4 bedroom detached house for sale

An excellent opportunity to acquire this detached character home with annexe accommodation, south facing garden, and garage at the rear, set in a convenient central location within easy reach of the railway station, local shops, and the harbour.

This appealing home has been in the same ownership for over 50 years, during which time extensions and alterations have been made, resulting in over 1900 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation. There is plenty of living space with two generous reception rooms and four bedrooms, three in the main residence and the fourth in the independent annexe. This arrangement presents a fantastic option for buyers seeking a home for multigenerational living. Alternatively, the spacious footprint offers numerous possibilities to remodel and modernise the interior.

The central front door opens into the entrance hall, with doors leading to two front aspect reception rooms, both of generous proportions and featuring bay windows. The sitting room includes a log burning stove. The kitchen, which enjoys a garden outlook is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units, a butler style sink, and planned appliance space. A lobby opens out to the garden and also has a door to the large walk-in pantry. A utility room, accessed from the courtyard area, houses the central boiler, provides space for a washing machine and dryer, and includes a butler sink.

Upstairs the first floor landing has a hatch to the loft space, built-in storage, and doors to three good sized bedrooms, two of which are particularly spacious doubles. The largest room has its own ensuite WC and plenty of room to expand it into a full ensuite. The family bathroom is light and airy, featuring a white suite with a bath and separate shower.

The independent annexe provides a living room with direct garden access, a shower room, a compact kitchen, and a first floor double bedroom.

Outside
A low level brick wall forms the front boundary, with an opening onto the front forecourt and a paved pathway leading to the front door. There is also a side access walkway through to the garden.

The south facing rear garden features an area of lawn and a large paved patio at the back of the house. There are planted borders, a summer house, and a rear access gate. The garage, accessed via St James Road, has a rear window and a personnel side door to the garden.

The Area
The picturesque harbourside town centre of Emsworth is within half a mile of the property with its excellent variety of local shops, pubs, restaurants and two sailing clubs. Emsworth sits at the top of Chichester harbour and there are several walks nearby including routes to Langstone and the coastal footpath around Thorney Island, part of which is an RSPB nature reserve. This conveniently situated home is also ideally placed for transport links with both the railway station and main bus route nearby. A particular advantage of this property is its close proximity to Emsworth Primary School. The cathedral city of Chichester is situated approximately 8 miles to the east and offers excellent high street shopping and leisure facilities to suit all.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold