Mariners, The Spinney, Itchenor, Chichester

THE PROPERTY

Mariners is a stunning superbly appointed detached property immaculately presented with spacious accommodation and contemporary features, comprising: three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a stunning kitchen/dining/sitting room, delightful landscaped gardens and grounds, and a detached home office, peacefully located in the heart a highly sought after sailing village with amazing walks that virtually emanate from the doorstep across stunning countryside leading to the harbour. Upon entering the property there is an impressive L-shaped reception hall with doors leading to three double bedroom including the principal bedroom with bespoke built in wardrobes and a large en-suite bathroom. There is a father large bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, wash basin and wc serving the other two bedrooms. The reception hall leads into the stunning sitting room with exposed chimney breast and wood burning stove and dining area all of which is open plan toe the stylish superbly appointed kitchen with an excellent range of bespoke wall and base units and integrated appliances with worktops and a large island and breakfast bar. This spectacular room features a set of bi-folding doors opening out onto in extensive neat paved patio and a beautifully designed and landscaped exceptionally private rear garden.



GARDENS

Mariners is approached from a private road in a peaceful cul-de-sac leading into a gravel driveway, which leads through a double gated and further parking area and garage, all of which provides parking for about 6 vehicles and a small dinghy/boat. At the rear of the property there is a wonderful beautifully kept landscaped secluded garden with a neat level lawn, patio area and flower borders, hedges, raised vegetable garden and an excellent octagonal shaped timber summer house/home office with light and power and a garden store.

Lovely countryside walks nearby to the harbour



SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage

Council Tax Band: F   Year 2025/26 £3,405.86  

EPC Rating: C

Tenure: Freehold

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester Council



ITCHENOR 

Itchenor is a highly regarded sailing village with a fascinating  history, with a friendly community and the lovely ancient St Nicholas’ Church dating to about the year 1180 and there are two of very popular local public houses/restaurants; The Ship near the harbour in the heart of the village near the sailing club and The Lamb on the Chichester/West Wittering Road. This very desirable harbour side village is surrounded by farmland much of which is protected and designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located about 3 miles from the amazing sandy beach at West Wittering and about 6 miles south of the historic city of Chichester. West Itchenor dates from the Roman era and was subsequently resettled by the Anglo Saxons and takes its name from the chieftain Icca, who laid claim to its shoreline, originally known as Iccanore ('Icca's shore’), which translates  as “Icca’s Landing Place’, the name of which eventually became ‘Itchenor’ during about the 12th century. Just over a mile to the north of the village there is a Nisa/Co-op general store and a Shell fuel station incorporating a mini Waitrose store.



WEST WITTERING

West Wittering is about 3 miles to the south and is a highly regarded coastal village with a beautiful sandy beach stretching miles and there is a long established sailing club and there is a vibrant friendly community with a variety of local shops that provide for the majority of every day needs, nearby horse riding, stables and lovely surrounding open countryside. Further facilities include: public tennis courts, a popular pub/restaurant The Witterings, and a popular small cafe The Landing. St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church is located in the heart of the village and there is Primary School. There is large cafe/restaurant close to the beachfront. The nearby village of East Wittering is about 2 miles and has a modern Medical Centre and a Dental Surgery and excellent shopping centre, which has a wide variety of independent shops, a choice of cafes and restaurants and larger stores, including the Co-op and Tesco supermarkets. 



CHICHESTER

Chichester city centre is situated about 6 miles to the north was founded by the Romans during the first century AD and the surrounding areas are steeped in history, with a number of fascinating archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest such as the existing remains of the tall defence walls, which now provide a walk through the city. Much of the shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the well preserved and beautiful Chichester Cathedral founded in 1075. The City has beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city Basin is navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats to Donnington and a further 2 miles of walks along the canal leading to Chichester and Birdham Marinas. About a mile from the city there is the Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital. There are a wide variety of amenities including: public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, tennis/squash club, rugby football club. Goodwood Hotel and luxury health club with spa, indoor swimming and gym. Other attractions include: the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. Schools locally and accessible from Chichester include; Chichester University, Chichester Free School, Chichester High School, Bishop Luffa, Oakwood, Prebendal (and Cathedral Choir school), Great Ballard, Slindon College, Dorset House, Seaford College, Bedales Petersfield, The Portsmouth Grammar school and south of Goodwood there is Westbourne House.



COMMUNICATION TRAVEL LINKS 

Chichester mainline rail station fast links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins) and London/Victoria (96mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (76miles) and airports at Heathrow (72miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (48miles). Southampton International airport (38miles), Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Europe. Distances are approximate and times may change.



COASTAL & COUNTRY PURSUITS 

Chichester is renowned for its sailing amenities and attractions including: the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival motoring events, Horse Racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. Golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings, which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. A few miles to the south east is Bracklesham Bay a designated area of Special Scientific Interest for wild life and with a lovely beach it’s ideal for bathing in the sea, as many people do who belong to the Bracklesham Bay Bluetits, who regularly meet for a healthy dip in the sea. The RSPB nature reserve is situated at Pagham Harbour. Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels leading out to The Solent, and thousands of moorings and berths with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina), Thornham Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina at Hayling Island and 14 sailing clubs. Further attractions include: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College and Gardens, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel Castle, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park House, Petworth House and Goodwood House.  



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