Lion Street House, Lion Street, Chichester, PO19

THE PROPERTY
Lion Street House is a remarkable award-winning Georgian house, following a comprehensive programme of refurbishment during 2016 when the house received a rare heritage award from Chichester City Council. The interior finishes and decorations are subtle and in keeping with the Georgian charm and character of the era, whilst cleverly combining contemporary design with flair to decorations, the bathrooms and kitchen/breakfast room.The impressive reception hall with panelled walls and a superb limestone flagged floor, leads to the well-proportioned reception rooms with tall corniced detailed ceilings, sash windows with working shutters and outstanding fireplaces with carved marble mantelpieces. Large panelled double doors separate the drawing room and dining room, when open are ideal for entertaining. The beautifully well appointed kitchen has an excellent range of bespoke designed units with polished stone work surfaces, returns and breakfast bar. Integrated appliances included are a dishwasher, 3⁄4 height fridge, wine cooler, an induction hob and fan assisted oven/grill. The adjacent open plan lobby provides access to the cloakroom and a door leads out to the interesting and superbly landscaped walled garden.

There is a second kitchen with large fridge/freezer with a useful utility room area and a second dishwasher with a two-oven gas fired Aga. A staircase leads down to and extensive cellar complex, all of which is well ventilated, with brick floors, useful storage space and 18 original wine bins with a useful strong room walk-in safe by Hobbs Hart & Co of Cheapside, notably by Appointment to Buckingham Palace and The Bank of England. 

A gently rising staircase leads to the two galleried landings areas with plenty of natural light. The size of the southern landing provides a peaceful sitting area with panelling and windows overlooking Lion Street. Adjacent to this is a panelled first floor sitting/TV room /3rd Bedroom. There are three further bedrooms, including a magnificent principal bedroom suite and en-suite large shower room and a large elegant first floor guest bedroom and adjacent family bathroom with bath & shower, which serves the third and fourth bedrooms. The second floor has a 5th bedroom guest suite and large bathroom. There is access to excellent loft storage areas including two attics, one with a window. All the bathrooms and shower room are Lefroy Brooks suites. 

GARDENS & GROUNDS 
The delightful landscaped walled garden has been designed to be scented throughout the annual seasons. The colours are principally an interesting variety of white and green. The porcelain slab walkways and sitting areas pass by stone chip shingled areas with ornamental shrubs and low lying plants such as herbaceous perennial Lady's mantle. A central tranquil sitting area overlooks four symmetrically arranged planters with roses and lavender, focusing on an ornamental pond with a fountain. Raised borders either side have climbing roses, perennials, ground cover and evergreen shrubs, providing colour and interest during the winter months. A further pebble strewn sitting area is situated to the far rear boundary alongside a Hartley Botanic greenhouse. There are two large outside storerooms and a separate gate and pathway leading to the two private parking spaces in a shared courtyard, accessed via secured remote controlled electric gates and there is a separate side gate leading out to St Martin’s Square.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. 
Local Authority: Chichester District Council Tel: 01243 785166  
Council Tax Band: H  2022/23 £4,041.60

CITY CENTRE LOCATION: 
St Martin's Square dates from the medieval era, located between Priory Park and the church of St Martin’s stood at the northeast corner of St. Martin's Street and St. Martin's Square, the site being marked by a tablet in the wall and the advowson belonged to the Crown from 1260. The ancient Almshouses are situated nearby. The property is within a number of yards of the comprehensive shopping facilities situated in the level pedestrianised centre, with an excellent selection of restaurants and bars including Purchases Restuarant and The Ivy. Nearby, the incredible 11th century Cathedral with the adjacent Canon Lane leading to the medieval Bishops Palace and its park-like walled gardens. Other nearby facilities include: the Internationally renowned Festival Theatre, Pallant House Gallery, the Oxmarket Contemporary Art Gallery, Westgate sports centre, Chichester Racquet Club and the New Park Independent Cinema.

Chichester city was founded by the Romans during the first century AD and the surrounding areas are steeped in history, with a number of archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest including the tall defence walls, which provide a walk through the city. Much of the city shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the well preserved and beautiful ancient Chichester Cathedral founded during 1075. The elaborate octagonal Market Cross stands today at the centre of Chichester and is understood to date from 1501. Many of the buildings in the city date from the Georgian and Victorian eras. The City has a number of  beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city Basin is navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats to Donnington, beyond which there are a further 2 miles of walks along the canal leading to Birdham and Chichester Marinas. In the city there is a Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital. Excellent amenities include: public and private sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, Chichester Racquets tennis/squash club and Chichester rugby football club. Further attractions include: the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a number of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including: Chichester University, Portsmouth Grammar, Bishop Luffa, The Prebendal School, Oakwood, Slindon College, Great Ballard, Seaford College and Westbourne House.

COMMUNICATION TRAVEL LINKS: 
Chichester mainline rail station links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 16 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (65miles) and airports at Heathrow (62miles), alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (42miles). Southampton International airport (33miles) and Portsmouth (18miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight and Channel Isles and Europe. Distances approximate times may change.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS: Built in items are included and the Seller has indicated that some contents are available by separate negotiation

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