Lock Lane, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20

The interior has been designed with great emphasis on light and space having large picture windows and doors opening to the east, south and west onto decked sitting areas and views over mature gardens and open fields to the east. The interior is decorated in neutral colours which contrasts with the natural finishes of attractive wood panelling in focal points of the house such as the staircase and bedrooms. A well proportioned and welcoming entrance hall has a cloakroom with shower ideal for changing after a day's sailing. Double doors open onto a dual aspect dining room with attractive wood floors and dual aspect sliding doors onto the decking with views to open fields. There is also an adjacent snug leading to an impressive quadruple aspect sitting room with sliding doors onto the surrounding partially covered decking. The kitchen/breakfast room is open plan to the dining room and this combined space provides an easy relaxed area for entertaining. An adjacent utility and laundry room keeps the white goods away from the main living areas and provides direct access to the integral double garage and store room.

On the first floor there are four generous bedrooms including both principal and guest suites. The principal suite is approached by way of its own private home office leading to a spacious bedroom of some 19ft in length with an excellent range of fitted wardrobes and sliding doors opening onto a balcony with views over neighbouring fields. The suite includes its own dressing room and bathroom en-suite. The guest room has feature exposed brickwork contrasting with its tongue-and-groove panelling and has its own shower room en-suite. Two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

A gravelled driveway leads to a generous parking and turning area to the west of the house providing access also to the integral double garage. Well-established and beautifully maintained gardens surround the house with lawns on three sides and borders stocked with easily maintained shrubs, perennials and roses. Well established trees and bushes also provide plenty of privacy. Partially covered decked sitting areas are arranged principally on three sides of the house looking east, west and south with access from all reception rooms and the kitchen/breakfast room creating a perfect area for summer entertaining. Post and rail fencing encloses the boundary on the eastern side ensuring open views over the neighbouring fields.

Willow End lies in a unique position in a quiet corner of the village teaming with birds and wildlife within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The old tidal Mill and Birdham Marina are nearby with Chichester Marina a few yards away. Salterns Way passes nearby, offering a lovely flat cycle and walking route between the sandy beaches at West Wittering to Chichester Cathedral with links to the South Downs National Park.

Birdham village has a parish church, C of E primary school, village hall, shop and garage with Chichester Yacht Club nearby and cafes in Chichester Marina and on Birdham Causeway. The Crown and Anchor pub at Dell Quay is a delightful coastal walk away.

The cathedral city of Chichester lies some 5 miles to the north and within its pedestrianised centre provides a comprehensive range of shops, bars and restaurants, arranged partly within the old Roman Walls.

The arts are well catered for as Chichester is home to the internationally known Festival Theatre, Minerva Theatre and Pallant House Gallery which houses one of the most significant art collections in the south of England and stages regular exhibitions.

Whilst sailing is the predominant pastime there is a comprehensive choice of other recreational activities. Apart from its own internationally known racecourse, Goodwood also provides facilities such as golf, country club and private airfield. Goodwood also plays host to the annual Festival of Speed and the Revival of its historic motor circuit. The rich countryside of the South Downs provides exceptional opportunities for walking, horse riding and mountain biking. A mainline station at Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes and to Gatwick in about 1 hour 10 minutes. An alternative, slightly faster rail service to London is also available at Havant in about 1 hour 20 minutes to London Waterloo.