A superb, substantial (approx. 2374 sq. ft.), well presented Victorian semi-detached family house with 5 en-suite double bedrooms, parking for a couple of cars, and south facing courtyard garden.

DESCRIPTION:

Conveniently situated only about half a mile to the east of Chichester city centre, Richmond House is a superb and very well presented Victorian semi-detached family house with 5 en-suite double bedrooms. Understood to have been once used as a Boutique Bed & Breakfast, this handsome and characterful property currently offers substantial and versatile accommodation (approx. 2374 sqft) arranged over 4 floors. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to a lovely sitting room with log burner and tall bay window to the front of the house as well as a spacious approx. 23ft long double aspect kitchen/dining room. The first floor includes 3 double bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, the principal bedroom featuring a large en-suite with ‘freestanding’ bath and separate shower, which is ‘Jack & Jill’ to the landing. The top floor comprises a charming double bedroom with good eaves storage accessed via a spacious en-suite bathroom with a period style roll-top bath. The surprisingly well proportioned lower ground floor offers a fair level of natural light and includes a cosy family room and a further en-suite double bedroom with ‘Jack & Jill’ bath/shower room with door back through to a hall and glazed double doors opening to a small, private, and partly covered terrace. This flexible lower ground floor might also lend itself to conversion into an annexe with its own private entrance from the outside via the terrace, subject to any necessary consents. The property also benefits from gas central heating and is predominantly UPVC double glazed.

Outside, there is a small, gravelled frontage and a partly covered driveway to the side of the house, which provides off-street parking for a couple of cars and leads to double metal gates which open to an attractive ‘low maintenance’ south facing courtyard garden being nicely enclosed and providing a good level of privacy with a decked sitting area, artificial lawn, shed, and paved path.

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 Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering and the National Trust’s East Head sand dune spit at the stunning entrance to Chichester Harbour.

Services: All main. Gas central heating

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax: Band F

Energy Rating: Band D