12 Whyke Road Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7AN

12 Whyke Road Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7AN

A delightful detached period house in need of some modernisation, with attractive walled garden and a good sized garage, located within a conservation area about half a mile of Chichester city centre.

• Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Shower

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• 3 Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Double Garage/Workshop • Store • Well established secluded walled garden

THE PROPERTY 12 Whyke Road is a most attractive period house located within a popular area just half a mile of Chichester city centre. The house is in need of some modernisation but is very well proportioned and benefits from a delightful walled garden, as well as a large garage and workshop set at the far end of the garden. This house offers a rare opportunity to acquire a character property with scope for improvement and within easy reach of the city centre facilities. On entering the house, a porch (which also provides direct access through to the rear garden) leads to the spacious entrance hall. The sitting room extends across the full width of the front of the house, with an open fireplace (not tested) to one end. The westerly aspect to the front of the house makes for this to be a bright and airy room. The kitchen/breakfast room can be accessed directly from either the entrance hall or sitting room and currently has a range of base and wall units, a gas-fired AGA, with space for a separate cooker and a washing machine. There is also space for a kitchen table and a back door provides direct access to the garden. Also to the ground floor there is a separate dining room with an open fireplace (not tested) and parquet flooring, as well as a cloakroom. To the first floor, the house offers 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, as well as there being a family bathroom. Some period features, such as picture rails, have been retained but there is certainly scope for someone to revive the character or create a more contemporary interior.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS To the front of the house is a small front garden set behind a low brick wall with a side path leading to the entrance porch. At the rear of the house is a delightful cottage-style garden, set within brick and flint walls and offering a good level of seclusion, considering the central location. Adjacent to the rear of the house is a small patio area with a brick and flint path running the length of the garden to the garage and workshop. There is also a brick and

flint built garden store and log store. The main area of garden is lain to lawn and edged with mature flower beds and shrubs. The garage and workshop sit at the far end of the garden from the house, with the garage fronting onto Bognor Road. The garage is of a slightly irregular shape but extends to over 25 feet in width at its widest point.

SITUATION 12 Whyke Road is well situated in a very convenient position just past The Hornet, and therefore within easy walking distance of the City centre. There is also a regular bus service into Chichester. It lies approximately seven miles from the coast, with the beaches around the Witterings, whilst in the other direction is the open countryside around the Downs and the sporting and other activities at Goodwood.

CHICHESTER Chichester has a fascinating history and considerable connections with the Romans, as seen by the archaeological remains of the City Walls. Trade and prosperity flourished particularly during the early 1800's with the construction of the imposing Corn Exchange in East Street. There is a lovely canal and there are several parks in and around the City. The City offers comprehensive shopping facilities with both national brands and an interesting variety of long established individual businesses and shops, all of which are easily accessible through the mainly level pedestrian areas of the beautifully preserved City. The variety of social and recreational activities include sports centres with swimming pools, cinemas and a fine selection of restaurants, wine bars and bistros. In addition, for those in pursuit of cultural activities, there is the award winning Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre.

This is an area renowned for its variety of sporting activities which include events for motoring enthusiasts, golf and flying at Goodwood, with horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell and sailing off the coast and on Chichester Harbour. Walking and riding over the many miles of foot and bridle paths in the South Downs National Park and along the coastline are among the many reasons this is such a highly desirable area.

COASTAL, COUNTRY AND SPORTS Sporting activities in the area include: Excellent sailing round Chichester Harbour and along the coast to nearby The Solent and Cowes, The Hamble and Lymington etc. Horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, riding from nearby stables, polo at Cowdray Park, the Internationally renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts. local golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston. Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the many miles of bridle paths in the South Downs are ideal for walking and riding. The Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering and Pagham harbour with protected wildlife are wonderful places to spend the day. Further places of interest in the local area are: Fishbourne Roman Palace, West Dean College and Gardens, Singleton's Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Arundel's Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, the many attractions in Portsmouth and the historic houses of Arundel Castle, Goodwood House and Petworth House. Contemporary sculpture is exhibited in the grounds of Cass Sculpture Foundation near Goodwood.

COMMUNICATIONS Chichester has a mainline station with train service to London Waterloo via Havant (80 mins) to London Victoria (95 mins) via Gatwick Airport and along the South Coast. The A3(M) motorway is about 17 miles and connects the South Coast with the M25 & London. Southampton Airport is about 34 miles and the port of Portsmouth, about 19 miles, provides access to the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands and to Continental Europe.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES Chichester District Council 01243 785166 West Sussex County Council 01243 777100

SERVICES Main services connected (We have not tested these)

DIRECTIONS From the City centre proceed east from Eastgate Square following the one way system into The Hornet. Follow the road and at the Four Chesnuts Pub bear right joining the Bognor Road and then take the first right into Whyke Road. The property will be found a short distance along on the left hand side of the road.

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