6 bedroom house

Situated close to the villages of Birdham and Itchenor and within the Chichester Harbour AONB the property is located some 5 miles south of Chichester. An exceptional Georgian house, being offered for sale for the first time in 35 years, and set in approximately 2 acres of gardens with attached Annexe and Coach House.

Holt Place is believed to date from the 18th century and was originally part of the Goodwood Estate. It is understood to have been used as a duck shooting lodge until its sale in 1911 and it is reputed that one of the Dukes of Richmond lived there. The house became virtually derelict during the wars and was completely restored by the builder who demolished Warsash House and brought with him some of the fine panelling, carved banisters and a fine Italian ornately carved stone fireplace, all of which can still be seen today.

The property, which is not listed, offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms as well as a 1 bedroom flat and two bedroom Coach House together with a range of outbuildings, covered swimming pool and ample garaging. The property is within easy reach of Chichester Harbour and West Wittering beach. The South Downs National Park and activities at Goodwood are also within easy reach.

Front door to:

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: Flagstone floor. Panelled walls to dado rail. Double oak inner doors to:

RECEPTION ROOM: 24'4 x 13'3. Magnificent open fireplace with ornate stone carved surround and stone hearth. Oak panelled walls to dado rail. Ornately carved beams. Oak strip flooring. Extensive recessed bookshelves. Corner display with shelves. Double glazed patio doors to terrace and garden.

SITTING ROOM: 17'9 x 15'4 L-shaped. Open fireplace with carved stone surround and oak mantle. Fitted bookshelves. Double glazed doors to terrace and garden. Door to study and glazed door to:

GARDEN ROOM: 15'9 x 13'4. Hexagonal in shape. Arched picture windows overlooking garden and farmland. Three pairs of glazed doors to front and side garden. Vaulted ceiling.

STUDY (OR BEDROOM): 12'8 x 9'. Double store cupboard with cupboard over. Door to:

BATHROOM: White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap shower attachment. Tiled surround. Wash hand basin with mixer tap. Low level W.C. with concealed cistern. Heated ladder rack towel rail. Electric shaver point.

DINING ROOM: 17'8 x 12'9. Pine panelling to dado rail and fitted pine dresser with shelving over. French terracotta tiled floor. Glazed double French windows (with original shutters) to rear terrace and garden. Door to:

REAR LOBBY: Corner store cupboard. Door to rear garden and to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 15'10 x 13'4. Extensive range of fitted base and wall cupboards. Inset twin bowl sink with mixer tap. Neff electric double oven. Matching microwave. Zanussi four ring gas hob (calor gas) with cooker hood over. Peninsula unit with plumbing and space for washing machine and drier. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Space for free standing larder fridge. Corner store cupboard with cupboards over. Large broom cupboard housing electric meters and circuit board. Door to rear flat.

CLOAKROOM: Pedestal wash hand basin. Space for coats etc. leading to:

SEPARATE WC: Low level unit.

Oak staircase with brass spindles to:

1ST FLOOR LANDING: Ornate oak banister with filigree brass work.

BEDROOM 1: 15'7 x 13'3. Fireplace (blocked off). Views south over lawned garden and pond. Wide archway to:

DRESSING ROOM: Two double wardrobes. Views east over farmland. Door to:

SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE: Fully tiled shower cubicle with overhead rain shower and separate hand shower on sliding rail. Glazed screen. His 'n Her's double vanity unit with drawers below. Triple mirrored illuminated cabinet over with shaver point. Bidet. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Automatic ventilation system. Heated ladder rack towel rail.

BEDROOM 2: 13'9 x 13'4. Vanity unit with cupboards and drawers below. Fireplace (enclosed) with two large part shelved wardrobes to either side. Views over garden and pond to the south.

BEDROOM 3: 14'3 x 13'5. Vanity unit with cupboard below. Two double wardrobes. Views over farmland to The Downs.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Panelled bath with mixer tap and tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Bidet. Fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostat control and glazed screen. Double mirrored cabinet with shaver point and light. Towel rails.

REAR LANDING: Large walk-in airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder (immersion). Second shelved linen cupboard. Hatch to insulated loft.

BEDROOM 4: 10'4 x 9'11. Double wardrobe with cupboard over. Wash hand basin. Views east over farmland.

BEDROOM 5: 10'7 x 9'11. Double wardrobe. Door to rear flat.

SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE: Fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostat control and glazed screen. Low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin with mirror over. Heated ladder rack towel rail. Ventilation system.

To the rear of the main house is:

The Garden Flat

Half-glazed front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Door to main house kitchen and to:

KITCHEN: 8'8 x 5'6. Range of base and wall cupboards. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Electric oven and hob with cooker hood over. Fitted breakfast bar. Space for fridge.

LIVING ROOM: 11'9 x 13'7. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Stairs to first floor. Cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder (immersion). Door connecting to main house.

BEDROOM: 13'3 x 13'. Door to rear garden.

REAR LOBBY: Plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer. Door to:

BATHROOM: White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap shower attachment. Tiled surround and glazed screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC.

Adjacent to the front door is a boiler house with Potterton oil fired boiler for heating the Garden Flat and for domestic hot water. 1,000 litre oil tank (bunded)

The Coach House

The Coach House is a well presented two bedroomed dwelling with brick elevations under a pitched tiled roof. This dwelling is part of the outbuilding to the west of the main house.

Panelled front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Full height cupboard for coats, housing meter and circuit board. Access to kitchen and living room.

KITCHEN: 12'1 x 10'. Range of fitted base and wall units with inset stainless steel sink, mixer tap, draining board, electric oven, electric hob with extractor over and space for washing machine. Space for freestanding fridge freezer. Radiator. Bay window with views south over pond.

LIVING ROOM: 17'9 x 10'. Fitted storage cupboard containing oil boiler for domestic heating and hot water. Hatch to loft. Radiator.

Hallway to remainder of accommodation.

BEDROOM 1: 15'11 x 9'9. Hatch to loft. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2: 12'3 x 10'2. Radiator.

BATHROOM: Bath with shower over. WC with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin. Part tiled walls. Cupboard containing hot water tank. Storage cupboard. Heated ladder effect towel rail.

SERVICES TO THE PROPERTY: Mains water and electricity. Waste Biodigester

EXTERIOR: The property is approached through an oak gateway via a gravelled drive with circular turning and parking area to the front, and to the side, of the main house. Either side of the driveway are lawned and 'wild' gardens with an orchard and other mature trees. Large ornamental pond bounded by a stone retaining wall with central steps.

To the front of the main house is a formal lawn bounded by brick and flint garden walls. Yorkstone paved terracing approached via an ornate wrought iron gate. Alongside the house, a brick and tiled boiler house with Worcester Bosch oil fired boiler for domestic central heating. The boiler house also houses 2000ltr oil tank and electric circuit breaker.

To the west of the property is an extensive Yorkstone paved terrace and garden path leading to a large lawned rear garden bounded by herbaceous flowerbeds, trees and shrubs.

To the rear of the house is a vegetable garden with raised beds and chicken run, beyond which is a small lawned sunken garden bounded by stone retaining wall. A flagstone path and steps lead to a further lawned area (formerly a tennis court) with block and tiled pavilion 16' x 7'2 (in need of attention) with electric light and power. The lawn is bounded by a stone ha-ha beyond which are paddocks and farmland.

To the east is a further lawn with trees, shrubs and aluminium framed greenhouse.

To the rear of the cottage is a
POOL ENCLOSURE: 22'9 x 55' Filclair pool enclosure of tubular steel and reinforced polythene construction enclosing:
SWIMMING POOL: 39' x 16' concrete pool with Roman end, stainless steel and wood ladder steps and concrete tiled surround
Brick and tiled changing room 10' x 7'6 max. with stable door. Stoneware Butler sink. Cloaks with low level WC and concealed cistern. Changing area with hanging rail and bench. Electric light and power.
Brick and tiled Pool House 17' x 8'6 with pool pump and filter. Storage area. Brick and tiled

TANDEM GARAGE: 28'6 x 12' stone, flint and brick construction with vaulted ceiling and skylight. Inspection pit and workbench. Metal up-and-over door. Electric light and power and electric circuit breaker. Door to garden and to:

STUDIO/GYM: 19' x 13'3. Stone flint and brick construction. Two roof lights. Double glazed windows. Ceiling spotlights.

DOUBLE GARAGE: 19' x 16'. Stone flint and block construction. Two metal up-and-over doors. Loft storage space. Electric light and power.

PRICE GUIDE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

DIRECTIONS:

Leave Chichester to the south on the A286 following signs to The Witterings. Follow the road down the Birdham Straight to the roundabout and take the second exit following signs to West Wittering. Continue for 0.5 of a mile and just before the turning to Shipton Green Lane, Holt Place is found on the right hand side.

EPC INFORMATION:

Holt House EPC Rating E
The Garden Flat EPC Rating E
The Coach House EPC Rating D


Please Note: Neither the heating system nor the services have been checked by the Agent.


Marketed by: Stride and Son, Chichester