For Sale4 Bedroom House in Church Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20£1,450,000

Believed to have origins in the mid Elizabethan period and subsequently refaced in 1801, the house has enormous character with features including exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, York stone cathedral quality flagstones and a mixture of ancient brickwork and knapped flint. The accommodation comprises a lovely beamed L-shaped sitting room with inglenook fireplace and study area, a separate dining room and a beautifully refitted kitchen having a wide range of appliances, and a separate utility room. The bedrooms are all doubles with the master having an en-suite bathroom and the main family bathroom has been replaced with a stylish modern suite. In the 1940's the house was further extended and the property has a lovely walled garden providing great privacy with several component parts including lawn, orchard and terrace adjacent to the back door. There is plenty of parking and the house has a magnificent 52 ft double storey thatched tithe barn with single phase power supply, which a prospective purchaser may wish to look into converting. Improvements and renovations include relocating the kitchen with new units and integrated appliances including fridge/freezer, wine fridge and dishwasher, replacing the family bathroom suite, and replacing a significant amount of windows with high performance sash windows. The driveway has been relayed and fitted with automatic electric gates and lighting and the garden has been landscaped to include various fruit trees comprising apple, pear, plum, greengauge and fig. The house is in the Sidlesham conservation area, and is approximately mid-way between the harbour and the beach. A few miles to the north is the city centre of Chichester with Goodwood beyond, and the South Downs National Park is a further mile. The village itself has a parish church, primary school and small shop within the fuel station. The waters of Chichester Harbour and The Solent provide some of the best sailing facilities within convenient travelling distance of London. In addition to the marina, there are further sailing clubs at Bosham and Itchenor. Chichester city centre has a wide range of facilities within its pedestrianised centre including numerous bars and restaurants, Pallant House Gallery and Chichester Festival Theatre. To the north lies the Goodwood Estate, famous for the Festival of Speed and September Revival meeting at its historic motor circuit. Goodwood also plays host to a full calendar of horse racing as well as having its own private country club and golf course.