4-bedroom detached house · PO20 7JW
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**Guide Price £850,00 - £900,000** A beautifully presented detached period barn conversion featuring an outbuilding providing potential ancillary accommodation (STPP).
Nestled in the heart of the Medmerry Nature Reserve within walking distance of the seaside.
DESCRIPTION Marsh Farm Barn is an attractive detached four-bedroom period barn conversion, peacefully located in the heart of the Medmerry Nature Reserve and within walking distance of the beach.
The property showcases a wealth of period features alongside bright, flexible living accommodation and further benefits from a detached outbuilding offering potential for additional living space or an annexe, subject to the usual planning consents and regulations.
In brief the accommodation comprises: The barn is approached via an Entrance Porch to the side which in turn leads to: Modern, dual aspect Kitchen/Breakfast Room equipped with an extensive range of wall and base units, butler sink with mixer tap, space for American style fridge/freezer and Range style oven and hob with extractor hood over.
Breakfast bar and window seat enjoying views over the garden. There is also a Utility cupboard with space for appliances.
There is an impressive open-plan Sitting Room/Dining Room located to the centre of the property featuring vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace.
This space is flooded with natural light through its floor to ceiling windows and French doors to the gardens.
Off the sitting room/dining room is the spacious Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room comprising walk-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level WC.
Also located on the ground floor is Bedroom 4 which could be used as a Study if desired.
In addition there is the contemporary fitted Family Bathroom with suite comprising free-standing bath, walk-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level WC.
On the first floor, Bedrooms 2 and 3 benefit from separate staircases, vaulted ceilings and En-Suite Cloakrooms OUTSIDE The property is accessed via a five-bar gate opening onto a driveway that leads to a generous parking area.
To the front is a substantial garden with mature trees and shrubs, while to the side lies a lawned garden accessed via French doors from the sitting room.
This area is enclosed by panel fencing and a brick and flint wall, with direct access to both the driveway and the outbuilding.
The outbuilding is currently divided into two sections, the smaller of which is used as a garage with an up-and-over door.
The building offers excellent versatility and has potential for a variety of uses, including conversion to an annexe, subject to the usual planning permissions.
AMENITIES Local: The property is located on a private lane within walking distance of the beach and Medmerry RSPB Reserve.
Towns and Cities: Chichester (approximately 8.1 miles) with comprehensive shopping facilities and a choice of social and recreational activities. Nearby are Birdham, Itchenor and Chichester Marina.
Both Bracklesham Bay and the nearby Witterings have many of their own amenities, including many independent stores, popular bars, restaurants and primary schools.
Transport: Bus service to Chichester which has a mainline railway station with service to London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, and Havant station with service to London Waterloo.
Schools: East Wittering Community Primary School (0.6 miles), The Academy, Selsey (3.7 miles), and a further range of renowned public and private schools in the area.
Leisure: Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood, and the stunning Witterings beaches for bathing.
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