Property description
A beautifully presented detached three-bedroom bungalow with bright and spacious interior, having larger than average rooms and ergonomic layout. Solidly built around 1962, the property is tucked away in a quiet corner of a cul de sac, and has sunny and secluded front and rear gardens. A block-paved driveway offers parking for up to five vehicles. Solar PV panels provide an inflation-proofed income of around £1,700 pa plus free electricity.
Location
Maybush Drive lies in the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Chichester Harbour. Adjacent is Maybush Copse community woodland, managed by the Harbour Conservancy, with stunning views across the water, which is just a few hundred yards' walk across farmland. A walker's paradise, the Chidham peninsula has many public footpaths, beautiful shore, and intertidal mudflats and bird life of Chichester Harbour to enjoy. Chidham is also a perfect base for sailing.
A level walk leads to the village primary school, hall, church and forthcoming shop at Chidham Place. There are three inns including the renowned The Old House at Home offering fine dining and real ales, and The Barleycorn specialising in local seafood. Nutbourne railway station is a few minutes' walk away, offering links to all the major local towns and beyond. There is a good health centre at neighbouring Southbourne, just one mile away.
Four miles to the east is the beautiful city of Chichester providing a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants, markets, Festival Theatre, Pallant House Gallery and the annual festivities centred on the Cathedral. Goodwood, the Downs, the beautiful Witterings beach, sailing clubs and marinas are all within easy reach.
Property features
Solar PV panels (3.84 kWp), installed in Feb 2012, provide a guaranteed inflation-proofed income of currently £1,700 pa plus free electricity worth £300. The guarantee with the Government DoE has 21 years to run.
The loft and cavity walls are insulated to current building regulations. Double glazed uPVC windows. The bungalow is re-plumbed and rewired. Copious mains sockets, phone/broadband and TV sockets throughout. Heating and hot water from high specification Vaillant gas boiler, Honeywell wireless controls, thermostatic radiators. Low energy LED lighting. Combined energy bills were just £800 in 2015.
A Gardtech intruder alarm with six internal sensors. In the loft is an HD Freeview TV aerial and 6-way distribution amplifier.
Entrance
Via a storm porch with grey stone tiles, attractive high security front door in oak-effect composite, triple-glazed.
Entrance Hallway
A bright and spacious hallway leads immediately to the living room and kitchen, creating a large single area for entertaining.
Living Room - 21' 0'' x 12' 8'' (6.40m x 3.86m)
Spacious, warm and sunny with triple aspect to the east and west and a large bay window to the south. Portuguese limestone fireplace with Legend gas coal fire.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 13' 11'' x 9' 9'' (4.24m x 2.97m)
Comprehensively fitted with oak cupboards, display cabinet, drawers, work surfaces and dual stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer, and large cupboard housing a Vaillant gas boiler and airing space. A broad breakfast bar for three persons. Built-in gas hob, electric oven & grill and extractor hood to outside. Tall utility/services cupboard. Provision for washing machine and dishwasher. A second door leads to the rear of the property.
Master Bedroom - 13' 1'' x 12' 8'' (3.98m x 3.86m)
Dual aspect to south and west, recessed double wardrobe.
Bedroom Two - 13' 1'' x 9' 9'' (3.98m x 2.97m)
Dual aspect to east and north.
Bedroom Three - 10' 10'' x 9' 7'' (3.30m x 2.92m)
Sliding door to side garden area.
Bathroom - 8' 10'' x 6' 7'' (2.69m x 2.01m)
White suite comprising Duscholux shower bath, Mira shower mixer, closed-coupled WC and pedestal basin.
Outside -
Front Garden
Low energy porch and wall lights, driveway providing off-road parking for 5 cars, lawn area, flower beds and shrubs.
Rear Garden
Low energy wall lights, laid mainly to lawn with flower beds, raised vegetable beds and small fruit trees, garden shed.
Detached Garage
Detached garage with new insulated and lined roof, solar PV plant, mains power and lighting, covered storage area behind.
Tenure Freehold
All Mains Services
Council Tax Band D
Property Features :
- Located in in the designated area of outstanding natural beauty of Chichester Harbour
- Beautifully presented detached bungalow
- Solar panels generating an annual income
- 3 bedrooms
- Triple aspect living dining room