Guilden Road, Chichester, PO19

DESCRIPTION: Possibly dating from the early 1900s, Hidden House is a surprisingly spacious 3-bedroom detached house conveniently nestled at the head of a characterful close just to the east of Chichester city centre. Offered for sale with the advantage of no forward chain, the property offers well-presented and nicely balanced accommodation with a light and airy atmosphere arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, features to note include an entrance hall with cloakroom/WC, a well-proportioned kitchen/dining room with glazed double doors opening to the rear garden, a large separate utility room, and a fabulous 26ft long sitting room with wide and bright windows overlooking the driveway and front garden. On the first floor, there are 3 double bedrooms, all with built-in storage space, an en-suite shower room/WC to principal bedroom, and a family bathroom/WC. Although in need of some modernisation, the property does benefit from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. There is also good potential to extend at the rear, subject to planning permission. Outside, the property is approached to the front via painted double timber gates opening to a gravelled driveway bounded by mature shrubs beds, providing parking for several vehicles. To the side of the house there is a generous size brick-built detached garage with tiled pitched roof. The large and attractive rear garden is a particular feature of the property affording a good level of privacy with a paved terrace adjacent to the back of the house, a lawned area, established and well stocked flower and shrub beds, and a number of mature trees. LOCATION: The property is situated in charming residential cul-de-sac only about 0.5 of a mile from Chichester’s historic city centre and the bustling mainly pedestrianised shopping precinct. It is also within easy reach of nearby recreation spaces including Priory Park, local primary and secondary schools, and is convenient for access to the A27, which links with the A3(M) to the west providing a route north to the M25. Chichester train station, just outside the city centre and only about a mile to the south-west of the property, provides services along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton, and to London Victoria. The cathedral city of Chichester offers excellent high-street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars, a leisure centre with swimming pool, sports clubs, cinemas, and is home to the Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. Located close to Chichester 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 horse racing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach being only about 3 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 Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering and the National Trust’s East Head sand dune spit at the stunning entrance to Chichester Harbour. INFORMATION: Services: All main. Gas central heating Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Chichester District Council Council Tax: Band E Energy Rating: Band D