Lower Road, East Lavant, Chichester, PO18

DESCRIPTION: Situated in the heart of East Lavant village within the southern reaches of the South Downs National Park, Harpers Cottage is a charming and surprisingly spacious 3-bedroom detached chalet property. Believed to date from the 1930s and originally built as a single storey residence, the property has been extended and modernised over the years and now offers well presented, nicely balanced, and bright accommodation arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, features to note include a large entrance hall with good understairs storage, a sitting room with log burner and easterly aspect curved bay window, and a multi-aspect split-level kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling to the fitted kitchen area, as well as two double bedrooms with built-in storage, and a modern-style shower room/WC. On the first floor, there is a third bedroom with lovely view over the rear garden and a neighbouring paddock, eaves storage, and an en-suite bathroom/WC. Outside, a painted picket fence and gate to the front boundary opens to a mainly paved front garden area with shrub beds. The delightful, well-tended, and nicely enclosed rear garden is of a westerly aspect and is mainly laid to lawn with a timber shed and a mature shrubbery. Set in the rear garden, and a particular feature of the property, is a superb and stylishly fitted detached studio annexe with vaulted ceiling, kitchenette, and an attractive shower room/WC. The property also benefits from a recently installed EV charging point. LOCATION: Surround by stunning downland landscape, Lavant village offers two popular pubs, two churches, a village hall with cricket green and easy access onto the Centurion Way pedestrian/ cycle path giving access to Chichester and the harbour beyond. Nearby West Stoke is the home of Design Vintage, a popular interiors store and café whilst the Wellies Tea Rooms is just 1.8 miles distant. The nearby cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. Located close to Lavant is the Goodwood Estate, which is famous for its many sporting event days including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horse racing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach and Chichester Harbour, along with Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool, are located just to the south-west of the city, the harbour being home to several popular sailing clubs. An excellent selection of state and independent schooling can be found in the vicinity, including a well-regarded primary school in Lavant village. INFORMATION: Services: All main except gas. Oil-fired heating. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Chichester District Council Council Tax: Band E Energy Rating: Band E