Built in 1986 by an award winning local architect, Hoots Barn is a splendid property featuring weatherboarded elevations outside, and a peaceful central courtyard garden. Inside, exposed brickwork and timber beams sit alongside stylish modern fittings, a neutral colour palette and full-height windows, creating a contemporary living space. The property also benefits from underfloor heating.

The hallway leads to an inviting living area, which provides distinct reception rooms that are connected in a semi open-plan layout. The main reception room is the sitting room which has a brick-built fireplace as its centrepiece, with skylights welcoming plenty of natural light and sliding glass doors to the central courtyard garden. Adjoining the sitting room is a study area, ideal for home working, while the partly partitioned kitchen and dining area provides additional space for everyday living and entertaining. This 21ft multipurpose room opens to the courtyard garden via dual sliding glass doors, with the kitchen fitted with base and wall units, a breakfast bar, and integrated appliances. There are two double bedrooms of similar proportions, both of which are accessible on the ground level. The well-presented principal bedroom has sliding doors to the courtyard area, as well as extensive built-in wardrobes, a dressing area and an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom also features built-in storage and an en suite shower room.

Outside

The property is set in a secluded position, and backs onto rolling countryside. The long driveway leads to a gravel parking area behind the house, as well as to the detached double garage, providing additional parking as well as the potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents. There is an attractive patio area at the front, which is partially shaded and leads to the entrance, while the central courtyard garden provides the ideal, peaceful setting for al fresco dining with its brick-built patio and timber decking, as well as timber-framing and screening shrubs. There is a further garden at the rear of the property which includes a generous area of lawn, with open fields beyond.

Situation

Hoots Barn is set within the much favoured village of Birdham on the Manhood Peninsula and within a protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Together with the facilities of Birdham Pool and Chichester Marina it is ideal for the sailing enthusiast. The village of Birdham has an excellent village store, church, village hall, primary school, and a traditional cricket green. Nearby, the highly regarded harbour village of Itchenor has a thriving sailing club. Fine dining is available at the Crab & Lobster bar/restaurant on the Nature reserve and The Crown & Anchor at Dell Quay. The sandy beach at West Wittering and National Trust's East Head are just over four miles and independent shops at East Wittering include the Fish Hut selling fresh fish. The cathedral city of Chichester offers a range of shops, bars and restaurants and the Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery. Goodwood offers a horseracing calendar and events for motoring enthusiasts as well as golf, a country club and an Airfield. Excellent state and independent schools are available in the area.