5 bed detached house for sale

Forestside, Rowlands Castle, West Sussex PO9

Yewcroft is a highly attractive detached chalet style home, with four bedrooms and three beautifully appointed reception rooms, set in a peaceful and highly desirable position on the edge of the South Downs, and moments from the local amenities of Rowlands Castle.

The ground floor has two reception rooms, including a study at the front of the house, which has a fireplace fitted with a log burner and two full-height bay windows welcoming plenty of natural light, making it a thoroughly pleasant space in which to work, or equally, suitable as a comfortable family room. Towards the rear, the orangery/dining room provides further space in which to relax, with its large ceiling lantern skylight, panoramic windows and French doors opening onto the rear gardens. Adjoining the conservatory via double doors, the large social kitchen has bi-fold doors opening onto the gardens, and is fitted with shaker-style storage units to base and wall level, a central island with a breakfast bar and integrated appliances. The utility room offers further storage and space for home appliances.

There are three double bedrooms on the ground level, either of which could be used as additional reception rooms if required. Upstairs, the spacious landing area leads to the generous principal bedroom with its walk-in wardrobe and full-height arched window, welcoming plenty of natural light. The landing also leads to the beautifully presented sitting room at the front, which features a vaulted ceiling, an exposed brick chimney breast and dormer windows, providing splendid views across the surrounding countryside. The main bathroom is situated on the first floor, while the ground floor has a shower room, both of which have stylish suites with floor-to-ceiling tiling.

At the front of the property, the gravel driveway leads to a parking area for several vehicles, as well as to the integrated garage and a separate detached tandem garage, providing further parking and home storage space. The front gardens are southeast facing and feature an area of lawn, surrounded by established hedgerows and mature trees. At the rear, the patio provides space for al fresco dining, while the lawn beyond is dotted with trees, bordered by hedgerows and flowerbeds, as well as a number of established spring-flowering and fruit trees underplanted with soft fruit canes and bushes.
The area of peaceful woodland at the end of the plot adds to the sense of peace and privacy, and there is also an area of decking to the side of the house, accessed directly from the boot room.

The property is situated on the brow of a hill with far reaching views across the valley over the sea towards the Isle of Wight.
The rural hamlet of Forestside is on the north-west fringe of Stansted House, an Edwardian mansion set in 1800 acres of parkland, well known for its garden show, outdoor theatre and concerts, afternoon cream teas, garden centre and farm shop.
The pretty village of Rowlands Castle lies on the edge of the South Downs National Park. The village is well served by local amenities, including a village shop, a pharmacy, several pubs and a mainline station, which provides direct services to London Waterloo in 1 hour 28 minutes.
To the south is the harbourside market town of Emsworth with a range of individual shops and restaurants. For water sports enthusiasts the harbour waters of The Solent have a number of sailing clubs, including Chichester, Bosham and Itchenor. Rowlands Castle offers amenities including a village shop, medical surgery, public houses, and railway station. The cathedral city of Chichester is easily accessible to the east provides a good range of amenities including the renowned Festival Theatre, and Petersfield to the north also offers a good range of independent shopping and amenities, along with a Lido swimming pool.
There are many well regarded schools in the vicinity.