The Drive, Southbourne £525,000

Available with no forward chain, Treagust & Co is delighted to offer this extended four bedroom character property set in an extremely convenient location with local amenities, public transport and primary/secondary schools all within easy reach.

The front door opens into the entrance hall with staircase to the first floor with storage beneath, and door into the front aspect sitting room with bow window and a log burning stove.The heart of the home really is the superb open-plan kitchen/dining/family space which is flooded with natural light with the vaulted ceiling having Velux windows in addition to French doors and a garden aspect window. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with a built-in oven, hob, dishwasher and freezer, and has an adjoining cloakroom and utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and side door. This room provides space for a dining table and chairs, and has a seating area with log burning stove and oak mantel over.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms (two doubles) served by the family bathroom featuring a white suite with shower over the bath. Stairs lead up to the second floor bedroom suite providing a spacious double room overlooking the rear garden, an ensuite shower room and a handy study area on the landing.

Vacant possession available from 1st July 2024.

Outside
Mature hedging forms the front boundary with opening to the driveway providing off-road parking space. The generous rear garden is approximately 170ft (51.8m) in length and is predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio seating area, two garden sheds and a log cabin at the end of the plot with a decked veranda. Further features include a side access gate, water tap and outside power points.

The Area
The village of Southbourne is approximately six miles to the west of the Cathedral city of Chichester with its famous Festival Theatre and nearby Goodwood estate. A good range of local amenities are in Southbourne, including convenience stores, churches, doctors' surgery, and a gym and sports hall. The village has primary and secondary schools, good bus links between Brighton and Portsmouth, and a railway station with links to the south coast, London, and further afield. The South Downs National Park is just a short drive away and the head of Chichester Harbour is nearby in the hamlet of Prinsted and in neighbouring Emsworth with its specialist shops, restaurants and picturesque quay.