Milberry Lane, Stoughton, Chichester West Sussex, PO18

Situated in one of the most popular villages in the South Downs National Park with panoramic views over rolling downland and wooded countryside. A beautifully appointed house of character, part thatched, refurbished and extended with great attention to detail set in over half an acre of garden and meadow. On the doorstep there are miles of countryside for walking and riding, but it is also within easy driving distance for sailing, shopping, and rail connections.

The house layout has been planned for ease of living. The vaulted entrance porch leads to a spacious reception hall which gives access to all the reception rooms and bedrooms, except the principal bedroom/en-suite on the first floor. The whole house is light and airy with wonderful views from all the rooms.

Double doors lead to the sitting room and adjoining study with tongue-and-groove panelling providing southerly views over the garden to the wooded Downland beyond. Also adjoining the sitting room is the dining room which in turn has double doors opening onto the spacious garden room. This is beautifully proportioned oak framed with gothic arched window frames – the triple aspect allowing far reaching views over the garden, meadow, and surrounding countryside. Double oak framed doors from the garden room open south onto the brick set terrace, and adjacent to this is a second south-east facing oval terrace for eating and entertaining with an attractive brick and flint retaining wall.

Also from the hall, double doors lead to the bespoke kitchen/breakfast room which adjoins the dining room. It is beautifully fitted out with granite worksurfaces, a 3-oven electric Aga, and walk-in larder. Another set of double doors open onto the wildflower meadow and views of farmland beyond. A separate utility room has been fitted by Neptune and has efficient storage and workspace.

There are two double bedroom suites on the ground floor, each with their own distinctive character and well-appointed shower rooms. The snug and adjoining study could easily convert to a fourth bedroom suite, as plumbing is already in place.

The stairs lead up to the first floor and a spacious double aspect principal bedroom with an en-suite and fitted wardrobes and fabulous views to Stoughton Down and Kingley Vale - one of the largest yew forests in Western Europe.

A remote controlled five bar gate opens from Milberry Lane onto a shingled approach with ample casual parking. The attractive thatched barn comprises two open fronted parking bays, plant room housing the boiler, extensive hot water storage and a gardeners' cloakroom.

From the parking area the approach to the oak front door is through the cottage style garden having well stocked borders with espalier fruit trees and neatly clipped yew and evergreen hedging. A trellis arch leads through to the south facing lawned garden towards a charming, thatched garden shed.

A yew hedge and archway open onto a manageable kitchen garden with a series of raised beds with automatic irrigation system. There is a garden shed and Cultivar alloy framed Accoya greenhouse with potting benches, power and lighting.

To the west of the house is the wildflower meadow planted with small flowering trees and has lovely open views. A pedestrian gate leads to a concealed area for compost bins. Steps flanked by sage, rosemary and lavender lead back to the kitchen/breakfast room.

Stoughton is one of the prettiest downland villages, northwest of Chichester, surrounded by some of the richest countryside in the county whilst still being within easy reach of Chichester, Emsworth, Havant and Petersfield - all with good shopping and rail links to London and Portsmouth.

The village itself has a parish church and a popular pub, with nearby shopping in Westbourne and Emsworth. The surrounding area also has a variety of farm shops with organic butchers located in nearby Adsdean, Southbourne, and Stansted.

Sporting and recreational activities include miles of walking paths, riding, mountain biking, sailing the waters of the Solent and Chichester Harbour, beaches along the south coast, in particular The Witterings for bathers, windsurfers and kite surfing.

Goodwood is already internationally known for its famous racecourse but also plays host to the annual Festival of Speed and the Revival Meeting at its historic motor circuit. Chichester is also home to the renowned Festival Theatre and Pallant House Gallery. The Hindhead Tunnel has significantly improved drive times to London via the A3.