The Avenue, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19

A substantial and impressive detached house, believed to date back to 1901, of brick construction with tile hung elevations, under a clay tile roof. The property is situated on a wonderful, secluded corner plot of approximately 0.64 of an acre, located in the hugely popular residential area of Summersdale, just to the north of the city.

DESCRIPTION: The generous accommodation, which is just shy of 3,700 sq. ft. (gross internal), comprises entrance porch with quarry tiled flooring, entrance hall with solid wood parquet flooring, an elegant staircase leading to the first and second floors, a door leading down to the cellar, a cloakroom with hanging area and low-level WC and vanity unit with inset hand wash basin. The two magnificent principal reception rooms both enjoy bay windows, solid wood parquet flooring, the drawing room being double aspect with an impressive stone-built fireplace and the dining room has a handsome brick-built fireplace. There is a home office with feature fireplace and double doors to the garden.

The substantial kitchen/breakfast room has sliding doors on to the garden, a large built in storage unit, walk in pantry, and comprises a range of wall and base units, worktops, double stainless-steel sink and drainer, double electric ovens, electric hob with extractor hood over, space and plumbing for dishwasher and a door to the conservatory with ceramic tiled flooring and glazed door to the rear courtyard area. There is a utility/boiler room with sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and a gas fired boiler.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and spacious ensuite bathroom with panel bath, vanity unit with inset hand wash basin, low level WC, built in storage and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 is double aspect with built in wardrobes and ensuite shower room with corner shower, vanity unit with hand wash basin, low level WC and heated towel rail. There is a further double bedroom with built in wardrobe, a single bedroom and a family bathroom with panelled bath, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and a low-level WC.

On the second floor there are two double bedrooms, one of which has a built-in wardrobe.
OUTSIDE Mature boundary hedging surrounds the property and provides a good level of privacy and seclusion. The approach is via brick pillars which lead through to the gravel carriage driveway with impressive cedar tree, areas of lawn, flower and shrub borders and a double detached garage with up and over door.

The east garden has a lawn suitable for croquet or badminton, a patio, mature flower and shrub borders and a timber gazebo. There is a fully enclosed, partially walled pool area, heated outdoor swimming pool with patio surround, heat exchanger and filter system.

The rear garden has a further area of lawn, a gravel path leading to a vegetable garden, greenhouse and a series of attached brick-built outbuildings with storage rooms and a gardener’s WC. A large rear walled patio courtyard completes the outside.

N.B. If planning permission is granted and/or implemented for the construction of any additional dwelling(s) on the property (or any part thereof), the Buyer shall pay to the Seller an overage payment.
LOCATION:

The Avenue is one of Chichester’s most highly desirable tree-lined avenues, being approximately 1 ½ miles north of the city centre with easy access to the beautiful South Downs National Park.

There is a local sub-post office and store on The Broadway, a medical centre on Lavant Road, and a regular bus service runs from the main road into the city centre. Brandy Hole Copse, an enchanting 15-acre woodland nature reserve, and Centurion Way, a 9 km cycleway (connecting Chichester to West Dean), are all within short walking distance of the property.

The cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping and many fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. It also has a railway station with regular services to London (Victoria) and along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton.

The Goodwood Estate, situated just to the north of Chichester, 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 horseracing including the renowned Qatar Festival.

INFORMATION:

Services: All mains

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band G

Energy Rating: Band G