5 bedroom house

Part of the highly regarded Grade II listed, Woodend Estate, near West Stoke on the lovely South Downs, a fine and unique property, full of character and charm, with beautiful gardens.

Hardy House is a unique and fascinating property, part of the renowned Woodend estate, on the edge of West Stoke and close to Kingley Vale nature reserve. The house offers attractively arranged accommodation and, of particular note, are the fine drawing room, with its half moon shaped, broad bay and tall, arched windows overlooking the gardens, the pretty country kitchen with Aga, and an excellent wine celler, perfect for entertaining. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has masses of space and a lovely en suite bathroom, togather with three other bedrooms and a shower room, whilst a guest suite is to be found on the lower ground floor.

Outside, the house is approached via a long driveway, and a good garage block and storage area stand beyond broad sweeps of lawn, fringed with attractive planting, mature shrubs and trees bluebells and spring bulbs. Abutting the wisteria clad house is a paved terrace, bordering the lawns.

Woodend is a pretty and peaceful location with easy access to Chichester and Goodwood, as well as to many miles of foot and bridle paths at Kingley Vale sand on the South Downs in general. The village of West Stoke has an artisan coffee shop.