Detached house for sale in Havant Road, Hayling Island PO11

The ultimate multi-generational home: This detached property boasts a generous 2647 sq ft house and a separate 1871 sq ft annexe, with potential as a home for older children or grandparents, accommodation for an au pair or alternatively as an income generator. The location is excellent: Situated in the more rural North Hayling on the doorstep of farmland walks, cycling trails and coastal nature reserve. It is a short distance from the local post office, farm shop and pubs. The town of Havant situated just over the bridge has a good range of shops including a Waitrose and M&S.

The main house is mid 18th Century and is one of the original houses on the Island, featuring sash windows and many character features, including stone flooring, exposed beams, two inglenook fireplaces and original wood floors. The house has been well maintained and updated over the years to create an attractive family home with plenty of space throughout. The house is also ideally designed for entertaining, with a reception room featuring a bar area that’s perfect for large gatherings of family and friends.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with inglenook fireplace used a snug, leading to a library and attached home office with its own external door. There is a 29ft drawing room, also with a large inglenook fireplace, a sitting room with bar area, a large open plan kitchen/dining room with aga and a cloakroom with w.c. On the first floor, there is a master bedroom with dressing room and large en-suite bath/shower room, three further good sized double bedrooms and a family bath/shower room. There is also a small ‘walk in’ airing cupboard.

The detached annexe is currently let as an AirBnb and has a small entrance hall with a large open plan kitchen/sitting room, a cloakroom/w.c. And a gym (previously used as both a ground floor bedroom or office). On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and large family bathroom with freestanding bath.

Outside
West Stoke House is set back from the road behind a gated gravel driveway with spacious parking. There is a double garage incorporated into the annexe, and a separate double oak barn style garage for the main house, with a loft for storage. The main garden is set to lawn and situated mostly to the rear overlooking fields. There is a formal Elizabethan style garden with fountain to the side and traditional cottage garden at the front. The annexe is landscaped to include a beautifully secluded gravel terrace with hot tub. The grounds are mostly lawn with attractive planting and a variety of mature trees providing a feeling of privacy where the property is free from being overlooked.

Situation
West Stoke House is situated in an exceptionally good position for facilities, sports, beaches, marinas, and cultural activities. The Island boasts one of the largest Sailing clubs on the south coast and a popular golf course near the beach, with views over the Solent. There are excellent road links to London via A3 and the A27 to the cathedral city of Chichester, with many cultural facilities including the world-renowned Festival Theatre. From Havant there is a main line rail service to London Waterloo (approx. 1h 20m) and the A27 provides access to Brighton to the east and Southampton to the west. To the north is the South Downs National Park which provides miles of beautiful walks and rides. At Goodwood there is the famous racecourse, golf courses and airfield, which is also host to many events throughout the year, including the annual Festival of Speed and The Revival.

Additional Information
Havant District Council, Band G.
Mains Services gas central heating, plus log burners and ornate gas fires.