Thorney Road, Emsworth £425,000

Treagust & Co is pleased to offer for sale this beautifully presented older style house full of charm and character, with a cosy cottage atmosphere, set in this sought-after location south of the A259. This delightful home is perfectly positioned for easy access to both the marina and harbour, with the convenience of the main 700 bus route nearby, and the town centre is just a ten-minute walk away.

This extended home offers 906 sq. ft. of accommodation arranged over three floors, including two double bedrooms and a handy study space. Standout features include the second-floor bedroom, which boasts elevated harbour views, and the long, attractively landscaped rear garden with summerhouse.

A pathway leads up to the front door opening into a handy porch, which continues into the west facing sitting room featuring a log-burning stove and fitted alcove storage/shelving on either side. The dining room is open-plan to the kitchen, which includes a large under stairs storage cupboard and a stable-style door opening to the garden. The dual-aspect kitchen area offers a range of shaker style units, built-in appliances, and space/plumbing for a washing machine.

On the first floor there is a good sized double bedroom with built-in storage, and a neatly appointed bathroom with a white suite, wall panelling, and feature wall tiling. There is also a handy study space with recessed storage alcoves and a staircase leading to the second floor. The bedroom on this level is spacious, with a wall of built-in storage, access to the eaves, and two Velux roof windows. The front aspect window offers delightful elevated views towards the harbour and Langstone.

Outside
A low-level wall forms the front boundary with a wrought iron gate opening to the front garden. This has a pathway leading to the front door and a gravelled area to the side, currently used as a seating space to catch the evening sun.

The landscaped rear garden is divided into two areas. The first section closest to the house provides two seating areas, including a decked space next to the good sized summerhouse/store. The summerhouse has power and lighting, twin glazed front doors, and a handy side door. Beyond the summerhouse is a bin/log store area, with a gate opening to a lawn enclosed by mature privet hedging.

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.