The home of Chris and Fiona Bevan is just two miles from the walled town of Chichester in West Sussex. However, from the outside it wouldn't look amiss nestled amongst the New England style homes of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont in America. Venture inside and it's different again, with the interiors having been given a distinctive Eastern twist. When Chris and Fiona brought Maybury for ÂŁ715,000 in 2008 it was a drab 60s, detached home that featured a warren of different rooms. The couple spent ÂŁ350,000 completely transforming the property, with work taking around a year to complete, and today it is double the size. The front boasts white clapperboard, gables and a veranda, while inside it is all dark walnut floors, Eastern dĂŠcor and lavish open plan layout. It total, the property boasts five double bedrooms, four bathrooms, a luxurious kitchen and a stunning dining hall. A modern glass block and oak staircase rises up to one of the property's most dramatic features a mezzanine first floor landing. Complete with glass balustrade and featuring a delightful sitting room, this area overlooks the main reception below and benefits from wonderful views. Partially sub-divided from the sitting/living room by a large central chimneybreast - which features a remote controlled contemporary gas fireplace - is a cosy reception hall/winter dining room. Adjacent to these two areas is the luxurious kitchen, which was designed and manufactured in Germany. This room boasts Hacker graphite oak units with Kashmir white granite worksurfaces and a beautiful porcelain tiled floor. Meanwhile, a bespoke glass central island fitted with a number of integral appliances takes pride of place.
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