The Rummers, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19

An exceptional detached home of excellent proportion, situated in a private Close of similarly appointed homes, in a highly sought location just to the north of Chichester's historic city centre.

This superb, detached house is beautifully presented and situated in a tucked away position off sought after Brandy Hole Lane. The house offers under floor heating throughout the ground floor, together with excellent and versatile accommodation set in particularly attractive landscaped gardens.

A pathway of porcelain slabs provides access to both sides of the house and leads to a deep pitched covered entrance porch. Once inside, the vaulted reception hall provides a fitting welcome to this lovely property, with a deep half landing window that bathes the reception hall in natural light. Located to the rear of the property is a generous sitting room, which enjoys a super connection to the rear garden via glazed double doors. An impressive stone fireplace provides a focal point to this light room. To the front of the house are two further reception rooms currently purposed as a snug and a formal dining room respectively. The kitchen/breakfast room connects to the sitting room via double doors and in our opinion, there is the potential to consider the configuration of the ground floor if a substantial open plan living space is required. The kitchen itself is comprehensively fitted complete with a range of integral appliances and is finished with attractive composite worktops. In addition, there is ample room for a breakfast table while glazed doors open onto the rear garden. Located off the kitchen is a useful utility/boot room with door to the side of the house. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

From the reception hall, a beautifully finished stairwell, with a glass balustrade, rises to the first floor. Four double bedrooms await, with the main bedroom enjoying a garden view, equipped with a bank of built in wardrobes and enjoying the benefit of an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom, also benefitting from a garden aspect, has an en suite shower room, whilst bedrooms three and four are both double rooms and are served by a family bathroom located off the landing.

Outside
The rear garden is thoughtfully landscaped with an extensive porcelain paved sun terrace providing room to dine with ample space also for a garden kitchen for example. Matching paved steps lead to a well-maintained area of lawn, bordered and complimented by deep well stocked beds harbouring a variety of mature plants and shrubs including flowering varieties. At the top of the garden is a circular thatched garden structure, designed and equipped for al fresco dining. To one side of the property are sleeper retained raised beds suitable for growing plants or vegetables as required. There is a small greenhouse tucked away here also. There are gates to either side of the house providing access.

The detached double garage with pitched and tiled roof, has electronically operated doors and a side door to the garden. The garage is approached by a driveway that will accommodate up to four vehicles.

Location
The property is situated in the sought after residential leafy suburb of Summersdale. Ideally located within easy reach of the city centre which is just over a mile to the south and accessible to the South Downs National Park a short distance to the north.

Nearby, there are useful local amenities which include a medical centre, convenience store/post office and the Brandy Hole Lane Nature Reserve opposite, an enchanting woodland copse of about 15 acres.

The historic cathedral city of Chichester offers comprehensive shopping facilities and a choice of social and recreational activities, accessible through the mainly level pedestrian areas of the beautifully preserved city. Cultural activities include Pallant House Gallery and Festival Theatre.

There are renowned schools in the area, both in the public and the private sector. The mainline station in Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 40 minutes (via Gatwick Airport). Havant station to the west provides a faster service to London Waterloo in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Sports & Country Pursuits Events and sporting activities in the area include Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood, and beaches at the Witterings.

Chichester Harbour provides moorings (subject to availability) and there are nearby berthing and lifting facilities in Birdham Pool and Chichester Marina. Other local attractions include: the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Dean Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Goodwood House, Stansted Park and Petworth House.

Distances & Transport Chichester: 1 miles | Goodwood: 3 miles | Chichester Marina: 6 miles | Gatwick Airport: 47 miles | Central London: 70 miles All distances are approximate