Rithe Cottage Chidham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8TG
Rithe Cottage is a beautifully proportioned and well-presented harbourside house set within a quiet setting with spectacular views towards the South Downs and Bosham Church, with 270ft of frontage onto Chidham Creek along with access to a private jetty. This beautifully appointed family home occupies an idyllic harbourside setting with rural views in every direction, yet only being a short distance to the hugely popular sailing village of Bosham and historic cathedral city of Chichester. The property provides generous and versatile accommodation in excess of 3,700 sq ft, including a spacious entrance hall leading to a substantial family kitchen with a large open plan dining area and view towards the harbour. Other kitchen features include an Aga, patio doors onto the lawn and a family seating area. Also on the ground floor are three reception rooms, which include a formal drawing room, with feature fireplace, sitting room and a library/computer room. There is a utility room, wet room, one further cloakroom and a boot room. Ideal for family living, the property has two flights of stairs at either end of the house for the first floor accommodation. All six bedrooms have stunning views over the harbour and grounds, with the main bedroom looking towards Bosham. There are two family bath/shower rooms. The south facing study has a lovely outlook over fields with distant views towards the masts of moored yachts on the Bosham Reach. The main house is approached towards the end of a private no through lane, with an in and out driveway to the front along with parking and access to an integral garage.
Garden & Grounds The beautifully maintained and mature garden is a particular feature. With grounds of just under an acre there is a formal lawn stretching from the main house to the private jetty with well stocked borders alongside. Beyond the formal lawn there is a stunning kitchen garden, greenhouse and an orchard/paddock. Vehicle access is provided to the rear of the grounds via a five bar gate from Harbour Way. Location Rithe Cottage is situated on the beautiful Chidham peninsula, just a short distance from the historic cathedral city of Chichester. The historic village of Chidham is positioned in a wonderful rural setting with a beautiful church, dating to the 13th century, and a popular public house. There is a sailing club/activities centre just down the road in nearby Cobnor.
Chichester The historic cathedral of Chichester is about 6 miles to the East, with a lively hub of shopping amenities and commerce. There is a comprehensive range of social and recreational facilities including a multi-screen cinema, sports centres with swimming pools and a fine selection of restaurants, public houses, wine bars and bistros. In addition, there is the recently extended award-winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally acclaimed Festival Theatre. One of the most exciting and colourful annual events of the year are the Festivities centred on the Cathedral and its spectacular cloisters. Sports & Country Pursuits Aside from sailing, sporting activities in the area include; regular horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park near Midhurst, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts and Golf at nearby Rowlands Castle and Goodwood. Much of the surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is ideal for walking and riding over many miles of bridle paths along the coast and in the South Downs. Further places of interest in the local area are: The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Dean College and Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, and the historic houses of Goodwood and Petworth. Contemporary Cass sculpture is permanently exhibited in the forested grounds of the Goodwood estate. Distances & Transport Bosham: 3 miles (by road) Emsworth: 4 miles Chichester: 6 miles Havant Railway Station: 6 miles Nutbourne Railway Halt: 1.5 miles Southampton Airport: 28 miles Gatwick Airport: 53 miles London: 74 miles General Information Freehold Mains Gas Private Drainage Chichester District Council Tel. 01243 785166 West Sussex County Council Tel. 01243 777100 Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sales agent
Rithe Cottage Gross Internal Area : 349.1 sq.m (3757 sq.ft.) / Workroom 7.39m x 4.02m 24'3'' x 13'2'' 3.53m x 3.32m 11'7'' x 10'10'' 3.50m x 3.36m 11'5'' x 11'0'' 5.25m x 3.34m 17'2'' x 10'11'' 3.92m x 3.35m 12'10'' x 11'0'' 4.82m x 4.10m 15'9'' x 13'5'' First Floor Study 3.80m x 2.27m 12'5'' x 7'5'' Kitchen / Breakfast / Family Room 7.37m x 7.29m 24'2'' x 23'11'' Utility Room Library / Computer Room 5.70m x 3.30m 18'8'' x 10'10'' Sitting Room 3.90m x 3.89m 12'9'' x 12'9'' Drawing Room Ground Floor Reception Hall Garage 7.10m x 3.90m 23'3'' x 12'9'' 2 4 6 8 10 1 2 3 12 14 Feet Metres For Identification Purposes Only. 2016 Trueplan (UK) Limited (01892) 614 881 4 Boot Room 5.15m x 3.07m 16'10'' x 10'0''
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