Property description
Set well back and surrounded by farm land, Manhood End Farm occupies an exceptional setting close to Chichester Marina. This attractive property has been restored to a particularly high standard by its present owners.
An elegant, spacious reception hall sets the tone for this light and airy family home. The living room has high ceilings, fine cornicing, an impressive fireplace and French doors out to the terrace. For smaller occasions there is a sliding glass dividing wall. The stylish bespoke kitchen has a versatile island and is comprehensively equipped with Miele appliances and exceptional Lacanche Range cooker. The utility room leads to the garden. The house has a Bose music system throughout and the study / snug room is wired for work and home entertaining. From the reception hall an attractive staircase leads to the open landing and four well-proportioned bedrooms. There are two bathrooms, the high-tech family bathroom featuring a Rain Sky M shower, steam room, Jacuzzi bath and TileVision TV. The property also benefits from under floor heating and a web enabled CCTV system.
The property is approached via an electric gated drive. The main gardens are to the rear, lying predominantly to the south and west. They extend to about three quarters of an acre and have been thoughtfully planted over the years with shrubs and trees and hedging. There is a play area with a Rainbow Play system, an area for entertaining and a swimming pool. There is a large, secluded south facing terrace and a delightful 17th Century cottage in need of restoration.
There is a private waste water system, rain water harvesting system and property is supplied by LPG.
Grounds The property is approached via a gated drive. The main gardens are to the rear, lying predominantly to the south and west. They extend to about three quarters of an acre and have been thoughtfully planted over the years with shrubs and trees and hedging. There is an area for entertaining and a swimming pool. There is a large, secluded south facing terrace and a delightful 17th Century cottage in need of restoration.
Location With its easy access to the harbour at Birdham Pool, Chichester Marina and Itchenor, Manhood End Farm is ideally suited to the keen yachtsman, with West Wittering beach only three miles to the south. Birdham has its own local post office and store as well as a popular church, primary school, sports ground and cricket club. The Salterns Way is a 12 mile path running from Chichester to Birdham, Itchenor and on to the Blue Flag beach of West Wittering. The cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars, the Festival Theatre and a mainline station to London Victoria. Goodwood is famous for its many event days including the world renowned Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts and a season of horse racing including Glorious Goodwood.
An attractive Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse in generous grounds which has been recently restored to a very high standard.
Entrance Hall 20'9 (6.32m) x 12'3 (3.73m)
Cellar 11'6 (3.51m) x 11'5 (3.48m)
Cloakroom Study 14'6 (4.42m) x 10'1 (3.07m)
Drawing Room 40'8 (12.4m) x 14'9 (4.5m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 22'5 (6.83m) x 16'4 (4.98m)
Utility 9'11 (3.02m) x 8'2 (2.49m)
First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 16'7 (5.05m) x 15' (4.57m)
Bedroom 2 19'9 (6.02m) x 11'8 (3.56m)
Bathroom Bedroom 3 14'3 (4.34m) x 12'3 (3.73m)
Bedroom 4 14'5 (4.39m) x 12'3 (3.73m)
Bathroom Cottage 13' (3.96m) x 12'1 (3.68m)
Double Garage 21'1 (6.43m) x 20'8 (6.3m)
First Floor Office 21'1 (6.43m) x 14'4 (4.37m)
Garden Shed 8' (2.44m) x 6' (1.83m)
Parking details approved 10/08/15
Property Features :
- Gated Entrance
- Grade II Listed Georgian Farmhouse
- Three Reception Rooms
- Impressive Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Four Bedrooms