Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12

Summary:

Set in just under one acre of mature gardens, Apple Trees is a spacious six-bedroom rural retreat, just a short drive to both the coast and the city of Chichester. Ideal for two or three families, it offers ample space while remaining close to local villages, beaches, and amenities.



✔ 6 beautiful BRs to sleep 12 guests

✔ Spacious open plan living

✔ Just under one acre of private gardens

✔ Fully equipped kitchen

✔ 5 miles to West Wittering’s blue flag beach

✔ Perfect for families

✔ High-speed Wi-Fi



See more below!



The Space:

Immerse yourself in the rural charm of West Sussex at Apple Trees. Set in the quiet hamlet of Batchmere, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside while being close to Chichester city, country pubs and local beaches.



The home is the perfect set up for three families of 4, or two larger families. The open plan design of the kitchen, living and dining area creates a fantastic space to spend time with loved ones - relaxing, playing games or eating together. And with a huge separate lounge, library and six spacious bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for the whole family.



★ KITCHEN AND UTILITY ★



The stylish kitchen is light & airy and has wonderful views out to the garden. It has everything you need to prepare meals and drinks, with two ovens, American style fridge freezer and spacious worktops. The large central island features a breakfast bar, perfect for a morning coffee or evening drinks.



✔ American style fridge freezer

✔ Double oven

✔ Gas hob

✔ Microwave

✔ Dishwasher

✔ Kettle

✔ Coffee machine (Nespresso Vertuo)

✔ Toaster

✔ Glasses

✔ Cutlery and crockery

✔ Pots and pans



The separate, large utility room has everything you need to keep on top of washing, ironing and organising beach bags!



✔ Washing machine

✔ Large butler sink

✔ Dryer and clothes horse

✔ Ample cupboard & worktop space

✔ Bread maker



★ DINING AND LIVING ★



The open plan kitchen flows into a beautiful dining space with window seating, and a living area with a huge corner sofa to sink into. Choose your spot to sit and unwind with a coffee, good book or glass of wine.



✔ Dining table to comfortably seat 8

✔ Large corner sofa

✔ Stereo



★ LIBRARY & LOUNGE ★



From the kitchen/diner, the house flows into a library room, where you’ll find games and books galore. Further on, you’ll find a spacious but cosy lounge area, with huge sofas to sink into. The perfect place to unwind in the evenings with a family film or favourite show (log burners not for use).



✔ Three large comfy sofas

✔ Smart TV with DVD player



★ BEDROOMS ★



A total of six light and bright bedrooms spread across the ground and first floor.



♛ Bedroom 1 – KING (ground floor)

♛ Bedroom 2 – BUNK BEDS (ground floor)

♛ Bedroom 3 – MASTER KING with ensuite (first floor)

♛ Bedroom 4 – DOUBLE (first floor)

♛ Bedroom 5 – TWIN (first floor)

♛ Bedroom 6 – DOUBLE (first floor)



All bedrooms offer:



✔ Comfy pillows and high-quality linen

✔ Wardrobe space with hangers

✔ Cabinets with spacious drawers

✔ Nightstands with reading lamps



★ BATHROOMS ★



Both bathrooms are stocked with essential toiletries and soft towels. Expect stylish vanity units, large mirrors and spacious walk-in showers.



✔ Main family bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and sink.

✔ Ensuite bathroom serves master bedroom with double sink, double shower, bath, WC and window seat.

✔ Downstairs cloakroom with WC and sink.



★ GARDEN & GROUNDS★



The large garden is perfect for children to play and adults to relax. You’ll find sunny patios for those after some vitamin D, as well as shady areas under draping willows.



✔ Charcoal BBQ

✔ Two patio areas

✔ Garden furniture

✔ Large lawns ideal for ball games

✔ Bench seating and shady spaces



★ ADDITIONAL AMENITIES ★



Other than the already mentioned amenities, the home is also equipped with:



✔ High-speed Wi-Fi

✔ Central heating

✔ Ample driveway space for parking



Guest Access:

The house is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay...so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home.



The Neighborhood:

Apple Trees is nestled in the Sussex countryside in the hamlet of Batchmere. Its fantastic location allows you to enjoy peace & quiet but also easily reach local beaches, villages, pubs and the city of Chichester.



✔ Chichester Golf Club (7 min away)

✔ Chichester Marina (7 min away)

✔ Chichester (11 min away)

✔ West Wittering Beach (11 min away)

✔ Goodwood Estate (18 min away)

✔ Weald & Downland Living Museum (20 min away)

✔ Arundel Castle (25 min away)

✔ Petworth House and Park (35 min away)



Getting Around:

We strongly recommend that you arrive in a car as it will give you much freedom to explore and enjoy the beautiful West Sussex area. With electric entry gates vehicle are secure, and the ample driveway offers plenty of room for parking.



Other Things to Note:

★ MINUT ★

Please be mindful of our neighbours during your stay. Our property’s quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following our “house rules” during your stay.



We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We use smart home technology to improve your experience. Minut is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay. Minut is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. If you have any questions, please ask. We are committed to your comfort so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.



★ ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION ★

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