House For Sale £1,300,000
A handsome 3038 sq.ft Georgian home on the outskirts of Chichester, surrounded by fields. Annexe and a tripple car port.
Nestled in the charming village of Donnington, just two miles south of Chichester, stands this elegant character property with Georgian roots. Recently updated, it offers a spacious and versatile layout spread across two floors, featuring five double bedrooms (including one in the annexe), various reception rooms, ample parking, and views of the surrounding farmland.
Upon entering this magnificent home, you are greeted with an abundance of natural light and open space, a hallmark of properties from this era. To the left, the sitting room opens to a large, stylish kitchen with an Aga, creating a desirable open-plan living area with bifold doors leading to the garden. On the right, you will find a formal dining room and a unique drawing room, formerly the Village Forge, boasting sandblasted oak beams and flooring, and a wood-burning stove. A convenient utility room/cloakroom completes the ground floor of the main house.
Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, two of which feature en-suite bathrooms, all with views of the adjacent open land. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The annexe is a valuable addition, offering extra accommodation, office space or potential rental income. It comprises of one en-suite bedroom, a kitchen, and a sitting room. Additionally, attached to the annexe and the triple carport, there is a studio with various potential uses.
The garden spans approximately half an acre, featuring patio areas for entertaining, a kitchen garden, a play garden, a pond, and ample lawns. The driveway provides ample off-street parking in addition to the triple carport.
Local Authority: Chichester District Council Tax Band G, Tenure: Freehold, Services: Mains electricity, private drains and oil fired central heating.<br /><br />Donnington is a small village with a pub, a church, and numerous footpaths and cycle routes nearby, including a canal walk towards Chichester Marina or Chichester city centre, where you can find a wealth of amenities. The property is well-positioned for accessing the fantastic sailing, windsurfing and kiting facilities around Chichester Harbour on the beaches of West Wittering as well as walking and mountain biking In the South Downs.
The city of Chichester offers a wide range of shops, including major retailers and high-quality independent traders, as well as pubs, wine bars, and bistros. The internationally renowned Festival Theatre, Priory Park with its historic cricket ground, and Pallant House gallery are just a few examples of the many nearby attractions in this vibrant city. The main train station provides regular service to London Victoria. Goodwood is famous for its many events, including the world-renowned Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horse racing, including the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
The surrounding area offers a further variety of sports and recreational activities, including horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park, car racing at Goodwood Motor Circuit, polo at Cowdray Park, beautiful beaches at the Witterings, dinghy sailing from various clubs along the coast, substantial harbours and marinas at Chichester and Littlehampton for larger yachts, several golf courses, and walking and riding in the lush surrounding countryside.
Nestled in the charming village of Donnington, just two miles south of Chichester, stands this elegant character property with Georgian roots. Recently updated, it offers a spacious and versatile layout spread across two floors, featuring five double bedrooms (including one in the annexe), various reception rooms, ample parking, and views of the surrounding farmland.
Upon entering this magnificent home, you are greeted with an abundance of natural light and open space, a hallmark of properties from this era. To the left, the sitting room opens to a large, stylish kitchen with an Aga, creating a desirable open-plan living area with bifold doors leading to the garden. On the right, you will find a formal dining room and a unique drawing room, formerly the Village Forge, boasting sandblasted oak beams and flooring, and a wood-burning stove. A convenient utility room/cloakroom completes the ground floor of the main house.
Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, two of which feature en-suite bathrooms, all with views of the adjacent open land. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The annexe is a valuable addition, offering extra accommodation, office space or potential rental income. It comprises of one en-suite bedroom, a kitchen, and a sitting room. Additionally, attached to the annexe and the triple carport, there is a studio with various potential uses.
The garden spans approximately half an acre, featuring patio areas for entertaining, a kitchen garden, a play garden, a pond, and ample lawns. The driveway provides ample off-street parking in addition to the triple carport.
Local Authority: Chichester District Council Tax Band G, Tenure: Freehold, Services: Mains electricity, private drains and oil fired central heating.<br /><br />Donnington is a small village with a pub, a church, and numerous footpaths and cycle routes nearby, including a canal walk towards Chichester Marina or Chichester city centre, where you can find a wealth of amenities. The property is well-positioned for accessing the fantastic sailing, windsurfing and kiting facilities around Chichester Harbour on the beaches of West Wittering as well as walking and mountain biking In the South Downs.
The city of Chichester offers a wide range of shops, including major retailers and high-quality independent traders, as well as pubs, wine bars, and bistros. The internationally renowned Festival Theatre, Priory Park with its historic cricket ground, and Pallant House gallery are just a few examples of the many nearby attractions in this vibrant city. The main train station provides regular service to London Victoria. Goodwood is famous for its many events, including the world-renowned Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horse racing, including the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
The surrounding area offers a further variety of sports and recreational activities, including horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park, car racing at Goodwood Motor Circuit, polo at Cowdray Park, beautiful beaches at the Witterings, dinghy sailing from various clubs along the coast, substantial harbours and marinas at Chichester and Littlehampton for larger yachts, several golf courses, and walking and riding in the lush surrounding countryside.
