5 bedroom detached house for sale

Video Tour Available: This contemporary home is situated in the highly sought after location on the southern fringes of Northney Village, on a quiet lane which offers direct access to the mainland bridge, 1.8 miles north, completely avoiding Hayling’s main roads. Directly sandwiched between fields and the AONB coastline of Chichester Harbour, the impressive and extensive accommodation includes a fabulous detached building with two well-appointed offices for the ultimate working spaces. In the main house, double custom-made oak front doors open into an impressive grand entrance hall and reception area – the finest space to meet and greet - with an imposing T-shaped staircase, which leads up to a superb galleried landing with atrium window.

The sitting room is a beautifully light living space that opens onto a games/entertaining room which features a full range of dual-aspect bi-fold doors that open onto an expanse of decking, creating an ideal entertaining area and bringing the outside in - whatever the season. Further full width glass screen doors open into an informal family lounge area. Also off the hall is a 5th bedroom suite complete with showerroom and a study.

A stunningly finished kitchen has an extensive
range of high gloss cream units, smooth integrated appliances and glass work surfaces that appear to ‘float’ on top of a huge island. To one end, a ‘snug’ provides access to an informal sitting area with contemporary fireplace/TV and slate surround. There is also access to a large utility room and pantry cupboard from the kitchen. Double doors, skylights, and multiple floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the room in natural light. A formal dining room with double doors leading to a pebbled garden is accessed via both the kitchen as well as the entrance hallway.

On the first floor, the master suite has tripleaspect
floor-to-ceiling windows showing sweeping countryside views with bi-fold doors leading out onto a wraparound balcony. Its stylish slate-clad en suite wetroom features ‘his’ and ‘hers’ open rainfall showers and bath. Bedroom 2 also offers an excellent ensuite and Bedroom 3 has the luxury of opening onto its private terrace with space for seating. A 4th bedroom, along with a family bathroom, which includes a bath and shower, completes the accommodation on this first floor.

Continuing upwards, a rather unique feature of Ivory House is its roof-top decked and glazed terrace, which affords breath-taking views of the harbour to the south and open fields to the South Downs in a northerly direction. This roof garden offers plenty of room for seating and includes a built-in hot tub.

Located on the outer-edge of the pretty countryside village of Northney, and designated
within Chichester Harbour's Area of Outstanding
natural Beauty, Ivory House stands uniquely
positioned between coast and open countryside and a short distance across a field coastal path to the banks of Chichester Harbour, easily accessible from the nearby coastal path. The village of Northney is renowned for its dairy produce, its beautiful Norman church dating from 11th century and two farmhouse-style tearooms. The only rush-hour in this quiet village involves accommodating farm ducks, horses and cows ambling across the lane.

Boasting several world-class marinas and sailing clubs, Hayling Island itself has always been a particularly popular location for water enthusiasts. Indeed the sport of windsurfing is believed to have originated here some 50 years ago. There are about 3 miles of seafront beaches, three of which have been awarded the Blue Flag for water and coastal quality, safety and facilities. Nearby are tennis courts and, to the west, the ‘true links’ Hayling Island Golf club. The 4 mile long ‘Hayling Billy’ coastal path has two tracks, offering different surfaces for horse riders on one side and pedestrians and cyclists on the other. The path runs along the western coast of most of the island and offers some stunning views of Langstone Harbour.

There is an excellent range of local shopping on
the island with more comprehensive facilities available in Havant, with new additions of M&S
food halls and further afield, in Chichester and
Portsmouth.

With direct links in either direction off the A27,
Hayling Island sits at a convenient mid-point
between Chichester and Portsmouth. Access to
the village of Northney is gained by turning left
immediately after the bridge onto quiet country
lanes avoiding traffic congestion.

Schools: Portsmouth schools offer dedicated
mini bus collection points. Portsmouth Grammar
School is one of the leading schools in the
country and there are also options for excellent
state education at the Chichester High School.

Trains: The Island enjoys fast access to one of
the South Coast’s best served train stations at
Havant– with fast links and several trains an
hour directly into London Waterloo in 1 hour 19,
and to Brighton and Chichester. The station is
just over 3 iles away with dedicated cycle and
pedestrian lanes for the majority of the route.

The property is approached through double In and Out electric gates leading to a large brick paved driveway offering parking for multiple cars and to the side, a double garage. Behind the garage are two well-appointed offices joined via a kitchenette area and cloakroom with shower – ideal for home-working or for separate self-contained accommodation. The secluded, large rear garden has an expanse of lawn, flanked by bushes and trees and with views out over open fields beyond. The large decked terrace, along with the side decked areas to the kitchen and the office are perfect for outside dining and relaxation.