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Sailor’s paradise in West Sussex

One of the most sought-after addresses in the country

Designed to make the most of the enormous amount of light which comes from being by the water, The River House is a unique opportunity to buy a home by the sea built to an exceptionally high standard. Using huge open plan spaces and large-scale windows, this is an exceptional modern house in an unrivalled location.

Accommodation comprises the open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, drawing room, sitting room, study, walk-in larder, laundry room, and boot room. Bedrooms include the master suite with its expansive terrace, four further bedrooms (two ensuite) and the beautiful family bathroom. Wrap around terracing on the first floor makes the most of the far-reaching views of the harbour. 

Outside, a self-contained annexe sits above the garage, while the heated swimming pool has a pool house with kitchen and shower, plus a marvellous two-storey waterside cabin with deck,  electricity the house has its own jetty. The gardens are located right by the water and extend to 3.6 acres.

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The garden has a heated swimming pool complete with a pool house

River House occupies arguably the best position on the most sought-after road in Itchenor, just seven miles from Chichester. This harbour village has a thriving sailing club and a multitude of moorings for all kinds of boats and yachts.

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Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an AONB and the Chichester Harbour Conservancy ensures that the character of the area is preserved.

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The house comes with its own jetty

The guide price is £5m. For further information contact Strutt & Parker  (020 8022 6904; http://countrylife.onthemarket.com).

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