Seaward Drive, West Wittering

Seaward Drive

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Reception Rooms

4 bedroom detached for sale

  • Agent Michael Cornish Chichester
  • Agent Number 07917 428464

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A character detached house built of immense charm, set in 0.38 acres near beach, with spacious accommodation including: 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3 receptions, set in lovely secluded gardens with south and west aspects. Located in highly desirable coastal village, within an easy walk to the amazing sandy beach.

THE PROPERTY
A charming individually designed detached house of character was originally built in about the 1930’s. Upon entering the property there is an entrance hall leading to a ground floor bathroom/wc and further doors lead to a lovely triple aspect sitting room and further doors lead to the kitchen and large dining room leading into the large conservatory. A door from the kitchen which has a range of wall and base units with worktops and a door into the utility room. There is a large study. From the entrance hall a staircase rises up to the spacious landing leading to the principal bedroom with an ensuite shower room/wc. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom comprising: bath, wc and bidet. and there is a separate wc. The accommodation has a lovely spacious atmosphere with plenty of natural light throughout, with south and west aspects.
Wonderful countryside nearby within easy reach of the sailing club and only a short walk to the sandy beach 

GARDEN & GROUNDS
A notable feature of this property is the beautiful well established and cared for gardens and grounds. The house is set well back within its grounds and the driveway provides parking space for a number of vehicles in front of two garages. The beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds afford an excellent degree of privacy and the borders are mostly flanked with manicured hedges, flower beds and an interesting variety of shrubs and trees. There is a superb detached summer house with a shower room/wc and sun deck area . There are “sun trap” patio areas that capture the sun from dawn to dusk and a beautifully well kept expanse of lawn, which has delightful south and west facing aspects. Secluded south and west facing gardens and grounds. In all set in about 0.38 acres

SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Council Tax Band: G   Year 2026/27 £4,082.77  
WELLS FARM ESTATE Private Estate Charge variable £250pa
TENURE: Freehold   EPC: Rating D
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester Council 01243 785166

THE WITTERINGS 
The Witterings are made up of two coastal villages being East and West Wittering both of which are highly desirable villages with a renowned beautiful sandy beach stretching miles with a long established Sailing club. There is a vibrant friendly community with local shops that provide for the majority of every day needs, nearby horse riding, stables and open countryside. Facilities include: public tennis courts, a popular pub/restaurant namely, The Witterings and a popular small cafe called The Landing. The privately owned parking area fronting onto the sandy beach has a superb large cafe/restaurant very close to the beachfront. St Peter and St Paul Church is located in the heart of the village next to the small West Wittering Parochial Church of England School. East Wittering has a modern Medical Centre and a Dental Surgery both located within the excellent shopping centre, with a wide variety of independent shops, a choice of cafes and restaurants and larger stores including the Co-op and Tesco supermarkets and there is a primary school. There are numerous restaurants and cafes such as Drifters, The Boulevard, Rosario’s and The Shore Inn. About two miles north of the village the nearby Itchenor village has an established Sailing Club and two pub/restaurants nearby at The Lamb and The Ship Inn near the harbour and further north The Crown and Anchor at Dell Quay.  Much of the surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Witterings is immensely popular for windsurfing, kitesurfing, spectacular wing-foiling and paddle boarding. The beach often has waves suitable for surfing and bodyboarding and there are places available for tuition in these sports locally. It is a popular beach for swimming, with an informal social swimming club who meet at the bottom of Jolliffe Road, West Wittering. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings, which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. A few miles to the south east is Bracklesham Bay a designated area of Special Scientific Interest for wild life and with a lovely beach it’s ideal for bathing in the sea, as many people do who belong to the Bracklesham Bay Bluetits, participating in "Dip in the Dark" events and winter swims, including a "wet and windy" session, who meet for a healthy dip in the sea.

CHICHESTER Cathedral city
West Wittering beach is about 8 miles south of the historic city of Chichester, founded by the Romans during the first century AD with a fascinating history and a number of archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest including the tall defence walls, which provide a walk round the city. Much of the city shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the well preserved and beautiful ancient Chichester Cathedral founded during 1075. Many of the buildings in the city date from the Georgian and Victorian eras. The City has a number of  beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city Basin is navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats to Donnington, beyond which there are a further 2 miles of walks along the canal leading to Birdham and Chichester Marinas. In the city there is a Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital. Further amenities include: public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, Chichester Racquets tennis/squash club and Chichester rugby football club. Other attractions include: the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a number of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including: Chichester University, The Portsmouth Grammar, Bishop Luffa, The Prebendal school, Oakwood, Slindon College, Great Ballard, Dorset House, Seaford College and Westbourne House. The Witterings are immensely popular for windsurfing, kitesurfing, spectacular wingfoiling and paddle boarding. The beach will also get waves suitable for surfing and bodyboarding and there are multiple places available for tuition in these sports locally. It is a popular beach for swimming, with an informal social swimming club who meet at the bottom of Jolliffe Road, West Wittering. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings, which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. A few miles to the south east is Bracklesham Bay a designated area of Special Scientific Interest for wild life and with a lovely beach it’s ideal for bathing in the sea, as many people do who belong to the Bracklesham Bay Bluetits, participating in "Dip in the Dark" events and winter swims, including a "wet and windy" session, who regularly meet for a healthy dip in the sea. The RSPB nature reserve is situated at Pagham Harbour and nearby Medmerry with public access. 

COASTAL & COUNTRY PURSUITS 
Chichester is renowned for its sailing amenities and attractions including: the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival motoring events, Horse Racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. Golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings, which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. A few miles to the south east is Bracklesham Bay a designated area of Special Scientific Interest for wild life and with a lovely beach it’s ideal for bathing in the sea, as many people do who belong to the Bracklesham Bay Bluetits, who regularly meet for a healthy dip in the sea. The RSPB nature reserve is situated at Pagham Harbour. Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels leading out to The Solent, and thousands of moorings and registered vessels and about 2,000 berths with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina), Thornham Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina at Hayling Island and 14 sailing clubs. Further attractions include: Ashling Park Estate Vineyard and Restaurant, Tinwood Estate Vineyard, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College and Gardens, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel Castle and Wetland Centre Wildfowl nature reserve, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park, Petworth House and Goodwood House. 

COMMUNICATION TRAVEL LINKS 
Chichester mainline rail station fast links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins) and London/Victoria (96mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (76miles) and airports at Heathrow (72miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (48miles). Southampton International airport (38miles), Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Europe. Distances are approximate and times may change.

DISCLAIMER NOTICE: MICHAEL CORNISH LIMTED and any member of the company and for the vendor/landlord of this property whose agents they are, give notice that (i) these particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, (ii) all statements contained within these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of MICHAEL CORNISH LIMITED or the vendor/landlord, (iii) the statements contained within these particulars should not to be relied upon as a statement of fact or representation (iv) any interested purchaser/tenant must satisfy themselves by inspection, professional survey or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements or plans and elevations illustrated that could be subject to local authority planning permission, contained within these particulars, (v) the vendor/landlord does not make or give either MICHAEL CORNISH LIMITED or any person in their employment any authority or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. (vi) The appliances, equipment, fittings or services have not been tested and cannot be verified as to whether they are in working order. (vii) Photographs, maps, all plans and dimensions are approximate in these particulars and shown for illustration purposes and as a guide only and should be checked for accuracy by the buyer or the buyers surveyor or representatives. (viii) These particulars do not refer to any restrictive covenants or rights of way, wayleaves or easements on the land of the property and the buyer or their professional representatives should check the title register before purchasing the property. (ix) These particulars do not refer to or give warranty to the structural condition of the property and the buyer should take advice from their own structural surveyor before purchasing this property. Registered Office: Wellesley House, 204 London Road, Waterlooville, Hants PO7 7AN Registered in England & Wales: MICHAEL CORNISH LIMITED Company No. 11293959















 

Key Features

Seaward Drive, West Wittering
  • Detached character house, 4 Double Bedrooms ,3 Bathrooms (1 en-suite)
  • Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Utility Room, Separate Dining Room
  • Sitting with fireplace
  • Study, Large Conservatory
  • Driveway with parking area and Two Garages with store room
  • Large Summerhouse with Shower room/wc
  • Beautifully landscaped secluded gardens & grounds
  • South & Westerly aspects
  • Set in about 0.38acres
  • Within reach of the Sailing club and easy walk to beach

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36 Shippam Street, Chichester West Sussex PO19 1AG

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Saturday - 9am - 4pm
Sunday - By Arrangement

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