2 bed property for sale

Somerstown, Festival Court Somerstown PO19

Tenure: Leasehold

Located in the popular Somerstown area just north of Chichester’s historic city centre, this well-proportioned 2-bedroom purpose-built apartment offers light and spacious accommodation together with the benefit of a private single garage and is being offered for sale with vacant possession.

Set on the upper floor of a well-maintained development, the property includes an entrance hall, with storage cupboard, a generous sitting/dining room with a large bay window, creating a bright and welcoming living space. The fitted kitchen provides good storage, space for appliances and workspace, along with a practical breakfast bar.

There are two generous double bedrooms, both of excellent size with fitted wardrobes and views over communal grounds, and a modern bathroom featuring a white suite comprising a panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin.

The property further benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, and a private single garage in a nearby block offering secure parking or additional storage.

Services: Mains gas, electricity and water

Tenure: Leasehold 125-year lease from 2012 (112 years unexpired).

Service Charge: £221 per month

Ground Rent: Nil

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band C

EPC Rating: Band C

EPC Rating: C

Location

Somerstown is located just a short walk from North Street and the main pedestrianised shopping precinct as well as Chichester Festival Theatre and Oaklands Park. There is a small convenience store on St Pauls Road whilst the city offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool and cinema complex, sports/tennis club and is home to the Pallant House Gallery.

Located to the north of the city 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 Qatar Festival. 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.

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

There are bus stops nearby, and Chichester’s centrally located train station provides services along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton, and to London Victoria.