About this property

A rare opportunity to acquire a well appointed detached house with sea views of the harbour within walking distance of Bosham sailing club.

THE PROPERTY
A rare opportunity to acquire a well appointed detached house with sea views of the harbour and within walking distance of Bosham sailing club. 

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water, gas central heating, private drainge
Council Tax band H : Year 2026/27 £4,740.14
Tenure: Freehold  EPC Rating: E 
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester Council 01243 785166

BOSHAM SAILING VILLAGE
Bosham village has thriving Bosham Sailing Club and there are many moorings located in the harbour, availability is subject to an application via Chichester Harbour Conservancy www.conservancy.co.uk. Bosham is a highly regarded Sailing village steeped in history, for centuries, Bosham was a fishing village famous for its oysters and sea trade from the Roman era. Bosham is mentioned by name in the Bayeux Tapestry, referring to the 1064 meeting of Harold and Edward the Confessor on route to meet William of Normandy to discuss who would succeed Edward to the throne. There are two Churches in Bosham; Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Church which is a Grade I listed Anglican church dating from the Saxon era. Amenities include; a Primary School, the Medical centre, General stores and Post Office, a variety of independent shops, three public houses and The Millstream Hotel/ Sea School Restaurant & Warwick’s Brasserie. Bosham railway station is about a mile and connects (to London Victoria or via Havant to London Waterloo). Bosham is located just over a mile from Fishbourne village which is en-route to Chichester City. The leisure facilities at the Fishbourne Club & Playing fields include; Tennis, Bowls, Football, Croquet and Cricket. Restaurants/pubs are located in nearby villages of East Ashling, Funtingdon (with Farm shop). Bosham Dental centre is also located in Fishbourne village. The Kennels, Goodwood Members Club - Restaurant/Golf club and Goodwood Hotel are about 3 miles north east of Chichester city. Just over a mile to the south Bosham Hoe is a peninsular formed by Furze Creek, purchased in 1920 by Lady Allen, who spent her life selling freehold housing plots to her friends, no dwellings changed hands for the next few decades, and opportunities are still rare. Lady Allen passed the ownership over to the 57 residents in 1957  as common amenity land, the share being held by the property.  This is some 250 acres of private amenity giving enjoyment of Harbourside stunning woods, open fields and tranquillity when walking or cycling. Two hards and a jetty give unique harbour access, for boating and especially families bringing up children to a 'Swallows & Amazons' privileged childhood development outdoor lifestyle. Once afloat on the harbour, moorings, sailing clubs, waterside venues or venturing out to the Isle of Wight & Solent, the lifestyle is truly amazing.

CHICHESTER Cathedral city
Chichester was founded by the Romans during the first century AD and the surrounding areas are steeped in history, with a number of fascinating archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest such as the existing remains of the tall defence walls, which now provide a walk through the city. Much of the shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the well preserved and beautiful Chichester Cathedral founded in 1075. The City has beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city Basin is navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats to Donnington and there are a further 2 miles of walks beside the canal leading to Chichester and Birdham Marinas. About a mile from the city centre there is the Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital. There are a wide variety of amenities including: public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, tennis/squash club, rugby football club. Goodwood Hotel and luxury health club with spa, indoor swimming and gym. Other attractions include: the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a good selection of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including; Chichester University, Chichester Free School, Chichester High School, Bishop Luffa, Oakwood, Prebendal (with Cathedral Choir school), Great Ballard, Slindon College, Dorset House, Seaford College, Bedales Petersfield, The Portsmouth Grammar school, nearby to Goodwood 4 miles to the south Westbourne House.

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.

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