The location of Raffle House’s latest luxury home draw will be familiar to many thanks to the closest hub’s previous inclusion in illustrious ‘Best places to live’ lists such as those compiled by The Sunday Times and Muddy Stilettos. 

West Sussex’s only city of Chichester is highly desirable thanks to its lower-than-average crime rate, good schools and access to everything from national parks to beaches and quaint villages.

The detached home sits on 1.34 acres in a hamlet just outside Chichester, with beautifully manicured gardens that boast glorious views over the surrounding countryside.

Set over three floors and with a total size of more than 4,500 sq ft, the stunning residence offers six bedrooms and five bathrooms, as well as an abundance of tastefully decorated living areas.

These include an enormous glass-roofed orangery housing the kitchen, a dining space and comfy seating areas that open out into the lawn.

Impeccable interior stylings

Inside, the house is equally grand, with the architecturally designed accommodation set over three floors and offering a total floorspace of more than 4,500 sq ft. 

Adjoining the front balcony is a dining room that could almost be described as a dining hall, running at more than 11m long and easily able to seat 20.

Opening straight onto the lawn and with wraparound glass, this is the ideal space for formal dining in all weather.

Adjacent to this elegant room are a sitting room and drawing room, both of which are home to feature fireplaces and beautifully styled seating spaces that open into the stately central hallway.

This space has everything one would expect from such a grand property, with intricate cornicing and a magnificent chandelier. 

From here, there’s access into an enormous glass-roofed orangery, which contains a kitchen that’s perfect for modern entertaining.

Featuring a vast island, there’s countertop dining, as well as a number of other sitting spaces for casual meals. 

This luxurious space is a prime example of how the property has been styled to blend its Regency history with more contemporary touches – the classic farmhouse, shaker-style kitchen is paired with modern furnishings and a funky blue log burner that is surrounded by a quirky tiled fireplace.  

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A location for all activities

If the six bedrooms on offer aren’t quite enough to put up all the winner’s race day guests, local transport links will see visitors swiftly on their way.

Those from London should find it particularly easy to make the journey home, thanks to train connections that can whisk one to the capital in just 90 minutes from Chichester station.

This easy access to both the country and the capital is a prime reason for the area’s huge popularity and high number of affluent families.

Nestled among the South Downs National Park, the local area is home to many pretty villages and areas of natural beauty, as well as being close enough for those who need access to London for work.

The location is also great for beach lovers and avid sailors: Bognor Regis is less than five miles from the property; Chichester Marina just five miles west and Bracklesham Bay about eight miles away. 

In addition to throwing in all the gorgeous furniture, Raffle House also covers stamp duty costs and legal fees, so the lucky winner will be able to move in without spending a penny.

And, if it turns out the winner isn’t keen on a move to this stunning part of the countryside, they will also have the option to take the cash equivalent of the home’s value; there’s no need to go to the hassle of selling the property if they’d prefer a different one.

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Paid entries to the draw can be purchased from £10, which gives players 15 chances to win, and there’s also the option to enter for free via post.

Entries close on August 31, and the winner will be drawn on September 5.

Those entering before July 31 will also be entered into the bonus draw for a Porsche Cayman worth £65,000. 

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