8 bedroom house

Merston House is an exceptional Grade II listed Regency country house, believed to have been constructed in around 1830. The attractive Regency symmetrical white rendered front elevation is complimented by the elegant veranda with wide stone steps leading to the front door. The versatile accommodation, as laid out in the floorplan at the back of the property details, is beautifully finished throughout with the traditional sitting rooms being connected by the more recent Orangery and running to the rear of the house is a substantial and beautifully presented kitchen/breakfast room and a range of dining and seating areas.
The bedrooms are located over different levels including the ground giving the property flexibility to accommodate multigenerational living.
Outside

The house is approached through secure gates onto a gravelled driveway affording parking for numerous vehicles. Further secure gates lead to the courtyard with access to the house and leading to the studio/garden office.
The gardens extend around the property are predominantly lawn beyond is an area of paddock that is available to lease. A further hidden garden area is accessed over a footbridge over the small stream. Within the gardens is a second useful garden office.

Situation

Being located in the hamlet of Merston the property is situated within easy reach of Chichester and the nearby coastal towns. Chichester offers a wide selection of amenities with a vibrant high street with a good selection of both national and independent stores as well as art galleries, numerous restaurants and pubs and the renowned Festival Theatre.
With its excellent transport links, Chichester has mainline rail services into London Victoria in around 1hr and 31 minutes as well as to Gatwick Airport.
There are many outdoor pursuit opportunities, with sailing in and out of Chichester Harbour, the world renowned Goodwood Estate hosts a golf course, racecourse, motor circuit and aerodrome and the South Downs National Park offers miles of foot and bridle paths.

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Chichester