5-bedroom House for sale in Chichester

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Property type: 5-bedroom House for sale

Number of bedrooms: 5

The property lies immediately adjacent to Birdham Pool, reached by way of a rural lane passing through open farmland just to the north of the village of Birdham. The village lies some 5 miles to the south of the cathedral city of Chichester and has a parish church, village primary school and shop, all within convenient travelling distance of many of the south coast's best sailing and coastal facilities. The nearby waters of the Solent are particularly popular with sailors and the area has a wide choice of sailing clubs and marinas. The property has its own private berth and lies immediately adjacent to Birdham Pool, whilst Chichester marina is within walking distance, about Ôî mile away. The National Trust Reserve of East Head has perhaps the most picturesque beach in West Sussex and the award winning coastline of the Witterings in general provides many opportunities for swimming, windsurfing, kite surfing, surfing and land boarding

The Cathedral City of Chichester lies some 5 miles to the north and provides a comprehensive range of shops, bars and restaurants arranged partly within the old roman walls, now a pedestrianised area. The arts are well catered for as Chichester is home to the internationally known Festival Theatre, Minerva Theatre and Pallant House Gallery. Annually the city plays host to a number of celebrated music and arts festivals.

Whilst sailing is the predominant pastime there are a wide choice of other recreational activities. Apart from its internationally known racecourse, Glorious Goodwood also provides many other facilities including golf, country club and airfield. Goodwood also plays host to the annual Festival of Speed and the Revival of its historic motor circuit. The rich countryside of the South Downs provides exceptional opportunities for walking, horse riding and mountain biking. There are several choices of vehicle access to London, including either the M27/A3 or the A285 via Petworth to the A283, joining the A3 at Milford. A mainline station at Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 45 minutes and to Gatwick in about 1 hour 10 minutes. An alternative slightly faster rail service to London is also available from Havant in about 1 hour 20 minutes to London Waterloo.

Court Barn is an exceptional harbourside house created from former farm buildings. Records show a farm on this site as far back as the Domesday Book where the original Court Barn is specifically referred to. Local folklore claims that this is where King John met his nobles before signing the Magna Carta. The present property is a luxuriously appointed house designed to provide every modern comfort in a dramatic setting with far reaching views over the main channel of Chichester Harbour to the South Downs and Goodwood in the distance. A much loved home, the house has been continually refurbished and extended by its' owner over the last 20 years to provide extensive and adaptable accommodation. The main reception rooms include a family room and garden room, which combined have a length of over 60' with picture windows and doors opening onto a terrace with views directly to Birdham Pool. A well appointed kitchen has only just been re-equipped with granite worksurfaces, gas fired Aga and an extensive range of integrated appliances. The principal bedroom suite has picture windows and doors opening directly onto a balcony with dramatic harbour views, perhaps the best views over the main channel from a private house. Doors lead through to a well proportioned dressing room, equipped with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, alongside there is a beautifully appointed bathroom with automatic lighting and central walk-in shower enclosure. A further suite is arranged on the first floor, whilst on the ground floor bedrooms 5 and 6 share a dressing room/day room, creating a self contained guest suite if required. A recent extension has also created a self-contained staff flat, with its' own indep! endent access through the adjacent barn garage.

The property is approached by way of a discreet entrance alongside Birdham Pool. A five bar gate opens onto a long driveway, leading to a courtyard with extensive outbuildings and garaging. Beyond formal gardens lead directly to the harbour. A stone terrace runs the width of the building and is approached by way of picture doors from the family room and garden room. Nearby a heated swimming pool is surrounded by a further terrace and has recently been equipped with a Jacuzzi hot tub. The gardens are designed for ease of maintenance and are laid mainly to lawn, with a gate opening directly onto a neighbouring field of some 4.3 acres with oak copse lying directly alongside Birdham Pool.

Covered Porch

Reception Hall Stone flagged floor, vaulted ceiling and exposed timber frame. Five concealed radiators, 3 wall light points, 2 recessed cupboards, cloaks recess.

Dining Room Stone flagged floor, 2 radiators, stone chimney breast with raised hearth, steps up to

Sitting Room Open fireplace with stone chimney breast, fitted bookcase, bench seat with concealed heating, picture window with far reaching views over the garden to the main channel of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs in the distance.

Central Hallway Oak floor, stairs rising to First Floor, recessed downlighters, five wall light points.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room Fitted with an extensive range of matching cupboards and drawers, granite worksurfaces with tiled surrounds, Butlers' sink with 3-way mixer tap and spray attachment, fully integrated De Dietrich dishwasher, 4-oven gas fired Aga in tiled recess with lighting and mantel shelf, wall mounted cabinet with De Dietrich microwave, larder unit equipped with full and 3/4 height cupboards, fold out shelving and drawers beneath. Central island unit with granite worksurface, De Dietrich induction hob with cooker hood above, integrated fridge. De Dietrich oven. Dining area with dresser style unit including cupboards and drawers and display cabinets with integral lighting. Two sets of oak double doors opening onto the central hallway and family room.

Family Room With stunning views to Birdham Pool and the main channel of Chichester Harbour. Oak floor, fireplace with brick chimney breast, concealed lighting and fitted wood burning stove, TV point, telephone point, recessed trench heater, 2 sets of sealed unit double glazed doors opening onto the terrace and garden.

Garden Room 5 sets of full height windows with doors opening onto the terrace and garden, tiled floor, recessed trench heaters.

- Behind the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, an

Inner Hall with stone floor, has doors to a courtyard and leads to

Wet Room Tiled floor, fully tiled walls, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, Triton shower mixer unit, recessed downlighters.

Utility Room Tiled floor, matching cuboards and drawers, roll top worksurfaces and tiled surrounds, china sink with 3-way mixer tap and hand held spray attachment, recess for washing machine, recess for tumble dryer, space for American style fridge/freezer, cupboard housing switchgear for underfloor heating.

Boot Room Tiled floor, doors to courtyard.

Ground Floor Bedroom Suite/Guest Wing

Hallway Approached from the main reception hall. Linen cupboard, concealed radiator, exposed beams.

Cloakroom Close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail/radiator, wall mounted mirror with wall light/shaver point.

Bedroom 4 Concealed radiator, 2 fitted wardrobes with shelving, one with high level cupboard above, recess with pedestal wash hand basin, wall mounted mirror, wall light/shaver point, TV point.

Shower Room Close coupled WC, wash hand basin with cupboard beneath, shower cabinet with Triton mixer unit, radiator/heated towel rail, fully tiled walls.

Bedroom 5 Concealed radiator, TV point, wall light point, double doors to

Shared Dressing Room/Day Room Concealed radiator, walk-in recessed wardrobe with shelving, communicating door to Garage Barn and Store Room - this might be adapted to make an additional bedroom if required.

Bathroom Close coupled WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cabinet, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, radiator, wall mounted mirror with lighting.

Bedroom 6 Concealed radiator, door to courtyard, fitted wardrobes.

- Stairs rising to First Floor.

Spacious Gallery Landing on several levels and partly galleried. 4 high output thermostatically controlled radiators, Velux double glazed roof lights, downlighters, smoke detector. Fine views over Birdham Pool and Chichester Harbour to the South Downs, sealed unit double glazed door to

Large Balcony Terrace with panoramic views over Birdham Pool and Chichester Harbour, halogen lighting, smoked glass panels and stainless steel railings.

Principal Bedroom With Fully Fitted Dressing Room and Well Appointed Bathroom

Bedroom 1 with panoramic harbour views, through sealed unit double glazed picture windows and sliding doors to Balcony. Electronically controlled blinds, recessed trench heaters, 3 thermostatically controlled high output radiators, fitted bedhead recess with good range of fitted drawers, switchgear and entry system, 3 fitted wardrobe cupboards, one mirror fronted, downlighters, door to

Fully Fitted Dressing Room with an excellent range of 6 double, 3 single wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and fitted shelves, fitted kneehole dressing table with drawers below, Myson kickspace skirting radiators, downlighters, electronic blinds, access to roof space, concealed entrance and door to

Well Appointed Bathroom 1 with walk-in mosaic wet room with steam pressure shower and multiple jets, etched glass half door, jacuzzi corner panelled bath with multi jets, twin inset wash basins in mosaic tiled vanity unit with mixer units and storage cupboards below, vertical heated towel rail, 360 degrees medicine storage unit with glass shelves, bidet, close coupled low level WC, shaver point, large mirrored splashback, extractor system, range of fitted storage cupboards, two glass fronted, downlighters, ceramic floor and mosaic ceramic walls, return door with mirror to Landing.

Guest Suite Of Bedroom and Bathroom

Bedroom 2 with double and 2 single fitted wardrobe cupboards, thermostatically controlled high output radiator, electronically controlled blinds, fitted kneehole dressing table with drawers below and cupboard and drawers to one side, further unit with fitted drawers and cupboards, downlighters, door to

Well Appointed Bathroom 2 with panelled bath with shower mixer unit, separate shower cubicle with ceramic tiled walls and curved glass walls with mixer unit, pedestal wash hand basin, upright heated towel rail, close coupled low level WC in recess, full ceramic wall tiling, Vent Axia extractor fan, access to roof space, ceramic floor, downlighters.

Inner Landing with secondary staircase to Ground Floor. Roof skylight, fitted shelves for ornaments, large eaves storage cupboards with fitted shelves, oak archway to

Fully Fitted Study with an excellent range of oak fitted units comprising large desk unit, fitted shelves and cupboards, fitted storage cupboards, sealed unit double glazed Velux window, thermostatically controlled radiator, oak flooring.

- Approached through a door from the Landing:

Housekeeper's Apartment (or further accommodation) with

Sitting Room 2 thermostatically controlled radiators.

Kitchen Area with single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboards below, fitted ceramic halogen hob and low level combination oven with drawers below, integrated fridge and range of fitted storage cupboards, dry access door to garaging via steps, door to

Suite Of Bedroom 3 and Bathroom

Bedroom with fitted bedhead recess with drawers either side and high level storage cupboards over with shelves, double and single fitted wardrobe cupboards, thermostatically controlled radiator, further fitted shelved storage cupboard, door to

Well Appointed Bathroom 3 Panelled bath with shower mixer unit, pedestal wash basin, close coupled low level WC, shaver point, upright heated towel rail, extractor fan, ceramic tiled walls and floor, downlighters.

Outside

- The property is approached from Court Barn Lane through a 5-bar gate over a long paved driveway, leading to a generous car parking and turning area with well maintained lawn and flower borders.

Barn and Garage Building with electronically remote controlled roller door, fitted workbench, half timbered walls, external access doors, roof storage area, steps up to

Further Garage and Boat Storage Area with electronically remote controlled roller door, oil storage tank, meters and switchgear, 2 external access doors, separate WC, staircase to Housekeeper's Flat on First Floor (Dry Access), access to

Boiler Room with Trianco oil fired boiler for hot water and central heating, 2 Megaflow hot water storage tanks, pumps and switchgear, immersion heaters for both tanks, door to Lobby & Store Room.

- Entrance courtyard with paved parking area, lawn and mature willow tree, illuminated rockery and access to covered sitting area with timber uprights and supports. The property has very good external lighting and security lighting, including halogen lighting for the balcony.

Stone, Brick and Tiled Barn Building

Further Boiler Room with two Potterton Rapido propane fired boilers with pipework and switchgear and heat exchanger for swimming pool.

Separate Wc with corner wash basin, Newlec electric water heater, close coupled low level WC

Fully Tiled Shower Cubicle with Triton T50 electric shower unit and shower curtain, fitted seat, downlighter.

Changing Area

Pump Room with heating and filtrating equipment for swimming pool and temperature control switchgear.

Barn Unit/Games Room/Storage Area with beamed roof trusses and oak external door. Bulk propoane gas storage area with 2 x 2250 litre storage tanks.

In-Ground Liner Swimming Pool with semi circular steps to one end and large paved surround.

Hot Tub/Hydropool

- The rear formal garden is laid to fine lawn with mature oak and chestnut trees, dwarf brick and high brick walls with panoramic views over the formal garden, paddock and Birdham Pool and Chichester Harbour.

- There is a Paddock amounting to 4.3 acres with panoramic views over Birdham Pool and Chichester Harbour.

60' Boat Dock for 57' boat in Birdham Pool.

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Central heating is provided by way of underfloor heating, recessed trench heaters and conventional radiators. The northern side of the house is heated by 2 gas fired boilers. The south side of the house, including the staff flat, dining room and sitting room is heated by a Trianco oil fired boiler. The majority of rooms have individual thermostats, allowing the heating of the building to be carefully monitored and controlled. The property is wired for Sky television and Broadband is available. The house and outbuildings are equipped with an ADT alarm system. Remote controlled electric blinds have been installed in many of the principal rooms of the house including the family room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room and principal bedroom.

Local Authority Chichester District Council, East Pallant House, Chichester. Tel. No. 01243 785166

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