DESCRIPTION:

Extending to approximately 4351 sq. ft. including a stable block and store, the house offers spacious living accommodation with high ceilings throughout the ground floor and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds. The Old Rectory benefits from two separate entrances, one from Bookers Lane and the other from Clappers Lane and also has a detached double garage with a one-bedroom annexe above.

A front door leads into the reception hall providing access to most of the ground floor accommodation. To the eastern end of the house are two large two aspect reception rooms, the first of which is a sitting room with an open fireplace, the second being the living room with an open fireplace, bay window and doors leading to the patio area and garden. Also located on the ground floor is a study/playroom, WC/cloakroom, dining room with second front door and kitchen with oil fired AGA and doors leading to the utility room and to the west facing conservatory which has doors leading out onto a patio area.

On the first floor is the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing area, second double bedroom with ensuite shower room and useful loft space above, 2 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

A further stairs case leads to a half landing with WC and onto the second floor and the 5th bedroom with access to loft space and cupboard housing the cold water tank.

Outside the property is accessed via two gravel driveways, one from Bookers Lane and one from Clappers Lane leading to two garages and a store with one-bedroom annexe above. The gardens which surround the property contain a variety of mature trees, raised beds and shrubs and there are three patio areas and a sunken garden. There is also an orchard with a range of mature fruit trees including apple, pear, plum and damson.

On the western boundary of the property is a timber built stable block (roof recently replaced) with 2 loose boxes, a tack room, a machinery store, further store, all believed to have electric light and power connected. A spacious gravel driveway provides ample parking for several cars and the whole (including the orchard) extends to approximately 1.46 acres.

Services: Mains gas. (2 boilers, one for the main house and one for the annexe). Mains drainage.

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Main House Band G, Annexe Band A

LOCATION:

The Old Rectory is set within the rural hamlet of Earnley, approximately 8 miles south-west of Chichester and close to the beach and shops at Bracklesham Bay (10-minute walk), the nature reserves at Medmerry and Pagham harbour, and village shops of East Wittering whilst West Wittering with its renowned Blue Flag sandy beach is also just a short distance away.

The local beaches enjoy views of the Isle of Wight over the Solent and is popular with windsurfers. East Wittering offers a range of local facilities including Infants and junior school, GP surgery, chemist, dentist, library and a range of quality, independent shops. There is also a regular bus service from Bracklesham Bay or East Wittering to Chichester and offers a full range of shops, cinemas, restaurants, Festival Theatre, and main line railway station. The South Downs, Goodwood Racecourse and Motor Circuit are a short distance to the north of Chichester.