Clay Lane, Chichester, PO18

DESCRIPTION: Having been lovingly restored by the present owner the cottage, which extends to some 1,500 sq. ft. has 4 good sized bedrooms, UPVC glazing, exposed wall and ceiling beams, an Inglenook fireplace with wood burner and benefits from beautiful wooden flooring throughout. The front door opens directly into a large triple, aspect open plan kitchen/dining room. The kitchen area comprises a good range of base and wall units, AGA, gas hob with electric oven below and cooker hood over and space and plumbing for further appliances. There is a useful cloakroom off the dining area and glazed double doors lead to a paved terrace with the garden beyond. From the kitchen an opening leads into the light, bright sitting room with Inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove and an alcove to one side. Stairs from the sitting room rise to the first-floor landing with airing cupboard. There are 4 double bedrooms, the master bedroom having a double wardrobe and an ensuite cloakroom with low level WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom 2 has an unusual, raised sleeping area whist bedrooms 3 and 4 have an excellent range of fitted wardrobes. Completing the first floor is a modern family bathroom comprising bath with shower over and glazed screen, low level WC, wash hand and double storage cupboard. Outside the property is approached via a gravelled drive with parking for 2 cars to the side of the house. To the rear of the property and accessed to the side is a lawned rear garden with an extensive south-east facing paved terrace adjacent to the kitchen/dining room ideal for alfresco dining. LOCATION: The property sits in a semi-rural location but is within easy reach of Bosham village, Fishbourne and the cathedral city of Chichester. Bosham benefits from a couple of Co-op convenience stores, a doctors� surgery, bus services to Chichester and Emsworth, and a train station providing services to Portsmouth, Chichester, and London Victoria. This much sought-after village is also home to a popular primary school, an ancient Grade-I-listed church, several pubs, cafes, and a thriving sailing club. Chichester lies just 3 miles to the east and offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs and cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. Located to the north is the Goodwood Estate, which is famous for its many sporting event days, including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival, for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horse racing that includes the Glorious Goodwood Festival. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach, offering many miles of footpaths and bridleways for rambling and horseriding, whilst the Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering and the National Trust�s East Head sand dune spit at the stunning entrance to Chichester Harbour can be found about 10 miles to the south. INFORMATION: Services: All main Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Chichester District Council Council Tax Band: Band E Energy Rating: Band C