INTRODUCTION Situated on the southern outskirts of Northney, with its own private foreshore and slipway, this five-bedroomed home offers its next residents many opportunities of entertainment with family and friends, or quiet and peaceful relaxation at the waterside, where all that can be heard are the waves on the foreshore and local bird-life. It's all about location! And with no passing traffic, this quiet backwater is remarkably pleasing.

Set in a plot of c.1 acre along the shore of Chichester Harbour, the house has about 2,555 sq. ft. of living accommodation incorporating five reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The arrangement of the rooms on the ground floor allow for the potential for annexe accommodation.

Being somewhat detached from the main conurbation of the island, the area around Northney retains a fairly rural atmosphere, with arable land and wildlife havens both inland and along the coast. The beaches are close-by, however, those living at Willowmead are unlikely to want to leave their own private waterside to head for the busier and noisier beachfront. And why would you when you can be as active or as lazy as you choose in your own private surroundings; launch your paddleboard or dinghy, jump in for a swim, or just relax on your sun-lounger?

Hayling Island has a variety of daily necessities; supermarkets, general stores, doctors, dentists and schools up to senior level. There is a well-established kite surfing centre, sailing club, two marinas, a links golf course & club, lawn tennis school and fitness centre. Many walkers enjoy the coastal footpath around the island, which accesses the mainland and offers a variety of seascapes and wildlife to enjoy along the way.

Larger more specialist shopping options at Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays and Chichester are easily accessible. The South Downs' vast open rolling countryside, Goodwood's horseracing and sporting events, and an array of historical and interesting places offering opportunities for family outings, are also all nearby.

Whether a regular or an occasional commuter, your journey starts at Havant Railway Station just a few miles away, which has regular services to London Waterloo in about 1hr 20 mins.
 

STEP INSIDE One step into the entrance hall and there is an immediate sense of space, which is exactly what this house offers. The main sitting room has a triple aspect providing pleasant garden views, and ample space for entertaining with direct access onto the patio. Double glass doors lead into the dining room with its open-plan styling and terracotta-tiled floor. From the dining room, an archway leads back through to the entrance hall, and to the study, and an open-tread wooden-carpeted staircase rises to the first floor. The family room, with double doors onto a pleasant side garden, sits adjacent to a ground floor shower room with fitted vanity unit and heated towel rail and offers flexibility of use.

The kitchen lies beyond the dining room, and has an open access into a large utility area. Both are fully fitted with a range of 'Magnet Ferndown' units, modern appliances and terracotta-tiled floor.
From the kitchen a glazed door leads into the conservatory, a charming tucked away spot from where to sneak a break from the buzz of family life.

Rising to the first floor, the main bedroom, with glimpses of the water, has a full suite of fitted furniture and a large ensuite Jack & Jill bathroom, with a matching suite incorporating a d-shaped bath with shower over and a heated towel rail. Bedroom four also faces to the east, and, similarly, has glimpses of the water. Bedroom two has a fitted suite including a vanity unit with washbasin, and views to the front of the house. There are two further double bedrooms, with westerly aspects over the front approach to light woodland and the field beyond. The family bathroom has a champagne-coloured suite with curved corner bath and shower over, and heated towel rail.
 

OUTSIDE The house is accessed via a rural country lane lined by mature shrubbery and trees. The main driveway allows parking for a 2 - 3 cars.

The mature and private garden has an ample variety of trees and shrubbery to entertain the keen gardener, with a useful greenhouse and garden shed. There is plenty room for vegetable gardening, if desired. A patio runs along the back of the house and can be accessed from the sitting room and the conservatory. There is a side garden with small patio area to the side of the house with double doors from the family room. A broad grassed strip leads down to the water's edge and private slipway. With a raised bank, this is an ideal spot from where to watch a variety of activities unfold further out on the water.

A pathway leads from the side of the house to the double detached garage with hardstanding for further parking for several vehicles, and an electric roll-up double-width-door. Adjoining the garage is a room with access doors to both the front and rear, and a side-aspect window. There could be the possibility to create detached annexe accommodation (subject to any required planning consents}.

At the northern end of the plot, and inset from the lane, is a wide gravelled driveway with a five-bar gate leading to the lower garden. This provides secure storage for vehicles such as; caravan, motorhome, small boat, trailers etc

 

MATERIAL INFORMATION
Tenure: Freehold
Havant Borough Council
Council Tax Band 'F'
EPC Rating 'D'
Mains electricity & water
Private sewage treatment plant
Oil-fired heating
Broadband: ASDL/FTTC/FTTP Fibre Checker (openreach.com)
Flood Risk: Refer to (check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk)
 

DIRECTIONS
From A27: take the A3023 towards Hayling Island. After passing the Ship Inn on your left, continue over the bridge onto the island, and immediately turn left onto Northney Road. Proceed on this road, passing St. Peters Church on the right, and continue out of Northney. After a short distance Gutner Lane will be seen on the left. After entering Gutner Lane take the right fork after about 150 yards. Willowmead is located towards the end of the lane.