Detached house for sale in St. Peters Road, Hayling Island PO11

Near the water's edge in Northney and pleasantly secluded, this family home offers c.0.75 acres of garden and c.2201 sq ft of accommodation, with an additional 599 sq ft in the detached barn/studio. There is a ground floor annexe with garden views, and home-office options in the house and barn.

Introduction It is often said that Location is the key factor of buying a property, and this spacious family home certainly fulfils that criteria. Situated towards the north of Hayling Island on the edge of Northney, and close to the water's edge, it is pleasantly secluded and unseen from the roadside. Standing in grounds of about 0.75 acres, it has an outlook over open fields towards Chichester Harbour. The house has 2201 sq ft of living accommodation and there is an additional 599 sq ft in the detached barn/studio. A very useful and well-designed ground floor annexe is incorporated in the accommodation and has a lovely view over the garden. There are options for home-office space both in the house and the studio/barn. This is a home with ample space, both inside and outside, to re-model or re-create a home for your own family specification.

Being somewhat detached from the main conurbation of the island, Northney retains a fairly rural atmosphere, supporting arable and livestock farming, sights of significant interest and wildlife havens both inland and along the coasts. The beach and coastal footpaths are easily accessible and offer many choices of leisure pursuits for family members of all ages.

The island has all the daily necessities such as a variety of supermarkets, general stores, doctors, dentists, vets, banks and and a number of schools, from pre-school through to senior level. Hayling Island is considered by many to be the South Coast playground, being the home of windsurfing with its well-established Kite Surfing Centre, Sailing Club which hosts national world class events, two marinas, a links golf course and club, Lawn Tennis School and fitness centre. Many walkers enjoy the coastal footpath around the island, which accesses the mainland and offers an abundance of seascapes and wildlife to enjoy along the way.

Whether a regular or an occasional commuter the journey is fairly easy, as Havant Railway Station is just a few miles away and has regular services to London Waterloo in about 1hr 20 mins. For larger more specialist shopping options, Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays and Chichester are all easily accessible via the motorway. The South Downs with vast open rolling countryside, Goodwood with international racing and sporting events, and an array of historical and interesting places offer opportunities for great for family outings.

Step inside The accommodation is arranged over two floors. Upon entering the hallway, the two main reception rooms are to either side. Both the sitting room and dining room are bright and spacious with large bay windows offering fine views over the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is located beyond the staircase and is well-fitted with a full range of appliances to one end, whilst to the other the breakfasting area features a large bay window which faces out to the side garden. From the kitchen a glass porch leads onto the rear courtyard. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room with an adjacent cloakroom.

The Annexe rooms are at the end of the hallway, offering an opportunity for independent living. There is a sitting room with a pleasant view out over the garden and double-doors leading onto a paved area. The double bedroom is accessed from the sitting room and there is a separate shower room.

Back in the hallway there is a door directly into the garage.

Rising to the first floor, there four bedrooms with the main bedroom having a good range of fitted wardrobes and a large ensuite shower room from where there is a door into a very useful and spacious loft area. Bedroom two has a southerly aspect and fine views, with bedrooms three and four both single with easterly aspect outlooks. The family bathroom is located between bedrooms one and two.

Outside The house is accessed from St Peters Avenue via a long driveway, which passes paddocks to the left, before turning towards the house. At the end of the driveway is a spacious parking area (with electric car charger) in front of the double garage (6.28m x 5.21m with twin electric up-and-over doors)

The mature garden has an ample variety of trees and shrubbery to entertain the keen gardener. There is a well and plenty space for kitchen/vegetable gardening. Sitting centrally in the garden is a charming detached barn, which offers a variety of options. With a vaulted ceiling, a corner kitchen area in the studio and a large workshop with double-wooden doors to the rear, this could easily be altered to additional accommodation (subject to any required planning consents}. It has a west-facing patio which, our vendor informs, is a perfect spot to enjoy the summer sunset. The barn also has solar panels.

At the rear, and accessed from the kitchen, there is a courtyard area, an optional external relaxation or dining area. From here a gate accesses a pedestrian walkway leading onto St Peters Road.

Additional information Tenure: Freehold
Havant Borough Council
Council Tax Band 'F'
EPC Rating 'C'
Broadband - asdl/fttc Fibre Checker ()
Flood Risk for postcode: Very low ()

directions Travelling along the A27 in an easterly direction take the exit signposted Hayling Island (A3023) at the roundabout take the third exit onto Langstone Road passing the Ship Inn on the left hand side, continue over the bridge taking the first left onto Northney Road, continuing into St. Peters Road passing St. Peters Church on the right side. Take the next left onto St. Peters Avenue and proceed over two road-bumps then turn right onto the next driveway and follow to the end.