Courtney Cottage, 31 York Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7TL

Refurbished and well presented, this delightful brick and flint detached house provides period feel with contemporary styled accommodation.

A gorgeous period property that has been thoughtfully refurbished during the current vendor's ownership.

Immediately to the front of the property a gravelled space provides parking for one vehicle, whilst a path leads to a covered side entrance porch.

Upon entering, the reception hall leads through to the open plan ground floor accommodation.

Here, the light and comfortable sitting room has a feature fireplace with wood burner, and built in cabinetry and shelving to either side.

An engineered hardwood floor flows into a dining area and extends through to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The kitchen is fitted in a traditional style with ample space for appliances, whilst the island unit allows for breakfast seating whilst creating a divide for an additional table and chairs.

This space is cleverly arranged with vaulted light wells making this a bright space, enhanced further by wide glazed doors that access the rear garden.

A separate utility space and a cloakroom complete the ground floor.

To the first floor, a spacious landing provides access to the gorgeous main bedroom, featuring a vaulted ceiling with velux windows and large walk-in corner wardrobe (which could potentially become an en suite shower room).

The second bedroom is also a generous double room, with both rooms being served by a contemporary shower room.

Outside, the well designed, low maintenance rear garden has a paved entertaining terrace which is enclosed by low level birch and brick raised beds topped with slate, while a further paved terrace is accessed through via the wooden pergola.

Additionally, there is a useful garden shed and side access. The whole is enclosed by panel fencing.

LOCATION Located less than one mile from the centre of Chichester, with its wide range of shops, restaurants and galleries, as well as the renowned Festival Theatre and ancient Cathedral.

Leisure pursuits within the area include a cinema complex, independent cinema, gyms, squash and tennis clubs.

Nearby Goodwood hosts annual horse racing events and is home to the renowned Festival of Speed and Revival for motor enthusiasts. It's Country Club Hotel and Spa and golf course are also popular.

The property is also just a short walk from a local convenience store.

To the south, sailing can be enjoyed from the many centres around Chichester harbour in addition to swimming, windsurfing, kayaking and kiting from the famous beaches at West Wittering.

Communications are excellent with the mainline station providing a regular service to London Victoria in about 1 hour 40 minutes, and Havant station (providing a faster service) to London Waterloo in about 1 hour 20 minutes.

The A27 to the south of the city provides a link to the national motorway network including Worthing and Brighton to the east and Portsmouth, Havant and Southampton to the west.