The Avenue, Chichester, PO19

A welcoming entrance porch with quarry tiled flooring leads into a grand reception hall featuring attractive solid wood parquet flooring, a graceful staircase rising to the upper floors, access to the cellar, and a cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin.
The superb accommodation centres around two magnificent principal reception rooms, both enhanced by attractive bay windows and parquet flooring. The impressive double-aspect drawing room enjoys excellent natural light and features a striking stone fireplace, while the formal dining room benefits from a handsome brick-built fireplace, creating the perfect setting for entertaining. A separate home office provides an ideal workspace and features a fireplace together with double doors opening directly onto the garden.
The generous kitchen/breakfast room is designed for modern family life, fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units, ample work surfaces, double electric ovens, electric hob with extractor hood, double stainless steel sink, walk-in pantry and a large built-in storage cupboard. Sliding doors provide seamless access to the garden, while a conservatory offers additional reception space and enjoys access to the rear courtyard. A separate utility/boiler room provides further practical storage and laundry facilities.
The first floor hosts an impressive principal bedroom suite with built-in wardrobe and a spacious en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two is a particularly attractive double-aspect room with fitted wardrobes and its own en-suite shower room. A further double bedroom, a single bedroom and a well-appointed family bathroom complete this floor.
Occupying the second floor are two further generous double bedrooms, each benefiting from built-in storage, providing flexible accommodation for family members, guests or hobby rooms.
Rich in character and architectural detail, this handsome Edwardian residence offers exceptional living space, period elegance and flexible accommodation, making it an outstanding family home.

Outside

The property occupies beautifully established grounds that enjoy a high degree of privacy and seclusion, enclosed by mature boundary hedging and enhanced by attractive landscaping throughout. Brick entrance pillars lead to an impressive gravel carriage driveway, centred around a magnificent cedar tree and complemented by extensive lawns, well-stocked flower and shrub borders, and a detached double garage.
The gardens are a particular feature of the property, offering a wonderful blend of recreation and relaxation. To the east, a large level lawn provides an ideal setting for croquet, badminton or family games, while a paved terrace and charming timber gazebo create inviting spaces for outdoor entertaining. A fully enclosed and partially walled pool garden incorporates a heated outdoor swimming pool with surrounding sun terrace.
To the rear, further lawns and mature planting are complemented by a gravel path leading to a productive vegetable garden and greenhouse. Traditional brick-built outbuildings provide useful storage and a gardener's WC, while a substantial enclosed walled courtyard offers a sheltered and characterful setting for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Planning permission has been granted for an exceptional programme of redevelopment and enhancement designed to complement and elevate the existing property. The approved scheme includes a striking contemporary single-storey extension linked to the main house via a glazed connection, a substantial detached replacement garage building incorporating garaging, gym facilities and ancillary accommodation/home office space above, replacement and refurbishment of existing outbuildings, comprehensive landscaping improvements and a replacement swimming pool.
The design has been specifically commended within the planning officer's report as a high-quality contemporary addition that remains sympathetic to the original dwelling, preserving the spacious character and mature setting of the plot while significantly enhancing its accommodation and functionality.
Planning Reference: CC/25/03055/DOM
Please note: An overage provision will apply whereby, in the event that planning permission is granted and/or implemented for the construction of any additional dwelling(s) on the property (or any part thereof), the purchaser will be required to make an overage payment to the seller.

Situation

The Avenue is widely regarded as one of Chichester’s most prestigious residential addresses, forming part of the city’s sought-after Conservation Area and characterised by its handsome period properties and mature tree-lined setting. Situated approximately one mile from the historic city centre, residents enjoy convenient access to Chichester’s extensive range of shopping, dining and cultural amenities, including the renowned Festival Theatre, Pallant House Gallery and cathedral.
The area benefits from excellent educational provision, with a number of highly regarded state and independent schools nearby, while Chichester railway station provides direct services to London Victoria. The city is also ideally positioned for access to Goodwood, famous for its horse racing, Festival of Speed and Revival events, together with the beautiful South Downs National Park and the beaches of West Wittering and the South Coast.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-66418

Additional Information

Planning permission has been granted for an exceptional programme of redevelopment and enhancement designed to complement and elevate the existing property. The approved scheme includes a striking contemporary single-storey extension linked to the main house via a glazed connection, a substantial detached replacement garage building incorporating garaging, gym facilities and ancillary accommodation/home office space above, replacement and refurbishment of existing outbuildings, comprehensive landscaping improvements and a replacement swimming pool.
The design has been specifically commended within the planning officer's report as a high-quality contemporary addition that remains sympathetic to the original dwelling, preserving the spacious character and mature setting of the plot while significantly enhancing its accommodation and functionality.
Planning Reference: CC/25/03055/DOM
Please note: An overage provision will apply whereby, in the event that planning permission is granted and/or implemented for the construction of any additional dwelling(s) on the property (or any part thereof), the purchaser will be required to make an overage payment to the seller.