22 West Street Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HZ

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22 West Street Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HZ

A handsome Grade II Listed Georgian town house steeped in history, currently offices with planning consent to convert to residential use, offering substantial accommodation including a basement flat, with garden and parking spaces in the heart of the city.

Dell Quay Sailing club 1.6 miles, Goodwood 2.5 miles, Chichester Marina 3.5 miles, Bosham Sailing club 4.6 miles, Itchenor Sailing club 6.5 miles, West Wittering sailing club and Blue Flag sandy beach 9 miles.

PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION • Reception Hall/Cloak Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room open to Sitting Room • Magnificent Drawing Room/Study • Inner courtyard or Lift to 3 levels • Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom • 4 further bedrooms all with En-Suite Shower Rooms • Staircase to Large Loft space BASEMENT FLAT • Entrance Hall

• Sitting Room/Kitchen • 2 Bedrooms • Bathroom • Utility/Boot Room, Laundry Room OUTSIDE • Rear garden/terrace • Proposed Vehicular Turntable • Rear access • Ample parking for several vehicles

THE PROPERTY 22 West Street is a late Georgian town house dating back to about 1810, built on the site of a former Brewhouse, coach house and stable. The house is set over three storeys with extensive basement accommodation. Originally built as an L-shaped building, a single storey pavilion-style addition with a domed and ribbed ceiling was made to the rear of the house in about 1840, joined to the original building by a circular linking lobby. A further addition was made in about 1880 between the main house and the pavilion. The house remained in private ownership until it was passed to the ''Mayor, Alderman and Citizens of Chichester'' in September 1944. 3 years later, in 1947, the building was converted and adapted for use as a public reference library and remained as such for 20 year until the new library was opened in Tower Street in 1967. In 1971 the property became privately owned once again and was used as a family dwelling at the lower level with offices above. More recently, the property has been solely used as an office building. Proposed Layout: The proposed changes to the current layout create an exceptional family house set right in the heart of this historic city. The entrance to the house becomes set back from its current location, creating a porch. The wide entrance hall is open to a new staircase and leads through to a rear hallway and the main reception rooms. The rooms to the east of the building are opened out to form a large open-plan sitting room, dining area and kitchen with doors opening out to the rear courtyard garden. The pavilion-style room with the domed and ribbed ceiling becomes a grand drawing room to the property, giving a great sense of scale and period character. To the ground floor there would also be a study and cloakroom. The lower ground floor converts into a utility/boot room and

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laundry room to the main house, as well as a large family room with light wells. This space could be used as a games room or home cinema. In the front section of the lower ground floor, a self-contained flat is created, with independent access available from the rear courtyard garden of the building. This flat comprises a living room with kitchenette, a bedroom and a bathroom. The first floor comprises the principal bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom, as well as a further guest bedroom with en suite shower room. The current plans orientate the principal bedroom at the front of the house but, subject to planning, it may be possible to orientate the bedroom to the rear of the building, overlooking the courtyard garden. On the second floor of the house there are proposed to be 3 further bedroom, 2 with en suite bathrooms, as well as a further family bathroom. A staircase from this floor leads up to the attic floor which would provide a generous storage area running the depth of the eastern end of the house and almost the full width of the house to the front. Included in the proposed plans is a platform lift servicing the lower ground, ground and first floor. This would be set in what is currently an enclosed courtyard almost in the centre of the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a courtyard garden can be created from what is currently a gravelled parking area, accessed from Tower Street. This area provides a view of the Cathedral spire between the buildings and would provide a peaceful space in the heart of the city. At the far end of the courtyard, vehicular access would lead to a motorised turntable, enabling easy manoeuvring for cars.

SITUATION 22 West Street is particularly well situated in the heart of the City Centre. The position is ideal, within a few steps of the excellent shopping facilities in the mainly level pedestrian area of the City.

CHICHESTER Chichester has a fascinating history and considerable connections with the Romans, as seen by the archaeological remains of the

City Walls. Trade and prosperity flourished particularly during the early 1800's with the construction of the imposing Corn Exchange in East Street. There is a lovely canal and there are several parks in and around the City. The City offers comprehensive shopping facilities with both national brands and an interesting variety of long established individual businesses and shops, all of which are easily accessible through the mainly level pedestrian areas of the beautifully preserved City. The variety of social and recreational activities include sports centres with swimming pools, cinemas and a fine selection of restaurants, wine bars and bistros. In addition, for those in pursuit of cultural activities, there is the award winning Pallant House Gallery and the renowned Festival Theatre. This is an area renowned for its variety of sporting activities which include events for motoring enthusiasts, golf and flying at Goodwood, with horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell and sailing off the coast and on Chichester Harbour. Walking and riding over the many miles of foot and bridle paths in the South Downs National Park and along the coastline are among the many reasons this is such a highly desirable area.

COUNTRY, COASTAL AND SPORTING PURSUITS Sporting activities in the area include: Excellent sailing round Chichester Harbour and along the coast to nearby The Solent and Cowes, The Hamble and Lymington etc. Horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, riding from nearby stables, polo at Cowdray Park, the Internationally renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts. local golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston. Much of the surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the many miles of bridle paths in the South Downs are ideal for walking and riding. The Blue Flag sandy beach at West Wittering and Pagham harbour with protected wildlife are wonderful places to spend the day. Further places of interest in the local area are: Fishbourne Roman Palace, West Dean College and Gardens, Singleton's Weald and Downland Open Air Museum,

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Arundel's Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, the many attractions in Portsmouth and the historic houses of Arundel Castle, Goodwood House and Petworth House. Contemporary sculpture is exhibited in the grounds of Cass Sculpture Foundation near Goodwood.

COMMUNICATIONS Chichester has a mainline station with regular services to London via Havant (Waterloo 95 mins), to London (Victoria 95 mins) via Gatwick Airport, and along the South Coast. The A3(M) motorway is about 15 miles to the west and connects the South Coast with London. From the A3 at Junction 10 of the M25, access is provided to the major international airports at Heathrow and Gatwick. Southampton International Airport is about 36 miles to the west. The port of Portsmouth, about 22 miles, provides access to the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands and to Continental Europe.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and gas

LOCAL AUTHORITIES Chichester District Council 01243 785166 West Sussex County Council 01243 777100

DIRECTIONS By foot from the Market Cross in the centre of the City proceed into West Street. Continue down West Street, past the Post Office and Army & Navy and 22 West Street will be found on the right hand side after a short distance.

NOTE A number of images have been produced via CGI (Computer Generated Images) for illustration purposes to help visualise the finished potential of the property.

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