Newells Lane, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18

A stylish and substantial country residence, recently renovated and extended to exacting standards, situated on about eight acres of contemporary landscaped gardens and extensive grounds, along with a variety of outbuildings, including a self-contained annexe.

Situated within expansive grounds and centrally located between the South Downs and Chichester Harbour, this remarkable family home has been meticulously extended and renovated, prioritizing space, natural light, and scenic views. Additionally, a variety of outbuildings offers excellent options for entertaining, extra accommodation, and land ideal for equestrian and grazing use.

Upon entering the spacious main house, you are immediately greeted by a sense of openness and expansive south-facing views across the garden and grounds. To the left of the main reception hall, in the eastern wing, is a striking green oak barn-style kitchen/family room extension featuring a double-height ceiling and elegant full-width doors that lead to a generous resin bound outdoor area, perfect for summer gatherings. Other notable features include a mezzanine currently utilized as a study, a thoughtfully designed range of bespoke kitchen cabinets with a walnut and ebony island, feature Aga and a Morso inset wood burning stove. Adjacent to the kitchen and reception hall, a stylish bar room boasts a cleverly concealed doorway within a floor-to-ceiling bookcase that leads to a large boot room. Beyond the hallway, there is a cozy sitting room with a further wood burner, and at the rear, a 23' garden/games room with sliding doors that open to the entertaining area outside.

Echoing the design of the eastern wing, a standout feature of the main house located in the west wing is an impressive two-story main bedroom suite. This remarkable addition includes its own private outdoor space, accessible through full width sliding doors, a double-height ceiling with exposed beams, a modern en-suite bath and shower room, built-in cabinetry, and stairs leading up to a dressing room.

Completing the ground floor, there is a paneled home office situated between the main bedroom suite and the sitting room, along with a utility room and a cloakroom at the front of the property.

From the sitting room, stairs rise to the main first-floor accommodation, which comprises four bedrooms. The guest bedroom features dual aspects, an en-suite shower room, and a south-facing balcony. A family bathroom completes this floor.

Further features include ground floor Lutron lighting, solar panels with 3 phase battery storage and a hard wired CAT5 network.

Garden, Grounds and Outbuildings

The garden, grounds, and outbuildings are additional standout features of the property. Overlooking the landscaped rear garden there is a delightful green oak garden/dining room with an exposed fireplace and authentic Moroccan tiled floor, serving as a perfect space for entertaining guests year-round. The spacious rear entertaining area, bordered with curved edges and raised planting beds, runs along the length of the main house and offers ample seating areas. Beyond, surrounded by estate fencing and dotted with mature trees, there is a generous lawn along with a treehouse and zip-line, ideal for young families.

Access to the front of the property is via a sweeping driveway from Newells Lane, providing plenty of parking. Adjacent to the driveway, a detached outbuilding houses a first-floor annexe, which we believe is ideal for use as ancillary accommodation for an au pair or relative. Recently converted, this additional space features an open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting area, a double bedroom, and a shower room. The ground floor contains a spacious garage, along with a beautifully designed wine storage/tasting room. A storeroom and entrance lobby complete this supplementary space. At the rear of the annexe, there is a large kitchen garden with raised beds and a striking detached greenhouse.

Additional outbuildings include two sizeable stable blocks, part of which have been transformed into a gymnasium. Attached to the side of the main house is a substantial storeroom.

To the south of the main garden there is a substantial field of approximately 5.5 acres, ideal for grazing, along with independent gate access off Newells Lane. Situated to the east of the stable block there is a further field/paddock of approximately 1.5 acres.

Location

Field House is ideally located on the semi-rural fringe of soughtafter West Ashling, which boasts a popular local pub/restaurant. Just north of the village Funtington offers another excellent pub/restaurant and a farm shop, situated approximately 5 miles west of Chichester. Bosham Sailing Club is located about 3 miles to the south, while Emsworth Sailing Club is about 4.5 miles away. The stunning South Downs are only a few miles to the north, featuring beautiful walks up to Kingley Vale from the nearby village of West Stoke.

The historic cathedral city of Chichester provides a wide range of shopping options and various social and recreational activities, all conveniently accessible through the predominantly level pedestrian areas of this beautifully preserved city. Cultural attractions include the Pallant House Gallery and the Festival Theatre. The region is home to several esteemed schools in both the public and private sectors, including the highly regarded Churcher's College in Petersfield, Oakwood and Westbourne House preparatory schools in Chichester along with the hugeley popular Bishop Luffa secondary school. The mainline station in Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 35 minutes (via Gatwick Airport), and Havant station to the west provides a faster service to London Waterloo in about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Activities

Events and sporting activities in the area include the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at nearby Goodwood, sailing from the many points of access on Chichester Harbour and bathing off the beaches at the Witterings. Other local attractions include: the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum (home of the BBC's "The Repair Shop"), West Dean Gardens, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Goodwood House, Petworth House and nearby Stansted Park.