The Drive, Summersdale, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19

A rare opportunity to purchase a well presented detached property, located in one of the most sought after areas just north of Chichester, known as Summersdale.

About the property

Trundle Cottage is an attractive detached home believed to date from the 1940s. Set back from the road behind a five-bar gate, the property enjoys a generous frontage with a substantial driveway, lawned garden and mature boundaries, providing excellent privacy.

A covered entrance porch opens into a welcoming reception hall, where herringbone wood flooring continues into the impressive dual-aspect sitting room. This bright room features a wood-burning stove set within a fireplace recess and opens into the dining room, creating a sociable semi open-plan layout. To the rear, the superb garden/dining room enjoys wide glazed windows overlooking the garden and a striking roof lantern that fills the space with natural light. The generously proportioned kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with Shaker-style cabinetry, wooden work surfaces and a range cooker, with space for an island and everyday dining. Bi-fold doors further enhance the connection between the house and garden. The principal bedroom is located on the ground floor and benefits from built-in wardrobes and a contemporary en suite shower room. On the first floor are two further double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

The rear garden provides a private and peaceful setting. A gravelled terrace and substantial sun deck create excellent spaces for outdoor entertaining, while a lawn extends to the rear where a useful garden shed is positioned. Mature trees, shrubs and established hedging complete this secluded environment.

Location

Trundle Cottage occupies a prime position on one of Chichester’s most prestigious roads, within the sought-after Summersdale area just north of the city centre. A range of everyday amenities, including a Post Office store, doctors’ surgery and regular bus services into the city, are all within walking distance.

Chichester itself offers a superb selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, while the surrounding area boasts a wide variety of renowned schools in both the public and private sectors.

Local leisure opportunities abound, with Goodwood hosting world-famous motoring events such as the Festival of Speed and the Revival, as well as horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood, and the beaches of the Witterings nearby. For those who enjoy the water, Chichester Harbour provides mooring opportunities (subject to availability), with berthing and lifting facilities available at Birdham Pool and Chichester Marina. Other nearby 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.

Transport links are excellent, with Chichester mainline station offering regular services to London Victoria in approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (via Gatwick Airport), while Havant station, to the west, provides a faster service to London Waterloo in around 1 hour 20 minutes.