Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, Chichester, PO19

An attractive 3 bedrooms Grade II listed family house set in just under 1 acre of beautiful gardens and grounds with Bothy, currently set up as a 1 bed annexe.

DESCRIPTION:

Located to the west of Chichester city centre close to the upper reaches of Chichester harbour, an attractive detached Grade II listed family house set in approximately 0.85 of an acre of beautiful gardens and grounds.

The front door leads into an entrance hall with storage cupboard and staircase to the 1st floor. From the hall, doors lead to the sitting room with open fire and storage cupboards to either side; a dual aspect study with fireplace, woodburning stove and glazed door to the garden, and to the dining room with log burner. From the dining room, an opening leads to a bright south facing kitchen (with double doors to garden) a range of modern base and wall cupboards, 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, 7-ring gas cooker with four ovens below and extractor hood over. Accessed from the dining room is a useful ground floor cloakroom and utility/shower room with tiled shower, sink, and a range of base and wall units with space for appliances.

On the first floor is the landing with loft access and door to spacious master bedroom with period fireplace, ample space for wardrobes and a well equipped ensuite bathroom, comprising a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and low-level WC. The second bedroom has a dual aspect with views over the garden, whilst bedroom three is a small double with recess fitted wardrobe. Finally there is a large family bathroom with panelled bath and shower over, wash hand basin and low level WC, and half tiled walls.

The property is approached via a gravelled drive and is set in a wonderful south facing garden with large paved patio area. The garden boasts a wide range of mature trees and shrubs, and borders land owned by the Harbour Trust, and includes a stream feeding Chichester Harbour. Within the grounds is a Bothy currently set up as an annexe with a bedroom/kitchenette and bathroom. There are also three sheds.

N.B. There is a right of way across the garden to provide access for the neighbours to the footpath leading to the church.

Note: The property is subject to a number of statutory designations, as follows:

The property is located within Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The land is also covered by a blanket Tree Preservation Order.

LOCATION:

Weston House is conveniently located approximately 1 ½ miles west of Chichester city centre and has excellent bus and cycle links into the city, where there is a mainline train station with connections to both Portsmouth and London Victoria. The cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. Located close to Chichester is the Goodwood Estate, which is famous for its many sporting event days including the much-celebrated Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts, and a season of horseracing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival.

The South Downs National Park is within easy reach being about 2.5 miles to the north, and Chichester Harbour, along with Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool, are located just to the south-west, the harbour being home to several popular sailing clubs. Also, to the south-west, about 9 miles, is the Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering and the National Trust's East Head sand dune spit at the stunning entrance to Chichester Harbour. The house is within walking distance of the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour and there are excellent boating facilities at Bosham approximately 1 ½ miles to the west.

Services: All main.

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band F

Energy Rating: N/A Listed