Property description

Forge Cottage is a most attractive house, set in a slightly elevated position on the edge of the village, with far-reaching views to the south over farmland. The present owners have renovated the house to the highest standard to create a comfortable and contemporary home. The heart of the house is the spacious kitchen with a large central island and modern appliances including a built-in steamer and large wine cooler. This room is perfect for entertaining, with French doors opening onto a patio and overlooking the beautifully landscaped garden. Across the reception hall is a snug oak-floored living room with an old brick chimney breast encasing a modern wood burning stove. The family room has double doors to the front garden and another wood burner to boost the under floor heating throughout the ground floor. A particular feature of the house is the stylish staircase with a large window overlooking the garden and fields beyond. This leads to the first floor where the bedrooms are all of generous proportions and a fully fitted study. This is a fine property with a great sense of quality and style throughout the house and grounds.
Key Features
The property has been refurbished with environmental features in mind. Central heating and water are powered by air source heat exchangers which reduces the energy consumption required to heat the property. Central heating is all underfloor with no need for radiators and giving a pleasing warmth under foot. The prime heater for all hot water is a solar installation, should this not be sufficient the backup is the airsource heating system. The property also harvests rainwater. All water falling on the house and hard areas are directed into an underground water tank, extracted through an electric pump attached to a tap beside the fish pond. The bike shed has space for 6 bicycles, it boasts a planted turf roof, making in unobtrusive and a haven for wild insects and birds. There is an electric charging point adjacent to the parking area to enable electric vehicles to be charged.
Outside
The property is approached by a shared driveway leading to an area of parking for several cars. The delightful south facing garden to the rear has been designed to invite you to enjoy the large patio, with a charming water feature, a sheltered pergola for entertaining, a vegetable area and a timer controlled watering system. To the side of the house are a log store and a cycle store.
Location
The house is situated in a semi-rural location on the edge of the popular sailing village of Bosham, famous for being the rumoured site from which the Danish King Canute unsuccessfully ordered the tide to stop. Today, Bosham is a thriving community with a primary school, village hall, farm shop, an arts and crafts centre, two local pubs and a hotel. Local attractions include the cathedral city of Chichester to the east, racing and golf at Goodwood and world class sailing into the Solent. Much of the surrounding area and countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A foot and cycle path connects Bosham at Fishbourne to the Salterns Way which is a 12 mile path running from Chichester to Birdham, Itchenor and on to the Blue Flag beach of West Wittering. The cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars, festival theatre and a mainline station to London Victoria.

A classic, stylish English property, set in the sought-after harbour side village of Bosham.
Entrance Hall

Family Room 16'8 (5.08m) x 13'8 (4.17m)

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 25'7 (7.8m) x 13'10 (4.22m)

Cloakroom

Sitting Room 17'11 (5.46m) x 17'6 (5.33m)

Landing

Bedroom 1 18'4 (5.59m) x 14'9 (4.5m)

En-Suite Bathroom

Bedroom 2 13'8 (4.17m) x 12' (3.66m)

En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom 3 12'3 (3.73m) x 10'4 (3.15m)

Bedroom 4 13' (3.96m) x 8'1 (2.46m)

Study 9'9 (2.97m) x 8'7 (2.62m)

Bathroom

Garden

Ample Parking

For more information or to view this property please contact Henry Adams LLP Rowan House, Baffins Lane, Chichester West Sussex, PO19 1UA (Phone) 01243 533377 (Fax) 01243 530902 (Email) chichester@henryadams.co.uk

Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Two Reception Rooms

Four Bedrooms

Two En-Suites & Family Bathroom

Fully Fitted Study