4 bedroom detached house for sale

Nestled along this highly sought-after road in Summersdale, just north of Chichester, stands an attractive detached home thoughtfully designed to maximise natural light throughout its generous accommodation.


Set back from The Lane, a highly desirable road in leafy Summersdale, this striking detached house presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully arranged family home, ideally situated within easy reach of Chichester’s historic city centre.

About the property

Arranged over two floors, this thoughtfully designed detached residence offers well-appointed and tastefully presented accommodation throughout.

At the heart of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room, a bright dual-aspect space that is flooded with natural light. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a range of integral appliances and finished with elegant Quartz worktops. From here, a side lobby with a garden door leads through to a practical cloakroom/utility room, providing excellent functionality. To the front of the property, a dining room, also dual aspect, comfortably accommodates a large table and chairs, making it ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. Beyond the modern kitchen the sitting room is a generous, light-filled space with lovely views over the front garden and French doors with glazed side panels opening onto the rear garden.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys an attractive outlook and features a built-in wardrobe, complemented by a contemporary en suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three both benefit from leafy views and built-in wardrobes, as does bedroom four, and are served by a well-proportioned family bathroom.

Outside

Rosemary Cottage is approached via a spacious gravel driveway providing parking for two to three cars. A beautifully mature front garden, bordered by established hedgerows and trees, offers a high degree of seclusion and features a generous lawned area.

The gardens extend to the side and rear, where a stone-paved sun terrace can be accessed directly from the sitting room, creating a perfect spot for outdoor dining and relaxation. Beyond this lies a neatly maintained lawn, enclosed by panel fencing for privacy.

Location

Rosemary Cottage occupies a prime position on one of Chichester’s most prestigious roads, within the sought-after Summersdale area just north of the city centre. A range of everyday amenities, including a Post Office store, doctors’ surgery and regular bus services into the city, are all within walking distance.

Chichester itself offers a superb selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, while the surrounding area boasts a wide variety of renowned schools in both the public and private sectors.

Local leisure opportunities abound, with Goodwood hosting world-famous motoring events such as the Festival of Speed and the Revival, as well as horseracing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Goodwood, and the beaches of the Witterings nearby. For those who enjoy the water, Chichester Harbour provides mooring opportunities (subject to availability), with berthing and lifting facilities available at Birdham Pool and Chichester Marina. Other nearby attractions include the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, West Dean Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Goodwood House, Stansted Park and Petworth House.

Transport links are excellent, with Chichester mainline station offering regular services to London Victoria in approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (via Gatwick Airport), while Havant station, to the west, provides a faster service to London Waterloo in around 1 hour 20 minutes.