Summary - IVY COTTAGE THE GARDENS WEST ASHLING CHICHESTER PO18 8DX
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Fully renovated Georgian cottage with pond views — ideal retirement home in the South Downs..
3 double bedrooms with large principal bedroom and ensuite
Fully refurbished throughout with FENSA certificates and guarantees
Garage plus off-road parking for two cars
Stunning pond and open-pasture views, South Downs National Park location
Medium flood risk — important for insurers and mitigation
Original granite walls likely uninsulated — potential heating costs
Slow broadband speeds in the area
Council tax above average; small rear garden/plot size
Set beside the Mill Pond in the South Downs National Park, Ivy Cottage is a fully refurbished three-bedroom Georgian cottage combining period character with modern fixtures. The current owner has completed a high-spec renovation: new kitchens, bathrooms, radiators, doors, windows and flooring, all with FENSA certification and guarantees. Two log burners, a conservatory entrance and large principal bedroom create comfortable, flexible living spaces ideal for retirement.
The property includes a garage and off-road parking for two cars, a screened bin store and a well-stocked patio garden with attractive pond views and grazing pasture opposite. The hamlet location offers quiet, low-crime countryside living while being only about ten minutes’ drive from Chichester for shops and amenities.
There are some practical considerations to note. The cottage sits in a medium flood-risk area, the original granite/flint walls are assumed to have no built-in insulation, broadband speeds are reported as slow, and council tax is above average. The plot is modest in size, so outdoor space is tidy rather than expansive.
For buyers aged 60 and over, the Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease is illustrated here: market value is shown as £950,000 with a guide Lifetime Lease price of £627,500 (example saving ~33%). Only over-60s are eligible for that Lifetime Lease pricing, and the exact price depends on age and circumstances. The property is freehold and ready for immediate occupation following refurbishment.
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