House For Sale £3,750,000
The property
Marchwood Grange is an exceptional Edwardian detached house of immense character, providing substantial and versatile accommodation. The main living rooms are particularly spacious with high ceilings and tall leaded light windows. All rooms have plenty of natural light and lovely views over beautifully kept and very private gardens. Upon entering the house there is a most impressive reception hall leading to the formal dining area with views and a door opening into a wonderful south aspect garden. There is a cloakroom/wc and below the staircase a door leads down to a small wine cellar. There are three fine large receptions including, a drawing room with a superb Bath stone fireplace, a large sitting room and fireplace and a large double aspect study, which also has a fireplace. There are two utility rooms. The outstanding kitchen/breakfast room features a bespoke range of hand painted wall and base units with superb fine knurled handles, extensive polished granite worktops and a large cooker range. The breakfast area has far reaching views over the grounds towards the Trundle and uninterrupted views over countryside and the South Downs. The kitchen/breakfast room is open plan to the large garden room, which overlooks and opens out onto a tranquil sheltered walled garden area. From the hallway there is a staircase rising to landing areas with doors leading to 7 double bedrooms, four of which have en-suite bathrooms and there is a family bathroom serving three double bedrooms, two of which are on the second floor. Within the grounds, there is a superbly presented one bedroom annexe ideal for a home office, friends and family or generating additional income.
Gardens & grounds
Marchwood Grange is approached from a leafy country lane, leading to electrically operated double wrought iron gates, on brick pillars opening into a long sweeping drive leading round to the house. The property is set on a corner plot and further along West Broyle Road there is a five bar iron gate, leading to the rear field of the extensive grounds. There is plenty of parking space for numerous vehicles and a good turning area on the gravel driveway with space for dinghies and a few boats. The magnificent landscaped gardens and grounds afford an excellent degree of privacy and the borders are mostly flanked with beautifully manicured mature hedges, flower beds and a variety of shrubs and mature trees. The gardens and grounds are well kept and there is a large expanse of lawn in the formal garden, with an area for croquet and a swimming pool with patio areas accessed from the dining area or garden room. The formal garden is a “sun trap” and has a delightful summer house. At the front of the house the drive leads to a large double garage with workshop area, storage room, log store and superbly presented one bedroom annexe with fantastic country views. The majority of the grounds are laid to lawn and grass with a lightly wooded area, which adds to the excellent degree of privacy and there is a tennis court with magnificent county views of the Trundle and the South Downs with the landmark Goodwood horse racing grandstand on the horizon. Magnificent countryside views. In all, set in about 3 acres.
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Local Authority: Chichester District Council: Council Tax Band: G 2022/23 £3,367.55 EPC Rating: D
Directions
From the A27 Stockbridge roundabout take the exit north along the A286 Stockbridge Road towards the city centre, continue over the level crossing at Chichester main line rail station and after the traffic lights turn left. At the next roundabout take the third exit right into Ave De Chartres (A286) passing the college and playing fields to the next roundabout. Take the second exit into Orchard Street (A286) and at the next junction at Northgate roundabout turn left passing the Fire Brigade HQ take the next left exit onto St Pauls Road at the small roundabout take the second exit onto Old Broyle Road, after a few hundred yards turn right into Brandy Hole Lane passing the other T junction of Brandy Hole Lane continue straight along onto West Broyle Road and after about a hundred yards the wrought iron gated entrance to Marchwood Grange will be found on the righthand side.
Chichester
Chichester city was founded by the Romans during the first century ad and the surrounding areas are steeped in history, with a number of archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest including the tall defence walls, which provide a walk through the city. Much of the city shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the well preserved and beautiful ancient Chichester Cathedral founded during 1075. The elaborate octagonal Market Cross stands today at the centre of Chichester and is understood to date from 1501. Many of the buildings in the city date from the Georgian and Victorian eras. The City has a number of beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city Basin is navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats to Donnington, beyond which there are a further 2 miles of walks along the canal leading to Birdham and Chichester Marinas. In the city there is a Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and nhs St Richard’s Hospital. Further amenities include: Public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, tennis/squash club and Chichester rugby football club. Other attractions include: The award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a number of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including: Seaford College, The Portsmouth Grammar, Bishop Luffa, Chichester University, Prebendal, Oakwood, Great Ballard and Westbourne House.
Coastal & country pursuits
Chichester is renowned for its excellent sailing amenities, country pursuits and attractions including: The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival motoring events, Horse Racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. Golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings, which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. The rspb nature reserve is situated at Pagham Harbour. Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels leading out to The Solent, and thousands of moorings and registered vessels and about 2,000 berths with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina), Thornham Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina at Hayling Island and 14 sailing clubs locally. Further attractions include: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College and Gardens, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel Castle and Wetland Centre Wildfowl nature reserve, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park, Petworth House, the Cass Sculpture Foundation Goodwood and Goodwood House.
Communication travel links
Chichester mainline rail station links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (65miles) and airports at Heathrow (60miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (42miles). Southampton International airport (46miles) and Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight and Channel Isles and Europe. Distances are approximate and times may change.
Disclaimer notice: Michael Cornish limted and any member of the company and for the vendor/landlord of this property whose agents they are, give notice that (i) these particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, (ii) all statements contained within these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of Michael Cornish limited or the vendor/landlord, (iii) the statements contained within these particulars should not to be relied upon as a statement of fact or representation, (iv) any interested purchaser/tenant must satisfy themselves by inspection, professional survey or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements or plans contained within these particulars, (v) the vendor/landlord does not make or give either Michael Cornish limited or any person in their employment any authority or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. (vi) The appliances, equipment, fittings or services have not been tested and cannot be verified as to whether they are in working order. Photographs and Maps and all plans in these particulars are shown for illustration purposes and as a guide only. Registered Office: Wellesley House, 204 London Road, Waterlooville, Hants PO7 7AN Registered in England & Wales: Michael Cornish limited Company No. 11293959
Marchwood Grange is an exceptional Edwardian detached house of immense character, providing substantial and versatile accommodation. The main living rooms are particularly spacious with high ceilings and tall leaded light windows. All rooms have plenty of natural light and lovely views over beautifully kept and very private gardens. Upon entering the house there is a most impressive reception hall leading to the formal dining area with views and a door opening into a wonderful south aspect garden. There is a cloakroom/wc and below the staircase a door leads down to a small wine cellar. There are three fine large receptions including, a drawing room with a superb Bath stone fireplace, a large sitting room and fireplace and a large double aspect study, which also has a fireplace. There are two utility rooms. The outstanding kitchen/breakfast room features a bespoke range of hand painted wall and base units with superb fine knurled handles, extensive polished granite worktops and a large cooker range. The breakfast area has far reaching views over the grounds towards the Trundle and uninterrupted views over countryside and the South Downs. The kitchen/breakfast room is open plan to the large garden room, which overlooks and opens out onto a tranquil sheltered walled garden area. From the hallway there is a staircase rising to landing areas with doors leading to 7 double bedrooms, four of which have en-suite bathrooms and there is a family bathroom serving three double bedrooms, two of which are on the second floor. Within the grounds, there is a superbly presented one bedroom annexe ideal for a home office, friends and family or generating additional income.
Gardens & grounds
Marchwood Grange is approached from a leafy country lane, leading to electrically operated double wrought iron gates, on brick pillars opening into a long sweeping drive leading round to the house. The property is set on a corner plot and further along West Broyle Road there is a five bar iron gate, leading to the rear field of the extensive grounds. There is plenty of parking space for numerous vehicles and a good turning area on the gravel driveway with space for dinghies and a few boats. The magnificent landscaped gardens and grounds afford an excellent degree of privacy and the borders are mostly flanked with beautifully manicured mature hedges, flower beds and a variety of shrubs and mature trees. The gardens and grounds are well kept and there is a large expanse of lawn in the formal garden, with an area for croquet and a swimming pool with patio areas accessed from the dining area or garden room. The formal garden is a “sun trap” and has a delightful summer house. At the front of the house the drive leads to a large double garage with workshop area, storage room, log store and superbly presented one bedroom annexe with fantastic country views. The majority of the grounds are laid to lawn and grass with a lightly wooded area, which adds to the excellent degree of privacy and there is a tennis court with magnificent county views of the Trundle and the South Downs with the landmark Goodwood horse racing grandstand on the horizon. Magnificent countryside views. In all, set in about 3 acres.
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Local Authority: Chichester District Council: Council Tax Band: G 2022/23 £3,367.55 EPC Rating: D
Directions
From the A27 Stockbridge roundabout take the exit north along the A286 Stockbridge Road towards the city centre, continue over the level crossing at Chichester main line rail station and after the traffic lights turn left. At the next roundabout take the third exit right into Ave De Chartres (A286) passing the college and playing fields to the next roundabout. Take the second exit into Orchard Street (A286) and at the next junction at Northgate roundabout turn left passing the Fire Brigade HQ take the next left exit onto St Pauls Road at the small roundabout take the second exit onto Old Broyle Road, after a few hundred yards turn right into Brandy Hole Lane passing the other T junction of Brandy Hole Lane continue straight along onto West Broyle Road and after about a hundred yards the wrought iron gated entrance to Marchwood Grange will be found on the righthand side.
Chichester
Chichester city was founded by the Romans during the first century ad and the surrounding areas are steeped in history, with a number of archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest including the tall defence walls, which provide a walk through the city. Much of the city shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the well preserved and beautiful ancient Chichester Cathedral founded during 1075. The elaborate octagonal Market Cross stands today at the centre of Chichester and is understood to date from 1501. Many of the buildings in the city date from the Georgian and Victorian eras. The City has a number of beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city Basin is navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats to Donnington, beyond which there are a further 2 miles of walks along the canal leading to Birdham and Chichester Marinas. In the city there is a Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and nhs St Richard’s Hospital. Further amenities include: Public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, tennis/squash club and Chichester rugby football club. Other attractions include: The award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a number of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including: Seaford College, The Portsmouth Grammar, Bishop Luffa, Chichester University, Prebendal, Oakwood, Great Ballard and Westbourne House.
Coastal & country pursuits
Chichester is renowned for its excellent sailing amenities, country pursuits and attractions including: The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival motoring events, Horse Racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. Golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings, which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. The rspb nature reserve is situated at Pagham Harbour. Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels leading out to The Solent, and thousands of moorings and registered vessels and about 2,000 berths with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina), Thornham Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina at Hayling Island and 14 sailing clubs locally. Further attractions include: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College and Gardens, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel Castle and Wetland Centre Wildfowl nature reserve, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park, Petworth House, the Cass Sculpture Foundation Goodwood and Goodwood House.
Communication travel links
Chichester mainline rail station links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (65miles) and airports at Heathrow (60miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (42miles). Southampton International airport (46miles) and Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight and Channel Isles and Europe. Distances are approximate and times may change.
Disclaimer notice: Michael Cornish limted and any member of the company and for the vendor/landlord of this property whose agents they are, give notice that (i) these particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, (ii) all statements contained within these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of Michael Cornish limited or the vendor/landlord, (iii) the statements contained within these particulars should not to be relied upon as a statement of fact or representation, (iv) any interested purchaser/tenant must satisfy themselves by inspection, professional survey or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements or plans contained within these particulars, (v) the vendor/landlord does not make or give either Michael Cornish limited or any person in their employment any authority or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. (vi) The appliances, equipment, fittings or services have not been tested and cannot be verified as to whether they are in working order. Photographs and Maps and all plans in these particulars are shown for illustration purposes and as a guide only. Registered Office: Wellesley House, 204 London Road, Waterlooville, Hants PO7 7AN Registered in England & Wales: Michael Cornish limited Company No. 11293959
