A striking detached house exhibiting a blend of character and contemporary, offering comprehensive accommodation tiogether with a stunning detached annexe.
Full Description
This generously sized family home features a versatile layout that comfortably adapts to a variety of living arrangements. Its flexibility is further enhanced by a beautifully appointed garden annexe, providing additional space for guests or extended family for example.
The White House is approached via a garden gate and pathway, though an extensive area of well-tended front garden to a covered entrance porch. Once inside, the reception hall gives immediate access one way to a generous dual aspect sitting room, with a focal point fireplace and the other to an equally light reception room currently purposed as an office/music room. Located to the rear of the property is an exceptionally well configured kitchen/dining room that connects to the rear garden both directly and to one side via French doors. Fitted in a Shaker style, the kitchen provides a variety of integral appliances and is complimented by a kitchen island with breakfast seating. The defined dining space gives a view of the rear garden and there is a utility room with a door for side access. A comfortable snug is located off the kitchen/dining room while a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs are to be found no less than five bedrooms with the main bedroom located to the rear of the house with a garden view and an en suite shower room. The second bedroom meanwhile, is located to front of the house with an open aspect and this two enjoys the benefit and an en suite shower room. The further three bedrooms can all be configured as double rooms and are served by a spacious family bathroom.
Annexe
Fully detached beneath a pitched slate tiled roof, this practically spaced annexe is immaculately presented and is a superb asset to the property, configured as a studio space with free standing partitioning to define the main room, with an en suite shower room and bi-fold doors that connect to the garden.
Outside
A substantial driveway provides parking for a number of vehicles and is bordered by maturing trees and hedgerows. The rear garden is private and landscaped whilst being configured to provide defined paved and gravelled spaces that make for a relaxing and social setting.
Location
The White House is located about 3 miles to the south of Chichester's city centre. To the north are the South Downs and Goodwood, with Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Dell Quay to the west and south. The picturesque village of Bosham is 6 miles to the west. Local amenities in Hunston include a convenience store, post office and public house. Local features include the old Chichester Canal which provides a cycle path towards the cathedral city of Chichester, a direct bus route (6 times an hour) to the train station and the award winning new Free School.
Chichester
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.
Sports and Leisure Pursuits
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.
Distances and Transport
City Centre: 3 miles, Chichester Marina: 3 miles, Birdham Pool Marina: 4 miles, West Wittering Beach: 7.5 miles, Church Norton RSPB Reserve and Beach: 6 miles, Goodwood: 5 miles, Southampton Airport: 34 miles, Gatwick Airport: 50 miles, Central London: 69 miles, A27/A3 Junction: 13 miles.
All distances are approximate and via road.