West Wittering is a highly sought-after location and is home to the Blue Flag West Wittering beaches within the prestigious Cakeham Manor Estate. The National Trust reserve of East Head offers some of the most charming stretches of coastline in West Sussex and picturesque views of The Solent and Isle of Wight.
Property Types in West Wittering
The housing stock in West Wittering largely comprises individually styled detached and semi-detached houses from the early 1900s to the current day. There are some prestigious beach front properties providing views across The Solent and Isle of Wight.
Points of interest in the West Wittering area
The local area and harbour offers a wonderful outdoor lifestyle providing a variety of recreational opportunities, including sailing, water sports and beautiful coastal walks.
West Wittering village offers a selection of local shops, a public house, primary school, church, tennis club, riding school and sailing club. Further facilities, located in nearby East Wittering village, include a doctor's surgery, chemists, dentist, library and a range of independent shops. The cathedral city of Chichester is situated 7 miles to the east, home to the internationally renowned Festival Theatre, Pallant House Gallery and Goodwood Estate.
West Wittering itself is a protected area whose preservation has been guaranteed by local residents who, in the 1950s, formed a company whose sole purpose was to protect the area from being developed. A brief history of this status can be found here.
"The preservation of the beach and waters adjoining the company's land for the safe and peaceful enjoyment of the public and the preservation of the rural and undeveloped nature of the company's property and its surroundings."
Travel Connections
Although the immediate area is a rural setting, the nearby city of Chichester is well connected with the mainline station providing a regular service to London Victoria, Gatwick and other towns and cities along the south coast. The A3 provides good access to London and to Heathrow via the M25, with the M27 leading to Southampton Airport and the west.
Local Property Surveying Experts
Antill & Co Chartered Surveyors possess a wealth of knowledge and experience of property surveying in West Wittering and we carry out home surveys on properties in the village on a regular basis.
