Elms Cottage, West Wittering, nr beach PO20 8LP

THE PROPERTY

A rare opportunity to acquire a unique individually designed stunning detached house, combining traditional character with contemporary features, beautifully presented and superbly appointed, located in the highly regarded private Wells Farm Estate, in the heart of the this sailing village and easy walking distance of the sandy beach at West Wittering. 



This amazing brand new detached house has an impressive reception hall with a wow factor and staircase rising two floors with glassed balustrades and an abundance of natural light. From the reception hall, doors lead to the outstanding double aspect kitchen/dining/sitting room with bi-fold doors opening out to the rear garden and doors open into the family room. The kitchen area is well equipped with a range, induction hob, American fridge freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler. There is a ground floor double bedroom with an en-suite shower room/wc. From the entrance hall stairs lead up to the spacious landing, which leads to the remarkable principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling, an en-suite shower room/wc, built in wardrobes and sliding doors opening out onto the balcony. There are three further double bedrooms, two of which have vaulted ceilings, one with en-suite shower room/wc and there is a family bathroom. From the main landing, stairs rise to the second floor landing with a lovely hobby space and a large  office with a useful storage space off it. The office has an oak worktop with an integrated sink, drawers, cupboards and fridge. The accommodation has a lovely spacious atmosphere with plenty of natural light throughout. Wonderful countryside nearby, within easy reach of the sailing club and a short walk to the sandy beach.

 

GARDENS

Elms Cottage is approached through five bar timber gates, from a delightful tree lined private road, leading into a brick paved driveway with ample parking and a garage. There is separate side entrance leading to a generous rear garden with “sun trap” patio area, pergola and neat lawn leading to a Summerhouse and shed with indoor and external lighting, power and wired for CAT 6 ready for internet connection. There are delightful east and south facing side aspects and a further garden area ideal for storage of small boats or trailers. Note: SSE has a wayleave over a 4m strip along the southern boundary for pedestrian and vehicular access to service the power supply to this private estate. Within easy reach of the sailing club the sandy beach.



SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

Council Tax Band: tbc   Year 2023/24 £tbc

EPC: Rating: B

PRIVATE ESTATE: Wells Farm Estate annual charge: £200 

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester District Council T:



WEST WITTERING 

West Wittering is a highly regarded coastal village with a beautiful sandy beach stretching miles and there is a long established sailing club. There is a vibrant friendly community with a variety of local shops providing the majority of every day needs, nearby horse riding, stables and lovely surrounding open countryside. Further facilities include: public tennis courts, pub/restaurant The Witterings, and The Landing cafe. St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church is located in the heart of the village and there is Primary School. There is large cafe/restaurant close to the beachfront. The nearby village of East Wittering is about 2 miles and has a modern Medical Centre, Dental Surgery and excellent shopping centre with a wide variety of independent shops, a choice of cafes, restaurants and larger stores including the Co-op and Tesco supermarkets. Located about two miles north of West Wittering village and nearby Itchenor village, which also has an established Sailing club and two pub/restaurants nearby at The Lamb and The Ship Inn near the harbour. Much of the surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 



CHICHESTER 

West Wittering is about 8 miles south of the city of Chichester has a fascinating history with remains from the Roman Conquest, including the defence walls providing a walk round the city. Much of the city centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the ancient Chichester Cathedral founded during 1075. There is a Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital. Further amenities include: public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, Chichester Racquets tennis/squash club and Chichester rugby club. Other attractions include: the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a number of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including: Chichester University, The Portsmouth Grammar, Bishop Luffa, The Prebendal school, Oakwood, Slindon College, Great Ballard, Dorset House, Seaford College and Westbourne House.



COMMUNICATION TRAVEL LINKS 

Chichester mainline rail station links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (76miles) and airports at Heathrow (72miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (48miles). Southampton International airport (38miles) and Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Europe. Distances are approximate and times may change.



COASTAL & COUNTRY PURSUITS 

Chichester is renowned for its sailing amenities, country pursuits and attractions: the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival motoring events, Horse Racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. Golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings and Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina) and in all 14 sailing clubs locally. Further attractions include: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College & Gardens, Arundel Castle, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park, Petworth House, and Goodwood House.  



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