The Close, Aldwick Bay Estate, Aldwick, West Sussex

With handsome, Tudor-inspired architecture and a distinctive roof chimney, Redstack is an enchanting, waterside property which offers over 3600 sq. ft of refined accommodation where the heritage detail provides an appealing ambience of grandeur.

The rich hues of vintage wall panelling in the reception hall exudes a warm sense of arrival and give a flavour of the home’s stately-presentation. Beautiful parquet flooring extends into the elegant drawing room, which features an impressive fireplace and bay window alcove, as well as the formal dining room and its adjoining office. The generously-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with lengths of two colour-toned cabinetry, with complementary tiled work surfaces and splashbacks, and offers ample space for informal dining.

A regal stairway rises to the first floor, passing by a splendid, leaded-light decorated window, to an upper hallway which gives access to the six bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal room has en suite access to one of the bathrooms and enjoys direct passage to the south-east facing balcony; a benefit it shares with two other bedrooms.

The property is approached via The Close, which is owned by Redstack, through wrought-iron gates to the gravel driveway extending to a circular lawn with central planted feature at the frontage of the house and continuing around to the garaging at the side.

Beautiful floral beds create an attractive feature and flank the stone stairway which rises to the notable timber, arched entrance portal, with a paved walkway encircling the home.

A terrace to the side elevation offers a degree of shelter courtesy of the balcony above and provides a delightful setting to sit, dine and relax whilst enjoying the outlook over the gardens to the seashore beyond. Features in this outdoor sanctuary include areas of groomed lawn, well-stocked borders providing colour and fragrance, mature shrubs and trees, and stone pathways offering a journey through the grounds and to walled far-margin where a gate opens to the beach.

A collection of outbuildings includes an observatory at the beachside, a pretty summer house offering a sheltered haven, a boat house to store watercraft, a useful changing room with shower, basin and wc, and a further wc.

Redstack occupies a prominent setting within the highly-favoured Aldwick Bay Estate, a prestigious, private, gated community and offers privacy and seclusion and direct access to the beach. This is an idyllic spot for lovers of water sports and for sea-swimmers, whilst walkers can enjoy miles of shore-side rambles towards Pagham and Selsey in one direction and Felpham and Elmer in the other.

Aldwick village has a range of amenities to cater for day-to-day needs and the cathedral city of Chichester offers a broad range of amenities including the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery.

Leisure pursuits include walking and riding in the nearby South Downs National Park and sailing may be enjoyed from the many sailing centres around Chichester Harbour. Goodwood Estate hosts horse racing and motoring events including the Festival of Speed.