Summary - Willow Tree, Smugglers Lane, Bosham PO18 8QW
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Large architect‑designed family home with harbour and downs views on 0.4 acre plot.
Architect‑designed open plan living including sitting, dining and kitchen areas
Set within a tree‑lined lane in Bosham, Willow Tree is a substantial, architect‑designed detached home offering flexible living across nearly 3,700 sq ft. The main living level is open plan and light, with a sitting room, dining area and contemporary kitchen opening to sheltered gardens. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms and an additional office/studio provide space for family life, home working or an annexe conversion for guests or short‑let use.
The plot of approximately 0.4 acres backs onto protected farmland with views towards Kingley Vale and the South Downs National Park, and there are framed harbour views across Furzefield Creek. Practical advantages include a double garage, ample parking for cars and dinghies, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for remote working and boating enthusiasts. The house was substantially redesigned and has been newly renovated, retaining character elements such as a spiral staircase alongside a standard staircase to the office studio.
Important practical points to note: the property lies in a high flood‑risk area and is heated by an oil boiler (not on a community supply). Council tax is described as quite expensive. While recently renovated, the house’s age (originally 1960s construction) and its timber‑frame elements mean buyers should satisfy themselves on ongoing maintenance and insurance implications related to flood risk and retrofit details.
This home will suit a family seeking rural seaside lifestyle with strong local amenities, sailing access and easy reach of Chichester. It also offers clear potential for reconfiguring part of the accommodation into an annexe or holiday let, subject to any required consents, making it an attractive option for multi‑generational use or supplemental income.
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