Birdham Road, Appledram, Chichester

THE PROPERTY and GROUNDS

The glasshouse complex is approached through a long driveway and five bar timber gate set well back within delightful enclosed gardens surrounded by attractive mature hedging with a variety of trees and shrubs. The first part of the driveway has a right of way to access the rear side garden of the property called Crouchers, which is a period house to the south of the glass houses. A pair of large tall wrought iron gates lead into the former dog train area of glass houses and small Cafe to the rear of the grounds with a parking area for at least 50 vehicles, extensive glass houses and various outbuildings, including timber built shed and a large garage/workshop. Gardens and Grounds

In all, set in about 3.1 acres



SERVICES Mains electricity, gas, water and private drainage.

BUSINESS RATES 

Former Dog Training Centre & Premises: 

Year 2024/25 Gross £6,986 less (Business Relief & 75% discount) 

Amount Payable: £1,164.33 

Current Rates to be confirmed.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Chichester Council



PLANNING Mad About Dogs Birdham Road, Appledram, Chichester.

Ref. No: 14/01836/FUL | May 2014 Status: Permit: 

Change of use from garden centre to dog training centre, with hydrotherapy pool and change of use of land for training of dogs. Storage area for caravans and motorhomes (maximum 30). Existing cafe to open when dog training centre in use.

NOTE: Suitable for alternative Employment uses, subject to planning consent.

TENURE Freehold.



ALL ENQUIRIES 

‘Offers are Invited’ & ‘The property is available For Sale or may Let.



BIRDHAM and CHICHESTER

Birdham village is about 4.7 miles to the south of Chichester city centre and is a well regarded village with a friendly community and lovely ancient church of St James dating from the 14th century and much the surrounding countryside close to the harbour is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) bounded by the parish of West Itchenor sailing village about 2 miles to the south, where there are a couple of very popular local public houses/restaurants; The Ship Inn, Itchenor and The Lamb Inn on the Chichester/Wittering Road. The village has a village hall, local general store, fuel station/small Waitrose outlet and a CE Primary School. There are lovely walks along Chichester canal, which emanates from the city centre and leads to Chichester Yacht club.  Chichester city was founded by the Romans during the first century AD and is steeped in history with a number of archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest including the tall defence walls, which provide a walk through the city. Much of the city shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the well preserved and Chichester Cathedral founded during 1075. The elaborate octagonal Market Cross in the city dates from 1501. The city has a number of  beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats to Donnington, beyond which there are a further 2 miles of walks along the canal leading to Birdham and Chichester Marinas, by road about 3.5 miles south of the city. The Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital in the city. Further amenities include: public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, tennis/squash club and Chichester rugby football club. Other attractions include: the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a number of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including: University of Chichester and Portsmouth Grammar school, Bishop Luffa, The Prebendal school, Oakwood, Great Ballard, Dorset House school, Slindon College, Seaford College, Westbourne House.



COMMUNICATION TRAVEL LINKS

Chichester mainline rail station fast links to London/Waterloo via Havant and London/Victoria about (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (76miles) and airports at Heathrow (72miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (48miles). Southampton International airport (38miles), Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Europe. Distances are approximate and times may change.





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