Goodwood, Chichester, PO18

Full description

Henry Adams Lettings is delighted to offer a magnificent, detached country property occupying a generous plot within the grounds of the renowned Goodwood Estate.

Available to let unfurnished, the house includes a self-contained annexe together with outside storage in the form of a detached garage. Accommodation on the ground floor comprises entrance lobby with cloakroom, modern 'shaker style' kitchen with adjoining pantry and log store, and a spacious dining room with wood burning stove which leads to a fabulous lounge with doors opening to the rear south facing terrace. A separate study hosting the rear entrance together with lift access (suitable for wheelchair use) to the first floor, plus utility room with w/c can also be found on the ground floor. An internal door leads to the ground floor annexe which is self-contained and can be accessed via its own entrance if desired. The annexe, which is ideal for guests or possibly a live-in nanny includes a kitchen, shower room, small lounge, double bedroom and hallway storage cupboard.

Stairs lead to the first floor landing which opens to all rooms. The principal bedroom with its fitted wardrobes and doors opening to a private elevated terrace is a particularly wonderful place to soak up the outstanding countryside views towards the Cathedral city of Chichester and beyond. The first floor also provides three further double bedrooms, a family bathroom suite and a separate shower room.

Outside, the property occupies a fabulous elevated plot with uninterrupted panoramic views over the West Sussex countryside and Solent beyond. A number of key landmarks such as Chichester's Cathedral and Portsmouth's Spinnaker tower can be seen from the garden. The property is approached via a private gated entrance which leads to a large driveway providing ample parking. A detached garage with separate heated store room and gardeners kitchenette also forms part of the property.

With the house situated in the very heart of the estate, residents must appreciate and know that the location plays host to the Festival of Speed each year where access will be significantly restricted. Residents must also acknowledge that the hunting lodge and shell house located within the grounds of the property are not included as part of the tenancy and will be accessed by members of the estate at certain times of the year (full details will be provided upon application).

EPC: D. Council tax band: G

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

Type of Property - Detached House

Construction - Brick Cavity with Pitched Tiled Roof & Flat Roof

Rooms - See Description & Floor Plan

Utility Information - Mains Electricity

Sewerage - Cesspit (private - requires emptying)

Heating - Oil Fired Central Heating

Broadband - TBC (Download speed available from Ofcom or your provider)

Mobile Reception - Multiple Networks Available (Information available from Ofcom)

Parking - Off-road driveway parking

Building Safety - N/A

Restrictions - Festival of Speed Event / Shooting Lodge & Shell House (see description)

Rights and Easements - N/A

Flood Risk - Low Risk (please see government website for further details - check long term flood risk postcode search)

Coastal Erosion - Property is not located on the coastline.

Planning Permission or Proposal for development (Local authority postcode search) - Planning applications nearby please see local authority website for further information.

Property accessibility/adaptations - N/A

Coalfield or mining area - N/A

Situation

Garden

Hallway

Cloakroom

Kitchen and Utility Room

Lounge

Dining Room

Study

Landing

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Family Bathroom

Shower Room

Lounge/Bedroom (Annexe)

Shower Room (Annexe)

Bedroom 5 (Anneze)

Large Garden

Garage

Parking

Local Area

Goodwood Estate is located approximately 4 miles north of the Cathedral city of Chichester. Voted one of the top places to live in the UK according to The Sunday Times, Chichester has something for everyone. Elegant Georgian architecture sits alongside striking contemporary homes and a fabulous range of restaurants and shops, both independent and high street names including John Lewis. Good schools are naturally a major attraction for families.

The surrounding area provides a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities. In particular Goodwood is home to some of the best facilities in the country including golf, horse racing and its Country Club which include gym, tennis court and swimming pool. In recent years Goodwood has become increasingly well known for its annual Festival of Speed and the Revival at its historic motor circuit. The nearby South Downs provides many footpaths and bridle paths and opportunities for walking and mountain biking. Chichester Harbour plays host to a number of small sailing villages including West Wittering which is renowned for its stunning (blue flag) sandy beach. A mainline station is located at Chichester providing frequent services to and from London Victoria as well as Portsmouth and Southampton.