Listed former vicarage with extensive living space in heart of village

This handsome, Grade ll listed former vicarage is situated in the heart of the pretty village of Oving.

This stunning detached period property, in Church Lane, dates from 1839 and was originally the vicarage for the adjacent St Andrew’s Church, boasting seven bedrooms and extensive, spacious accommodation including a cinema room in the converted cellar.

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To the ground floor, the substantial drawing room has a full-height bay window welcoming an abundance of natural light, while the wooden floors, which feature through much of the ground floor, add to the light and airy feel of the property.

The dining room is a grand space for formal occasions or family meals, while there is also a cosy sitting room and a study.

The kitchen and breakfast room is a thoroughly appealing space, the well-equipped kitchen featuring a range-style cooker and a farmhouse-style sink together with a breakfast bar and attractive cream units.

The property’s seven bedrooms are spread across the first and second floor.

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The master has its own dressing room and en-suite bathroom, while the other two first floor bedrooms also benefit from en-suite bath or shower rooms.

The four bedrooms to the second floor share a family bathroom.

Outside, the property is accessed via wrought-iron gates and approached via a gravel driveway.

There is a generous three-vehicle garage, while additional parking is available in the driveway.

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There is a large landscaped garden to the side of the property, with a beautifully maintained lawn and a lovely terrace for seating.

The garden is surrounded by hedgerow, shrubs and mature trees, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion

This property has 0.8 acres of land.

Oving is a well-regarded village with the 13th century church of St Andrews, village hall and popular public house. Everyday shopping is available in nearby Tangmere which also has a medical centre and dental surgery.

The cathedral city of Chichester offers a wide range of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, including the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery.

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Goodwood, to the north, is well known for its horse racing events in addition to the Festival of Speed and Revival Meetings which it hosts. The country club offers golf, swimming and tennis.

Sailing may be enjoyed from the many centres around Chichester Harbour and bathing and windsurfing from the beaches at the Witterings.

The highly-regarded Westbourne House School is just 1.5 miles from the property.

Barnham railway station has services to London Victoria and Gatwick, and the A27 provides a link to other south coast towns.

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There is an open house at the property on Saturday, October 21, from 10.30am to midday.

Guide Price £1,595,000.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Strutt & Parker LLP, 31 North Street, Chichester. Telephone 01243 832600.