Marine Drive, West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20

Charming beachfront property with far reaching views.

Description

A once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase this quaint and increasingly rare, seafront property designed around two railway carriages dating from the 1930's. It is a wonderful example of the rich history of seaside development in the area, the blend of the vintage carriages with modern comforts such as gas fired central heating creates a unique and cosy atmosphere. The Dodo, which has featured in several lifestyle magazines including 'Vogue' and 'House Beautiful', has tremendous income potential having been very successfully let for Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation for many years attracting regular guests. Because of this some prior notice may be required before viewing.

An excellent variety of local shops, cafes and restaurants are situated in East Wittering village centre approximately 400m away. There is a large parking area to the front of the property for five vehicles and from here you enter through double doors to a covered area with access to a large storage room suitable for storing bicycles, surf boards and SUP's. Opposite is a games room with sliding doors leading to an outside dining/sitting area and the private garden.

The main accommodation is accessed through a raised veranda into the entrance hall with linen cupboard and separate gas boiler cupboard, cloakroom with hand basin and w/c. From here there is a utility room containing a washing machine and tumble dryer with steps down and twin double doors accessing both the garden and the side of the property where there is, unusually, an outside roll top bath and shower with hot and cold water.

The space created between the two railway carriages creates the main living area incorporating a sitting area with wood burning stove and a peninsular unit separating the sitting area from the breakfast area and kitchen. With solid pine worktops and a 'Butler' sink, the kitchen features a gas fired AGA, dishwasher, microwave, electric cooker and fridge/freezer and there is also a walk-in pantry.

From the sitting area steps lead up to a raised dining area and snug, where one can really appreciate the amazing view. Sliding doors lead out on to the south facing, decked, outdoor sitting area with uninterrupted views. Five bedrooms are now housed in the two former railway carriages. These comprise three doubles, one of these has a sea view, wash hand basin and double doors leading out to the garden and beach, a twin and a bedroom with built-in bunk beds. There is an additional separate, sixth bedroom situated across the garden. The bathroom features a roll top bath with shower mixer, wash hand basin and w/c.

Outside: The garden is enclosed on all sides and is laid to lawn with borders. On the beach side, the deck has steps down to the side garden where there is a gate leading to the beach.

Location

'The Dodo' overlooks the beach and has an absolutely glorious panoramic view looking across The Solent to the Isle of Wight, The Nab Tower and also to The Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth to the west, Just 1.4 miles along the beach will bring you to the popular West Wittering beach and further 1/2 mile along is the famous National Trust owned East Head with its sand dunes situated at the entrance to Chichester Harbour.

The Cathedral city of Chichester is about 8.5 miles away and provides a comprehensive range of shopping amenities arranged partly within its pedestrianised centre, dominated by Chichester Cathedral and its ancient city walls. The arts are well represented with the internationally known Festival Theatre and recently extended Pallant House Gallery housing one of the best modern art collections in the country. The annual Arts Festival centered on the cathedral attracts artists and media personalities from all over the world.
Communications in the area are excellent with the mainline station at Chichester providing a regular service to London Victoria, Waterloo (via Clapham junction), Gatwick and other towns and cities along the south coast. The A3 provides good access to London and via the M25 to Heathrow, with the M27 leading to Southampton Airport and the West.

Square Footage: 1,209 sq ft


Acreage: 0.13 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

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