4 bed cottage for sale

The Warren, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18

Pear Tree Cottage is a quintessential detached period property, Listed Grade II, with a very pretty brick and flint facade that provides well presented accommodation of great character.

The property benefits from a well-appointed kitchen with limestone flooring throughout, a good size sitting room with inglenook fireplace with fitted wood burning stove and a separate dining room again with limestone flooring throughout. The ground floor also boasts a utility room and a shower/cloakroom, and cellar.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Adjacent to the property is a detached brick and flint annexe comprising of two bedrooms and a shower room ideal as a home office, for extended family or to generate additional income.

The gardens of the property are a particular feature and comprise areas of extensive lawn interspersed by well stocked flower borders and beds and a number of mature trees. Part of the garden backs onto a field belonging to the West Dean Estate. Pear Tree Cottage also has ample off-road parking, a detached garage and open car port.

Pear Tree Cottage occupies a wonderful position in this quiet village which lies just 5 miles north of Chichester and 6 miles from Midhurst. The village has a strong sense of community and has its own parish church, primary school, public house and a local tea room and village store.

The surrounding area has much to offer with miles of footpaths and bridleways crossing the beautiful South Downs countryside including the South Downs Way. The nearby West Dean College offers a number of courses throughout the year and other local attractions include the Weald and Downland Living Museum in Singleton. The Goodwood Estate can be found approximately 2 miles away, internationally renowned for its racecourse and offers several events throughout the year including the Festival of Speed, Revival meeting and Members Meeting at its historic motor circuit. Goodwood also has its own private country club and golf course.

Chichester can be found some 5 miles to the south, easily accessible from West Dean by dedicated direct cycle path along Centurion Way and there is also a regular bus service to the city centre. Chichester provides a comprehensive range of shopping amenities arranged partly within its pedestrianised centre. The arts are well catered for with facilities including the Chichester Festival and Minerva Theatres and Pallant House Gallery.

The West Sussex coast provides many other attractions with the waters of The Solent being particularly popular with sailors. There are a number of well known sailing clubs most notably at Bosham, Itchenor, Chichester Marina and Birdham. The National Trust Reserve at East Head and blue flag beaches of West Wittering can be found approximately 10 miles to the south.