The Hornet, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7JR

Beautifully presented first-floor apartment with parking in an elegant Grade II Listed residence close to the city centre.

About the property

A beautifully presented first-floor apartment forming part of Eastgate House, an elegant Grade II Listed residence with Georgian origins. Set within landscaped communal gardens enclosed by attractive brick and flint walls, the property enjoys a peaceful setting just moments from Chichester's historic city centre, renowned for its shopping, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions. An extensive driveway provides ample parking for residents and visitors.

The beautifully maintained communal hall and staircase lead to the apartment, where a bright and spacious sitting/dining room enjoys a delightful outlook through twin deep-set twelve-pane sash windows. The contemporary kitchen is well fitted with a range of cabinetry, integrated oven and hob, and space for additional appliances. The generous double bedroom includes fitted wardrobes, complemented by an immaculately presented bathroom. Offered with a share of the freehold and a lease of approximately 950 years remaining, the property has no ground rent and would make an excellent main residence or a perfect pied-à-terre.

Location

Within Chichester there is a wide choice of social and recreational activities, which include, a multi-screen cinema, sports centres with swimming pools, and a fine selection of restaurants, wine bars and bistros. In addition, in cultural terms, there is the award winning Pallant House Gallery and the internationally renowned Festival Theatre.

Events and sporting activities in the area include Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts, horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood, and beaches at the Witterings. Chichester Harbour provides moorings (subject to availability) and there are nearby berthing and lifting facilities in Birdham Pool and Chichester Marina.

The mainline station in Chichester provides a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 40 minutes (via Gatwick Airport). Havant station to the west provides a faster service to London Waterloo in about 1 hour 20 minutes.