Malthouse Lane West Ashling, Chichester £695,000

Treagust & Co is delighted to present Japonica Cottage, a charming three bedroom brick and flint home with delightful mature gardens, set within a gated private road in the semi-rural village of West Ashling. The property has been extensively improved by the current owners, and offers a versatile layout with up to three bedrooms, complemented by a garage and a carport.

The front door opens into the porch with tiled flooring which flows into the entrance hall with staircase to the first floor, and a shower room with adjoining utility space. There is a ground floor study/optional third bedroom, and a cosy sitting room with exposed beams and a feature fireplace. An archway leads through to the bespoke French oak kitchen which has a built-in oven and hob, and enjoys open-plan access to the stunning dining room extension with vaulted ceiling and doors opening out to the garden. Underfloor heating is installed throughout the ground floor.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, both with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and Velux windows providing good levels of natural light, with the principal room having a modern shower room fitted with a white suite with a walk-in cubicle and built-in storage. Also found on this floor is a dressing room and a WC. Bedroom two provides access to the loft space which is fully boarded.

Outside
Japonica Cottage is set in delightful landscaped gardens which enjoy a southwest aspect, and feature a formal lawn area, multiple seating areas including a covered pergola dining area perfectly placed within easy reach of the kitchen, and an abundance of mature shrubs and small trees throughout providing a good degree of seclusion. Included in the sale is a garage with double width carport parking in front.

The Area
Set on the outer fringes of the South Downs National Park, this delightful home is perfectly positioned for those seeking peace and quiet, with plentiful countryside walks nearby and several public houses within easy reach, including the well renowned Richmond Arms in West Ashling itself, as well as others in nearby Funtington, East Ashling, and Bosham. West Ashling also features a picturesque millpond, a village hall, and a primary school all within walking distance. Havant and Rowlands Castle Stations are both just 15 minutes by car, offering direct links to London Waterloo. The cathedral city of Chichester is located 5 miles to the east, boasting excellent high street shopping and leisure facilities to suit all, including Goodwood, renowned for the Festival of Speed and its world famous racecourse. The popular harbourside town of Emsworth, with its bustling high street and two sailing clubs, is under 15 minutes away, with Bosham being even closer, just 10 minutes to the south.