Apple Grove, Emsworth £725,000

Set in an exclusive and little known cul-de-sac of just five homes, this appealing detached house is ideally positioned for easy access to the town centre, the main 700 bus route within 5 minutes by foot, and easy access to numerous countryside walks nearby, including routes to Westbourne village and the harbour foreshore at Prinsted.

Available with no forward chain, Ashmead is a relatively modern home built in the mid 1990s, offering a well proportioned and spacious four bedroom, two bathroom layout extending to 1526 sq. ft. Having been in the same ownership and well maintained for the past 28 years, it features a neatly presented interior with some scope to add personal touches to suit the new owner.

A canopy porch entrance with a double glazed front door opens into the generous L-shaped entrance hall, with staircase to the first floor (storage cupboard beneath), and a cloakroom. From the hallway, two sets of glazed doors, situated opposite each other, open to the sitting room and dining room. These provide the option to create a spacious open-plan feel, ideal for entertaining and larger gatherings, while also enhancing natural light levels throughout the space. A double glazed conservatory with fitted blinds adjoins the dining room, offering a pleasant garden outlook and French doors opening out to the patio. Also overlooking the garden, the kitchen/breakfast room features a comprehensive range of oak fronted cabinets with built-in appliances, as well as space for a central table and chairs. There is a separate utility room with additional storage, second sink, space for a washing machine and dryer, and a wall mounted central heating boiler. A handy front aspect study completes the ground floor layout.

On the first floor, the landing has an airing cupboard and a hatch to the partially boarded loft space with a drop down ladder. There are four bedrooms, with the principal room featuring a full wall of fitted wardrobes and a good sized modern ensuite shower room. The family bathroom is also neatly finished in a matching style with neutral tiling and fitted storage, incorporating a bath and separate shower cubicle.

Outside
A low level brick wall forms the front boundary with good screening beyond, opening onto the block paved driveway providing room for two cars, plus an additional space on a gravelled area next to the front lawn. A side access pathway with a gate leads to the rear garden. The extended garage includes a workshop area with power and lighting connected, rear window, and personnel door to the garden.

The inviting landscaped garden has a central lawn with well stocked borders featuring a good variety of plants and shrubs. There is a gravelled seating area at the rear of the home and a larger paved patio in the far corner of the plot, perfectly positioned to catch the afternoon sun.

The Area
The town of Emsworth is at the head of Chichester Harbour, an area of outstanding natural beauty. An excellent range of amenities are in Emsworth, including local shops, pubs and restaurants, churches, doctors' surgery, and two sailing clubs. The town has primary schools, and secondary schools are in neighbouring Warblington and Southbourne. There is a railway station in Emsworth with links to London, Portsmouth, and further afield, and good bus links to the South Coast. The cathedral city of Chichester is approximately seven miles to the east with its famous Festival Theatre and nearby Goodwood Estate, and the South Downs National Park is just a short drive away.