Premier Waterside Location Within The Idylic Chichester Harbour An Exceptional Harbourside Residence

Moments from the foreshore and with private access to one of the South Coast’s most prestigious sailing club, this elegant coastal home offers a seamless blend of refined living and maritime lifestyle—equally suited as a primary residence or distinguished weekend retreat.

Description

Constructed by the award-winning Priestmere, Chandler’s Reach is an intimate collection of thirteen carefully designed homes, discreetly positioned within a secure gated and highly sought-after private development.

The house is one of the most favourably located within the development, offering a sense of tranquillity and privacy, coupled with generous and beautifully balanced accommodation. At its heart lies an impressive open-plan drawing and dining room extending to over 21 feet, bathed in natural light and opening through French doors onto the south-facing garden—creating an elegant flow between interior and exterior living.

A separate reception room provides versatility as a study, snug or fourth bedroom, whilst the kitchen is well-appointed with classic oak-fronted cabinetry. A ground floor shower room further enhances the practicality of the layout.

The first floor is thoughtfully arranged, comprising a principal bedroom suite with en-suite shower room, alongside two further well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The proportions throughout are both generous and highly functional, lending themselves effortlessly to both entertaining and relaxed day-to-day living.

The property itself offers a compelling opportunity for enhancement, with scope to extend the ground floor and convert the roof space, subject to the usual consents. Architect’s plans are available, illustrating a ground floor side extension to enlarge the lounge and kitchen, together with a front extension to the kitchen. In addition, the proposed second-floor bedroom suite would enjoy elevated views towards the harbour, further enhancing both the accommodation and overall value.

Number 6 Chandlers Reach has already converted its loft into additional accommodation, while Brae Cottage has recently secured planning permission for a similar conversion, clearly demonstrating the potential within the immediate area.

Garden

The southerly-facing part walled rear garden has been designed with both elegance and ease of maintenance in mind. Predominantly laid to paving, it provides a private and sheltered setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, framed by mature planting, specimen shrubs, and attractive brick and flint walling.

There is also the convenience of having a private gate leading to the driveway of the Sailing Club and the rest of the village.

To the front, a private driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles, while gated surroundings ensure a secure and peaceful environment. A useful side access adds further practicality.

Location

Chandler’s Reach occupies a truly outstanding position just moments from the water’s edge, with private resident access to the highly regarded Itchenor Sailing Club (membership required) — a cornerstone of the village’s renowned sailing culture. Its amenities including a slipway and deep water jetty

The charming harbourside village of Itchenor is widely considered one of the most desirable coastal settings in the region, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and community. Local amenities include a historic church and the much-loved The Ship Inn Itchenor.

The surrounding Chichester Harbour is designated as a Area of Outstanding Beauty and provides an exceptional environment for sailing and waterside pursuits, as well as a haven for wildlife. Chichester Marina lies nearby, offering a full range of marine services, whilst further amenities can be found in Birdham and East Wittering.

The celebrated sandy beaches of West Wittering Beach are within easy reach, and the Salterns Way provides picturesque walking and cycling routes through the harbour landscape. The cathedral city of Chichester offers an excellent selection of shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions, including the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre.

Further afield, the internationally recognised Goodwood Estate hosts a distinguished calendar of events, including the Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and the Qatar Goodwood Festival, alongside golf, aviation and horse racing.