Heron House Taylors Lane, Bosham, West , PO18 8QQ humberts.com

Heron House Taylors Lane, Bosham, , PO18 8QQ

A charming detached house of character with detached annexe, set in beautifully landscaped gardens of about 0.5 acres with stunning countryside views a short walk to the harbour in the sought after sailing village of Bosham

Bosham sailing club 1 mile, Bosham mainline rail station 1.2miles, 3.5 miles, Goodwood 7 miles, beach 10.5 miles (all distances are approximate)

ACCOMMODATION • Further 3 Bedrooms (one en-suite Shower Room) • Entrance Porch and Reception Hall • Family Bathroom, Separate WC • Sitting Room OUTSIDE • Dining Room/5th Bedroom en-suite Shower Room and • The Studio (A detached Annexe: Sitting Room, WC Kitchen, Shower RoomWC, Bedroom • Conservatory with underfloor heating • Double width Carport and Summer House • KitchenBreakfast Room • Wonderful landscaped gardens and countryside views • Utility Room • In all set in approximately 0.5 acres • Landing Photo below: Bosham Sailing Club and historic Saxon • Principal Bedroom: double aspect 19'2 x 16'1 max Church THE PROPERTY Heron House is a charming individually designed detached house of character built during the 1930's. This stylish family house is of good proportions with further potential and would lend itself to a sizeable extension or possibly redevelopment subject to the usual planning consents. Currently the property comprises a welcoming Reception Hall with wood panelled walls leading to a double aspect Sitting Room with an attractive fire place with Jetmaster log fire and there is a spacious Dining Room which doubles up as a 5th bedroom with en-suite Shower Room/WC. The superbly presented KitchenBreakfast Room leads into the utility room. There is a delightful conservatory leading out onto the garden with a lovely outlook and open views beyond. Upstairs the galleried landing leads to the principal bedroom which has a double aspect. The second bedroom has an en-suite Shower RoomWC. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom and separate WC.The loft is a vast space with potential to extend into this area and above the kitchen area (subject to the necessary planning consents).The Studio is a detached annexe with accommodation comprising: Sitting Room, Kitchen, Shower RoomWC and a Bedroom which would be ideal for extra guests or as a home office.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS Heron House is approached over a sweeping driveway with a large turning circle set in beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds which offer a good degree of privacy and principally have an east and south aspect. The garden has many areas to capture the sun, paved terraces and a Summer House with wonderful far reaching views overlooking fields opposite. There is plenty of parking

humberts.com space for numerous vehicles and a small boat or dinghy and a double width Carport.

SITUATION Heron House is located in an excellent position with a magnificent view of the countryside yet close to Bosham Harbour. The highly regarded sailing village of Bosham which has been associated with the sea since Roman times and is now a wonderful centre for sailing with a multitude of moorings for boats and yachts and a long established and thriving sailing club. The village has a primary school, two public houses, hotel/restaurant, tea rooms, arts & crafts centre and a general Post Office Stores and Medical Centre. The railway halt at Bosham is just over a mile to the north of the village.

CHICHESTER The historic cathedral city of Chichester has a fascinating history and considerable connections with the Roman Empire as seen by the archaeological remains of the City Walls. Trade and prosperity flourished particularly during the early 1800's with the construction of the imposing Corn Exchange in East Street. There is a lovely canal and there are several parks in and around the City. The city offers comprehensive shopping facilities with both national brands and an interesting variety of long established individual businesses and shops, all of which are easily accessible through the mainly level pedestrian areas of the beautifully preserved City. Chichester Cathedral formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, was founded as a cathedral in 1075 when the seat of the Bishop was moved from . The spire of Chichester Cathedral, rising above the green copper roof, can be seen for many miles across the meadows of West Sussex. Events which take place at the Cathedral include lunch-time and evening concerts, lectures and talks and the annual flower festival. There is also a café with lovely garden within the grounds of the cathedral. There is a wide choice of social and

recreational activities include sports centres with swimming pools, cinemas, and a fine selection of restaurants, wine bars and bistros. In addition for those in pursuit of cultural activities there is the award winning Pallant House Gallery and Internationally renowned Festival Theatre.

Schools in the area, both in the public and private sector include Bishop Luffa, Oakwood, Prebendal, Westbourne House, Great Ballard, Slindon College and Grammar.

COUNTRY, COASTAL AND SPORTS Events include the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood and nearby Hunston and flying at Goodwood aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the many miles of bridle paths in the South Downs are ideal for walking, mountain biking and riding. Nearby, the Centurion Way, a pedestrian and cycle way, links the South Downs Way with the South Coast cycle routes, including the Salterns Way, a 12 mile route along to West Wittering beach. The Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering is ideal for kite surfing, wind surfing and scuba diving and Pagham Harbour with protected wildlife, are wonderful places to spend the day with the family. Chichester Harbour has about 3,800 moorings, 2,000 berths in 6 marinas and 14 sailing clubs. Chichester Marina, Pool and Emsworth Marina provide excellent sailing facilities. Other local attractions include: , the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum at Singleton, West Dean College and Gardens, Arundel's Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Military Aviation Museum, Amberley Musem and Heritage Centre and the historic houses of humberts.com Goodwood House, Stansted Park, Uppark and House. Contemporary sculpture is exhibited in the grounds of the Cass Sculpture Foundation near Goodwood.

COMMUNICATIONS Bosham's railway halt is about 1.2 miles and provides regular train services to Chichester and along the South Coast, to (Victoria 95 mins) via Gatwick Airport, and to London via Havant (Waterloo 95 mins). The A3(M) motorway is about 8.5 miles to the west and connects the South Coast with London. From the A3 at Junction 10 of the M25, access is provided to the major international airports at Heathrow and Gatwick. Southampton International Airport is about 30 miles to the west. The port of Portsmouth, about 13 miles, provides access to the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands and to Continental Europe.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES Council Tel: 01243 785166 West Sussex County Council Tel: 01243 777100 SERVICES Mains drainage, water and electricity The vendor has confirmed there is a mains gas supply to property but not connected. (Services not tested or verified)

DIRECTIONS From the A27 at Chichester take the A259 towards Bosham. After about 2.5 miles, turn left into Walton Lane, continue to the bend and bear right. Take the next turning left into Taylors Lane and the brick pillared entrance to Heron House will be found on the right just after Harbour Way.

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