The Water Shed

The highlights

• A beautiful, modern marvel, this gorgeous home is grand and spacious and offers beautiful views of the pretty gardens.
• Start your day with an invigorating dip in the wild swimming pool before enjoying a sauna or spending time in the wood-fired hot tub.
• Lauded as one of the finest properties ever seen on TV’s Grand Designs, The Water Shed has featured in The Sunday Times, Modern Rustic, and Country Homes and Interiors.
• The superb bedrooms are all ensuite, offering you and your loved ones added privacy throughout your stay.
• If you fancy a game of tennis, you're in luck - this home has its very own private tennis court.
• Hire private chefs to cater for you throughout your stay or cook for yourselves in the amazing, modern kitchen.

You should know

• This is an eco-friendly home, making use of photovoltaics, a ground-source heat pump and more.
• Sorry no pets allowed.

The detail

Enjoy a truly luxurious stay in a Grand Design, tucked away in the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This idyllic home makes use of large open spaces, huge windows and a beautiful garden with its own wild pond for swimming. Guests can spend time on the tennis court before enjoying a sauna. Or head out and explore the surrounding woodland trails before going for a dip in the wood-fired hot tub.

This marvellous home, which was featured on Channel Four’s hit show Grand Designs, sleeps up to 12 guests and sits on one-and-a-half acres of land. As you would expect from a Grand Design, The Water Shed is an epic display of architectural wonder. Guests will love the triple-height atrium with its three-storey chimney, double-sweeping staircase and floating balconies that poke out over the dining space.

Chill with your loved ones on the comfy sofas that overlook the swimming pond, sweeping the huge glass doors open to let the outside in. Or gather in the lounge on the huge sofas and light the fireplace for an evening socialising over bottles of wine. After a busy day at the harbour you might just want to chill with a good movie, making use of one of the four smart TVs that feature Netflix or Amazon Prime, powered by Zen superfast broadband.

When the sun is shining you can relax on the sun loungers with a good book whilst soaking up some rays. Or, go for a dip in the swimming pond to cool off. Come the evening hop in the hot tub for a relaxing break as you gaze up at the stars above.

Back inside, the modern, spacious kitchen has all you need to whip up delicious feasts. Your fellow guests can keep you company up the kitchen island, which is also a nice spot for your morning coffee or casual breakfast. The grand dining table is ideal for more formal, celebratory meals and in summer you can dine alfresco in the pretty garden. The garden also has a number of cute seating areas, should you wish to socialise in the sunshine.

When bedtime beckons, The Water Shed has five beautiful bedrooms on offer. All of the beds are incredibly comfortable and make use of extra soft muslin linen, toppers and microfibre duvets. Add to this the peace and tranquillity of your surroundings and you and your loved ones are guaranteed a fab night’s sleep.

The master bedroom sits on the first floor with a king size bed. This space also has its own ensuite bathroom and a balcony with lovely views. The second bedroom has a double bed and an ensuite bathroom with a bath and shower, and the third has twin beds that can be pulled together to make a double and an ensuite bathroom. The fourth room is ideal for kids, with a triple bunk beds and an ensuite shower room, whilst the fifth bedroom, tucked away in the loft, has a double bed as well as a pull-out sofa bed and an ensuite toilet.

You and your group will be forgiven for never wanting to leave this incredible home, however, those who do venture out will be delighted with the surrounding area. Take a stroll around the coves and creeks of Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or head slightly further afield and explore the beautiful South Downs National Park.

If you wanted to head out for dinner you could try The Giggling Squid for some Thai food or Bill's Chichester Restaurant, which offers delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners. You could even enjoy some Asian fusion at Lime Squeezy in Chichester and, if it's a special occasion, why not indulge in some Michelin dining at Interlude in Horsham?

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