2 bedroom apartment for sale

Believed to have been built in the mid 1930s and converted in the late 1990s, a spacious 2 bedroom, ground floor apartment within easy walking distance of the city centre with a private garden and allocated off street parking.

NO PETS ALLOWED

DESCRIPTION:

Located just to the west of the city centre within easy walking distance of the main shopping precinct a bright and spacious 2 bedroom ground floor apartment forming part of an attractive detached house, which having been converted, now comprises 2 separate apartments.

Approached via a pathway to the side of the house double glazed doors lead from the garden into the sitting room off which is a well appointed kitchen with a range of base and wall cupboards, space and plumbing for a washing machine, inset oven with gas hob over and cooker hood above. A door leads to an inner hall with doors to a bathroom, a large store cupboard a single bedroom/office and a good sized double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and a bay window overlooking the front of the property.

A particular feature of the property is the mature private garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a range of well established shrubs and trees. There is a good sized area of paved terracing, ideal for outdoor entertaining. To the front, the property is approached via a shared shingle driveway with two allocated parking spaces.

LOCATION:

31 Fishbourne Road is conveniently located just 1 mile west of Chichester city centre where there is a mainline train station with connections to both Portsmouth and London Victoria. Not only are there excellent bus and cycle links into the city, but the house is close to footpaths and cycle routes, Centurion Way & Salterns Way, to both the Downs and Coast.

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 horseracing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival.

The South Downs National Park is within easy reach 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. The house is within walking distance of the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour and there are excellent boating facilities at Bosham approximately 2 miles to the west.

INFORMATION:

Services: All main

Energy Rating: Band C

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band C

Tenure: Leasehold (Remnant of a 125-year lease from 1988)

Ground Rent: £150 per annum.

Service Charge: £900 per annum.