Lavant, Chichester, PO18

Located just north of Chichester, boasting views across neighbouring countryside towards Trundle Hill and Goodwood Racecourse.

The property is divided into two parts Goodwood Cottage to the South and Rooks Hill to the North. In recent years Goodwood Cottage has been run as an Air BNB with Rooks Hill a beautiful family home. Both Rooks Hill and Goodwood Cottage have been lovingly renovated by the present owners to an extremely high standard to offer flexible and adaptable accommodation depending on your living needs. Rooks Hill has 4/5 bedrooms and Goodwood Cottage with offering 3 bedrooms in total over two floors. The two properties could be kept as two separate dwellings or combined to make one large home.

All the accommodation has an abundance of character, the period features have been carefully preserved and seamlessly fused with modern styles and contemporary living requirements to create comfortable elegant spaces for all to enjoy.

Rooks Hill - The Main House

The downstairs accommodation comprises an enormously generous sitting room with elegant brick and flint elevations, a plethora of exposed beams and a truly impressive fireplace taking centre stage. The well-appointed kitchen adopts a more contemporary vibe with wooden cabinetry complimenting the original features and age of the property and the gloss white finish a reminder that this house is proud to be part of the 21st century. This is a comfortable space for congregating, contemplating and conjuring up a culinary masterpiece. In addition there is a substantial family room with space for a sizeable table for more formal dining occasions and seating space to relax casually as a family at the end of the day, the bifold doors frame the garden views and allow natural light into this already bright and cheerful room and a fabulous corner wood burner for those cooler autumn evenings. There is a downstairs cloakroom and a separate utility room to keep the muddy dog, the white appliances and the dirty washing out of the kitchen.

The bedrooms are arranged over two floors with one double bedroom suite on the ground floor, with ensuite shower room, built in wardrobes and easterly views. The mellow vibe and sense of complete order continues upstairs where you are greeted with three additional bedroom suites, all with graceful neutral colour schemes, intermittent exposed beams and bespoke hotelesque ensuite shower rooms. These are all comfortable luxurious spaces to relax and unwind after a busy day. The incredible games room, a must for families with older children needing their own space to entertain and chill out, can be accessed via a second staircase from the kitchen and has the flexibility to be used as a fifth bedroom, hobby room or home office. Rooks Hill also has the benefit of planning permission for a ground floor extension if required. South Downs Park Planning reference SDNP/23/03740/LIS

Outside
This a property with curb appeal with it’s hedge frontage and post and rail fencing, embracing it’s countryside location and creating a warm welcome to both guests and loved ones. To the front of the house is ample off road parking and double garage with electric charging point and electric door. To the rear is a paved internal courtyard area which is accessed from both the sitting room and kitchen, a wonderful oasis to sit with a coffee and lose yourself in your own thoughts, beyond this is the pretty cottage garden with patio area, area of lawn and a number of well stocked flower beds, to nurture and enjoy. The two outbuildings are situated in the rear garden, one currently used as an office the other as a home gym, offering additional flexible spaces that could be used as required.

A truly handsome village home, with character, style and an abundance of flexible space.

Goodwood Cottage

On entering this home through the pretty green front door, you immediately pick up on the relaxing vibe and are instantly enticed inside to settle down and make yourself at home. The traditional exterior of this property is contradicted by the untraditional yet clever layout inside with two of the three bedroom suites being located on the ground floor, both perfectly proportioned doubles with beautifully finished en-suite shower rooms giving a bespoke hotelesque feel.
This luxury vibe continues to the first floor, and the slightly quirky layout allows the social spaces to make the most of this properties location and views across the Goodwood estate and South Downs. The reception room is open plan and has been created to provide a comfortable space to relax, with windows to two sides make the most of the rooftop views across Lavant, it incorporates the fully fitted contemporary kitchen which seamlessly compliments the beautiful exposed beams and country charm, reminding you of the history and memories that have been made here over the years. The fixed island is large enough to enjoy for formal dining or informal get togethers over a coffee or glass of wine. The third bedroom suite on this floor also boasts a luxury en-suite, a quiet oasis for turning in after a fun filled day on the race track or shopping in Chichester.

Outside
This is a beautiful place to call home, both inside and out. The pretty rear garden is a horticultural dream, a simple space, easy to maintain and the perfect oasis to enjoy on your own or with friends. There is allocated private parking for two cars.

A traditional English example of a 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage, oozing character, charm and comfort in this enviable South Downs location.

Services
Mains water and drainage
Gas Central heating
Hard wired WiFi
Electric car charging point
Tenure – Freehold
EPC – D

Local Authority
Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band - TBC