4 bed detached house for sale

Fishbourne Road West, Chichester PO19

A substantial and versatile detached family home set in generous mature gardens of approximately 0.5 acres, discreetly positioned along a private gravel driveway in the sought-after village of Fishbourne, just to the west of Chichester.

The property offers well-balanced accommodation extending to some 2,114 sq. Ft, a large garage, and a charming period outbuilding extending to approximately 848 sq. Ft.

Description:

The ground floor features a welcoming reception hall leading to a spacious dual aspect living room with an open fireplace and bay window, a separate dining room, and a family room opening to the rear garden. The fitted kitchen includes a range of wall and base units, granite work surfaces, and integrated appliances, and is supported by a generous utility room and an adjoining study. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, there are four well-proportioned double bedrooms arranged around a central landing, served by a large family bathroom. All the bedrooms enjoy pleasant views over the gardens.

Outside, the property is approached via a long private driveway, set well back from the road and surrounded by mature trees and hedging offering a high degree of seclusion. There is extensive parking and a large integral double garage. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with a terrace and enclosed by established planting.

To the rear of the garden is a characterful detached brick outbuilding currently divided into a playroom, former cart house, stable, and tack room, offering excellent potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation, home office or studio use, subject to any necessary consents.

Location:

Fishbourne is a popular village with a strong sense of community, situated just two miles west of the city centre. It offers a well-regarded primary school, village hall, playing fields and the popular Bull’s Head public house. The Fishbourne Roman Palace and Bishop’s Palace Gardens are nearby, and the area provides attractive walks and cycling routes.

Chichester itself offers a comprehensive range of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, including the Festival Theatre and mainline railway station with services to London Victoria (1hr 25 mins).

The South Downs National Park is within easy reach being about 2 1⁄2 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. The house is within walking distance of the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour and there are excellent boating facilities at Bosham approximately 1 mile to the west.

Also, to the south-west, about 9 miles, is the sandy beach at West Wittering and the National Trust’s East Head sand dune spit at the stunning entrance to Chichester Harbour.

Information:

Services: All main

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band G

EPC Rating: Band D