THE PROPERTY

A stunning and substantial Georgian detached house of immense character lovingly renovated and updated in recent years by the current owner. There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the accommodation and plenty of natural light with tall ceilings and large sash windows. All have been replaced with traditional timber frames and double glazing, some of which have restored folding wooden shutters. Upon entering the house there is a bright reception hall. From here is a superb ground floor double bedroom with original panelled walls. The impressive double aspect sitting room leads from the entrance hall, featuring a wood burning stove and original Crittall doors leading into the kitchen/breakfast room. The Kitchen has an excellent range of units and appliances with a Crittall door leading into an impressive pantry/boot room which then leads out to the outside covered breakfast area. The kitchen/breakfast room is open plan to the spectacular triple aspect vaulted dining room. From the entrance hall the staircase leads up to a spacious bright landing leading to three further double bedrooms and two beautiful vintage style bathrooms. From the landing a further staircase leads up to the stunning principal bedroom with a fantastic vaulted ceiling, steel roof lights and open-plan dressing area. The house is one of the rare original period properties in the heart of the village of West Wittering and has been restored with immense attention to traditional features and a unique sense of style. 


Within easy reach of the sailing club and a lovely walk to the sandy beach


GARDENS & GROUNDS

Hayes House is set well back on its plot with plenty of parking space for vehicles, dinghies and a small boat. A delightful feature of this property is the well established neatly kept private gardens and grounds, which have been beautifully designed with a Mediterranean theme creating “sun trap” decked areas that follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. 


There is space for dinghy’s and a small boat. The gardens afford an high degree of privacy and the borders are mainly flanked with mature hedges and a variety of shrubs and trees. There is an expanse of lawn with south and west facing aspects. The front driveway provides ample space for a number of vehicles and there is detached garage. Stunning beautifully landscaped secluded gardens. In all set in about 0.26 acres


SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Council Tax Band: F   Year 2024/25 £3,219.56

EPC Rating: tbc LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester Council[use Contact Agent Button]


WEST WITTERING & CHICHESTER

West Wittering is a highly regarded coastal village with a beautiful sandy beach stretching miles and there is a long established sailing club. There is a vibrant friendly community with a variety of local shops providing the majority of every day needs, nearby horse riding, stables and lovely surrounding open countryside. Further facilities include: public tennis courts, pub/restaurant The Witterings, and The Landing cafe. St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church is located in the heart of the village and there is Primary School. There is large cafe/restaurant close to the beachfront. The nearby village of East Wittering is about 2 miles and has a modern Medical Centre, Dental Surgery and excellent shopping centre with a wide variety of independent shops, a choice of cafes, restaurants and larger stores including the Co-op and Tesco supermarkets. There is a private leisure club Harbour Way country club (understood due to be redesigned during 2023/24), located about two miles north of West Wittering village and nearby Itchenor village, which also has an established Sailing club and two pub/restaurants nearby at The Lamb and The Ship Inn near the harbour. Much of the surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The city of Chichester has a fascinating history with remains from the Roman Conquest, including the defence walls providing a walk round the city. Much of the city centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the ancient Chichester Cathedral founded during 1075. There is a Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital. Further amenities include: public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, Chichester Racquets tennis/squash club and Chichester rugby club. Other attractions include: the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a number of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including: Chichester University, The Portsmouth Grammar, Bishop Luffa, The Prebendal school, Oakwood, Slindon College, Great Ballard, Dorset House, Seaford College and Westbourne House.



COMMUNICATION TRAVEL LINKS 

Chichester mainline rail station links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (76miles) and airports at Heathrow (72miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (48miles). Southampton International airport (38miles) and Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Europe. Distances are approximate and times may change.


COASTAL & COUNTRY PURSUITS 

Chichester is renowned for its sailing amenities, country pursuits and attractions: the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival motoring events, Horse Racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. Golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings.Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina) and in all 14 sailing clubs locally. Further attractions include: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College & Gardens, Arundel Castle, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park, Petworth House, and Goodwood House. 


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