The Spinney, Itchenor, Chichester, West Sussex

17 The Spinney is a comfortable and flexible detached bungalow, providing almost 1,300 sq ft of light-filled accommodation arranged over a single floor. There is understated, neutral décor throughout as well as recessed LED lighting and attractive fittings.

The entrance porch opens via double doors into the well-proportioned sitting room, which provides a splendid welcome with its spacious seating area, fireplace and dual aspect, including sliding glass doors opening onto the rear garden. Adjoining the sitting room is a useful, private study for home working, which could be used as a bedroom if required. There is also a generous kitchen and dining room – a social space for preparing and enjoying meals as a family, or entertaining guests. The kitchen itself has fitted units to base and wall level in grey, providing plenty of storage space, while there are also integrated appliances, including a double oven, a gas hob and an extractor hood. There is also space for a family dining table. The utility room adjoins the study, affording side access and further space for both home storage and appliances.

The three bedrooms are all located towards the rear, with two benefitting from views over the rear garden. All three bedrooms benefit from built-in storage, while the wet room-style family bathroom is also located towards the rear, with its floor-to-ceiling tiling, floating WC, washbasin and walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head and a second focus shower head.

At the front of the property, the well presented garden has an area of lawn with border hedgerows and trees, and a border bed with various shrubs. There is a gravel driveway at the front, providing plenty of parking space and access to the carport for covered parking and a garage. The garden at the rear has a patio area across the back of the house and there are gravel pathways, terracing and beds filled with various shrubs and flowering perennials, with a central lawn. The garden is enclosed by high timber fencing. Garden storage is available in the shed, with the summer house providing further storage, or space in which to relax.

The property is located in the small village of Itchenor in the heart of the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just moments from the coast. The village has a parish church and a village hall, while a mile and three quarters away, Birdham has a variety of day-to-day amenities, including a village church and a local store.

The Cathedral City of Chichester beyond provides extensive leisure and retail facilities, together with the acclaimed Festival Theatre, art galleries, restaurants, cafés and bars. West Wittering offers a sandy beach for walking, bathing and water sports activities, whilst the Goodwood Estate to the north has a country club, horse and motor racing, golf and a small airfield. The stunning countryside of the South Downs National Park provides exceptional opportunities for walking, horse riding and cycling. Train services from Chichester railway station provides journeys into Portsmouth, Brighton, Gatwick and London, whilst road-users can access the A27 for links to the M27, the A3(M) and A23.

Schooling in the area includes a primary school at Birdham and others in the surrounding villages, while secondary schooling is easily accessible in Chichester, including the outstanding-rated Bishop Luffa School.