Aldsworth Manor Barns, Aldsworth, PO10

Extending to some 1803 sq. ft. and located withing the South Downs National Park, Oakwood is a charming, bright and spacious converted barn providing versatile one–level four bedroom living accommodation. The property also benefits from a double garage and adjacent home office which could also be used as an additional bedroom. Features to note include impressive vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams and trusses, and a stunning brick fireplace with woodburning stove in the sitting room. The country-style kitchen, again, is bright and light with a door to the boot room which leads to the garden. The property, whilst being beautifully presented, provides flexible accommodation with scope for some cosmetic changes if desired.

The heart of the house is the living room, off which one finds the main bedroom with ensuite bathroom, dressing room and patio doors leading to a terrace and the garden. There are 2 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A glazed entrance hall has a cloakroom/WC and accesses the utility room and large dining room with its vaulted ceiling and glazed doors which give onto the terrace and garden. In addition, there is a mezzanine level which could be used as either a snug or further workspace.

Outside, the property is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample off-street parking for 8 plus cars and which leads to the double garage with attached office/bedroom 4. There is a gravelled pathway accessing the paved patios adjacent to the house and the garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and hedging providing a good degree of privacy.

The small hamlet of Aldsworth lies approximately 2.5 miles to the east of Emsworth and 7 miles from Chichester, within the rich and varied countryside of the South Downs National Park. Miles of footpaths and bridlepaths provide many opportunities for walking and horse riding whilst the pretty villages of the South Downs are home to many popular country pubs.

The main shopping centres of Chichester, Havant and Gun Wharf Quays at Portsmouth are within convenient travelling distance by car or rail. Emsworth has a very good range of local shopping facilities, restaurants and picturesque walks around the northern reaches of Chichester Harbour. Mainline stations are available at both Emsworth and Havant with regular services either via Chichester to London Victoria or via Havant to London Waterloo.

Sailing is perhaps one of the predominant past times in the area with a choice of sailing clubs in both Langstone and Chichester Harbours. There are two sailing clubs in Emsworth itself together with deep water moorings. Sparkes Marina on Hayling is situated further down the harbour and can give quicker access to the waters of the Solent. Golf courses can be found at Rowlands Castle, Goodwood and Walberton, Goodwood also plays host to a full calendar of horse racing at its internationally renowned racecourse together with the Festival of Speed and the September Revival meeting of its historic motor circuit. It also has a private country club with swimming pool, gym and tennis courts.