Itchenor, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20

Little Anchor can be found in the very heart of this much requested sailing village lying just a short distance from Itchenor Sailing Club and the foreshore.

The property offers excellent living accommodation, ideal for entertaining benefitting from a spacious reception hall/sitting room which in turn leads down to a further reception area with fitted wood burning stove, both having exposed ceiling timber. Adjacent to this is a good size kitchen/breakfast room. There is also a ground floor bedroom and cloakroom. Gothic style folding doors then lead to a magnificent vaulted dining room with exposed ceiling timbers and underfloor heating throughout. This room also provides various access points out onto a large entertaining terrace with the pool terrace beyond. The ground floor also boasts a substantial dual aspect family/games room with tiled flooring throughout, two large skylights and a good range of fitted cupboards. This room again has underfloor heating. This room provides access to the tandem integrated garage which has two up-and-over roller doors, ideal for boat storage at the front and rear. There is also a second cloakroom.

On the first floor the dual aspect master bedroom provides access out onto a balcony which overlooks the rear garden and also has an en-suite shower. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Little Anchor also benefits from a self-contained detached annexe which was the former Customs House for the village. This provides further ancillary accommodation comprising of a conservatory, kitchen, sitting room and a ground floor bathroom. A paddle staircase provides access to a first floor loft room.

Little Anchor stands in substantial gardens of approx 3/4 of an acre with an in-and-out driveway to the front with ample parking and double gates providing access to the rear. There are various entertaining terraces with a substantial pool terrace and heated swimming pool. The remainder of the gardens predominantly laid to lawn with a number of mature trees. Detached workshop and timber garden shed.

Itchenor is a highly regarded harbourside village renowned for its thriving sailing club and its well-established sailing community. There is a local village pub and parish church whilst local shops can be found closeby in the adjacent village of Birdham which provides a post office store. Nearby Chichester Marina also has a chandlery, restaurant and bar. A wider range of shops can be found approximately two miles to the south in the village of East Wittering. Itchenor also provides a seasonal ferry ride which gives access by foot and bicycle to Bosham.

The blue flag beaches of West Wittering can be found approximately 4 miles to the south including the National Trust Reserve at East Head.

Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Salterns Way provides miles of enjoyable walking and cycling leading from the beach to Chichester approximately 8 miles to the north. This historic cathedral city has comprehensive facilities and a wide range of recreational activities including Pallant House Gallery as well as the Festival, Minerva and Nest Theatres.

The Goodwood Estate offers numerous events throughout the year including the two day Members Meeting and Revival at its historic motor circuit as well as the Festival of Speed. Goodwood also has its own private country club, golf course and provides a full horse racing calendar.