Five properties for sale for over £1 million around Chichester

Chichester is spoiled with some truly stunning properties. From restored farmhouses to more contemporary abodes, here are five properties over £1 million in and around Chichester that are definitely worth your time

Whichers Gate Road, PO9

Mays Coppice Farmhouse is surrounded by countryside

The property also comes with an indoor swimming pool

Mays Coppice Farmhouse, an elegant family home, is now offered for sale with approximately 18 acres, a swimming pool, tennis court and outbuildings. There are exceptional walking, horse riding and biking opportunities in the local area. The farmhouse is a delightful family home, set well back, surrounded by farmland and occupying a superb setting. It provides a complete package for country living. This spacious and welcoming house is full of charm.

The property is approached by a long driveway through the fields into an open court yard. The front door brings one into a large reception hall which opens to glass doors at one end, flooding the light into the property from the rear patio. The family room, with wood burner and large windows, is presently used as a music room. The drawing room with wood burner is situated to the front of the property with a single glazed door leading to the terrace and wonderful garden. The dining room is adjacent to the practical kitchen, which is full of character with a four-oven oil-fired Aga and ample storage space. A study, utility and cloakroom complete the versatile ground floor.

On the first floor each of the four double bedrooms has its charm. Two family bathrooms and attic bedroom complete the accommodation. The front garden is a delight with patio, mature borders and otherwise laid to lawn with impressive views to the South over the lands beyond and tennis court. The swimming pool has an all-weather telescopic cover and is positioned to the side of the property and close to the main house. Behind this is the large barn and the pool room with shower.

Henry Adams, 01243 377773Guide Price £1,500,000 (Freehold)View the full listing here

Sherborne Road, PO19 3AA

Brambles is a superb family home close to the city centre

The property is bright and spacious throughout

Situated in a convenient position within 3/4 of a mile of the city centre, Brambles is a discreetly located detached family home of traditional appearance built with some of the latest contemporary features and provides adaptable accommodation arranged over three floors.

On the ground floor there is an attractive entrance hall with oak flooring leading to three good reception rooms including a sitting room of over 25' in length with handsome stone fireplace and also providing access to the rear garden. In addition to this there is a second reception room below which lies a wine cellar. The ground floor also benefits from a superb kitchen/family/dining room which is 26'7 in length and has a vaulted dining area with a 15' length of bi-folding doors which provide access out on to the rear terrace and gardens. The power operated Velux skylights are remote controlled. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with an extensive range of matching cupboards and drawers and granite worksurfaces and a good range of integrated appliances.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two of which have en-suite facilities and on the second floor there is a double aspect master bedroom with en-suite shower room. This room is also air conditioned.

Jackson Stops, 01243 786316£1,350,000View the full listing here

Fordwater Road, PO18

This executive detached property has easy access to Goodwood Estate

The living room offers stunning countryside views

This exceptional detached property has recently been completed by the owners and offers flexible accommodation which could include a self contained annexe. Fordwater is at the top of Fordwater Road, in between north Summersdale and south of East Lavant, ideally located for easy access to the Goodwood Estate and all it has to offer.

The property sits in a private and manageable plot, siding on to farmland and also rents an adjoining 0.75 acre piece of woodland from the Goodwood Estate. Well proportioned rooms are on offer throughout the property, which measures 3,800 sqft and has the potential to extend into the roof if required.

A large and welcoming reception hall with dining space greets you as you enter the house. This leads into the main reception room with a fantastic open plan kitchen and part vaulted living area with two sets of bi-fold doors opening out onto a large patio. The kitchen has a large AGA, a range of integrated appliances, granite work tops and a long breakfast bar. Off the kitchen area is a utility room.

At the other end of the house are four more rooms and a shower room, which could either form an annexe or further accommodation for the main house. One of the rooms has plumbing and electrics in place to easily install a kitchen and there is side access.

The first floor has a large master bedroom with an en suite shower room, walk in wardrobe and a balcony looking out over fields. In addition there are two further large bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Henry Adams,01243 533377Guide Price £1,450,000 (Freehold)View the full listing here

West Gate, PO19 3ET

This stunning townhouse is a Grade II listed property

It is decorated to a beautiful standard throughout

An impressive Georgian townhouse, Listed Grade II, of elegant proportions located in a superb position with a beautifully landscaped south-facing rear garden.

Situated on the southern side of Westgate, within a few yards of Chichester city centre, this impressive Grade II Listed townhouse offers superb and elegant accommodation arranged over three floors. This beautifully presented property comprises of a spacious reception hall which runs the entire length of the property with glazed double doors providing access out on to the south-facing gardens. There are three principal reception rooms with the drawing room having an open fireplace and views over the rear gardens. This room in turn leads into a library/study which has been fitted out with an excellent range of book shelving. Off the kitchen lies a third paneled reception room, although this room could be easily used as a dining room. There is also a utility room, walk-in larder as well as an inner hall and a ground floor cloakroom. The ground floor also benefits from a very impressive partly-vaulted garden room with double doors providing access on to the landscaped, south-facing, walled garden.

Stairs rise to a split level first floor landing with the master bedroom having an en-suite bathroom and dressing area. There are three further bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. On the second floor, the former attic rooms have now been converted into a bedroom and bathroom.

The walled south-facing garden can be accessed via both the garden room and reception hall, have been skillfully landscaped with areas of stone terrace, lawned garden and very well planted flower borders and beds providing a stunning backdrop to the property.

Jackson Stops, 01243 786316£1,550,000View the full listing here

Batchmere Road, PO20

Poplars Farmhouse is bursting with charm and character

The property has a lot of space and will comfortably suit a large family

Poplars Farmhouse is a stunning Grade II listed property which is set in a private plot measuring approximately 1.75 acres. The property consists of the original farmhouse and a large attached annexe, a Sussex barn, a single garage, a pond and extensive gardens. It offers flexible accommodation and has been providing holiday accommodation for a number of years.

The main house is a fine property with plenty of charm and character. It includes two large reception rooms with fireplaces, a recently refitted kitchen / diner, a utility room and a sun room stretching across the rear of the house. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, a modern bathroom and shower room.

The attached annexe could form a totally self contained unit with three to four bedrooms, a large sitting room, a kitchen, a bathroom and a shower room.

The property is approached via a long shingle drive, passing the pond on the left. There is ample parking for a number of cars in front of the barn and single garage. The gardens offer a good degree of privacy, with well stocked flower beds.

Henry Adams, 01243 533377Guide Price £1,350,000 (Freehold)View the full listing here