The Avenue, Chichester, PO19

Situated on a quiet, tree-lined road in the residential area of Summersdale, this four-bedroom detached house provides convenient access to both the South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour, designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

DESCRIPTION:

Set back from the road, the property is approached via a private driveway providing parking for several vehicles and a lawned front garden with established planting. The house is constructed with traditional brick and stone elevations beneath a pitched clay-tiled roof.

The entrance porch leads into a central hallway, with access to a cloakroom/shower room and a coats cupboard. The principal reception room is a large, triple-aspect space with a vaulted ceiling, twin Velux skylights, parquet and stone flooring, and a feature fireplace. Sliding doors open onto a rear patio, allowing for good levels of natural light and access to the garden.
Double doors lead from the reception room into a separate study with a front-facing aspect.

To the left of the hallway is the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of modern appliances including a Neff induction hob, electric double oven, additional oven, integrated dishwasher, and wine fridge. Marble worktops and a breakfast bar complete the space, with a picture window overlooking the garden. A separate utility room with butler’s sink and additional storage gives side access to the driveway. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room, which has parquet flooring and further sliding doors to the garden.

Also on the ground floor is an integral garage with power, lighting, and rear access, suitable for storage, a workshop, or potential conversion (subject to the necessary permissions).

The first floor offers a spacious landing with airing cupboard and access to four bedrooms. The main bedroom includes dual-aspect windows, built-in wardrobes, and an ensuite bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, WC and basin. Bedroom two is a double room with dual-aspect windows, and bedroom three has fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four is currently arranged as a dressing room with bespoke fitted storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over, WC and basin. A converted loft room above provides further usable space, suitable for a range of purposes, though with restricted head height.

The south-facing rear garden is a standout feature of the property—well maintained, private, and thoughtfully arranged. A central lawn is bordered by mature trees, neatly clipped shrubs, and established planting. Several seating areas are positioned throughout the garden, including a pair of wrought iron benches and a more sheltered spot beneath a broad ornamental tree.

At the far end, a timber-framed summer house with a felt roof and sandstone flooring provides a versatile space, currently used as a home office with an adjacent gravelled terrace with potted plants and seating area. A separate garden store is also tucked away within the planting. The entire garden is enclosed by mature hedging, creating a secluded and peaceful setting.

LOCATION:

The Avenue is one of Chichester’s most highly desirable tree-lined avenues, being approximately 1 ½ miles north of the city centre with easy access to the beautiful South Downs National Park.

There is a local sub-post office and store on The Broadway, a medical centre on Lavant Road, and a regular bus service runs from the main road into the city centre. Brandy Hole Copse, an enchanting 15-acre woodland nature reserve, and Centurion Way, a 9 km cycleway (connecting Chichester to West Dean), are all within short walking distance of the property.

The cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping and many fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. It also has a railway station with regular services to London (Victoria) and along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton.

The Goodwood Estate, situated just to the north of Chichester, 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 renowned Qatar Festival.

INFORMATION:

Services: All mains

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Chichester District Council

Council Tax Band: Band F

Energy Rating: Band E