Merston, Chichester, West Sussex

With stunning architectural design, the composition of Merston House has evolved to the current day configuration which offers 4,549 sq. ft of sympathetically enhanced and elegantly styled accommodation, with a charming verandah at the entrance portal creating a grand sense of arrival. Providing an opulent home perfectly suited to entertaining, whilst also offering the comfort of a modern living environment, the property showcases period detail and ornamentation alongside contemporary interior design. Reception areas comprise adjacent drawing and sitting rooms with feature fireplaces and French doors which open to the impressive dining room, which is filled with natural light, provides a splendid setting to host guests and affords a seamless transition to the garden. The convivial heart of the home is provided by a superb orangery encompassing a high quality kitchen featuring a vast island unit, and relaxed dining and casual seating zones, with an expansive glass roof creating a sociable space with views to the skies.
The ambience continues in the bedroom accommodation with Merston House offering seven deluxe rooms and six stylishly-designed bath/shower rooms. Set over three levels, these sleeping quarters provide luxury, versatility and a hospitable welcome for overnight guests.
Planning has been granted for a detached triple car garage block. Details can be viewed on the Chichester District Council website, Ref 0/22/01168/DOM.

The garden and grounds reflect attentive and creative design concepts which provide a series of outdoor settings which are a visual delight and a joy to engage with. Features include a sunny, southfacing paved courtyard; an expanse of lawn framed by attractively planted borders; a geometric, fresh water koi pond with rockery waterfall which has been designed to dual as a freshwater swimming pool. Paved terracing just outside the dining room, with a further paved seating spot adjoins the delightful garden pavilion with kitchen and garden stores.
Beyond the immediate garden, there is a naturalist area with longer grass interspersed with trees creating a haven for wildlife, with a gate at the far margin connecting to the surrounding countryside. At the frontage to the house, white wrought-iron gates set within brick columns, open onto a swathe of gravelled driveway which is bordered by a beautifully-planted and manicured bed of topiary and colourful shrubs. An additional paddock is available on lease.

Merston is an idyllic rural hamlet, surrounded byfarmland, and situated just to the south-east of the historic City of Chichester. Nearby Runcton has an excellent farm shop which offers farm grown fruit and vegetables; local meats, wines and craft beers, as well as delicatessen items,with a well-regarded café also on site.
Chichester provides a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities, including the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery, as well as a mainline station with services to Portsmouth, Southampton, Gatwick and London Victoria. Excellent schooling in the independent sector, includes The Predental School, Westbourne House and Portsmouth Grammar School.