For Sale6 Bedroom Property in Woodmancote Lane, Hambrook, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18£1,800,000

A fine country residence with annexe and splendid equestrian facilities set in grounds of 4.352 acres Built in 1973, West Mount is a well presented country home offering flexible accommodation, a two bedroom self-contained annexe, equestrian facilities and a range of outbuildings. The light-filled reception hall overlooked by a galleried landing provides a welcoming sense of arrival with warm, earth-toned tiling that extends throughout the reception areas. This creates a cohesive look and practical flooring on the ground floor. With its vaulted ceiling and exposed rafters, the drawing room is an impressive space for downtime, centred around the comfort of a wood-burning stove and with French doors affording a connection to the outside. The hub of the home is offered by the convivial setting of the kitchen/dining room and adjoining snug where bi-folding doors allow an extension of the living environment to the outside terracing. Fitted with modern, white cabinetry, and stone and wood work surfaces, the kitchen features a Belfast sink and an island unit which forms a subtle divide within the space. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms, and a family shower room. The downstairs annexe, currently run as a successful b&b, is accessed both through the main house and with its own entrance, comprises two further bedrooms, bathroom, living/dining room and kitchen and could easily be adapted to form part of the main house. In addition, there is also a detached soundproof studio with disabled access. The 5 star reviews for the two bed annexe are available on the Airbnb website. These affirm the beautiful and tranquil location of the property. In addition, superfast & Ultrafast fibre broadband is now available at the property. This property has 4.35 acres of land. Outside Wrought-iron gates open onto a length of gravelled driveway which leads past majestic trees to the frontage of the home where a specimen tree forms a centre-piece circular bed. The gardens and grounds at West Mount offer the seclusion of an expansive green outdoor sanctuary with a backdrop of undulating downland, whilst the setting is just 2.1 miles from from the water’s edge of Chichester Harbour. Paved terracing adjoins the rear and side of the house offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation and a delightful pond feature within the lawned area has attractive marginal planting and provides a magnet to birds and insects. Naturalistic settings enjoy the dappled shade of mature trees, fenced paddocks offer secure outside space for horses, with a manege for exercise and a stable yard is bordered by stable blocks, with lapsed B1 use. Further land is available by separate negotiation (Lot 3) and also a former cattery with lapsed B1 use (Lot 2). Further details can be sought from the agent. Situation In a picturesque setting, the property is within easy reach of day-to-day amenities at Westbourne and the market town of Emsworth on the northern shore of Chichester Harbour with excellent sailing facilities and a range of individual shops and restaurants. The Cathedral City of Chichester offers a range of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, including the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery. Nearby, Goodwood is well known for its horse racing events in addition to the Festival of Speed and Revival Meetings which it hosts, whilst the country club offers golf, swimming and tennis. Sailing may be enjoyed from the many centres around Chichester Harbour and bathing and windsurfing from the beaches at the Witterings and Bracklesham. The mainline station at Chichester provides journeys along the south coast and to London Victoria via Gatwick, and commuters have access to London Waterloo from Havant in as little as 1 hour 18 minutes. For motorists, the A27, provides links to the M27, M3 to the A34 and A3(M) on to the M25. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Oakwood, Bishop Luffa, Westbourne House School, Ditcham Park School, Churchers College and Portsmouth Grammar School.