Woodmancote Farmhouse

The property is a charming Grade II listed period house set in an enviable position situated to the south of the South Downs National Park within the village of Woodmancote. Believed to have origins in the Georgian era the house was later extended in Victorian times to give a substantial period family home. The current owners embarked on a sympathetic renovation of the house when they purchased it in 1998 and consequently brought the property up to the standard of that time effectively future proofing it for years to come and they were careful to retain the many attractive period features throughout the house.

This substantial property is approximately 6358 sq ft with the accommodation arranged over three floors. To the ground floor, a large welcoming reception hall extends to the principal reception rooms, the majority having a pleasant southerly aspect overlooking the attractive gardens. To the first floor are six generous bedrooms with three bathroom (one being en-suite) and two further bedrooms are located on the second floor.
Outside

To the outside is a detached triple garage with an engine inspection pit and a well-appointed annexe apartment above comprising a bedroom, sitting room, bathroom and kitchen. Ideal for a dependant relative or to rent out for additional income. Within the grounds are two further outbuilding with stabling, tack room and storage room.

Situation

Located just to the south of the South Downs National Park the attractive village of Woodmancote, with its pleasant country pub the Woodmancote Arms, is situated just to the east of the larger village of Westbourne with its attractive church, doctor's surgery and range of shops. The nearby town of Emsworth is approximately a mile away located at the top end of Chichester Harbour having a mainline railway station with fast and regular services to London, Brighton & Southampton, whilst the nearby A27 and A3 provide excellent road communications. The cathedral city of Chichester is approximately 7.5 miles away with comprehensive shopping, recreational facilities, and a mainline station. There are an abundance of sporting and recreational facilities nearby, including sailing within Chichester Harbour and the wider Solent, walking and riding in the South Downs National Park and the Goodwood Estate offering both horse and motor racing along with golf and country club.

Additional Information

The gardens are a particular feature of the property with a southerly aspect a lawn extends immediately behind the house leading to most attractive and well-stocked flower and shrub beds interspersed by mature trees giving a quintessential English country garden feel. A true delight is the sunken garden located in the centre of the grounds. To the eastern side of the garden is the hard surface tennis court beyond which is the ancient orchard and access to the lane via a separate gate. On the opposite western side of the entrance drive is a paddock bordered by post and rail fencing and approaching approximately an acre. In all the grounds and gardens extend to approximately 2.85 acres in total.

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Chichester