Needwood enjoys an idyllic position surrounded by beautiful open farmland, offering exceptional views towards the South Downs. This charming home has retained much of its original character, with several rooms featuring exposed beams and timber framing. The spacious triple-aspect sitting room includes partially glazed double doors opening to the gardens and adjacent terrace, creating a wonderful connection between indoors and outdoors. Characterful open fireplaces with exposed brickwork and wood-burning stoves feature in the sitting room, family room, and dining room. The kitchen is fitted with traditional cream cabinetry, complemented by black granite worksurfaces and a breakfast bar, along with a stainless steel Rangemaster cooker and integrated appliances. The adjoining family room provides an inviting informal area for both dining and relaxation.
The house offers six bedrooms arranged across the first and second floors. On the first floor, there are five double bedrooms and two bathrooms, each enjoying delightful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. The top-floor bedroom is particularly spacious and filled with natural light, boasting stunning vistas over fields, woodland, and the Downs beyond.
Approached via a shared gravel driveway leading from a quiet country lane to the south, Needwood is set within mature gardens of about three-quarters of an acre. The grounds wrap around the property on three sides and include a sheltered, south-facing terrace to the west and a decked seating area in the north-west corner, perfectly positioned to take in panoramic views towards Kingley Vale and the South Downs. Ample parking is available at the front of the house, together with two garages accessed separately from the neighbouring drive.
West Lavant is a charming hamlet set amidst open countryside to the north-west of Chichester. Nearby, there is a riding stables with livery facilities and the well-regarded Earl of March pub in Lavant can be reached on foot via a short ten-minute walk along a farm track. Goodwood, approximately three miles away, offers an exceptional range of amenities including a private country club, world-renowned racecourse, airfield, and motor racing circuit, home to the internationally celebrated Goodwood Revival.
To the south, Chichester Harbour and the Solent provide some of the finest sailing waters on the south coast, with popular sailing clubs at Bosham, Itchenor and Chichester Marina. The coastline also boasts a wealth of attractions, including the sandy shores of East Head, where a variety of coastal sports such as kite surfing and windsurfing can be enjoyed.
The surrounding South Downs National Park features stunning countryside dotted with picturesque villages and traditional pubs. An extensive network of footpaths and bridleways offers endless opportunities for walking, riding, and cycling. The nearby cathedral city of Chichester provides a vibrant selection of cultural and leisure amenities, including the Westgate Leisure Centre, New Park Cinema, the renowned Festival Theatre, and the acclaimed Pallant House Gallery, home to one of the UK's finest modern art collections.
Chichester’s mainline railway station offers a regular service to London Victoria, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes and further routes to Brighton and Southampton.
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