3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Marine Cottage is a charming former workers cottage, ideal for sailing enthusiasts, located close to Birdham Pool Marina (0.8 miles), with a private wrap around garden, and ample parking with room for boat/trailer storage.

A most attractive semi-detached property with rendered and tile hung elevations, built circa 1875, ideally situated in sought after Birdham, and arranged over two floors with three bedrooms and a garage addition with versatile space above. Situated on Crooked Lane, Marine Cottage is approached by a five-bar gate which gives access to a considerable area of offroad parking, fully enclosed with mature planted borders.

On entering the property an entrance hall provides immediate access to a comfortable sitting room, with a brick-built fireplace that houses a wood burner. The sitting room flows into the dual aspect dining room, with a display recess space that could house a desk, and French doors to the garden. The kitchen/ breakfast room is L-shaped providing two defined spaces. The kitchen is fitted with both base and eye level units and a view of the garden.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a lovely room with a defined dressing area with built in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Bedroom two is a double bedroom, whilst bedroom three is a single that would also work well as a study. A family bathroom services these two rooms.

The garden is very private and wraps around the side and rear of the property. There is a paved entertainment terrace with room for a garden set, an area of lawn and mature planted borders. There is an additional paved and shady sitting area to the side, and a garden shed.

The garage, with external power point, is located adjacent to the property. This space is currently purposed as a utility room and a cloakroom with a wooden floor whilst a hatch with fold down ladder gives access to a generous, fully boarded loft space with a window above. NB Subject to the usual consents, the garage building has annexe potential.

Marine Cottage is situated within the highly regarded harbourside village of Birdham, renowned for its popular and picturesque marina. The beautiful village church is located close by and there is also a village hall and a convenience store/post office (within level walking distance). Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides stunning walks beside the harbour. Nearby, the Salterns way cycle path links West Wittering to Chichester via Itchenor and Chichester Marina.

The historic Cathedral city of Chichester is approximately 4.5 miles to the North East (measured to the Cross), with a lively hub of shopping amenities and commerce. There is a comprehensive range of social and recreational facilities including a multi-screen cinema, sports centres with swimming pools and a fine selection of restaurants, public houses, wine bars and bistros. In addition, there is the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally acclaimed Festival Theatre.