For Sale5 Bedroom House in Ham Road, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20£2,375,000

*** VENDOR SUITED *** Old House Farm is a wonderful detached older style family home with gardens and grounds of some 8 acres located in a tranquil setting surrounded by farmland but within 3 miles of Birdham, close to Chichester Harbour and within close proximity to the beaches of East and West Wittering. This attractive tile hung property would have been two former farm cottages and extended over the years and now providing superb accommodation of great character that benefits from a welcoming reception hall with wood flooring throughout. Part glazed double doors open to a magnificent drawing room with open fireplace at one end and casement doors opening east onto a large entertaining terrace and rear garden. The ground floor also benefits from a good size study, dual aspect dining room where its feature is a covered and lit well. The kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped and the breakfast room has an open fireplace with fitted wood burning stove and again casement doors that provide access out onto the entertaining terrace and garden. There is also a utility room and ground floor cloakroom. Stairs rise to a spacious galleried landing affording superb views over the grounds and open farmland. The principal bedroom suite has a triple aspect, dressing area and en-suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, one of which has stairs to a second floor games room and there are two separate family bathrooms. Old House Farm is approached by way of a long driveway flanked on both sides by farmland, remote controlled five bar gate leads to a substantial gravelled driveway and turning area with detached oak framed car port with store and there is also a substantial detached garage/workshop; possible stabling for those seeking equestrian use. The house is well sited centrally in its own grounds of formal lawned gardens, hard tennis court and adjoining paddocks, all enclosed by post-and-rail fencing and mixed hedging. This tranquil rural setting can be found just 6.5 miles south of Chichester and only 3 miles from Chichester Marina. There is easy access to the beaches of West and East Wittering as well as the picturesque Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve which can be found within approximately 2.5 miles. The village of Birdham has its own local store and post office as well as primary school and parish church. There are also nearby shopping facilities at East Wittering. The historic city of Chichester offers comprehensive shopping facilities with a choice of social and recreational activities all of which are accessible from the predominantly pedestrianised areas within the city walls. Cultural activities include the Chichester Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery. The Goodwood Estate can be found approximately 2 miles to the north of Chichester and has its own private country club, golf course and hosts the annual Festival of Speed, the three day Revival Meeting and Members Meeting at its historic motor circuit. Sailing facilities can be found at Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool and as previously mentioned the blue flag beaches and National Trust Reserve at East Head can be found within approximately 6.5 miles.