Funtington, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9LG

Farthingale House showcases an abundance of period features, including attractive brick and flint elevations with rendered detailing, traditional sash windows and a clay tiled roof.

An oak framed extension with exposed beams and a striking inglenook fireplace enhances the accommodation.

A covered entrance porch leads into the reception hall with cloakroom and staircase to the first floor.

The elegant sitting room overlooks the rear garden and benefits from French doors opening onto the rear terrace.

An inglenook fireplace with a stone hearth, fitted log burner and substantial oak bressummer beam provides an impressive focal point to this room.

The kitchen/dining room is accessed through glazed bi-fold doors and features oak flooring, a range of units, stone worktops and integrated appliances.

A vaulted ceiling with skylights over the dining area extends into an oak-framed glazed conservatory with doors to the garden. The first floor comprises four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms.

The principal bedroom features attractive exposed beams, double doors opening to a stylish en-suite shower room, while the guest bedroom benefits from eaves storage and its own en-suite bathroom.

Two further bedrooms include fitted wardrobes and are served by the family bathroom.

Occupying the second floor is a family room extending the full length of the house, complete with exposed beams and useful alcove storage within the eaves.

The property is approached via a block paved driveway providing parking and access to the double garage with barn style doors.

The rear garden, which can be accessed by a side gate from the front, is mainly laid to lawn and bordered by well stocked borders and mature hedging.

The rear of the property showcases a beautiful wisteria with a terrace running along the entire width of the house.

Funtington village lies in a superb location, surrounded by the picturesque countryside of the South Downs National Park but within easy reach of good transport connections and within five miles of the historic cathedral city of Chichester.

Funtington has a local pub and a restaurant, while the surrounding villages are also littered with pleasant country pubs.

Chichester offers excellent shopping facilities with a wide range of shops and restaurants, as well as the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery.

The Goodwood Estate with its historic house and country club, provides horse and motor racing events, including the Festival of Speed and Revival which it hosts, as well as golf and a small airfield.

The stunning countryside of the South Downs National Park provides exceptional opportunities for walking, horse riding and cycling.

Sailing may be enjoyed from the many centres around Chichester Harbour and bathing, kite and windsurfing from the well-known beautiful sandy beaches at West Wittering and the National Trust's East Head.

The area is well served by highly regarded independent schools, including Portsmouth Grammar School, Westbourne House School, Great Ballard School and Churcher’s College.

Chichester provides train services into Portsmouth, Brighton and central London, whilst for motorists the nearby A27 gives access to the M27, the A3(M) and A23.