The Old Bakehouse is an appealing property with a wealth of character features and thoughtfully-crafted interior styling. On the ground floor, the living room comprises a sitting area with adjoining dining space and is centred around a brick-built, open fireplace. Solid oak engineered wooden flooring offers practicality and a sense of harmony, with seating in the bay window affording an outlook across to the South Downs landscape. An open framework of timber beams creates a striking divide to the adjacent kitchen and the stairwells to the first floor and basement levels. Fitted with modern, Shaker-style cabinetry topped with wood work surfaces, the well-designed kitchen has a counter unit with inset Belfast sink and a Range stove within a mantel featuring decorative tiled splashback and features the original flag stone floor. The basement provides an ancillary space for domestic appliances and larder storage, along with a second sink unit.

On the first floor, are three bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobe storage and enjoying elevated views over the surrounding countryside. The generous, attractively decorated bathroom features a freestanding, clawfoot tub and separate shower cubicle which complements the smart, quirky design of the shower room conveniently situated on the ground floor.

The attractive rear garden features stepped terraces to accommodate the slope of the plot and pockets of pretty planting. A patio area adjoins the house with direct access from the kitchen, whilst a series of steps lead up to a pathway through a rustic arbour to a further paved terrace which offers the perfect outdoor, entertaining space. Brick-edged flower borders frame an area of lawn and a trellis with rambling rose decorates the border alongside a circular pond. Outbuildings include a garden office/workshop with kitchenette area and a further workshop and store offering flexible-use options. Off-road parking for two cars is available to the front of the property.

Situated on the Lavant Road, The Old Bakehouse is perfectly placed for easy access to the cathedral City of Chichester and the pretty market town of Midhurst. Sitting in the heart of sought-after Lavant with the stunning Downland landscape as a backdrop, the village provides a sanctuary for those who enjoy walking, riding and bird-watching. The village offers two popular public houses, two churches, a village hall and access to the Centurion Way pedestrian/cycle path which leads to Chichester. West Stoke village is just 2 miles distant and offers shopping and a café at Design Vintage, with popular Wellies Tea Rooms also nearby.

An extensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities are available at Chichester, including the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery, whilst Goodwood is less than a mile distant for motor, horse-racing and golf-enthusiasts. Midhurst, to the north, is a pretty market town which is situated within the heart of the South Downs National Park and adjoins Cowdray Park and the Cowdray Ruins The coastal villages of Chichester Harbour provide sailing and water sports. Chichester mainline station provides services to Gatwick and London Victoria, with trains from nearby Havant to London Waterloo. Easy access to the A27 and A3 offers links to other major road networks. An excellent selection of independent schooling can be found in the vicinity.