Funtington, Chichester

Orchard Cottage is situated in the heart of this popular Downland village, just 5 miles west of Chichester and close to the foot of the South Downs. Originally the gardener's cottage for Funtington Hall, the property has been superbly extended and updated by the current owners to provide outstanding, flexible accommodation with light, spacious rooms surrounded by a glorious backdrop of private gardens approaching 1 acre.

Orchard Cottage has a welcoming reception hall featuring practical oak flooring, off which lies a dual aspect sitting room with garden views and a wood burning stove.

The current owners have remodelled and extended the impressive kitchen/breakfast/living room which now has three sets of bi-fold doors providing access to the gardens, a brick open fireplace fitted with a Morso wood burning stove, exposed steel trusses to the ceiling and oak flooring throughout. The kitchen area is beautifully appointed with high quality appliances including a modern electric Aga as well as conventional ovens and hob - a true 'chef's kitchen'. The heart of the home, it offers a beautiful space to cook, eat and relax with family and friends.

The adjoining utility room offers an extremely well designed range of units with access directly to the extensive gardens.

At the centre of the property lies another feature - the partly vaulted open plan reception/dining room off which lies the first of three downstairs reception/double bedrooms. The house offers space and flexibility for a growing family or elderly relatives to use these rooms eg as a playroom, teenager's bedroom or granny annex - the downstairs space is level and includes a modern bathroom with walk-in shower and fitted units.

The spacious cloakroom is off the rear hall which provides access to the side garden and sitting area as well as a useful dog shower.

On the first floor there is a spacious, light filled galleried landing with large Velux windows on both sides taking full advantage of the superb views over the extensive gardens and vista beyond.

A spacious principal bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobes features an impressive beautifully appointed large en-suite shower/bathroom with copper bath. The second first floor bedroom includes a delightful en-suite shower/bathroom with roll-top bath.

Orchard Cottage is approached via a long gravelled driveway leading to a detached garage beyond which lies a detached garden studio/home office. The private gardens are a particular feature of the property and extend to approximately 1 acre with extensive areas of lawn, a vegetable garden, fruit trees and greenhouses as well as large entertaining terraces and a wood framed, tiled gazebo. Believed to have originally been the carriage driveway for Funtington Hall, the historic lime walk runs almost the length of the western boundary.

Funtington is a sought after village lying within 5 miles of Emsworth and Chichester. The village itself has a public house and a well regarded restaurant while the neighbouring village of West Ashling has a primary school and public house. The surrounding countryside of the South Downs National Park provides many opportunities for walking, riding or mountain biking including walks directly from the front door.

Chichester itself provides a wide range of facilities including the internationally renowned Festival Theatre, the Pallant House Gallery and New Park Cinema as well as excellent shopping facilities arranged within its ancient city centre.

Chichester Harbour and the historic sailing village of Bosham are some 4 miles away, and the blue flag beaches and National Trust Reserve at East Head can be found within approximately 10 miles.

The Goodwood Estate hosts numerous events throughout the year including the two day members meeting and Revival meeting at its historic motor circuit and the Festival of Speed. Goodwood also has its own private country club and golf course.

Mainline stations can be found at Chichester and Havant as well as Emsworth and provide regular services to London Victoria and Waterloo respectively.