Yapton Road, Barnham

THE PROPERTY Sitting in the heart of the picturesque village of Barnham is this delightful character cottage. Dating back to circa 1840 this handsome property has recently been recognised as a building of special character and has subsequently been categorised as a listed building.

This striking home boasts bright, airy and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. To the ground floor you have a welcoming entrance hall, a dual aspect sitting room, formal dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, garden room and cloakroom. The first floor comprises of three good sized double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes, and all are serviced by the family bathroom.

Of particular note are the attractive gardens which have been thoughtfully landscaped with areas of lawn and patio, with pots and mature planting giving lots of vibrant colour as well as a home for lots of wildlife and birds.

There is also parking for numerous vehicles as the property offers a driveway and single garage.
 

THE LOCATION Barnham is a popular village within sight of the South Downs National Park, local shopping facilities can be found in the centre of the village along with the mainline station providing a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Comprehensive facilities may be found in Chichester with a wide selection of shops, superstores, restaurants and bars. The surrounding area offers a variety of recreational facilities including a number of golf courses, one of which being at Goodwood, which also provides a country club with gym, indoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Famous for its horse racing, Goodwood also plays host to the Annual Festival of Speed and the Revival of this historic motor circuit, both of which have become prominent events on the social calendar.

To the south the waters of Chichester Harbour and the Solent provide some of the most popular sailing facilities within easy reach of London. Most notably there are sailing clubs at Itchenor, Bosham and Chichester Marina. The beaches at East Head and West or East Wittering provide many opportunities for bathing, windsurfing, kiteboarding and more recently land-boarding.

The South Downs National Park to the north is home to a variety of pretty rural villages with good country pubs and provides many opportunities for walking, riding and mountain biking.