Compton, Chichester, PO18

A truly elegant, detached period residence located in the heart of the picturesque village of Compton, nestled within the South Downs National Park and set within magnificent, landscaped gardens.

The White House is a beautifully presented family home offering a blend of traditional charm and modern comforts across nearly 4,000 sq. ft. of accommodation, including substantial outbuildings and garaging.

DESCRIPTION:

Having originally been two adjoining cottages, the property has an attractive flint and brick façade, with a welcoming entrance and traditional sash windows. Internally, the accommodation is arranged over three floors, with generous proportions throughout. The ground floor features four characterful reception rooms including a bright and spacious dual aspect sitting room with wood-burning stove, a snug, and a beautifully styled family room with large bay window and wood-burning stove. A cellar below offers excellent storage or potential for wine keeping.

The large, well-appointed kitchen is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, Neff appliances and a central island and opens into a 20 ft. light-filled dining/garden room with bi-folding doors leading to a delightful terrace—perfect for outdoor entertaining. A separate boot/utility room, laundry room, and study complete the ground floor.

On the first floor, the north landing offers private access to the principal bedroom suite, which features a bright, partially vaulted bedroom, a bathroom by Fired Earth, and a generous dressing room/bedroom 5 with a connecting door to the rest of the first floor.

The south landing leads to three additional double bedrooms and a well-appointed Fired Earth bathroom, complete with underfloor heating, walk in shower recess, a continental-style vanity unit, and a staircase leading to the substantial attic room.

OUTSIDE:

Externally, the landscaped gardens are a particular feature, extending behind the house with sweeping lawns, well-stocked flowerbeds, mature trees, and a charming greenhouse.

Bi-folding doors from the garden/dining room open onto a stone-flagged terrace which is enclosed by attractive brick and flint walls with semi-circular brick steps leading up to the lawned gardens beyond. An ornamental pond lies within a raised surround and a second set of steps leads up to a decked terraced sitting area and additional sitting terrace enclosed by brick pillars and a wisteria clad pergola.

The gardens feature well-stocked borders, neat hedging, and vibrant plantings of geraniums, roses, annuals, and ornamental grasses. A south-facing terrace offers countryside views, while a gate to the east opens to a kitchen garden with raised beds, a soft fruit cage, and grapevines trained along two walls.

Neatly clipped yew bushes mark the entrance to a walled garden with a characterful brick and flint barn with many original features currently used for storage and garaging and has the potential for ancillary uses (subject to planning). Driveway parking for two cars, accessed from garden by double gates. Plus additional parking for two more vehicles at the front of the house.

LOCATION:

Compton is a highly desirable village located in the heart of the South Downs National Park to the northwest of Chichester and provides excellent opportunities for walking, riding and other country pursuits. The village is conveniently positioned for access to Emsworth and Petersfield whilst the nearby village of West Marden has a popular village pub.

The Cathedral City of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre.

The Goodwood Estate, situated just to the north of Chichester, is famous for its many sporting event days including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horseracing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival.

INFORMTION:

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating and hot water.

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band H

EPC Rating: Band E