Location

Long Lea is set in the desirable harbour village of
Itchenor, renowned for its sailing club with a listed
clubhouse and extensive mooring facilities. The village
offers a friendly community, a charming church, and
The Ship pub.
Surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
Itchenor benefits from protected countryside and
rich wildlife, overseen by the Chichester Harbour
Conservancy. Chichester Marina is nearby, offering a
chandlery and waterside dining.
Local amenities include shops and a Post Office in
Birdham, and a wider range of shops, schools, and a
GP surgery in East Wittering. West Wittering’s award winning
sandy beaches are just along the coast.
Recreational options include a local country club,
scenic walks and cycling along Salterns Way, and
cultural attractions in nearby Chichester, including its
cathedral and renowned Festival Theatre. The area
also offers Goodwood events and top-rated schools
such as Westbourne House.


Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage, gas
fired central heating
Local Authority: Chichester District Council
01243 785 466
Council Tax: Band H
EPC Rating: C

Description

Nestled in a secluded and tranquil setting in the highly
desirable village of Itchenor, Long Lea is a striking,
contemporary residence designed by renowned
Sussex architect Neil Holland. Accessed via a long
private drive and secured by double electric gates, the
home blends Far Eastern architectural influences with
classic oak and brick features, creating a unique and
harmonious aesthetic.
Thoughtfully positioned to maximise its south-facing
views over the picturesque Sussex countryside, Long
Lea offers a peaceful retreat with exceptional design
throughout, from air conditioning in all principal
rooms through to the highest quality of materials
used to create this exemplary home. Accommodation
is arranged over three floors, providing a highly
adaptable layout ideal for modern family living.
At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen family
room, perfect for dining and entertaining. There, a
beautifully crafted Bulthaup kitchen is fully equipped
with integrated Gaggenau and Miele appliances and
has an informal seating area ideal for everyday family
life. Large bifold doors lead out to a generous south facing
terrace, offering sweeping views of the gardens
and beyond.
Through the house a distinctive and bespoke spiral
staircase connects the lower ground floor, through the
kitchen to additional upper-level spaces, including a
bedroom, playroom and pool room with fabulous bar
— perfect for guests or teenage children seeking their
own entertainment.
The elegant and stylish drawing room with feature
fire place and the main reception area, whilst lying
adjacent to the kitchen has the benefit of oak sliding
doors to enable a large open space for entertaining
and opens directly onto the garden, enhancing the
flow of indoor-outdoor living. Here there is also a
sizable study with garden views.

For fitness and leisure, the ground floor includes
a well-appointed gym and spa room. Currently
covered, there is an indoor exercise pool fitted
with swim jets and a hydraulic cover the can be
reinstated. A dedicated cinema room on the lower
ground floor furnished with fully electric Italian
leather seating and surround sound provides an
immersive entertainment space, complemented by a
temperature-controlled wine cellar. Also located here
is the laundry room, second kitchen with dumb waiter
and another bedroom suite.

The first floor comprises of two separate wings.
To the West, three spacious double bedrooms and
two bathrooms, including an en-suite. The principal
bedroom, with dressing area and ensuite bathroom
benefits from dual-aspect views to the south and east
with twin balconies, flooding the room with morning
sunlight. To the East, accessed via the spiral stair case,
there is the pool/games room and bar, playroom/study
and a further bedroom

Located on the ground floor is a flexible space
containing bedroom, utility/boot/dog room, sitting
room (or second bedroom),— ideal for guests,
extended family, or staff accommodation, with the
potential for a separate kitchen. There is also another
separate bedroom suite on the ground floor.

Gardens and Grounds
The landscaped gardens are primarily laid to lawn and
framed by established borders. A charming dedicated
kitchen garden with greenhouse and an oak-framed
studio — ideal as a home office, summerhouse or yoga
studio — enhance the property’s outdoor offerings.
The expansive south-facing terrace spans the rear of
the house, creating a superb space for alfresco dining
and relaxation.
Additional features include a triple integrated garage,
ample driveway parking and extensive storage options
suitable for boats and other water sport equipment.

Directions

Directions: Travel south from Chichester on
the A286 towards West Wittering. At the mini
roundabout at Birdham, bear right on the B2179
signposted West Wittering. After about a mile,
turn right down Shipton Green Lane towards
Itchenor. Continue past the church and into
Shipton Green, as the road bends round to the
right the gates to Long Lea will be found on the
left hand side.