3 bedroom house for sale in Chichester, West Sussex

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A most appealing conversion of a former brick and flint farm building lying in the midst of open farmland just to the north of Chichester and within convenient travelling distance of Goodwood, Chichester Harbour and the many footpaths and bridleways across the rich South Downs countryside. The interior has plenty of character, with many rooms having vaulted ceilings and exposed beams and timbers. The sitting room is some 27' long with wood burning stove and double doors opening onto a terrace with views over the neighbouring farmland towards Trumley Copse. Three bedrooms include a principal suite with bathroom, whilst the second and third bedrooms share a shower room en suite. The south facing courtyard garden is enclosed by attractive old brick and flint walls with a remote controlled gate opening onto a private area for parking. Steps lead up to a sheltered terrace adjacent to the barn itself. Directly to the north, an area of garden and a further terrace approached by way of double doors from the sitting room and looks out over the neighbouring farmland. Broadband is available in the area and the property has a satellite television dish.

West Lavant is a popular hamlet surrounded by rich farmland and South Downs countryside. Located as the name suggests just to the west of Lavant itself, there is a nearby village primary school, parish church and post office/store. Situated just to the north west of Chichester there is convenient vehicle access north by way of the A286 to Midhurst or west by several B roads to Havant which has a regular rail service to London Waterloo. Chichester itself provides a rail service to London Victoria. The surrounding area provides many opportunities for recreation including walking, riding and mountain biking on the various footpaths of the South Downs, horse racing at Goodwood, together with golf and country club. In more recent years the annual Festival of Speed has become increasingly well known together with the Revival of historic Goodwood motor circuit. Along the coast the waters of the Solent are popular with the sailors and there are a number of sailing clubs including those at Itchenor and Bosham.

Entrance Hall Radiator, wall light point, high level hatch giving access to roof space and oil fired boiler, fitted cupboard housing Rockwall insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater and programmer.

Cloakroom Low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled surround, wall mounted mirror.

Sitting Room 27'9" (8.46m) x 14'7" (4.45m) overall (18'10" (5.74m) x 14'7" (4.45m) + 8'10" (2.7m) x 12'4" (3.76m)) A dramatic room with high vaulted ceiling and exposed beams and trusses. Two radiators, double glazed double doors opening onto a terrace with attractive rural views over neighbouring farmland. Wood burning stove on tiled hearth.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 11'8" (3.56m) x 9'2" (2.8m) overall (9'2" (2.8m) x 8'7" (2.62m) + 5'10" (1.78m) x 3' (0.91m)) Vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses, laminate floor, a good range of matching fitted oak fronted cupboards and drawers, fitted worksurfaces with tiled surrounds and concealed worksurface lighting, breakfast bar, 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, Neff electric 4-plate hob, Neff stainless steel fronted oven/grill, Bosch fridge/freezer, LG fridge, Miele washing machine, door to south facing courtyard garden.

Bedroom 1 14'6" x 10'5" (4.42m x 3.18m) Radiator, recessed wardrobe, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

Bathroom En Suite Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with tiled surrounds, radiator, spotlights, wall light/shaver point.

Inner Hall with exposed trusses.

Bedroom 2 12' x 8' (3.66m x 2.44m) Radiator, exposed beams and trusses, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled surround, wall mounted mirror.

Shared Shower Room En Suite Close coupled WC, shower cabinet with Aqualisa mixer unit and glazed door, tiled surround, radiator, door to

Bedroom 3 9'3" x 6' (2.82m x 1.83m) Radiator, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled surround and wall mounted mirror, exposed beams.

Outside A remote controlled gate opens onto a south facing sheltered courtyard garden. A stone shingled parking area has steps flanked by brick piers leading up to a sheltered terrace with ornamental brick sets and pebble strewn planting areas. Bib tap. Double doors from the sitting room open onto a paved terrace and a further area of garden which is laid to lawn with breathtaking views over the neighbouring farmland to Trundle Hill and Trumley Copse. Oil tank.

Services Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Shared private drainage.

Local Authority Chichester District Council, East Pallant, Chichester. Tel. No. 01243 785166