5 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Chichester 8 miles   Itchenor Sailing Club 3.7 miles   Chichester Marina 4 miles   London 80 miles
A stunning contemporary coastal house in one of the best locations on the south coast within yards of sandy beaches and East Head Nature Reserve.   The beautifully designed interior is luxuriously appointed and equipped with the latest lifestyle features.   The property is situated within yards of the sandy beaches of East Head in one of the most exclusive addresses on the South Coast, with views from parts of the house at both sea and northwards to the South Downs in the distance.
Entrance Porch Galleried Reception Hall   Cloakroom/Wet Room   Drawing Room   Study/Sitting Room   Dining Room   Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room   Utility Room   Elegant Stairs rising to Galleried Landing   5 Bedrooms including three Suites with two Bathrooms En Suite and one Shower Room En Suite   Family Bathroom serving Bedrooms 4 and 5   Integral Double Garage   Entrance secured by remote controlled Double Gates with Video Entry System   Landscaped Gardens and Grounds with South Facing Terrace and Pergola covered Barbeque Area   Further outside entertaining area with raised decking looking out over neighbouring farmland with cabana and kitchenette

The Property

Hope House is one of the most beautifully appointed houses you will find on the South Coast.   Recently extended and refurbished throughout by the present owners, no detail has been missed in its design which has created a breathtaking interior full of light and space finished in contemporary colour schemes and equipped with the latest lifestyle features including a KNX intelligent building control system, with home entertainment, IT and telephone systems, mood lighting, heating control and audio and video security. The traditional character has not been ignored however with a number of attractive features including a covered verandah, plantation shutters and a dramatic Reception Hall with 21' high vaulted ceiling, gently rising to the galleried landing above. Three spacious reception rooms are arranged to the north of the hall including a 31' long Drawing Room and spacious Study/Family Room. Double casement doors from the Drawing Room open onto a spacious 17' long Dining Room. All three reception rooms have access to the decking and garden. The heart of the house is an impressive open plan Family/Dining Room/Kitchen, designed in a sleek   contemporary style fitted to the highest standards and including a comprehensive range of integrated applicances.

The first floor accommodation is generous, providing five bedrooms including Principal, Guest and Third Suites,. together with two further bedrooms sharing the Family Bathroom. The Principal Bedroom Suite is exceptional with its own reception area and a vaulted ceiling used here again to great effect with exposed beams and double doors opening onto Juliette balcony with sea views. The Dressing Room, with automatic lighting, is equipped with a range of storage units and hanging rails. There is even a walk-in shoe storage room, also with automatic lighting and a comprehensive range of fitted shelving. The beautifully appointed Bathroom En-suite has a 14' high vaulted ceiling and views to the South Downs in the distance, porcelein tiled floor, double shower enclosed with glazed screens, twin freestanding wash hand basins and rolltop bath. The Guest Suite is approached by way of the west landing. This faces south and also has a Juliette balcony with views to the sea and Isle of Wight. A Third Suite is arranged to the north side of the house with its own Shower Room and views over the garden to neighbouring fields and the South Downs in the distance. Two further Bedrooms share the use of a well appointed Family Bathroom.

The Location

The private beach side roads of East and West Strand are one of the most exclusive addresses on the South Coast. Located within yards of sandy beaches and the famous National Trust Reserve of East Head they have access to beautiful walks over the sand dunes and stunning views across The Solent to the Nab Tower and Isle of Wight. Both the beaches of East and West Wittering are a haven for windsurfers and most recently have become a popular destination for land boarding and kite surfing.

The village has many of its own facilities including a public house, parish church, primary school, butcher, two convenience stores, restaurant and sailing club. Excellent shopping facilities are also available in nearby East Wittering with further butchers, greengrocers, chemist and fishmonger. The cathedral city of Chichester some eight miles to the north provides comprehensive amenities arranged partly within the old Roman walls and pedestrianized area. The arts are well catered for as Chichester is home to the internationally known Festival Theatre, The Minerva Theatre and Pallant House Gallery, which houses one of the most significant modern art collections in the south of England. Annually the city plays host to a number of celebrated music and art festivals.

Sailing is the most predominant pastime in the area with a number of sailing clubs including West Wittering, Itchenor, Bosham and Chichester Marina. Other attractions include Glorious Goodwood with its internationally known race course, but also providing many other facilities including a private country club, golf course and airfield. Goodwood also plays host to the annual Festival of Speed and the Revival of its historic motor circuit, which have become prominent annual events. The newly created South Downs National Park is criss-crossed with many footpaths and bridlepaths providing excellent facilities for mountain biking, horseriding and walking in some of the richest countryside in the south of England. There are several choices of vehicle access to London including either the M27/A3 or the A285 via Petworth to the A283, joining the A3 at Milford. The mainline station located at Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 40 minutes and to Gatwick in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The alternative slightly faster rail service to London is also available from Havant in about 1 hour 20 minutes, to London Waterloo.