Five fabulous homes in Westbourne

A picturesque village on the Hampshire-West Sussex border, Westbourne has long been a popular choice with home-buyers, given how easy it is to commute to Portsmouth or Chichester.Access to London is also good, with the A3(M) within a few miles and Victoria and Waterloo rail services available at Emsworth and Havant respectively.Here are five great properties for sale in Westbourne, courtesy of two local estate agents.

Elegant and spacious accommodation for sale

Mile End House, East Street, Westbourne, PO10

A substantial period family house, Listed Grade II, situated in an excellent position in this picturesque village.Located in a superb position in this popular and picturesque village, Mile End House is a well-appointed and elegant period family house, Listed Grade II, offering accommodation of superb character we believe dating back to the early 1800s with later additions.The elegant and spacious accommodation provides four principal reception rooms all with high ceilings and decorative cornicing. The drawing room has an open fireplace fitted with a Jetmaster fire and a sitting room also has a handsome open fireplace with a delightful aspect out over the rear gardens. The ground floor also boasts a study, good size kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom.On the first floor there is a master bedroom suite comprising of double aspect bedroom with fine views over the rear gardens, dressing room and en-suite shower room. There is also a second bedroom suite with en-suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom.Jackson-Stops, 01243 786316£1,195,000View the full listing here

This property has the elegance of a period home

Westbourne Road, Westbourne, PO10

Church House is an imposing property which provides extensive family accommodation with all the elegance of a period home including high ceilings, picture rails and open fireplaces. Additionally, this home has been extended by the current owners creating a skillfully enlarged and modernised contemporary kitchen/breakfast/family area with sliding doors leading to a patio overlooking the garden. Within this extension is a thoughtfully inspired working area incorporating a generous utility and very useful spacious boot/dog room.The impressive entrance hall has an engineered oak floor - as do most of the ground floor rooms - and decorative inset arches. The drawing room and family/sitting room are on either side of the hallway, both have distinctive bay windows and the drawing room has a feature fireplace. The ground floor also offers two rooms currently used as studies.On the first floor are four bedrooms and a bathroom and on the second floor are three further bedrooms, the master having a dressing room and en-suite bathroom, as well as a family bathroom.Strutt & Parker, 01243 832 600£1,695,000View the full listing here

An intriguing barn conversion offering generous living space

White Chimney Row, Westbourne, Westbourne, PO10

An impressive period barn with a versatile annex and walled garden set in the beautiful village of Westbourne.Shires Barn is an intriguing barn conversion offering generous living space, classic features and a spacious annex. A large flagstone hall invites one through to a spacious, well-planned kitchen with a wall of glass engaging views of the walled garden. This is the characterful heart of the home, with vaulted ceiling and an Aga. A large utility room and cloakroom are adjacent. Beyond the kitchen is the expansive sitting room with a woodburner in the inglenook fireplace, a roomy dining area and a study space. Two doors give access to the courtyard garden, with other doors to the side garden. Stairs lead up to three double bedrooms and the family bathroom on the first floor, the master bedroom having its own bathroom ensuite.The Annex has a charming sitting/dining room with an open fire place with wood burner and two sets of French doors out to the walled garden. A good double bedroom, a large shower room/wet room and a compact kitchen completes this wing of the house.The house is approached by a driveway that also leads to a broad parking apron and the large garage/workshop. A good size mature garden sits between the garage and the house. There are double gates from the walled garden to a side lane.Viewing this property is highly recommended.Henry Adams, 01243 377773£1,050,000 (Freehold)View the full listing here

A rarely available mixed residential and commercial property

6 The Grove, Westbourne, PO10

Henry Adams are delighted to bring to the market a rarely available mixed residential and commercial property in the sought after village of Westbourne. Located on The Grove, this shop unit has two large retail areas, with planning consent in place to further extend, together with a cloakroom and ground floor kitchen. The apartment above, which benefits from a separate entrance, briefly comprises a large sitting room, family bathroom, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a roof terrace. Having recently undergone much improvement and modernisation, this fabulous freehold property will be of great interest to investors and owner occupiers alike. The property also has the benefit of a small courtyard garden to the rear, with parking. EPC-EAgents note: details of business rates, etc. are available on request.Henry Adams, 01243 377773Guide Price £465,000View the full listing here

An early viewing of this superb home is highly advised

Chantry Hall, Westbourne, Emsworth, PO10

This delightful flint fronted cottage is located in one of the areas most sought after retirement communities and offers a sublime lifestyle for mature, yet particular home buyers.Built in 2010, Chantry Hall presents a sophisticated modern village feel, within a secure gated enclosure. Offering two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms, conservatory and kitchen, this delightful home is presented in superb order, with the added benefits of a private garden, delightful countryside views and allocated parking. The house offers well-proportioned rooms throughout providing comfortable, practical and well thought out accommodation.In a tranquil location on the edge of this desirable village, Chantry Hall itself offers communal grounds, an allotment area, greenhouse, laundry and a treatment room. EPC-BHenry Adams, 01243 377773£445,000 (Leasehold)View the full listing here