Canute Road, Bosham, PO18

Designed with creativity and flair typical of the era, the property offers well-proportioned and versatile accommodation extending to four bedrooms and 3 well-appointed reception rooms, all set within established gardens of approximately 0.75 acres.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and retains much of its original character, whilst offering an exciting opportunity for sympathetic modernisation to create a truly exceptional coastal home. The principal bedroom enjoys a fine south-facing aspect with doors opening onto a private balcony affording glimpses towards the harbour coupled with the benefit of an en suite bathroom. Three further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.
On the ground floor, three principal reception rooms provide excellent flexibility for both family living and entertaining. The main sitting room is of particularly pleasing proportions, whilst the music room offers an intimate retreat and could equally serve as a study or library. The sunroom, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the garden has an abundance of natural light and provides an ideal space from which to appreciate the mature surroundings throughout the seasons. The kitchen is well-appointed and conveniently located to serve both the formal and informal living areas.

Outside

The gardens form a particularly attractive feature of the property, being well established and predominantly laid to formal lawn, interspersed with mature mixed boundary hedging including beech, yew and conifer, providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Attractive flower and shrub borders add seasonal colour and interest, whilst patios extend to both the front and rear of the house creating ideal areas for al fresco dining and relaxation.
Within the grounds lies a unique open-air theatre enclosed by tall conifer hedging, complete with a brick-built stage and tiered brick and grass seating — a charming and rare feature offering wonderful potential for summer performances and gatherings. A well-screened open-air swimming pool is discreetly positioned within the garden with a timber outbuilding incorporating the theatre and pool changing room together with a shower and sauna, now requiring restoration.

Situated in one of Bosham’s most sought-after private roads, the property is conveniently located for the village centre, sailing facilities and coastal walks. This distinctive home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a house of character and individuality in a highly desirable harbourside setting, with considerable scope to enhance and adapt to modern requirements.

Situation

The charming village of Bosham is set on the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour, an area of outstanding natural beauty (National Landscape) and offers an exceptional sailing centre with a thriving Sailing Club, three public houses, The Millstream Hotel and Restaurant, boutique shops, a mainline railway station and two local Co-ops on the outskirts of the village.
There is easy access to the historic City of Chichester (approximately 5 miles distant) with its wide variety of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, including the renowned Festival Theatre, Cathedral, galleries, museums and restaurants. Bosham station links to the mainline stations at Chichester and Havant providing fast and regular services along the coast to Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton, and an hourly train direct to London Victoria (approximately 1h 43m) via Gatwick Airport.
Leisure pursuits within the area include sailing around Chichester Harbour, horse riding and walking in the South Downs National Park. Horse racing and Motor events can be enjoyed at the world famous Goodwood Estate.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-63542