The Avenue, Chichester, PO19

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.

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.

Planning permission has been granted for an exceptional redevelopment and enhancement scheme involving the demolition of existing outbuildings and the creation of a thoughtfully designed contemporary extension and replacement ancillary accommodation within the grounds of this substantial Victorian residence.

The approved scheme includes:

• A striking contemporary single-storey side extension linked to the main house via a glazed connection, designed to complement the proportions and architectural character of the existing home

• A substantial detached replacement garage building providing garaging, gym space and ancillary accommodation/home office space above

• Demolition of outbuildings and replacement with high-quality new structures

• Refurbishment and upgrading of retained outbuildings

• Landscaping and associated external enhancement works, including a replacement swimming pool

• Retention of the property’s mature setting and established frontage screening

The approved design has been specifically praised within the planning officer’s report as a high-quality contemporary addition that remains sympathetic and subservient to the original dwelling, preserving the spacious character of the plot whilst significantly enhancing the overall accommodation and functionality of the property.

The scheme incorporates premium architectural detailing including red brick elevations, clay tiled roofs, timber doors and metal-framed glazing, carefully designed to reflect the proportions and character of the existing Victorian home.

Application - CC/25/03055/DOM

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.

Services: All mains Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Chichester District Council Council Tax Band: Band G Energy Rating: Band G