Victoria Road, Emsworth

Located within easy reach of town centre amenities, the train station, main 700 bus route, and the Mill Pond Treagust & Co is pleased to offer this generous four bedroom detached property (1969 sq.ft approx). The property offers a versatile layout with two formal reception rooms, and benefits from a good sized mature rear garden, gas central heating (radiators), double glazing and photovoltaic panels & solar thermal tubes providing free energy and hot water to the home, with an additional income to the household.

The side door opens into the entrance hall with staircase to the first floor and door into the front aspect sitting room with large south facing bay window and a feature brick fireplace with electric fire (not currently used). The second reception room is currently used as a dining room with easy access to the adjoining kitchen which is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units with a built-in oven and hob, a breakfast bar seating area and space/plumbing for a dishwasher. A glazed doors opens to the generous utility room which has a range of fitted units with work surfaces over, plumbing for a washing machine, and French doors opening out to the decking. Adjoining this room is a cloakroom with further storage area and accessible gas boiler.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms (two with wash basins and storage beneath), served by the family bathroom which is fitted with a white suite with bath and separate shower cubicle. Stairs lead up to the second floor which was built as part of the original design and character of the home, and could provide semi-independent living if required. Currently arranged with a bedroom and shower room, and a large space in between which has been utilised for a variety of purposes by the current owners including a sitting room, office and play room. The inverter for the solar panels is installed in a recessed position with additional accessible storage.

Outside
A brick wall forms the front boundary with opening to the central space between this house and number 7, which has been designed using tarmac and shingle to provide off-road parking. Usage of this space is informally arranged and shared between the home owners.

At the back of the house there is a decked seating area with Pergola over, which, in the summer months, can enjoy sunshine until sunset. Steps lead down to the main garden area which features a pond and planted borders on both sides which have been developed for over thirty years by the current owners with a variety of bulbs, herbaceous perennials and decorative shrubs. A productive apple hedge borders the central pathway leading to an archway at end of the plot where a greenhouse and Summer house (less than 2 years old) are located. The Summer House has built-in storage racks, a desk, potting bench and has a partially laminated floor. There is a covered area attached to one side of the home which is suitable for the storage of larger items such as bicycles.

Property information
Utilities - mains electricity, gas and water connected
Photovoltaic panels and inverter provide green energy to the home, a feed in tariff payment is payable to the household on a quarterly basis.Two solar thermal tubes provide hot water to the home. It is stored in a 210 litre storage cylinder and is supplied at mains pressure to shower, bath and taps. An immersions back up can be run with the PV installation. The boiler was installed at the same time as the green energy infrastructure and has been maintained yearly.
Broadband Ultrafast available with download speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Mobile Coverage - 02 & Vodafone Likely | Three & EE Limited

The Area
The picturesque harbourside town centre of Emsworth is within half a mile of the property with its excellent variety of local shops, pubs, restaurants and two sailing clubs. Also found within the town are dentist surgeries, doctors surgeries, health and well being clinics, library, and community centre which offers an array of activities including dance classes for adults and children, sing and sign for babies/toddlers, cinema club, music clubs, and fitness classes. Emsworth sits at the top of Chichester harbour and there are several walks nearby including routes to Langstone and the coastal footpath around Thorney Island, part of which is an RSPB nature reserve. This conveniently situated home is also ideally placed for transport links with both the railway station and main bus route nearby. A particular advantage of this property is its close proximity to Emsworth Primary School & St James' Primary School (both Ofsted rated Good), which are within walking distance. The cathedral city of Chichester is situated approximately 8 miles to the east and offers excellent high street shopping and leisure facilities to suit all.

Transport
Emsworth station with direct links to London Victoria, Chichester, Brighton, Southampton, Havant (Mainline to Waterloo) & Portsmouth
Main 700 bus route offers travel across the South Coast (accessed from Havant Road)

Education
Emsworth & St James' Primary Schools within walking distance
Bourne Community College secondary school located in nearby Southbourne 
Further education - Havant & South Downs College, Chichester College and City of Portsmouth colleges
Chichester & Portsmouth Universities