About this property

Luxury top floor PENTHOUSE apartment built to the ultimate specification, rarely brought to the open market rarely brought to the open market. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Air conditioning, stunning 32ft ROOF TERRACE and TWO PARKING SPACES, in an exclusive development with secure gated underground parking, personalised lift entry to penthouse floor, on-site Concierge, located in a highly desirable central location, within the Roman walls of the City.

THE PROPERTY

Roman Quarter is a stunning luxury development of apartments quietly tucked away, situated in a sought after prime residential area within the ancient Roman walls of the City and a level walk to the restaurants and shopping centre. The Apollo is one of only four luxury Penthouse apartments exclusively specified by the developers David Wilson Homes to form the pinnacle of the Roman Quarter development.  Constructed to the ultimate specification and incorporating a stunning large private decked roof terrace. The apartment is accessed from a smart stylish communal entrance hall, with personalised lift entry to the top floor landing serving just three penthouse apartments.  There are two parking spaces allocated to the property in the secure gated underground parking area complete with lift access. The accommodation has underfloor heating and comprises: an entrance hall with impressive Porcelanosa polished stone floor tiles, entry phone, storage cupboard and doors leading to two spacious bedrooms, both of which have modern built in wardrobes. The principal bedroom is air conditioned and features a luxury ensuite shower room with Laufen sanitaryware and Grohe fittings. A further similarly specified luxury bathroom is accessed off the main hallway. The sitting room/dining room features a continuation of the polished stone tiled floor and is air conditioned with full width windows and double doors opening out to the extensive large decked terrace with space for open air entertaining overlooking the roof tops and trees beyond. This room is open plan to the highly specified kitchen with concealed lighting, stone work surfaces and an excellent range of wall and base units, integrated “Neff” appliances include: electric oven and hob with extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and full height built in fridge/freezer. For the discerning buyer looking for the ultimate in luxury living, this penthouse’s natural light, exclusive ambience and sense of complete privacy represent a unique opportunity.



LEASEHOLD Term 155 years from 2008 Annual Service Charge 2019/20: £2,257.56 reviewed annually (including Building Insurance and Water Rates) Ground Rent 2019/20: £300 annual payment



SERVICES: Mains gas, electricity and drainage. Water supply usage is included in the annual Service Charge. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester District Council:  01243 785166 Council Tax Band: E  EPC Rating: B 



CONCIERGE SERVICE & MAINTAINANCE 

Roman Quarter has an outstanding on-site Concierge team provide an excellent professional service for the residents. Managing Agents arrange for the communal halls, stairs, and lifts to be cleaned weekly and the underground car parking areas and window exteriors are cleaned on a regular basis.



ROMAN QUARTER GARDENS & GROUNDS

This exclusive development was built during 2008 and since then the communal gardens and grounds have been beautifully kept and maintained, creating a particularly welcoming homely atmosphere for all the residents to enjoy throughout the year.



DIRECTIONS

From the A27 Stockbridge roundabout take the exit north along the A286 Stockbridge Road towards the City centre, continue over the level crossing at Chichester main line rail station and  bear right at the traffic lights, continue for about half a mile passing the Market carpark and just after the pedestrian traffic lights turn left into East Street, after short distance turn right into East Walls and after about 160 yards, turn left into the cobbled road, 40 yards after the Concierge office the main entrance to 74 Shippam Street will be found on the left hand side.



LOCATION, AMENITIES & ATTRACTIONS

Roman Quarter is extremely well located within the Roman walls, which provide an interesting and fascinating walk round much of the City and located within a short level walk of shopping centre, which includes a Marks and Spencer Food store about 3 minutes walk and wide variety of Restaurants and the Oxmarket Centre of Arts and various places of worship including Chichester Cathedral. Chichester Harbour is within easy reach, Dell Quay Sailing Club and Bosham Sailing club, are respectively about 2 miles to the South and 4 miles to the west of the City. At Fishbourne village there is the Internationally renowned historic Roman Palace & Gardens (dated 75AD) & Gardens (The palace is the largest residential Roman building discovered in Britain). The South Downs National Park to the north of Chichester is accessible by road. The Kennels, Goodwood Members Club - Restaurant/Golf club and Goodwood Hotel are about 3 miles north east of the City.



COMMUNICATIONS 

Chichester mainline rail station links to London Victoria (95mins) and via Havant to London/Waterloo (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 11 miles west, connecting to the M25 Junction10 and to central London/Westminster about (75miles) and Airports at Heathrow (65miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (49miles). Southampton International Airport (35miles) and Portsmouth (17 miles) both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Northern Europe.



DISCLAIMER NOTICE: MICHAEL CORNISH LIMTED and any member of the company and for the vendor/landlord of this property whose agents they are, give notice that (i) these particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, (ii) all statements contained within these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of MICHAEL CORNISH LIMITED or the vendor/landlord, (iii) the statements contained within these particulars should not to be relied upon as a statement of fact or representation, (iv) any interested purchaser/tenant must satisfy themselves by inspection, professional survey or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained within these particulars, (v) the vendor/landlord does not make or give either MICHAEL CORNISH LIMITED or any person in their employment any authority or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation this property. (vi) The appliances, equipment, fittings or services have not been tested and cannot be verified as to whether they are in working order. Photographs and Maps and all plans in these particulars are shown for illustration purposes and as a guide only. Registered Office: Wellesley House, 204 London Road, Waterlooville, Hants PO7 7AN Registered in England & Wales: MICHAEL CORNISH LIMITED Company No. 11293959