Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, PO18

Situated in the sought after harbour village of Chidham, some 5 miles west of Chichester and 4 miles south-east of Emsworth, a charming Grade II listed period farmhouse. The property which is believed to date from the late 1580’s has been in the present ownership for over 50 years.

DESCRIPTION:

The property, which is set in mature gardens extending to approximately 0.27 of an acre, offers 4 bedroomed living accommodation with 2 bathrooms, farmhouse kitchen, oil fired Aga, and retains an enormous amount of original character with exposed wall and ceiling beams and a large Inglenook fireplace. Outside the property is approached via a gravelled driveway with parking for several cars and a double garage

The accommodation on the ground floor comprises: Entrance Hall | Dining Room | Inner Hall | Sitting Room with study area | L-Shaped Kitchen/Family Room | Utility Room | Cloakroom |

From the hallway stairs lead to: Landing | 3 Bedrooms | Guest Suite with Box/Dressing Room & Ensuite | Family Bathroom | Loft Bedroom

OUTSIDE:

The property is approached via a gravelled drive with parking area to the front leading to a brick and flint double garage 18’ x 17’2 with electric up and over door, electric light and power and loft storage space. To the rear of the garage is an area of gravelled hardstanding for boats, additional cars etc.

The main garden lies to the south of the property with extensive York stone paved terrace bounded by a well-stocked herbaceous flowerbed with clipped box-hedging beyond which is a well-kept lawn with ornamental pond. The garden extends to the west of the property with further paved terrace, flowerbeds, shrubs and sunken circular terrace. To the east is a vegetable garden, gravelled terrace and herbaceous flower border with timber garden shed, compost area and aluminium-framed greenhouse. A herringbone brick path leads to a further sun-terrace bounded by rose-covered pergola and wisteria. To the south of the property is a mature wisteria.

The property gives onto open farmland to the south and east and is bounded to the west by a brick garden wall and the whole extends to approximately 0.27 of an acre.

INFORMATION:

Services: Mains water, gas & electricity. Oil fired Aga. Cesspit drainage.

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band

EPC Rating: Exempt