This elegant and well proportioned home provides superb family living within rural surrounds on the edge of this hugely popular sailing village. In addition to the main house there is superb ancillary accommodation in the form of a three bedroom detached annexe, ideal for extended family, au pair or income opportunity.



The main house is beautifully presented and places great emphasis on space and natural light. The south-facing 32' drawing room provides three sets of double doors opening onto the sunny wraparound garden and a west-facing patio, ideal for summer evening entertaining. The principal ground floor accommodation is accessed from a broad central hallway with a stunning kitchen situated towards a rear. With ample worktops, storage units and breakfast bar, this space opens through to a stunning tri-aspect dining/day room with lovely rural outlook on three sides and garden doors opening onto an al fresco graveled dining area. To the front of the property there is a useful study which further provides lift access to the first floor accommodation. Completing the ground floor there is a utility room and a cloakroom.



Accessed from the central staircase the first floor provides well proportioned and balanced bedroom accommodation throughout. All four double bedrooms are double aspect and all provide built-in wardrobes. The main bedroom has an en suite shower room and located off the spacious landing there is a family shower room.



(Of note, the property provides historic planning consent (2015) to extend the ground floor accommodation to form a further ground floor bedroom suite).



Garden and Outbuildings



A particular feature is the addition of a self-contained two-storey detached annexe. This stylish addition provides a light and spacious south-facing living space incorporating a sitting/dining area and a kitchenette. A cloakroom completes the ground floor. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom.



The well maintained garden enjoys a superb southerly and easterly outlook with far-reaching views across adjoining fields. A further area laid to lawn is situated off the northern elevation. With evergreen hedging defining spaces, along with post and rail fencing, there are further flowering shrubs and plants within the borders. To the rear of the property, accessed over a bridge and through a gate, there is a secluded and wooded area of Common Land, ideal for young families, along with access to a footpath.



To the front of the property there is ample off street parking along with access to an integral garage and a two bay car port.



Location



Located within an area of outstanding natural beauty, Henley Croft is situated on the southern edge of the much sought after and historic harbour side village of Itchenor. The village is well known for its thriving sailing club and ease of access to the harbour at all states of the tide. The Chichester Harbour Conservancy ensures that the character of the area is preserved along with providing a multitude of moorings for boats and yachts, subject to availability. The village also has a beautiful church, village hall and, close to the harbour, popular Ship Inn public house. The popular Lamb Inn is located within level walking distance along with access to a bus route to Chichester.



This historic cathedral city offers comprehensive shopping facilities and a choice of social and recreational activities, all of which are easily accessible through the mainly level pedestrian areas of the beautifully preserved city. Cultural activities include the 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), and 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 the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at nearby Goodwood, and bathing off the beaches at the Witterings. Chichester Harbour has a multitude of moorings (subject to availability) and there are nearby berthing and lifting facilities in both 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.