4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Rec
Guide Price £1,750,000
Full description
Located in a highly desirable, peaceful rural setting and less than two miles from the sandy shores of West Wittering’s Blue Flag beach, Coast & Country by Henry Adams are delighted to represent the sellers of ‘Holmes Cottages’, a beautifully restored four-bedroom period home set in over half an acre of private gardens that envelope the property. Originally built in 1870 as two cottages, the property has been seamlessly combined to create a charming and character-filled family residence, blending historic character with modern living.
Holmes Cottages boasts a country-style kitchen/ breakfast room with a separate utility room providing additional convenience, keeping everything neat and practical. At the heart of the property is a semi open-plan configuration that offers a sense of space and light comprising; an large versatile reception/dining room, currently used as a gym, with bi-fold doors that open on to the garden and welcoming reception hall which seamlessly connects to the impressive orangery and sitting room all of which provide a welcoming feel perfect for both everyday family life and entertaining. A snug off the sitting room provides a cosy retreat—ideal for reading, relaxing, or use as a home office/music room.
Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering its own charm and character. The triple-aspect principal bedroom is bright and airy, while the spacious second bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family, guests, or additional workspace. A large family bathroom with impressive free-standing bath serves the remaining rooms, thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience.
Set in over half an acre, the mature gardens create a peaceful oasis for this inland home, with lush lawns and plenty of space to relax or entertain. With its generous plot, there is also exciting potential to extend the property further, subject to the necessary consents, making this a fantastic opportunity for those looking to create their dream home.
With its idyllic rural location, beautifully restored period features, and easy access to West Wittering’s stunning coastline, Holmes Cottage is a rare find—a home full of warmth, character, and space to grow.
Location
Positioned less than 2 miles to the beach, the property is situated within easy distance of all the amenities within East Wittering, offering a large variety of independent shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Many restaurants and local pubs can be found in the idyllic waterside villages of Bosham, Itchenor, and Sidlesham, which borders the Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve.
Aside from its Blue Flag beach, West Wittering has a further array of small, individually run, shops, public houses, garden centre, beach cafe and a restaurant. Sailing clubs and marinas at Chichester and Itchenor provide exceptional facilities for sailing and water sports enthusiasts. Goodwood is famous for its many event days including the world-renowned Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts and a season of horse racing including the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
A mainline station in Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 40 minutes (via Gatwick Airport), or via Havant station to the west with a faster service to London Waterloo in about 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Explore the area
People flock to East Wittering during the holiday season thanks to our world-famous beaches that are so beautiful and a way of life that’s relaxed and warm.
It’s little wonder we experienced significant building development during the 1960s and ‘80s when our rich mix of character house styles in the Witterings made it hard for people to leave. Many of the properties in the area enjoy wonderful views across the English Channel and the sound of distant waves provides a soothing backing track to everyday life here.