Hares Lane, Funtington, Chichester, PO18

DESCRIPTION: A charming, detached flint fronted 3-bedroom cottage located at the foot of the South Downs in the popular Downland village of Funtington. The house is believed to date from the early 1800s and was originally two Shepherds' cottages. Lynch Cottage offers period features throughout and benefits from a spacious living room with an open fireplace and doors to the conservatory providing additional living/dining space as well as access to the patio and garden beyond. There is also a generous dining room, a well fitted kitchen, a utility room with shower (and useful loft storage above), and separate WC on the ground floor. On the first floor is a large dual aspect principal bedroom with dressing area, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Accessed from the utility room is the garage with double timber doors, electric light and power, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer. Outside, the property has a beautiful east facing walled garden. The garden is laid mostly to lawn with several raised beds, mature trees and a pond. To the north of the property there is an area of hardstanding which is believed to be owned by the local authority and provides parking for 2 cars. Services: All main except gas – oil fired boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Local Authority: Chichester District Council Council Tax Band: Band E EPC Rating: Band E LOCATION: The cottage is within easy walking distance of Funtington's local pub, farm shop and historic church. There is a primary school in the nearby village of West Ashling, which also has its own popular local public house, and there is a further farmshop in the small hamlet of Adsdean. The cottage is also within striking distance of Goodwood, renowned for its horseracing, and also provides a country club and golf course as well as playing host to its annual Festival of Speed and the Revival meeting at its historic motor circuit. The surrounding countryside of the South Downs National Park provides many opportunities for walking and riding, and Chichester Harbour and the historic sailing village of Bosham are some 4 miles away, with the waters of The Solent and Chichester Harbour providing fantastic sailing facilities. A little further afield are the beaches at West Wittering providing many other facilities for watersports enthusiasts including windsurfing and kitesurfing. Mainline stations at Chichester and Havant provide regular train services to London Victoria and Waterloo respectively, together with frequent services to both Gatwick and Southampton airports.