The Old Barn, Sidlesham, Chichester

THE PROPERTY
The Old Barn is stunning and superbly appointed contemporary detached barn converted in 2018. The with versatile accommodation has a bright and light airy atmosphere throughout. Upon entering the barn there is a welcoming reception hall with doors leading to a large cloakroom/wc/utility room. The kitchen/breakfast has a superb range of wall and base unity with worktops, hob and built-in eye level oven and dishwasher. Open plan to the double aspect dining room. There is ground floor double aspect 4th bedroom and adjacent bathroom. From the hall double doors open into the most impressive triple aspect sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and galleried landing. Two pairs of sliding patio doors open out to the extensive “sun trap” patio with amazing views over the neatly kept enclosed garden and its own field  beyond, with a high degree of privacy. From the hall a staircase rises up to the landing/study area with doors leading to the principal bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and lovely far reaching views over the gardens and grounds and countryside. There are two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside there is detached Annexe with a sitting room/dining room/kitchen and first floor two bedroom and shower room/wc above the double garage.
Wonderful country walks nearby lead to Sidlesham Quay and Pagham Harbour

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The Old Bar is set well back from the lane and approached through a long driveway with extensive parking area for dozens of vehicles, space for dinghies and boats. There is a large detached workshop and large Stable block with 4 stables a store and hay store. There is a detached double garage attached Annexe with 2 bedrooms, shower room/wc, sitting/dining room open plan to kitchen with a good range of units and appliances. The setting is very special with enclosed fields and paddock, with a beautifully secluded rear garden, south and west aspects with wonderful countryside views that follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. Further land may be available if required by separate negotiation. Beautifully landscaped and exceptionally private gardens and grounds
In all about 2.2 acres

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and private drainage
Underfloor heating, Air source heat pump
Separate Air source hot water system
Council Tax Band: B   Year 2025/26 £1,924.43
The Old Barn: EPC Rating: B The Annexe EPC Rating: D
NOTE: CHALK LANE AND COW LANE MANAGEMENT LIMITED Company number 02795247 Annual Owners contribution £100.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester Council

SIDLESHAM VILLAGE
Sidlesham is a highly regarded small village about 4 miles south of Chichester and has a small well regarded and popular primary school and the 13th-century church of St Mary Our Lady. Sidlesham Common is surrounded by several thousands of acres of farmland and there are stunning views towards The South Downs and lovely walks at nearby Pagham Nature Reserve and The Crab & Lobster Inn at Sidlesham Quay, There is a local public house/restaurant The Anchor and a local fuel garage with everyday shopping amenities. Chichester Golf club at Hunston is about a mile to the north and to the south Asda and Costa Coffee and fuel station in Selsey which has a wide range of shops and restaurants and wonderful seafront. The village is within easy reach of Donnington and Birdham where there are a selection of pub/restaurants, Crouchers Hotel Restaurant and two marinas at Birdham and Chichester.

CHICHESTER
Sidlesham village is about 5 miles south of the historic city of Chichester, founded by the Romans during the first century AD with a fascinating history and a number of archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest including the tall defence walls, which provide a walk round 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. 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, Chichester Racquets 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: Chichester University, The Portsmouth Grammar, Bishop Luffa, Chichester University, The Prebendal school, Oakwood, Slindon College, Great Ballard, Dorset House, Seaford College and Westbourne House.

COASTAL & COUNTRY PURSUITS
Chichester is renowned for its sailing amenities 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. A few miles to the south east is Bracklesham Bay a designated area of Special Scientific Interest for wild life and with a lovely beach it’s ideal for bathing in the sea, as many people do who belong to the Bracklesham Bay Bluetits, who regularly meet for a healthy dip in the sea. 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. Further attractions include: Ashling Park Estate Vineyard and Restaurant, Tinwood Estate Vineyard, 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 and Goodwood House.

COMMUNICATION TRAVEL LINKS
Chichester mainline rail station fast links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins) and London/Victoria (96mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (76miles) and airports at Heathrow (72miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (48miles). Southampton International airport (38miles), Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Europe. Distances are approximate and times may change.

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