Whyke Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19

Charming period city cottage, stylishly updated, with spacious living, stunning kitchen/dining room, landscaped garden, detached studio and off-street parking.

About the property

This charming period city cottage is beautifully maintained and stylishly presented, offering an appealing blend of character and modern living.

An enclosed entrance porch leads into an impressive double reception room (23'4 x 12'3) with light wood flooring and two large-pane sash windows flanked by bespoke shutters, flooding the space with natural light. To the rear, the kitchen/breakfast/dining room forms the heart of the home, with bi-folding doors with discreet blinds, opening onto the garden. A vaulted ceiling with three electrically operated Velux windows, enhances the sense of light and space. The Shaker-style kitchen is well fitted with a range of units, integrated appliances and wood worktops, while the dining area provides ample space for entertaining.
The ground floor also features a fully tiled four-piece bathroom/wet room with heated towel rail and ceiling lantern window. Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys a bright front aspect, while the second bedroom overlooks the garden and benefits from a cloakroom en suite. Both rooms have bespoke shutters. A ladder leads to a versatile loft room (11'5 x 11'0), ideal as a guest or hobby space.

Outside

The front offers off-street parking for 1–2 vehicles. The rear garden is attractively landscaped for low maintenance and includes a superb detached studio (15'5 x 13'0) with two electrically operated Velux windows, glazed doors, power and insulation—perfect as a home office, studio or additional living space.

Location

The historic cathedral city of Chichester offers comprehensive shopping facilities and a choice of social and recreational activities. 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.

Events and sporting activities in the area include Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival 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). Other local attractions include: the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Dean Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Tangmere Aviation Museum, Goodwood House, Stansted Park and Petworth House.