DESCRIPTION
Ivy Cottage is a charming Victorian house, tucked away and a peaceful setting in the popular village of West Ashling. The pretty external elevations are a combination of flint and red brick, with double glazed windows, under a slate tiled roof. The house has been recently extensively refurbished by the current owner and the very well presented accommodation with well-proportioned rooms have much charm and character. The refurbishment works have included a new kitchen and utility with appliances, new bathroom fittings throughout, oak interior doors and exterior doors. New floor and tiling to the kitchen, utility, conservatory and en suite bathroom, plus high-quality carpets. All works and installations are supported by FENSA certification and guarantees. Perfect for someone looking to move straight into a property that is in very good condition.

The ground floor includes a double aspect sitting room with a brick fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove and with alcoves either side. A door opens into the kitchen/dining room/snug, which has a brick fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove, and an understairs cupboard. The kitchen is arranged at one end, being a bespoke design by Kuchen Haus of Chichester and includes a good range of fitted cupboards, drawers and wall units, including a sliding spice rack and built-in lighting, with a marble worktop incorporating an induction hob with integral extractor on one side and a sink on the other. The integrated appliances include a large electric oven with a second microwave/oven/grill plus a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A door opens into the rear entrance/utility room with a further range of cupboards, an integrated washing machine and a sink with drainer. Adjacent to this is the cloakroom and then a door opening into the dining room/bedroom 3. Off the dining room/snug is a west facing conservatory opening into the small paved garden. A staircase leads up to the first floor with a very good size, dual aspect main bedroom that includes some lovely rural views and includes bespoke Sharp wardrobes, an airing cupboard, and an en suite shower room fitted with a shower, WC and wash hand basin with a cupboard below. The second bedroom includes an extensive range of Sharp fitted wardrobes together with a built-in dressing table. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, WC, wash hand basin, with cupboard and a heated towel rail.

Outside, a spacious entrance drive provides parking for 2 cars and which gives access to the garage, with an electric up-and-over door. A gate open into the private garden, which is mainly paved, with raised beds planted with a variety of shrubs and bordered by a mature hedge. There is a separate access from Mill Pond Lane, which open into the utility room, plus there is a separate area for bin storage and also a log store.

LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Ivy Cottage is tucked away in a quiet no through road, adjacent to the village pond in the picturesque and popular village of West Ashling with its charming Old Mill, village school and Richmond Arms public house. About 4.5 miles to the south east is the vibrant Cathedral City of Chichester with a wide range of shops and services, including the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. Bosham has a village shop which is 2.3 miles away. Mainline railway stations are at Chichester (London Victoria) or Havant, (London Waterloo) to the west. The northern part of Chichester Harbour is close by and the famous Goodwood estate is a few miles to the north east, which includes historic motor racing, horseracing, golf and a hotel and health club. There are many walking opportunities locally, particularly the coastal areas such as Bosham and Itchenor and on the South Downs. Also within close proximity are West Dean Botanical Gardens, the Goodwood Estate and Stanstead House which has an acclaimed garden centre and delicatessen.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating and hot water

EPC – D (55)

COUNCIL TAX - F £3,340.15 (2025/2026)

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VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the agent
RH & RW Clutton – 01798 344554