s Bay.” All three floors of it.
The property really is in an exceptional south-facing position on Mont Cambrai, with panoramic sea views of St Aubin’s Bay. The home has been designed to harness that all-day passage of the sun, with three floors of glass-fronted living space, flanked by granite to give it a Jersey feel. The design allows practical use of the plot shape, funneling in natural light.
It seems that ‘artisan’ is the moniker for people who make everything from brownies to cocktails these days, but it takes a particularly attentive craftsman to create the sort of finishes applied at Villa Cambray. The specification of cabinetry and finish gives an air of five-star hotel; that’s the work of a real artisan. The lower ground floor houses the principal living space, which includes the hand-crafted kitchen, fitted with top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances. It looks the part and is perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. But there’s also a substantial prep kitchen and pantry, providing further space and functionality for culinary excellence, whether for the homeowner who loves to cook, or their private chef.
When a property is built from the ground up, it offers the ability to specify all the desirable household options, and the villa’s living and entertaining spaces are nothing short of spectacular. For the cinephile, there’s a climate-controlled 12-seater cinema for the ultimate private screening experience. If you’re more into presses than popcorn, then the fully equipped home gym will allow you zero excuses for not having that Instagram fitness influencer physique. For wine connoisseurs, a 1,000-bottle climate-controlled wine room with a dedicated tasting foyer offers the perfect retreat. Yes, 1,000. Hopefully sufficient for most people’s requirements.
If you’re entertaining and things get a little hot in the kitchen(s), the marble of the lower ground floor gives way to the sandstone of the poolside and heated infinity pool. All those lengths will earn you a snack, and to the side of the patio is a dining area and outdoor kitchen, fully equipped with an integral BBQ, rotisserie, fridge, and sink. Expansive terraces wrap the house. The upper ground floor is home to four bedroom suites, with those storm-watching views for those at the front, and access to another huge terrace. The ‘first’ floor above is home to the vast master suite, complete with private balcony and the best views in the house—not least because you get to look down at your pool and family having fun below, and the bay beyond.
Externally, the grounds have been kept simple and low-maintenance. It’s clear that Villa Cambray has been designed with a car enthusiast in mind. Once inside your secure gated parking, it’s time to play with one of the toys that everyone who ever owned a Fisher-Price garage probably secretly wants: a car lift. The lift will allow you to drop your prized Porsche or Panda down to an elaborate underground showroom, so you can admire your metal from your wine tasting area, naturally. A passenger lift serves all levels, ensuring ease of access throughout the home and future-proofing it for mobility—so you won’t have too far to stumble to bed if you finish the bottle.
If you’re looking for an impressive new-build home that has it all, designed for premium living, it might be worth taking a drive up the hill and seeing whether you could see yourself seeing everything from Villa Cambray.
Villa Cambray, St Lawrence
£16,000,000 Freehold
5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 8493 Square Feet
Questions: Viewing? Call Jon at Gaudin & Co on 01534 730341.
