5 bed detached house for sale

Claytons Corner, Birdham PO20

The largest home in the development, Plot 1 blends traditional handmade brick and timber cladding with a clay-tiled roof, complemented by a high-spec interior featuring underfloor heating, bespoke lighting, Cat6 cabling and excellent energy efficiency. The heart of the property is a stunning vaulted living space with a Sylvarna kitchen, quartz worktops, Miele appliances, central island and dining area, flowing into a triple-aspect family room with wood-burning stove and doors to the landscaped garden. A 23ft front living room offers an additional reception, alongside a utility/boot room, cloakroom and welcoming hallway. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two bathrooms (by Littlejohn) are arranged around a spacious landing, while the top floor is dedicated to a luxurious principal suite with private study area. Outside the rear garden has been professionally landscaped with paved seating areas, lawns and well-planted borders, while to the front there is ample driveway parking, a detached garage and additional space suitable for boat or trailer storage.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating via air source heat pump. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Chichester District Council Council Tax Band: [tbc] Energy Rating: Certificate available on request Warranty: Icw 10-year structural warranty

Location

This outstanding property enjoys a peaceful setting just off Church Lane, a picturesque semi-rural lane in the highly sought-after harbourside village of Birdham. The village is well known for its historic marina – one of the oldest in the country – and offers a welcoming community with a parish church, village hall, convenience store with post office, cricket club and popular primary school. Set within countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscapes), Birdham provides excellent coastal walks and access to the Salterns Way cycle route, linking West Wittering with Chichester via Itchenor and Chichester Marina. Just five miles to the north lies the Cathedral city of Chichester, with its excellent shopping, dining and cultural amenities, including the renowned Festival Theatre, galleries and museums. Local leisure opportunities extend from sailing and watersports to golf at Goodwood and Hunston, bathing at the award-winning beaches of West Wittering and East Head, and horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell. Goodwood also hosts the world-famous Festival of Speed and Revival events. For commuters, Chichester’s mainline station offers regular services to London Victoria in around 1 hour 40 minutes (via Gatwick Airport), while Havant station provides a faster connection to London Waterloo in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.