3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

An exceptional property, immaculately presented and superbly located in highly sought Westgate with parkland views. The property occupies a convenient position in a bijou gated development of just four similarly appointed properties.

An attractively conceived semi-detached property, designed with flair and with an emphasis on eco credentials. Located in an exclusive private and gated development, situated close to local amenities and within 0.3 miles of the Cross in the heart of Chichester’s historic city centre, this superior townhouse offers contemporary living over three floors.

An entrance porch, with a cedar wood front door gives way to the entrance hall, where a downstairs cloakroom is to be found. The sitting room/dining room is configured open plan and benefits not only from a cleverly placed lightwell which serves to bathe the space in natural light, but also from the bi-fold doors that provide a superb connection to the garden. Accessed from both the entrance hall and the dining space, the kitchen is fitted to a high standard and is of contemporary design, featuring a range of integral appliances and stone work tops complimented by task lighting. Under floor heating extends throughout the ground floor.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, twin mirror fronted double wardrobes and a view that extends over the garden and to parkland. There is also a luxuriously appointed en suite shower room. The second bedroom is located to the front of the property and is a light space, courtesy of two sets of windows. The room benefits from a mirror fronted double wardrobe. Adjacent to the second bedroom is a family bathroom which again, is beautifully appointed.

Bedroom three is located on the second floor and is of generous proportions, with a vaulted ceiling, a triple mirror fronted wardrobe and a luxuriously fitted en suite shower room.

The rear garden is a lovely space, mature and enclosed, with side access for convenience. A flagstone patio provides an ideal al fresco dining space and extends to an area of lawn with flower and shrub borders. The garden extends to approximately 75ft in length, with a superb summer house at the bottom. Here a gate and brick steps lead you to a stream with bench seating, making this a perfect place to sit and relax.

The property is situated just off Westgate, a short distance from West Street and just a stroll from the beautiful Bishops Palace Gardens and Cathedral. At the western end of Westgate, the Centurion Way foot and cycle path provides access northwards to the South Downs and southwards, via the Salterns Way, along the shoreline of Chichester Harbour. Other nearby facilities include the Westgate & Nuffield Health Sports Centres, Chichester Tennis Club and Chichester Rugby Club.

The historic cathedral city of Chichester itself offers comprehensive shopping facilities and a choice of social and recreational activities, all of which are easily accessible through the mainly level pedestrian areas of the beautifully preserved city. Cultural activities include the Pallant House Gallery and Festival Theatre. There are renowned schools in the area, both in the public and private sector, which includes the highly popular Bishop Luffa School, Prebendal, Westboune House, Great Ballard (Eartham) and Portsmouth Grammar.

A mainline station provides regular services to London Victoria in about 1 hour 35 minutes whilst the A27 provides good access to Worthing, Brighton and Portsmouth. Southampton airport is some 33 miles to the west.

Events and sporting activities in the area include the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses, polo at nearby Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood, and bathing off the beaches at the Witterings. Chichester Harbour has a multitude of moorings (subject to availability). Other local attractions include: the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum (home of the BBC's "The Repair Shop"), West Dean Gardens, Goodwood House and Petworth House.