2 bedroom terraced house for sale

A delightful Grade II Listed property situated conveniently for Chichester’s historic City centre, backing onto the ancient city walls and featuring a pretty south facing garden.

Situated in highly sought after Franklin Place, which enjoys a location in close proximity to Chichester City centre, this charming terraced cottage is Grade II Listed and has been a much loved home to the current vendors for over 40 years. Dating from the early 19th century, the front elevation is painted a pastel blue to compliment this pretty row of colourful terraced houses, which back onto the historic city walls and Priory Park beyond. Last renovated and refurbished in approximately 1979 the property would now benefit from some updating and redecorating, to ensure its compatibility with modern living.

Upon entering the property an entrance hall guides you round to the main double reception space, comprising separate dining area and sitting room respectively. To the rear of the property there is a cosy garden room which connects to the pretty south facing rear garden. The kitchen is located to the front of the property, whilst a cloakroom off the hallway completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs from the dining area lead up to a spacious first floor landing which has the potential to be reconfigured. The principal bedroom is located to the front of the house with a family bathroom next door, whilst the second bedroom is located to the rear and enjoys a garden view.
Outside, the property is approached via a wrought iron gate, with a low wall retaining a small, paved area. The south facing rear garden backs onto the ancient city walls and features an attractive weeping pear tree, wooden decked seating area extending to a paved terrace bordered by beds with mature plants and shrubs.

Resident on street parking permits can be applied for through Chichester District Council and with the city centre on its doorstep, this property is ideal for anyone seeking a city residence or additional home to generate income.

Chichester offers a wide variety of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, which include the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, Ancient Cathedral, Summer Arts Festival, Pallant House Gallery, New Park Cinema, museums and restaurants. Leisure pursuits within the area include sailing from the many centres around Chichester Harbour, horse riding and walking on the miles of foot and bridle paths on The South Downs and around the harbour, golf and tennis within the general area. Horseracing may be enjoyed at Goodwood, which hosts 'Glorious Goodwood' and also the annual Festival of Speed and Revival meetings for motor enthusiasts. A mainline railway station at Chichester offers services across the South Coast, London (Victoria), and Gatwick whilst Havant (to the west) offers a faster service to London (Waterloo). The A27 also provides good road links across the South Coast towards Brighton, Portsmouth or Southampton, or to the A3.