Oving Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19

A superb, substantial and very well presented detached period family house with 3 bedrooms, private driveway with parking for a couple of cars, and a beautiful mature south facing garden, situated only about half a mile to the east of Chichester city centre.

DESCRIPTION:

The front door opens into a small lobby and then into the large, double aspect sitting-room with Jetmaster fireplace and French windows leading to the rear terrace and garden. Another door leads to a later extension to the rear of the house comprising a cloakroom (WC and wash hand-basin) cleaning and utility cupboards with plumbing for washing machine and a home office with fitted desktop and lovely views of the garden.

The dining room is accessed from both the sitting room and kitchen and has a fitted meter cupboard with shelves over. It overlooks the front of the property with a small window to the driveway at the side. It has a fitted meter cupboard with shelves over. The stylish, modern kitchen contains a range of two tone base and wall cupboards including a fridge/freezer, full-height larder unit and a dishwasher. The Corian worktops are inset with a double sink with mixer tap and a gas hob with electric oven below and extractor hood over. The kitchen has wonderful views of the rear garden.

Accessed from the sitting room and kitchen is the main hallway with tiled floor (continued from kitchen) stairs to the first floor and a glazed back door leading to the terrace and rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR:

On the first floor there is a large landing with a window bathing the space in natural light.
The Master Bedroom has a built-in double wardrobe, feature fireplace and fitted bookshelves.

Bedroom 2 has a built-in wardrobe, feature fireplace, fitted bookshelves and a modern desk with two workspaces and fitted drawers and a cupboard under.

Bedroom 3 overlooks the garden and has a fitted wardrobe and the airing cupboard.
The large family bathroom comprises a panelled bath, walk –in shower, low level W C and wash hand basin with fitted shelves and cupboard.

OUTSIDE:

To the rear of the house is a lovely mature garden with a terrace area directly adjacent to the back of the house having a retractable canopy providing shade to the terrace. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and planted with mature trees and shrubs. There is a raised feature pond and flowerbed and at the far end of the garden is a timber built shed and a pergola with grapevine. A pedestrian gate to the side of the house leads to a private driveway with off street parking for 2 cars.

LOCATION:

The property is situated towards the western end of a popular and predominantly residential road comprising many character buildings being less than 0.5 of a mile to the east of Chichester city centre and the bustling mainly pedestrianised shopping precinct. It is also conveniently located for a couple of convenience stores, nearby recreation areas, including Florence Park and Priory Park, bus services, and for access to the A27, which links with the A3(M) to the west providing a route north to the M25. Chichester train station, just outside the city centre and only about 1 mile from the property, provides services along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton, and to 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 horse racing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach being only 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 sandy beach at West Wittering and the National Trust’s East Head sand dune spit at the stunning entrance to Chichester Harbour.

INFORMATION:

Services: All main. Gas boiler for central heating. 8 x solar panels and 2 x Thermal hot water panels on double-pitched roof.

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax: Band F

Energy Rating: Band D