£1,100,000 /Sale price

This very charming thatched cottage has a sought-after setting on Harbour Way, a quiet and private single-track lane facing onto Bosham Channel. Within close proximity to good walking and far-reaching views this makes it an extremely desirable place to live. The detached property is within easy reach of a number of amenities and is situated on a spacious plot, overlooking Chichester Harbour and the South Downs to the front and open countryside to the rear. The property is believed to be 1930s and has been modernised in recent years, to include underfloor heating and a well-appointed kitchen. The accommodation is deceptively spacious and in total is about 1800 sq ft across two floors. Downstairs there is a useful interior porch, a large reception hall and an open plan sitting room and dining room with triple aspect. The kitchen is also a good size and has space for an informal dining area, with lovely views. There is also a utility room and two separate cloakrooms with w.c. Upstairs the principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, while the two additional double bedrooms share a family bathroom.OutsideThere is off-street parking to the front of the house, which faces towards the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour and the Bosham Channel. The majority of the outside space is situated to the rear, which has a favourable southerly aspect and borders open countryside. There is a good-size patio, a level lawn, summerhouse and shed, with a number of trees and shrubs providing seasonal interest.SituationChidham is a pretty hamlet situated on its own peninsular jutting into Chichester Harbour, between Bosham Channel in the east and Thorney Channel to the west. The idyllic surroundings are rural with a mix of farmland and grassland, with views towards the South Downs National Park in the distance. Chidham has a church, a pub and a number of walking trails, and there is a station nearby at Nutbourne. A wider choice of amenities can be found in neighbouring Bosham, while Chichester has a wide variety of cultural, leisure, cultural and shopping facilities, as well as a variety of restaurants, wine bars and brasseries. Nearby, Goodwood Estate offers a golf and leisure club along with hosting annual motor and horse racing events. There is a mainline railway station with services to London Victoria via Gatwick Airport. To the north of Chichester is the South Downs National Park which provides miles of beautiful walks and cycle routes. Itchenor and Chichester sailing clubs and marinas, provide exceptional facilities for boating and sailing enthusiast. Within easy reach there are excellent schooling facilities including Westbourne House and Great Ballard School at Eartham. Property Ref Number: HAM-32326Additional InformationChichester District Council, Band GMains services with underfloor heating in kitchen & utility.