For Sale7 Bedroom Cottage in Midhurst Road, Chichester, PO18£1,600,000

A grade II listed house with an attached three bedroom cottage that has been beautifully kept and restored to offer adaptable accommodation, located in the desirable village of Lavant on the edge of the South Downs. The property offers flexible and adaptable accommodation to suit your needs, with Rooks Hill being the main house and Goodwood Cottage occupying the south of the property. Both properties have been beautifully restored to a high standard and offers an abundance of character with carefully preserved period features with the mix of a modern and contemporary style throughout. The two properties could be kept as two separate dwellings or combined to make one large home. Rooks Hill is the main house and offers 2,926sqft/271.8sqm of accommodation (including garage) with converted outbuildings giving a total of 3,295sqft/300sqm, a West facing garden, Double garage and ample parking. A stunning character property (grade II listed) with brick and flint elevations and a clay tile roof. An oak framed porch covers the front door which opens into a spacious hallway with stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom. The kitchen has a tiled floor with a beautiful contemporary Sylvarna kitchen fitted with an array of integral appliances and stone worktops. A utility area links to the attached double garage. The kitchen leads through to the main living space which provides a dining and living area enjoying a wood-burner and bi-fold doors leading out to a terrace and the main gardens. To the front of the property is a sitting room with an open fireplace and a double aspect with french doors opening out to the garden. A ground floor guest bedroom has an en-suite and fitted wardrobes. To the first floor are three bedroom suites and a games room giving the option of a fifth bedroom. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with separate shower and a run of fitted wardrobes. The back bedroom which links to the games room has a second staircase leading down to the family room. To the front of the property is a post and rail fence with a laurel hedge and a driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. The double garage has an electric roller door and eaves storage. To the rear of the property is a flagstone terrace with a wonderful wisteria reaching round three elevations. Goodwood Cottage is a beautiful period cottage, believed to date back to the 17th century offering three bedrooms, a rear garden and private parking. The cottage has been divided and beautifully restored to offer an open plan living space with a living/dining/kitchen space and three bedrooms, all with adjoining en-suites. Entering the house through the side of the property into a hallway with stairs to the first floor and a utility cupboard. There are two bedrooms occupying the ground floor both benefitting from modern en-suite shower rooms. On the first floor the landing leads to the open plan living space with the sitting/dinning room having a double aspect with views over Lavant and up to Goodwood and the South Downs. The contemporary kitchen is divided from the living room by a peninsular island and is fitted with a range of Shaker style kitchen units, a ceramic hob, built in electric oven and microwave and features an exposed wooden beams. Across the landing is the master bedroom which also benefits from a dual aspect and enjoys views up to the Downs, as well as a en-suite shower room. A five bar gate gives access to the side of the house and leads down towards a gravel parking area with space for two cars. Outside The mains garden area enjoys a Westerly aspect bordered by mature hedging and specimen trees. Set along a side boundary is a beautifully converted brick and flint character outbuilding, currently used as a gym. An oak framed and clad outbuilding provides the prefect retreat for a home office. For Goodwood Cottage, a five bar gate gives access to the side of the house and leads down towards a gravel parking area with space for two cars. There is an easily maintained garden, mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area and garden shed. Situation Lavant is a desirable village situated 2.5 miles distant of Chichester town centre. The historic cathedral city of Chichester has a wide variety of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities including the renowned Festival Theatre, the Pallant House Gallery and historic cathedral, as well as a variety of restaurants, wine bars and brasseries. Local schools include Lavant C of E primary, Prebendal, and independent school Oakwood. The West Sussex area hosts various events including horseracing at Glorious Goodwood and motorsports taking place at Goodwood House and the Goodwood circuit. There is a mainline railway station with services to London Victoria via Gatwick Airport. To the north of Chichester is the South Downs National Park which provides miles of beautiful walks and cycle routes. Additional Information Chichester District Council, Tax Band TBC Mains Water and Drainage with Gas Central Heating Additional information - Grade II Listed Village House - Main House with Four Bedrooms and attached Three Bedroom Cottage - Open Plan Living Spaces - Flexible and Adaptable Accommodation - Period Features Throughout - Rear Gardens with Courtyard - Ample Off-Road Parking - Converted Outbuildings Key information Council Tax Band: B Tenure: Freehold