About this property

Exceptionally well appointed substantial Grade II listed GEORGIAN townhouse of elegant proportions, restored to a high specification, combining contemporary and period features, with a SOUTH facing garden and PARKING for several vehicles, a short level walk to the City centre.

THE PROPERTY

The Old Surgery is a beautifully presented Grade II listed Georgian townhouse offering flexible accommodation, of elegant proportions over three floors. In recent years the property has undergone extensive restoration which sympathetically combines contemporary features with period integrity. Upon entering the house the Reception Hall is bright, spacious and welcoming, with views through to the garden. From the hallway there are doors leading to three reception rooms, a cloakroom, and a large Laundry Room and a door also leads to the outstanding Kitchen/Breakfast room which features a central island/breakfast bar, and a range of custom made units with integral appliances, including a Miele dishwasher, two Neff ovens, a Neff induction hob and warming drawer, and an American style fridge freezer. The family room is accessed from the kitchen, from which there are French doors leading onto the rear garden patio. The impressive large garden room may be accessed via the hall or the kitchen via full height glazed doors, allowing plenty of light into the ground floor. The garden room is double aspect with full height bi-fold doors allowing the room to be completely opened up which is ideal during the summer. From the Reception Hall stairs rise to a split level, dual aspect first floor landing. The principle bedroom suite overlooks the garden, and has a walk-in dressing room and large bathroom. There is a second bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and the Drawing Room on the first floor. Stairs rise to the second floor on which is located three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are two loft hatches to the partly boarded loft area. Further features of the property include, tall ceilings with cornice detailing, marble fireplaces and a number of wood burning stoves.



GARDENS & GROUNDS

The Old Surgery is approached from Westgate, which is located about 100 yards from the edge of the City centre and within its designated Conservation area. The property has a solid timber-gated access to its own driveway at the side of the house (with a courtesy door providing pedestrian access only to the adjacent house) and The Old Surgery has its own off-street parking for a vehicle and a second solid timber gate leading to its own private enclosed driveway area for parking several vehicles and space for a Garage subject to local authority planning consent. Adjoining to this area of the garden is the delightful enclosed walled area and private South-facing rear aspect. From the house a number of doors open out from the large double aspect Garden Room and Family Room to the delightful “Sun-trap” paved flagstone terrace, which has an excellent degree of privacy. There are a variety of small trees and a neat laid lawn beyond which a few steps rise up to a large flagstone terrace relaxation area with a Pergola creating a lovely Mediterranean atmosphere, ideal for entertaining during the summer.



LOCATION

The Old Surgery is well located just beyond the City centre and West Street, which leads into the shopping centre and to the magnificent historic Cathedral. Westgate is only a few hundred yards from the pedestrianised, extensive shopping centre with many well preserved Georgian and Victorian buildings amongst others and a wide choice of restaurants, bars and bistros. The local medical centre in West Street is within a few minutes walk. The renowned Pallant House Gallery and the Internationally renowned Festival Theatre are less than a mile and further nearby amenities include: Westgate Sports Centre, Chichester Tennis Club, Cannons Health Club and Multiplex Cinema. The Kennels, Goodwood Members Club - Restaurant/Golf club and Goodwood Hotel are about 4 miles. Chichester mainline rail station fastest links are to London Victoria approx. (95mins) and via Havant to London/Waterloo approx. (95mins). The A27 provides good road access to Worthing, Brighton and Portsmouth. The A3 (M) motorway is about 11 miles west, connecting to the M25 Junction10 and central London Westminster about (72 miles) and Airports at Heathrow (61miles), alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (45 miles). Southampton International Airport (33 miles) and Portsmouth (19 miles) and both Cities provide ferry services to the Isle of Wight, Channel Isles and Northern Europe.

DIRECTIONS: Travelling from the A3 to Chichester on the A27 at the first roundabout take the first exit (A259) continue passing Tescos onto the next roundabout and take the first exit onto the next small roundabout and take the third exit into Westgate and after about a mile the entrance to The Old Surgery ,15 Westgate will be found on the right hand side. Alternatively, on foot from the Market Cross in the centre of the City, proceed along West Street towards the Westgate roundabout and over the pedestrian crossing into Westgate and after a short distance The Old Surgery 15, Westgate will be found on the left hand side. SERVICES: Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester District Council:  01243 785166  Council Tax Band: G  EPC Rating: Exempt - Grade II listed building



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