East Lavant, Chichester, PO18

The Forage Yard is an attractive, flint barn conversion offering close to 3,000 sq. ft. of light and spacious accommodation. It has wonderful vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and enjoys stunning views across farmland up to the Trundle.

The property is formerly one of the shepherd's barns on the Goodwood Estate. It is situated within the South Downs National Park and conveniently located approximately 3 miles northeast of Chichester.

DESCRIPTION:

The property offers flexible and versatile accommodation. This allows for part of the property to be used as a self-contained annexe with its own independent entrance and internal door to the main property.

The main entrance hall with ceramic tiled flooring leads directly on to a dining/reception room with wood burning stove and solid wood flooring. The larger double aspect sitting/dining room has a brick built fireplace with wood burning stove, solid oak flooring and a fully glazed elevation with access out to the extensive courtyard. An inner hallway provides a guest cloakroom and utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer plus a cupboard housing Vaillant central heating/water boiler and water softener. The half height glazed door leads to the rear garden.

The impressive kitchen/breakfast room is double aspect with a generous range of wall and base storage units, granite worktops, twin sinks, Quooker tap, integral fridge and freezer, integral dishwasher, LPG/electric Aga and slate tiled flooring. A door from the kitchen leads through to the annexe, which has under floor heating throughout with ceramic floor tiling. It also has its own electric immersion tank for hot water. The annexe comprises hallway with separate entrance door, study/home office, spacious double bedroom and a shower room with feature glass block shower enclosure.

The main sleeping accommodation is located in the east wing of the property, with all four double bedrooms having built in wardrobes. The principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room. There is also a separate family bathroom.

The property is approached through a 5-bar wooden gate leading onto a gravelled driveway which provides off road parking for several vehicles and access to the detached double garage and log-store. The garden is enclosed by chestnut post and rail fencing, with areas of lawn and pretty wildflower meadow, mature trees, shrubs and a large dew pond. Flint walls fully enclose an extensive south-facing courtyard. The large brick terrace provides an outdoor dining and seating area beneath a substantial oak pergola. This is surrounded by raised timber sleeper beds of flowers and shrubs.

LOCATION:

Surround by stunning downland landscape, Lavant village offers two popular pubs, two churches, a village hall with cricket green and easy access onto the Centurion Way pedestrian/ cycle path giving access to Chichester and the harbour beyond.

The nearby cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre.

Located close to Lavant is the Goodwood Estate, which is famous for its many sporting event days including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horse racing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach and Chichester Harbour, along with Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool, are located just to the south-west of the city, the harbour being home to several popular sailing clubs. An excellent selection of state and independent schooling can be found in the vicinity, including a well-regarded primary school in Lavant village.

GENERAL:

Services: Mains water and electricity. Cesspit drainage. LPG gas boiler. Fibre broadband.

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band F

Energy Rating: Band F