King Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10

Set in a highly sought after position and offering
outstanding living space, Ivy House is one of Emsworth's most notable period houses and must be on the shopping list of anyone wanting a period home by the sea to make one's own.

It is a gorgeous detached seven bedroom Georgian town house with an additional one bedroom annexe and plenty of off-road parking. Set one house back from the front, the property is easily recognised by its pretty blue and red brick frontage with feature Victorian sash windows. Two later extensions to the rear give this home its comprehensive size.

The upper ground, first and second storeys enjoy far reaching Southerly views of the harbour and its yachts bobbing on their swinging moorings.

A wide entrance hall gives way to the usual initial period layout of two front reception rooms either side and leads back towards a well-appointed, 'eat-in' kitchen, stairs down to a rear hall with outside door, utility room and large study with an internal door leading to a two storey, one bedroom self-contained annexe beyond. The main staircase leads first to the upper ground floor and a drawing room with raised viewing area perfect for enjoying the harbour view. The first floor comprises two doubles and a single bedroom to the front of the house, a family bathroom and a double bedroom to the rear with harbour views. The large master bedroom is of particular note, it is located on the upper first floor and benefits from a triple aspect, glorious harbour/sea views, comprehensive fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed ensuite bathroom. The second floor features two further bedrooms and a store room. A large cellar (with restricted head height) completes the house.

The picturesque town of Emsworth is locatedon the northern shore of Chichester Harbourand within a short drive of Portsmouth andChichester. Emsworth is a vibrant town witha host of activities including regular farmers' markets, an annual artists' exhibition, arts trail and a horticultural show. There are a range of interesting and individual shops together witha bank, medical centre and dentists and well known for its variety of restaurants.

The railway station provides access along the south coast, to London Victoria via Gatwick Airport and to London Waterloo via Havant (3 miles). There is excellent state and private education in the area, some of which can be accessed by local train.

The Slipper and Emsworth Sailing Clubs and Emsworth Yacht Harbour are nearby. A trip can be made from here on Chichester Harbour Conservancy's' Terror', a beautifully restored wooden sail boat which dates back to the time
of the town's oyster industry.