Elms Lane, West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20

The Sidings is a beautifully presented contemporary residence which has been extensively renovated and extended by the owners creating a light and adaptable open plan home, ideally located in tranquil surroundings within a short walk of both the village centre and the beach.

An enclosed entrance porch with roof light and boot storage under a bench seat opens via the oak front door onto a generous reception hall running the length of the house. The south facing sitting room is in the heart of the house and over 21 ft in length with wood burning stove above a granite hearth and three sets of oak double doors opening onto the adjacent south facing terrace. The kitchen/dining room lies alongside, also with direct access to the terrace and garden. Two further sets of double doors provide easy access to the sitting room and allow this area to be opened up if entertaining. A good range of matching cupboards and drawers provide ample storage with stone worksurfaces and peninsular breakfast bar. A separate good size utility room keeps the white goods away from the main living areas and provides additional storage for boots, coats, etc with back door access to the rear garden.

There are four bedrooms on the ground floor including a guest suite with its own well appointed en-suite bathroom. The three remaining bedrooms are served by an additional family bathroom with open sided shower. One bedroom has its own wash basin.

An oak staircase with understairs cupboard and low level lighting leads to the first floor principal bedroom suite. The spacious bedroom is south facing with two Juliette balconies looking over the garden and Elms Lane to rural views. There is a bathroom en-suite with shower and additional room of over 17 ft in length with skylights, which could be used as a dressing room, office or additional sixth bedroom if required.

The ground floor benefits from oak flooring in most rooms with oak skirting/doors, and the first floor is predominantly carpeted. The property has full gas fired central heating and has an EPC C rating with double glazing throughout.

Outside
Double five-bar gates from Elms Lane open onto a parking area leading to a spacious detached double garage/studio, ideal for secure parking or boat storage. The building is also designed to be an artist's studio with lantern roof light and north facing glazed gable end. Equipped with power, water and light, this well lit space could be additional recreational space or a gym. The surrounding sheltered gardens are private, level and designed to be easily maintained. An attractive brick set pathway leads to a circular herringbone terrace with adjacent power point, approached via a pergola covered walkway with wisteria and architectural plants, leading to the front door. A south facing terrace is approached by way of pairs of double doors from both the sitting room and kitchen/dining room with views over a neat area of lawn. Surrounding borders have been planted with an attractive display of honeysuckle, roses and evergreen shrubs. A further area of sheltered garden behind the house is laid to lawn with a number of trained apple trees and raised sleeper edged planters supporting an olive tree and grapevine. There is also an attractive west facing summer house. The house has the benefit of copper rainwater goods throughout.

Elms Lane itself is a quiet country lane leading to open countryside with several stables for horses who will often be seen being ridden in the lane.

The village of West Wittering has an excellent range of amenities including a parish church, primary school, village pub, local shops and sailing club. More extensive shopping facilities providing for most needs are also available in nearby East Wittering and these include two supermarkets, a fishmonger, butchers, chemists and greengrocers. West Wittering is famous for the sandy beaches of the National Trust reserve at East Head. These are located within a 1 mile walk from the house, providing beautiful walks over the sand dunes and stunning views across the Solent to the Nab Tower and the Isle of Wight. Both the beaches of East and West Wittering are a haven for windsurfers, landboarders and kitesurfers. The waters of Chichester Harbour provide some of the best sailing facilities on the south coast within easy reach of London and there are a number of nearby sailing clubs most notably at West Wittering itself, Itchenor and at Chichester Marina near Birdham. West Wittering cricket and croquet club are also very close by. The cathedral city of Chichester is some 7.5 miles to the north which provides comprehensive amenities arranged partly within the old roman walls and its central pedestrianised area. The city is home to the internationally known Festival Theatre and its companion Minerva Theatre whilst Pallant House Gallery houses one of the most significant modern art collections in the south of England. Other high profile attractions include Glorious Goodwood with its internationally known racecourse and for car enthusiasts its annual Festival of Speed and the Revival Meeting at its historic motor circuit. To the north of Chichester lies the rich and varied countryside of the South Downs National Park with many miles of bridle and footpaths, pretty rural villages and traditional country pubs.