Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY An imposing detached family home which offers extensive family accommodation with over of 4080 sq ft of living space with four reception rooms / areas, a 27' kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor with five bedrooms, the master having an en-suite dressing room and bathroom, with bedroom two having an en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom on the first floor. 'The Willows' is located in a residential location in the popular Northney village setting with outstanding panoramic views towards Chichester Harbour and Emsworth Creek, the total plot measures approximately 1.7 acres with car parking facilities, established formal gardens, a tennis court, swimming pool, workshop, stabling and a home office /games room. Located in the village of Northney within easy reach, via Hayling Bridge to the nearest mainline railway station in Havant which has regular trains to London Waterloo, a journey which takes approximately 1 hour & 20 minutes, with specialist shopping and highly regarded private schools in Portsmouth, Petersfield and Chichester which can be reached just along the motorways, Guildford is also easily accessible through the Hindhead tunnel. For further travel there are the main international ferry ports in both Portsmouth and Southampton as well as Eastleigh International Airport. Hayling Island is considered by many to be the South Coast playground with its beaches, windsurfing, horse riding, walks and wildlife. 'The Willows' has a light and welcoming air with generously proportioned rooms with impressive high ceilings and accommodation that flows easily together, in the summer there is the advantage of a large patio area for alfresco dining, a swimming pool, all weather tennis court, stabling and a games room, early internal viewing of this impressive family home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.  

ENTRANCE Lowered kerb leading to onto brick paviour, curved brick retaining walls with coping stones over leading to wrought iron twin double vehicular gates depicting 'Willow Trees' inlay, letter box to one side, remote gate opening panel, leading to extensive turning and car parking area laid to brick paviour, curved retaining wall with mature trees, evergreens, bushes and bark chippings, steps with pillars either side leading to covered porch and main front door. To the left hand side of the property is a crazy paved patio area with brick retaining wall and arched gateway leading to the side of the property, to the right hand side is brick paviour driveway measuring approximately 7'7" in width with further car parking and wrought iron gate with soldier railings and arched pedestrian gate to one side leading to rear garden with wisteria. 

DOUBLE BARN STYLE GARAGE 19' 0" x 19' 10" (5.79m x 6.05m) Decreasing to 15'3" pitched roof with 'A' frame, low brick retaining wall with wooden panelling to sides and rear. 

PORCH Feature wooden main front door with leadlight stained glass panel with matching panels to either side and over leading to:



 

HALLWAY 21' 10" maximum x 18' 4" maximum (6.65m x 5.59m) Decreasing to 11'5" then to 8'0" 'L' shaped, high ceiling measuring approximately 10'9" in height, marble tiled flooring, balustrade staircase rising to first floor, radiator with cover over, ceiling rose and coving, ceiling spotlights, balustrade and wide staircase rising to drawing room, twin steps leading to lower level with doors to primary rooms, entry phone system, large understairs storage cupboard, built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail, electric consumer box, spotlights, alarm system.





 

FAMILY ROOM 19' 10" x 16' 8" maximum (6.05m x 5.08m) Ceiling height of 10'9" with central ceiling rose and coving, double glazed bay window to front aspect overlooking driveway with radiator under and cover over, built-in cupboard housing gas meter, high skirting boards, centralised chimney breast with slate surround, tiled hearth with log burner (not tested), part glazed panelled door to hallway, dimmer switch, power points. 

STUDY / HOME OFFICE 13' 10" x 5' 10" (4.22m x 1.78m) Double glazed window to side aspect, ceiling coving and spotlights, double radiator, panelled door, power points. 

DRAWING ROOM 21' 10" x 19' 6" (6.65m x 5.94m) Elevated to capitalise on views to front and rear aspects, to the front are twin double glazed sash style windows with low sill, ceiling coving, wall lights, radiator with cover over, central chimney breast with marble surround, cast iron inlay with tiled hearth and open fire (not tested), twin double glazed doors with matching panels to either side to rear aspect with false balcony views over rear garden and farmland beyond towards Chichester Harbour, further galleried with balustrade overlooking dining room with matching views. 

SEPARATE CLOAKROOM 9' 6" x 4' 10" (2.9m x 1.47m) Tiled surface with inset wash hand basin, mixer tap, range of cupboards under, concealed cistern w.c., with shelf over, three wall mounted mirrors with wooden surrounds, radiator with cover over, marble tiled flooring, ceiling spotlights, coving, extractor fan, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, panelled door. 

KITCHEN / FAMILY ROOM 27' 5" x 18' 3" (8.36m x 5.56m) Dining Area: with granite tiled flooring, door to utility room, radiator with cover over, twin half glazed doors leading to hallway with matching doors leading to dining room, bracket for wall mounted T.V, ceiling spotlights, coving. Kitchen Area: Comprehensive range of bespoke wall and floor units with granite work surface, inset twin sink unit with drainers to either side and mixer tap with cupboard space under, integrated dishwasher with matching door, integrated brush steel fronted range master wine cooler with 'T' bar handle, storage cupboards to one side. Double glazed door with window to one side leading to rear garden, twin double glazed windows overlooking garden with outstanding views towards farmland and Chichester Harbour in the distance, ceiling coving and spotlights, power points, range of drawer units, two wall mounted units with glazed panelled doors, central chimney breast style area with free standing 'Aga', twin hot plates, further gas hob to one side with ovens under, ceramic tiled splash back with extractor hood, fan and light over, high level mantle over, to one wall are curved fronted units incorporating storage cupboards with 'Bosch' brush steel fronted microwave oven, space for American style fridge / freezer with cold water supply and larder style cupboards to either side, matching granite flooring, large central island with basket style drawers, two breakfast areas, granite work surface with concealed power points, range of storage cupboards and drawers under with 'Zanussi' brush steel fronted oven, to the other end is a further breakfast bar area. 

UTILITY ROOM 9' 6" x 7' 0" (2.9m x 2.13m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, range of floor units with wooden work surface over, inset enamel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, integrated washing machine, integrated tumble dryer, two shelves, larder style built-in storage cupboards, matching flooring, panelled door, power points. 

DINING ROOM 20' 0" x 12' 9" (6.1m x 3.89m) Ceiling height of 10'9" Full height double glazed windows and twin doors leading to rear garden with outstanding views over rear garden, farmland and Chichester Harbour in the distance, galleried landing over leading to drawing room, high ceiling, central ceiling rose and coving, twin radiators with covers over, wooden flooring, access via low doorway to basement / wine store.



 

FIRST FLOOR Landing with balustrade, feature leadlight stained glass ceiling light providing natural light, split level landing with steps leading down to lower level, access to loft space, sky-light, radiator, doors to primary rooms, twin double glazed doors leading to roof top terrace with outstanding views over rear garden, farmland and Chichester Harbour in the distance, ceiling coving. 

MASTER BEDROOM 17' 1" x 13' 7" (5.21m x 4.14m) Double glazed doors leading to roof top terrace, radiator, further double glazed doors with matching panels to either side leading to false balcony with views over garden, swimming pool, farmland and Chichester Harbour in the distance, bracket for wall mounted T.V, ceiling coving and spotlights, power points, panelled door to walk in wardrobe, door to: 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 10' 5" x 8' 0" (3.18m x 2.44m) Wet room style shower cubicle with central floor drainaway, curved shower screen and drying area to one end with drench style hood, close coupled w.c., double ended bath with shower attachment and central filler, vanity style wash hand basin with shelving and towel rail under, mirror and spotlights over, panelled door and tiled flooring, double glazed window to front aspect, heated towel rail. 

WALK-IN WARDROBE 8' 0" x 6' 3" (2.44m x 1.91m) Double glazed window to front aspect, range of open fronted hanging space, shelving and central shoe rack, ceiling spotlights, dimmer switch, radiator, panelled door, power points. 

BEDROOM 5 16' 10" decreasing to 8'10" x 10' 4" decreasing to 6'8" (5.13m x 3.15m) 'L' shaped, double glazed window to front aspect with views towards farmland in the distance, radiator, built-in wardrobe with storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, power points, panelled door, dimmer switch.



 

BEDROOM 3 20' 0" x 14' 3" (6.1m x 4.34m) Ceiling spotlights and coving, twin double glazed sash style windows to front aspect with views towards farmland in the distance, double radiator, panelled door, power points. 

BEDROOM 4 16' 2" x 10' 7" (4.93m x 3.23m) Double glazed sash style windows to side aspect, ceiling coving and spotlights, radiator, panelled door, power points, dimmer switch, landing to rear, built-in airing cupboard with range of shelving, radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM 16' 0" x 6' 2" (4.88m x 1.88m) To one end is a large bath with wall mounted taps and separate shower attachment, slight eaves to ceiling with dormer window to side aspect restricting headroom, close coupled w.c., vanity unit with wash hand basin , mixer tap and cupboard space under, ceramic tiled to half wall level, mirror with lighting, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights and coving, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, large shower cubicle with drying area to one

end, drench style hood with separate shower attachment.

 

BEDROOM 2 18' 2" x 17' 4" maximum (5.54m x 5.28m) Decreasing to 14'10" ceiling spotlights and coving, twin double glazed doors leading to false balconies with outstanding views over swimming pool, garden, farmland and Chichester Harbour in the distance, two double radiators, ceiling coving and spotlights, door to: 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Concealed cistern w.c with shelf over, double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect, ceramic tiled to half wall level, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, shower cubicle with drying area to one end, drench style hood with separate shower attachment, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap, cupboard space under, shelving over, mirror and lighting, panelled bath with wall mounted taps and separate shower attachment, panelled door. 

CELLAR / WINE STORE Arranged as separate rooms. 

ROOM 1 9' 1" x 10' 7" (2.77m x 3.23m) Ceiling height of approximately 5'6", electric lighting, low opening leading to: 

ROOM 2 9' 5" x 6' 0" (2.87m x 1.83m) Further accessed by three other stores 

OUTSIDE To the front is a lowered kerb onto brick paviour, curved brick retaining wall with coping stones over leading to wrought iron twin double vehicular gates depicting 'Willow Trees' inlay, letter box to one side, remote control, leading to extensive turning and car parking area laid to brick paviour, curved retaining wall with mature trees, evergreens, bushes and bark chippings, steps with pillars either side leading to covered porch and main front door. To the left hand side of the property is a crazy paved patio area with brick retaining wall and arched gateway leading to the side of the property, to the right hand side is brick paviour driveway measuring approximately 7'7" in width with further car parking and wrought iron gate with soldier railings and separate arched pedestrian gate to one side leading to rear garden. Access via the left hand side of the property to a further area measuring approximately 19' in width with crazy paved and brick paved area with further potential parking and cold outside water tap with log store.



Directly to the rear to the property accessible from the kitchen and dining room is a large terrace measuring approximately 28' in depth at the narrowest x 55' in width, side pedestrian gates to the left hand side of the property leading to oil tank area, coal bunker and bin store. To the left hand side of the garden is a brick retaining wall with coping stones over with terraces to either side of the swimming pool. To the right hand side of the garden is fenced panelling with mature shrub areas, evergreens and bushes narrowing before widening again at the tennis court.



To one end of the swimming pool is a large patio area with brick pathway leading off onto garden via a pergola, also access to tennis court.



The garden extends to the rear of the adjacent property with an all weather

tennis court, curved brick paviour pathway leads through the lawned area to stabling and games room, the primary garden has a number of willow trees enclosed by fence panelling, open fencing and post and rails, central to the garden is a large pond with a water feature. To the east end of the garden is open fence and rail leading onto farmland with views towards Chichester Harbour. 

STORE & PUMP HOUSE Brick built store and boiler room with pitched roof.

Room 1: Pump system and filtration system for swimming pool with separate electric consumer box and range of shelving.

Room 2: Is a shower room with decked flooring, shower cubicle with 'Aqualisa' shower, extractor fan, panelled door, changing area with cloaks hanging rail, door to cloakroom with close coupled w.c., wash hand basin, ceramic tiled surrounds, tiled flooring, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect.



 

GARAGE STYLE STORE 19' 2" x 12' 8" (5.84m x 3.86m) Wooden built with pitched roof, fluorescent lighting, power, work surface and storage shelving with twin doors, to the right hand side of that area is hard standing area with pathway leading to: 

GAMES ROOM 29' 2" x 15' 1" (8.89m x 4.6m) Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden and pond, ceiling spotlights, access into roof space, power points, tiled flooring, curved bar to one end with shelving over, wall mounted unit with shelves, meter cupboard, low brick retaining wall with wooden clad over, external lighting, to the front of the games room are three raised vegetable areas with bark chippings, the pathway leads to: 

SWIMMING POOL 45' 0" x 24' 4" (13.72m x 7.42m) Roman End with steps leading down to approximately 3' in depth to a maximum of 10' in central bowl. 

TENNIS COURT All weather tennis court enclosed by high fencing. 

STABLE BLOCK With concrete apron, cold water supply, external lighting with post and railing surround, covered veranda and access to three stable.



 

STABLE ONE 14' 5" x 11' 10" (4.39m x 3.61m) With self-watering system, stable style door. 

STABLE TWO 14' 5" x 10' 0" (4.39m x 3.05m) With self-watering system, stable style door. 

STABLE THREE 14' 5" x 10' 0" (4.39m x 3.05m) Butler sink, cold water supply, panelled door.