Location

Donnington Manor is located just under 2 miles to the south of the Cathedral City of Chichester within the Parish of Donnington. The renowned beaches of East and West Wittering are a few miles to the south and the scenic South Downs ring fence the area to the north of the city.

There are several choices of vehicle access to London including either the M27/A3 or the A285 via Petworth to the A283 joining the A3 at Milford. The mainline station situated at Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 40 minutes. An alternative slightly faster rail service to London is also available from Havant in about 1 hour 20 minutes to London Waterloo.

Chichester itself provides a comprehensive range of shops, bars and restaurants arranged partly within the ancient walls, much of which is now a pedestrianised area. The arts are well catered for as the city is home to the internationally recognised Festival Theatre, the Minerva Theatre and Pallant House Gallery, which houses one of the most significant modern art collections on the south coast.

The nearby waters of Chichester Harbour are particularly popular with sailors and watersports enthusiasts with a wide choice of sailing clubs nearby including West Wittering, Itchenor, Bosham and Chichester Marina.

Other attractions include the Goodwood Estate with its internationally known race course and motor racing circuit but also providing many other facilities including a private country club, golf course and airfield. Goodwood plays host to the annual, world-renowned Festival of Speed and The Revival at its historic motor circuit.

To the north of the city, The South Downs National Park is criss-crossed with many footpaths and bridleways providing excellent facilities for mountain biking, horse riding and walking.

Description

A significant and beautifully presented, grade II listed, Georgian country house of exceptional character and elegant proportions. The property boasts eight double bedrooms, six reception rooms, four bathrooms and an attached annexe extending to 8,850sq ft in all, with additional outbuildings, all set within stunning gardens and grounds with a westerly rear aspect and striking rural views. The grounds extend to about 1.68 acres and the location is within easy reach of the city centre and its mainline station (1.3 miles), West Wittering beach (6.8 miles) and Chichester marina (2.5 miles).

Approaching the front elevation, elegant steps rise to an attractive front porch. The inner hallway is flanked on either side by the drawing room and dining room, each with floor to ceiling sash windows and feature fireplaces. There is a more informal sitting room to the rear of the house adjacent to a substantial utility room with separate w/c. Stairs lead down to an extensive basement offering space for a wine collection.
The country style kitchen/breakfast room is at the heart of the house with its central island and breakfast table.

The house has been extended during our clients' ownership to create a significant and superb two storey extension accessed from the kitchen and forming a double height studio/library with an office above. The space could be suitable for a range of uses and in creating it, the house became linked to existing outbuildings which now form a self-contained annexe.

The study/office has three aspects with magnificent views of the Downs to the North, and is a fully air conditioned working environment. It is reached via the spiral staircase from the studio/library and a galleried landing, which also leads on to the principal suite. That suite offers dual aspect views with an en suite bathroom and separate shower and benefits from built in wardrobes. On the first floor there are four more generous size bedrooms.

A further staircase leads to the second floor, with two further bedrooms, both of which have fantastic countryside views. There is extensive loft storage space with two dormer windows offering scope for further accommodation if required.

Gardens and Grounds
The property enjoys extensive parking to the front where there is the addition of a large garage/workshop. The garden to the rear is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, hedges and borders surrounding an attractive terrace and water feature. Farmland surrounds the property, one can enjoy far reaching views in several directions.

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