St Pauls Road, Chichester, West Sussex

34 St. Paul’s Road is a delightful two-bedroom period home, located in a highly desirable position on the northern edge of Chichester city centre. The property shares Grade II Listed status with its attached neighbour, dating from the early 19th century and featuring flint and red brick elevations, while inside there is plenty of original character alongside attractive styling and fittings. All windows are fitted with secondary glazing. The entrance hall is fitted with tiled flooring, which runs the length of the house into the kitchen, and there are also two comfortable, well-presented reception rooms on the ground floor. The sitting room at the front has exposed wooden floorboards, a fireplace and built-in shelving and cupboard space within the alcoves. There is also a dining room at the rear with a dual aspect, welcoming plenty of natural light, as well as further built-in storage. The kitchen features a built-in dresser, Italian marble work surfaces, and an integral washing machine and dishwasher. It has a door opening onto the rear gardens and features custom-made farmhouse-style units, a butler sink and a Rayburn range which provides hot water and central heating, all three functions can be used independently. There is also an under-stairs boiler cupboard providing additional storage. The family bathroom is located on the ground floor, with its chequerboard floor tiles, airing cupboard, roll-top bathtub with a shower attachment and column radiator with built-in towel rail. Meanwhile, upstairs there are two well-presented bedrooms, both of which are doubles. Both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and feature white painted floorboards, helping to create an airy feel, while the principal bedroom towards the front has its own en suite cloakroom.

At the front, the cottage opens onto St. Paul’s Road, in a prime location just a short distance from the northern city walls. Parking is available in marked bays slightly further up St. Paul’s Road via the resident permit scheme. The gardens at the side and rear of the property are walled, creating a sense of seclusion, and a gate provides access at the side of the house.

The gardens include gravel and brick pathways and seating areas for al fresco dining, border beds with various flowering perennials and established shrubs. Seating areas for al fresco dining, border beds with various flowering perennials and established shrubs. The garden also features an area of lawn with flowering apple and cherry trees, bordered by hedgerow and high timber fencing in addition to the historic walls. A timber-framed summerhouse at the end of the garden provides further space in which to relax, with its own paved, south-facing sun terrace, providing the perfect space in which to relax.

The property lies just a short distance from the many amenities found within the mainly pedestrianised city centre. Pallant House Gallery, the New Park Centre, Chichester’s Racquets & Fitness Club, the adjoining public tennis courts, and the renowned Festival Theatre are all within easy reach.

The mainline station is just over a mile away and provides access along the south coast, to London Victoria via Gatwick and to London Waterloo via Havant. The A27, a mile and a half away, provides access to the A3(M) and on to the M25. Portsmouth ferry port, about 16 miles, provides access to the Isle of Wight, Channel Islands and to Continental Europe. Southampton Airport is about 30 miles. The Centurion Way foot and cycle path is accessed to the west of Chichester and provides access northwards to the South Downs National Park and, via the Salterns Way, along the harbour shoreline to the sandy beach of West Wittering.

Goodwood, to the northeast, offers a horse racing calendar and annual events for motoring enthusiasts. Sailing may be enjoyed from the many villages around Chichester Harbour and off the coast.