Location

The Old Vicarage lies in heart of this pretty hamlet and within sight of the South Downs National Park. The hamlet has a parish church and local shopping facilities and a railway station can be found in the nearby town of Barnham some 3 miles to the south-east. The Goodwood estate lies a few miles away to the north with its own private country golf club, Festival of Speed and the Revival plus a full horse racing calendar. To the south, the waters of Chichester Harbour and The Solent provide some of the most popular sailing facilities within easy reach of London most notably there are sailing clubs at Itchenor, Bosham and Chichester Marina. The blue flag beaches at West Wittering and East Head provide opportunities for swimming, windsurfing and kiteboarding.

Description

Dating from the 19th century, The Old Vicarage blends Georgian elegance with modern design. High corniced ceilings, sash windows, and open fireplaces sit alongside contemporary open-plan spaces and full-height windows that flood the house with light.

At its heart lies a bright and spacious kitchen/family room with fabulous ceiling heights and garden views. There is a grand 34 ft drawing room and a separate study, dining room, and sitting room. A leisure wing offers a gym, sauna, steam room, and direct access to the heated pool.

Upstairs the principal bedroom suite includes a marble-finished bathroom, while additional guest and family bedrooms are arranged across the first and second floors - perfect for family or visitors.

Gardens & Grounds

Set beside St Mary’s Saxon church and surrounded by open countryside, the house enjoys 26.25 acres of grounds. Formal gardens include a west-facing terrace, swimming pool, tennis court, and cedar garden cabana. Beyond lie a golf range, go-kart track, woodland, and open fields, ensuring complete privacy.

The gravel driveway leads to a coach house with a triple garage and a first-floor cinema/games room.