An impressive family home near the coast with stables, grazing and access to incredible hacking

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If you’re searching for somewhere to have your horses at home, that offers easy access to the coast, and is within a reasonable distance of central London, with room for all the family, then look no further.

Birchwood is near the village of East Ashling in West Sussex, in The South Downs National Park – which offers amazing hacking routes. It is four miles from Chichester and its harbour, while the harbourside village of Bosham is three miles away.

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Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.

An impressive family home near the coast with stables, grazing and access to incredible hacking

Equestrian centres within easy reach include Hickstead, which is an hour’s drive, as is Sparsholt College. Boxgrove Competition Stables is seven miles away, while Wellington Riding Centre is just over an hour from the front door. Crofton Manor is about a 35-minute drive.

If you’re into your racing, Goodwood Racecourse is just five miles from the door, Fontwell Park Racecourse is nine miles away, and Cowdray Park Polo Club is within 12 miles if polo is your preference.

Dunsford & Jackson Equine Veterinary (13 miles away) will be on hand for any veterinary needs, and if you enjoy hunting, you can head out with either the Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray, the Hursley Hambleden or the Hampshire.

A gravel driveway leads to a double garage and store. There is also a detached stable block, with solar panels, and a large workshop.

The property sits in just over eight acres of formal gardens and paddocks.

The detached home has a light, bright entrance hall, plus a formal sitting room with an open fire and double doors that lead to a snug.

There is also a large open plan kitchen with range cooker and an island, that has plenty of room for a separate dining area.

Upstairs there are six double bedrooms, two of which have original fireplaces.

There are two modern bathrooms and a separate WC.

A secret staircase leads to an attic suite under the eaves, with a designated bedroom area, en-suite, and sitting area.

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