DescriptionChristie & Co are delighted to bring to the market this exciting opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a substantial freehold property with the benefit of planning permission for a new country club and restaurant (suitable for other community uses STP), in the affluent and highly desirable coastal area of West Wittering, just south of Chichester.
LocationThe site is located between West Wittering (1.9 miles), Itchenor (1.5 miles), East Wittering (1.7 miles) and Chichester (6.1 miles). The beautiful Chichester Harbour AONB is a beautiful setting and property hotspot. The site is surrounded by a mix of high value residential and a wide range of commercial properties in the leisure, retail and hospitality sector, as well as a number of public houses, Some other notable sites nearby include Itchenor Sailing club, Chichester Marina, a range of garden centres, care homes and a number of holiday parks.
The OpportunityThe Harbour Way Country Club was first established in the early 1960’s and was previously known as The Roman Way Club. The country club occupies a site of around 1.8 acres, is broadly level, and is visible from the road.
The consented scheme will allow a gross internal floor area of 1663 sq meters (17893 sq ft).
The land and buildings are to be sold on an asset sale basis.
Planning PermissionsThe site is being sold with the benefit of planning permission for extensions and reconfiguration to the existing country club and grounds. Full details can be found using the planning reference 22/00782/FUL. Once completed the site will offer members access to tennis and padel courts, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam, jacuzzi, class studios, gym, and a fantastic restaurant and bar space. The design incorporates natural materials, and emphasizes sustainability. The existing landscaping will be revitalized to improve biodiversity and better reflect the location within the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
