4 bed detached house for sale

Itchenor Green, Itchenor, West Sussex PO20

With far-reaching views over neighbouring open fields and within a mile of Itchenor Sailing Club and Hard. A brick and stone built period house of great character set in gardens of about 1/4 of an acre and having an adaptable layout with ground floor guest suite.

Pond Cottage is believed to have been built some 200 years ago and has retained much of its original character with stone floors, fireplaces and exposed brick and stonework. The interior has plenty of natural light with the two main reception rooms and conservatory all having far reaching views over neighbouring fields. The kitchen/dining room has a stone floor and dining area with bi-folding doors opening onto the terrace and garden with further farmland views. An extensive range of matching cupboard and drawers have hardwood worksurfaces and breakfast bar. Appliances include a stainless steel range style cooker with seven burner gas hob, double oven, grill and warming drawer. Other appliances include fully integrated dishwasher and instant boiling water tap. A ground floor extension to the house provides a sizeable utility/boot room with well appointed shower room and vaulted fourth bedroom. This last room could also be used as a home office and this wing of the house could be adapted to provide a self-contained annexe if desired.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, including a principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling and farmland views.

Pond Cottage is approached by way of a private lane owned by the neighbouring farm over which it has a right of way. The parking area is suitable for up to two vehicles with a gate opening onto a pathway with brick dressings leading through the gardens to the front of the house. The lightly wooded lawned gardens come to approximately a quarter of an acre with well established trees and shrubs. Bi-folding doors from the kitchen/dining room and double doors from the conservatory open onto a paved terrace with far-reaching farmland views. Decorative flower beds are stocked with a variety of flowering shrubs and perennials. There is also a large summer house with a partially covered decked sitting area looking back to the cottage and neighbouring fields. A garden shed provides secure storage for garden equipment and there is an open fronted log store.

This highly regarded harbourside village is renowned for its thriving Sailing Club and its well established sailing community. Itchenor has a local village pub and a parish church, whilst local shops can be found close by in the adjacent village of Birdham which provides a post office/store. Nearby Chichester Marina also has a chandlery and restaurant/bar. A wider range of shops can be found approximately 2 miles to the south in the village of East Wittering including a butcher, fishmonger and banking facilities. Itchenor also provides a seasonal ferry ride which gives access by foot and bicycle to Bosham. The beaches of West Wittering can be found approximately 4 miles to the south including the National Trust Reserve at East Head. Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Salterns Way provides miles of enjoyable walks and cycling, leading from the beach to Chichester about 8 miles to the north. This historic cathedral city has comprehensive facilities and a wide range of recreational activities including Pallant House Gallery and the internationally acclaimed Festival Theatre. Nearby Goodwood is also a great attraction, providing a full horse racing calendar and playing host to the annual Festival of Speed and the September Revival meeting at its historic motor circuit.