Enjoying a prime position in the heart of the highly desirable village of Bosham, Hopacre is a delightful cottage, ideally located within a short walk of the picturesque quay, sailing club and local amenities.
Full Description
Believed to date from the 1950s, this attractive two-bedroom cottage is very well presented throughout, having benefited from a comprehensive programme of internal improvements in recent years. Enhancements include a modern fitted kitchen, stylish shower room, fitted wardrobes to both bedrooms, a new gas-fired central heating boiler, and the installation of a solar PV system with 10kWh battery storage.
The property is entered via an entrance porch, which leads into a bright and welcoming living room. A fireplace with brick surround and tiled hearth forms an attractive focal point, complemented by wooden storage units on either side. As the heart of the home, the living room provides access to the kitchen, conservatory and inner hallway leading to the bedroom accommodation and shower room.
The refitted kitchen incorporates a built-in oven and hob, with space and plumbing for a dishwasher, and benefits from a door providing side access. To the rear, the conservatory overlooks and opens onto the delightful enclosed garden, which is attractively planted with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. Additional features include a vegetable plot, greenhouse, and a superb summerhouse complete with power, lighting and a timber decked seating area. A door from the conservatory acceses the cloakroom/utility room.
To the front, a driveway and gated side recess provide ample off-road parking, including space for boat storage, and benefit from an EV charging point. Please note that whilst the original single garage has been removed, the hardstanding remains in place.
LOCATION
Hopacre is located just a few minutes' walk from the Bosham Sailing Club, quay and village centre. Old Bosham has a fascinating history including the feature of the church within the Bayeux Tapestry. The village also provides a primary school, popular public house overlooking the harbour, a further public house, The Millstream Hotel, restaurant, tea rooms, arts & crafts centre, village store, post office, medical centre and railway station (towards Portsmouth and Chichester). Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Chichester Harbour Conservancy ensures that the character of the area is preserved. Historically Chichester Harbour has provided a safe anchorage with many facilities and is now a wonderful centre for sailing with a multitude of moorings for most craft (subject to availability). There is also a useful slipway suitable for tenders and dinghies from the quay.
The historic cathedral city of Chichester offers comprehensive shopping facilities and a choice of social and recreational activities, accessible through the mainly level pedestrian areas of the beautifully preserved city. Cultural activities include Pallant House Gallery and Festival Theatre. There are renowned schools in the area, both in the public and the private sector. The mainline station in Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 40 minutes (via Gatwick Airport). Havant station to the west provides a faster service to London Waterloo in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Events and sporting activities in the area include Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood, and beaches at the Witterings. Chichester Harbour provides moorings (subject to availability) and there are nearby berthing and lifting facilities in Birdham Pool and Chichester Marina. Other local attractions include: the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Dean Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Goodwood House, Stansted Park and Petworth House.
