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5 bedroom detached house for sale

£1,950,000

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Beds: 5

Baths: 4

Bosham Lane, Old Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 See map

Critchfield House is a charming detached period house believed to date to the 17th Century (though not listed) being located within the heart of the lovely historic village of Bosham at the top of Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is beautifully presented throughout with much of its period charm and features still in evidence. To the ground floor are 3 well-appointed reception rooms, a hand fitted kitchen/breakfast room with gas Aga and utility room. Also located on the ground floor is a bedroom and en suite shower room benefiting from a separate entrance into a small hallway (with stairs to a further bedroom and en suite shower room) giving the versatility of this area of the house it could easily be utilised as an annexe/Airbnb or additional accommodation to the main house.
To the first floor are the master bedroom with an en suite bath room, 3 further bedrooms (one with an en suite shower room) and family bathroom. On the second floor are located 2 useful attic rooms.

Outside
The property is accessed via a private drive and through a secure electrical operated gate with telephone entry intercom and CCTV security cameras opening to a large parking area adjoining the double garage. This has been fully insulated and is felt would convert to a superb home office subject to the necessary planning permissions. On the wall next to the garaging is an electric car Pod charging point with the cabling in place for a second point should it be needed in the future.

The charming gardens, having discreet night lighting throughout, have been beautifully landscaped and are divided into two distinct areas. Around the front and south side of the house York stone has been laid giving wide attractive paths that extends into a substantial sun terrace in the side garden, ideal for an ‘alfresco’ dining area during the summer months, this area is contained to one side with a most attractive and well stocked raised flint walled flower bed. The garden extends into an area of lawn with a beautifully planted deep flower bed and rear hedge as an attractive backdrop.

An attractive, predominantly flint and brick boundary wall, gives the front garden a good degree of privacy and seclusion. The deep York stone terrace extends from the front of the house leading to a large lawn area being bordered by most attractive flower beds. A path, being flanked by lavender and rose beds to each side, leads to a pedestrian gate giving access to the lane.

To the side of the property and access via a wooden gate in a brick wall is a useful and neat garden storage area housing twin wooden stores and the waste bins. Beyond this area is a green house with a small cut flower garden and feature water well this area can also be accessed from the utility room of the house via the back door.

Situation
The charming village of Bosham is set on the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour, an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers an exceptional sailing centre with a thriving Sailing Club, 2 public houses, The Millstream Hotel and Restaurant, boutique shops and a local Coop on the outskirts of the village.
There is easy access to the historic City of Chichester (approximately 5 miles distant) with its wide variety of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, including the renowned Festival Theatre, Cathedral, galleries, museums and restaurants. Bosham station links to the main line stations at Chichester and Havant providing fast and regular services along the coast and up to London.

Leisure pursuits within the area include sailing around Chichester Harbour, horse riding and walking in the South Downs National Park. Horseracing and Motor events can be enjoyed at the world famous Goodwood Estate.

Additional Information
Critchfield House has taken a significant role in the history of Bosham Village. It is believed evidence of Roman occupation was discovered during the refurbishment of the property in the 1980s and is also thought that the foundations may be those of an earlier monastery which stood on the site, as Saxon stones were uncovered which are now in the hallway being similar to those found in the Bosham Church. Critchfield House over time has served as a vicarage and a Hotel and B&B but in more recent years has been a charming family home.

Listed: May 19, 2023

ID: 29594161