Itchenor Road, Itchenor, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20

Set within attractive grounds of just over half an acre in this highly sought-after harbourside village, Dolphins is a bright and spacious family home with the added benefit of a substantial detached annexe.

Approached via a private driveway and set back from Itchenor Road, Dolphins offers light and spacious single-storey accommodation within a generous west-facing plot of just over half an acre, together with a detached annexe providing useful ancillary accommodation.

Now requiring updating throughout, the property is particularly notable for its excellent principal living space, including a spacious south-west-facing sitting room with double doors opening onto the garden and flowing through to a dining room which also opens onto the garden. Further accommodation includes a good-sized reception hall leading to the kitchen, breakfast room and a useful utility room. The eastern wing of the property comprises three bedrooms, a bathroom, two storage cupboards and a cloakroom. The main bedroom is double aspect.

Detached from the main house, and in our opinion ideal for an au pair, relative or potential bed and breakfast use, is a substantial two-storey annexe with brick and flint elevations and first floor eyebrow window. The ground floor comprises an open-plan kitchen/sitting room and a separate shower room/cloakroom, while upstairs there is a loft room/bedroom.

A particular highlight is the superb garden, extending to just over half an acre. The borders are well stocked with a wide variety of flowering shrubs, plants and mature trees, with generous areas of lawn to the rear, southern elevation and front of the property. To the rear of both the house and annexe is a large patio area, leading through to the far end of the plot where there is a garden store. To the front, the gravel driveway provides ample parking for a number of vehicles.

Location

Dolphins enjoys a prime position in the heart of Itchenor, within easy walking distance of the village’s amenities. This highly regarded harbourside village is especially sought after by sailing enthusiasts, with a thriving sailing club and numerous moorings for boats and yachts, subject to availability. Itchenor also has a charming church, village hall and, close to the harbour, the popular Ship Inn public house and Quarterdeck cafe. Much of the surrounding countryside lies within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscapes), while the Chichester Harbour Conservancy helps protect and preserve the area’s distinctive character.

Chichester

The historic cathedral city of Chichester offers an excellent range of shopping, social and recreational facilities, many of which are easily accessed via the city’s largely level pedestrianised centre. Cultural attractions include Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre.

The area is well served by respected schools in both the state and independent sectors. Chichester mainline railway station provides regular services to London Victoria in approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, via Gatwick Airport, while Havant station to the west offers a faster service to London Waterloo in around 1 hour 20 minutes.

Sports and Country Pursuits

The surrounding area offers an impressive variety of sporting and leisure opportunities. These include the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood and bathing from the beaches at the Witterings.

Chichester Harbour provides numerous moorings, subject to availability, with nearby berthing and lifting facilities at Birdham Pool and Chichester Marina. Other notable local attractions include the Weald & Downland Living Museum, West Dean Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Goodwood House, Stansted Park and Petworth House.