Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19

DESCRIPTION: The light and airy accommodation is arranged over two floors. The property is approached to the front via a wrought iron gate with a small, gravelled garden area with low brick wall and terracotta tiled pathway leading to the front door. The sitting room is open plan to the hallway and overlooks the front of the property with a feature fireplace and storage cupboards to either side. Moving further into the property stairs lead to the first floor and a door opens into the dining room with feature fireplace with large store cupboard to one side, off which is the kitchen and a sunroom. The galley style kitchen is well equipped and comprises a range of modern base and wall units, inset sink with mixer tap and space and plumbing for appliances. Accessed from the kitchen is a modern bathroom comprising a bath with shower over and glazed screen, low level WC and wash hand basin. Double doors from the dining room lead into the sunroom with double doors leading out to the terrace and garden. On the first floor is a master bedroom overlooking the front of the property with an ensuite shower room, a further double bedroom and a smaller single bedroom. On the landing is a hatch with pull down ladder which leads to a useful loft storage area. To the rear of the house is a lovely southeast facing rear garden with mature trees and shrubs, backing onto the city wall. LOCATION: The property is located just a short walk from Chichester's vibrant city centre which offers excellent high-street shopping, 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. Furthermore, it is convenient for local state and private schools, a couple of large supermarkets, and access to the A27, which links with the A3(M) to the west providing a route north to the M25. There are bus stops nearby, and Chichester’s centrally located train station is a 10-minute walk away providing services along the coast to Portsmouth and Brighton, and to London Victoria. 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 horseracing including the Glorious Goodwood Festival. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach being about 2.5 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 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. Local Authority: Chichester District Council Council Tax Band: Band D Energy Rating: Band D