Claytons Corner, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20

An exceptional house, situated in the highly regarded village of Birdham, forming part of a thoughtfully planned development of just five properties.

About the property

Constructed and fitted to a high standard, the property demonstrates an obvious commitment to quality, with rooms benefiting from an abundance of natural light and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, along with a 10 new year build warranty.

An attractive brick-paved pathway, flanked by planted borders, creates a welcoming approach to the entrance porch. Inside, the well-proportioned reception hall features wide-planked engineered wood flooring, which flows throughout the ground floor and leads to the principal living space. Arranged as an open-plan L-shaped space, the sitting/dining room is generously proportioned, with attractive windows and French doors overlooking and opening onto the garden. The Shaker-style kitchen is fitted with a breakfast peninsula, quartz worktops and integral appliances, with a pleasant outlook to the front. A cloakroom completes the ground floor. Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to the principal bedroom, a light room with twin sets of windows and built-in wardrobes. A further double bedroom is positioned to the rear, together with a generous single bedroom. These are served by a superbly appointed four-piece family bathroom.

Outside

The rear garden is a private and attractive space, with an extensive paved patio extending onto a generous lawn, complemented by well-stocked flower and shrub borders.

A gate provides rear access, with two well-sized allocated parking spaces immediately beyond.

Location

This superb property is situated just off Church Lane, a pretty semi-rural lane in the highly sought-after harbour-side village of Birdham, well known for its charming and historic marina – one of the oldest in the country. The village also offers a delightful parish church, a village hall, a convenience store with post office, cricket club and a popular primary school.

Surrounded by countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscapes), the location provides superb coastal walks along the harbour. The Salterns Way cycle route runs close by, linking West Wittering with Chichester via Itchenor and Chichester Marina. The Cathedral City of Chichester, just five miles to the north, offers an excellent selection of shopping, cultural and leisure amenities, including the celebrated Festival Theatre, museums, galleries, and a wide choice of restaurants. Local leisure pursuits extend beyond sailing to include golf at Goodwood and Hunston, bathing at the award-winning beaches of West Wittering and East Head (the latter managed by the National Trust and a popular anchorage with yachtsmen), and horseracing at both Goodwood and Fontwell. Goodwood also hosts the world-famous Festival of Speed and Revival meetings.

For commuters, Chichester’s mainline railway station provides a regular service to London Victoria in approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (via Gatwick Airport), while nearby Havant station offers a faster service to London Waterloo in about 1 hour 20 minutes.