King Street, Emsworth

A STUNNING, GRADE II LISTED, FAMILY HOME with generous proportions, and located on one of Emsworth's prime residential streets, moments from the Harbour Foreshore and Emsworth Square. The property, with Georgian additions, was originally home to the King family, renowned Emsworth ship builders after whom the street is named. This house has been thoughtfully updated & improved throughout to provide a substantial, classic home with style and grace.There is an extensive series of charming, interlinked gardens to this property including a Garden Terrace, Walled Croquet Lawn, Pond Garden with Summer House, Lawned Garden. This family home includes Three Reception Rooms and Five Bedrooms, with a wealth of original features evident throughout the property. The spacious accommodation is suitable for comfortable, family living and formal entertaining. This includes a formal, half-panelled Dining Room with Fireplace; the elegant Sitting Room; a painted Shaker Style Kitchen with AGA Oven and the adjoining Breakfast Room with original flagstone flooring, fireplace & wood burning stove. To the side of the property, there is a driveway leading to a Garage/Outbuilding with a Craft/Games Room above it. King Street is situated within only a short walk of Emsworth square, foreshore and ponds. Emsworth village has a thriving community with a range of local shops, post office, cafés/restaurants, dentist & doctors surgeries. It is also becoming known for its developing arts scene. Located on the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour, designated a National Landscape (formerly AONB), and widely considered to be one of the most desirable destinations for coastal walks & recreational sailing, Emsworth having two Sailing Clubs. Access is easily afforded to major rail and road links which include the A27 & A3, Havant & Emsworth rail stations, for London and the South Coast. Nearby is the Cathedral City of Chichester which offers cultural entertainment with its renowned Festival Theatre and art galleries. Attractions on the nearby Goodwood Estate include golf, flying, horse & motor racing events. To the north are the South Downs, England's newest National Park, renowned for its clarity of night skies.