5 bedroom house

THE PROPERTY


Holmlea is particularly spacious 3 bedroom house with a light and airy atmosphere throughout situated on a large plot which includes a 2 bedroom detached annexe. Upon entering the house there is a reception hall which leads into an inner hall leading to the snug and larger family room/conservatory with fireplace and wood burning stove. From the inner hall doors lead to the shower room/wc and to the sitting room and study. The large kitchen/breakfast room has a vaulted ceiling and a range of wall and base units, a breakfast bar and a superb 5 oven Arga with a gas hob. From the inner hall a staircase leads up to the landing with doors to the family bathroom and three double bedrooms. The Barn is a detached Annexe comprising; sitting room open plan dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a rear lobby boot room. The house and detached barn annexe have a lovely outlook over the gardens and grounds.





GARDEN & GROUNDS


Holmlea is approached from a leafy country lane, which leads to the electric remote control gated entrance, which leads into an extensive driveway providing space for at least 12 vehicles and there is space for small boats and numerous dinghies. The property is tucked away and situated with well kept gardens with a delightful extensive ‘sun trap’ paved patio area with a south and west aspect. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and there are various trees, shrubs, mature hedges and fenced borders providing a private outlook and a high degree of privacy. The Barn is detached Annexe with further potential subject to planning consent. There is a large outbuilding with a double bay open parking are and adjoining store and garaging space, at the rear of which is a large open bay log store and stable/storage room. There are further outbuildings including open barns. Towards the end of the formal garden there is a covered swimming pool. 


In all, set in about 1.39 acres





NOTE: It is understood that Chalk Lane is a private road.


Residents Chalk and Cow Lane Road Committee: Annual fee contribution paid by the owner for 2021was £90. 


SERVICES: Mains electricity, water, oil central heating and an LPG gas supply.


LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester District Council


NOTE: All distances and times referred to in this brochure are approximate.





SIDLESHAM VILLAGE


A highly regarded small village about 4 miles south of Chichester and has a small well regarded and popular primary school and the 13th-century church of St Mary Our Lady. Sidlesham Common is surrounded by several thousands of acres of farmland and there are stunning views towards the South Downs and lovely walks at nearby Pagham Nature Reserve and The Crab & Lobster Inn at Sidlesham Quay, There is a local public house/restaurant and a local fuel garage with everyday shopping amenities. Chichester Golf club at Hunston is about a mile. The village is within easy reach of Donnington and Birdham where there are a selection of pub/restaurants, Crouchers Hotel Restaurant and two marinas at Birdham and Chichester. 





CHICHESTER


Chichester is a highly desirable city with a magnificent Cathedral and today there is thriving community in the city and surrounding villages. The city was founded by the Romans during the first century AD and is steeped in history, with a number of archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest such as the tall defence walls, which now provide an interesting walk through the city. Much of the shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas, leading to the beautiful Chichester Cathedral founded in 1075. The octagonal Market Cross stands at the centre of Chichester and is believed to have been built in about 1501. Much of the city centre was built during the Georgian and Victorian eras and one of the most imposing buildings in the City today is the Georgian former Corn Exchange built in 1833. The City has beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city Basin is navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats and there is a further 2 miles of walks beside the canal leading to both Chichester and Birdham Marinas. About a mile from the City centre there is the Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital. There are a good variety of amenities including: public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, tennis/squash club, rugby football club. There’s a wide choice of restaurants and independent shops and national chain stores including: M&S, Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsburys. There’s an excellent choice of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including; Bishop Luffa, Oakwood, Prebendal (with Cathedral Choir school), Westbourne House, Great Ballard, Chichester College, Slindon College, Winchester College and Lancing College, Portsmouth Grammar school. The renowned Pallant House Gallery and the Internationally renowned Festival Theatre are less than a mile from the city centre and further nearby amenities include: Westgate Sports Centre, Chichester Tennis Club, Cannons Health Club and Multiplex Cinema. The Kennels, Goodwood Members Club - Restaurant/Golf club and Goodwood Hotel are about 4 miles.  Chichester mainline rail station fastest links are to London Victoria approx. (95mins) and via Havant to London/Waterloo approx. (95mins). The A27 provides good road access to Worthing, Brighton and Portsmouth. The A3 (M) motorway is about 11 miles west, connecting to the M25 Junction10 and central London/Westminster about (72 miles) and Airports at Heathrow (61miles), alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (45 miles). Southampton International Airport (33 miles) and Portsmouth (19 miles) and both Cities provide ferry services to the Isle of Wight, Channel Isles and Europe. All times are subject to change and distances are approximate.





COASTAL & COUNTRY PURSUITS


Chichester is renowned for its excellent sailing amenities, country pursuits and many attractions in the area including: the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival motoring events, Horse Racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. There are golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are pebble/sandy beaches at East Wittering and Bracklesham Bay and at West Wittering, miles of sandy beach which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. The RSPB nature reserve is situated at Pagham Harbour. Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels leading out to The Solent, with several thousand moorings, over 10,000 registered vessels and thousands of berths with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina), Thornham Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina at Hayling Island and there are 14 sailing clubs locally. Further attractions include: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College and Gardens, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel Castle and Wetland Centre Wildfowl nature reserve, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park House & Grounds, Petworth House, the Cass Sculpture Foundation Goodwood and Goodwood House. 





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