Summary - PRINSTED HOUSE, PRINSTED LANE PO10 8HS
7 bed 1 bath Detached
Spacious seven-bedroom waterfront estate on c.8 acres with spectacular estuary views.
- Frontline waterfront position with panoramic estuary views
- About 7.6–8 acres of lawns, meadow, paddock and gardens
- Seven bedrooms; house flooded with natural light
- Indoor pool, extensive terrace and formal entertaining rooms
- Solar water panels and photovoltaic array already installed
- Only one bathroom listed for seven bedrooms (noted concern)
- Oil-fired central heating; property from 1967–1975 may need updating
- Very slow broadband; large grounds require ongoing maintenance
Prinsted House is a rare frontline waterfront estate offering sweeping estuary views across Thorney Channel, Chichester Harbour and The Witterings. Set within about 7.6–8 acres of private grounds, the modern country house delivers light-filled living with large picture windows, first-floor skylights and expansive southeast-facing terraces that capitalise on the outlook. Substantial reception rooms, an indoor pool and a productive vegetable garden with greenhouse and asparagus beds add immediate lifestyle appeal.
The property has strong green credentials for its age, with roof-mounted solar water panels and separate photovoltaic panels in the garden, plus a planted shelter belt of over 1,000 trees that preserves privacy while maintaining views. The grounds include a mix of formal lawns, paddock and meadow suitable for equestrian or ancillary uses subject to consent; a long tree-lined drive provides a private arrival sequence. Low flood risk, low local crime and excellent mobile signal further support year-round waterfront living.
Buyers should note key practical points: the house dates from the late 1960s–1970s and, despite extensive improvements, may require modernisation to some services and finishes. Heating is oil-fired via boiler and radiators and broadband speeds are reported as very slow. There is only one bathroom listed for seven bedrooms, which will be a material consideration for larger households. The indoor pool and extensive grounds will also bring ongoing maintenance costs.
Overall this is a substantial and versatile coastal estate that will suit buyers seeking privacy, space and waterfront lifestyle — families, second-home purchasers or those looking for a high-value countryside/coastal retreat. The plot and house offer clear scope for further updating or reconfiguration to create a long-term residence tailored to modern living.
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