East Street Westbourne, Westbourne £425,000

Treagust & Co is delighted to offer the rare opportunity to acquire this Grade II listed thatched cottage, showcasing an abundance of character features, complemented by a generous south-facing rear garden with multiple outbuildings, set in the heart of Westbourne village.

Box Cottage, with documented history dating back to 1582, offers an appealing blend of period charm and modern convenience, with two spacious double bedrooms on the first floor and a versatile ground floor layout. The front door opens into a welcoming sitting room, rich in character with exposed beams and an impressive brick fireplace forming a striking focal point. A useful WC adjoins, along with a staircase rising to the first-floor principal bedroom, a recessed snug/study (with stairs leading to the second bedroom), and a rear lobby with built-in storage and a door opening onto the garden. An archway leads through to the kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of units, a built-in oven and hob, and further space for appliances.

On the first floor, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in storage cupboards and linked by an interconnecting door. The principal bedroom also has direct access to the shower room.

Outside
A brick and flint wall forms the front boundary, with a gate opening onto a pathway leading to the front door beneath a thatched porch. There is a legal right of way over the neighbouring property for access to the rear garden.
Enjoying a southerly aspect, the garden is mainly laid to lawn and of a good size, with mature planted borders providing a high degree of privacy. A range of outbuildings include a brick-built store and a summer house, with a pathway extending to a screened area at the end of the plot where two further garden sheds are located.

The Area
The property is situated in the heart of Westbourne village centre with its range of local shops, church, cafe and pubs. The harbourside town centre of Emsworth lies to the south with its excellent variety of local shops, pubs, restaurants and two sailing clubs. Emsworth sits at the top of Chichester harbour and there are several walks nearby including routes to Langstone and the coastal footpath around Thorney Island. The cathedral city of Chichester is situated approximately 8 miles to the east and offers excellent high street shopping and leisure facilities to suit all.

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