5 bedroom detached house for sale

With its aesthetic architectural design, White Gates offers a stylish and versatile home, with light-filled accommodation arranged across two floors. Artistic craftsmanship is showcased at the entrance portal and continues inside with a selection of beautifully designed internal doors and picture windows. On the ground floor, the spacious reception hall gives access into a bright sitting room which features a modern, glass fronted fireplace, skylights and a double-height sea-facing window. Filled with natural light courtesy of bi-fold doors to two aspects, the kitchen/dining room is fitted with sleek, contemporary cabinetry with a large island unit in complementary colour tone, whilst an adjoining utility provides a home for domestic appliances.
The principal room on the first floor has a gable window and French doors to a balcony affording an outlook to the sea, along with a smart walk-in wardrobe and a stylish en suite bathroom. There is a further en suite bedroom upstairs and access to extensive eaves storage, whilst on the floor below, two bedrooms are on offer, one en suite, along with a third room which provides options for use as a study/home office. Flexible-use, supplemental accommodation is offered by a smart garden room which has two sets of glazed bi-folding doors and cloakroom facilities.

White-painted walls at the frontage are topped by planting pockets and create an enclosure to a terrace which provides a sunny, southerly aspect to sit and enjoy the views over to the sea, with direct access from the kitchen/dining room. A side path provides a route to the rear garden which offers a low-maintenance outdoor space ideal for those seeking a lock-up and leave coastal home, whilst also providing a gravelled, blank canvas for full-time owners to establish as preferred. There is plenty of space for al fresco dining, entertaining or just relaxing whilst enjoying the idyllic seaside setting. Parking for several cars is provided on a driveway at the front of the property.

The coastal village of Bracklesham Bay offers a popular beach for water sports enthusiasts and is home to the much-favoured café, Billy’s on the Beach. Whilst there are local amenities in the village, including a Co-op food store, nearby East Wittering provides a good selection of independent shops, along with a primary school, medical centre, dental practice, chemist and two convenience stores. For sailing enthusiasts, Birdham Pool Marina offers a mix of pontoon berths and first-class facilities, with Chichester Marina just beyond having additional options for sailors, including a Yacht Club. Chichester to the north has an extensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, including the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. Secondary schooling is available in Chichester, including the outstanding-rated Bishop Luffa School, with Portsmouth Grammar also within easy reach.