Franklin Place, Chichester, PO19

A charming period cottage backing onto the city walls close to the Festival Theatre and the city’s main shopping precinct.

DESCRIPTION:

Located just a short walk from the city centre, a Grade II period cottage with a well stocked mature south facing garden backing onto the ancient city wall. This delightful home would make an ideal main residence or weekend abode, being situated just across the road from the famous Chichester Festival Theatre and a stones throw from Priory Park.

The front door leads into a cosy sitting area with fireplace (blocked off) and then opens up to a dining area with double doors leading out to the terrace and garden. From this space stairs lead to the first floor, a door leads to a small WC and an opening leads to the kitchen which has a good range of base and wall units, stainless steel sink with windows overlooking the garden, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer. A further pair of double doors leads out into the south facing garden.

On the first floor are 2 good sized bedrooms, a large storage cupboard and a bathroom with a panelled bath with shower over and glazed screen, low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor and a window overlooking the rear garden.

A particular feature of the property is the rear garden which is south facing and backs onto the city walls. Two pairs of double doors, one with a covered area, provide access to the garden which is paved and has raised beds and mature, easy maintenance plants and climbers giving a good degree of privacy.

Services: All main

Energy Rating: D

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band E


LOCATION:

The property is located just a short walk from the main pedestrianised shopping precinct and the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. The city offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports/tennis club and is home to the Pallant House Gallery

Located to the north of the city is the Goodwood Estate, which is famous for its many sporting event days including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horse racing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach being about 2.5 miles to the north, and Chichester Harbour, along with Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool, are located just to the south-west, the harbour being home to several popular sailing clubs. Also, to the south-west, about 9 miles, is the Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering and the National Trust's East Head sand dune spit at the stunning entrance to Chichester Harbour.

There are bus stops nearby, and Chichester's centrally located train station provides services along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton, and to London Victoria.