The property
A very rare opportunity to acquire a ground floor studio apartment with open planning living accommodation with space for bedroom/sitting room and dining area, and space to create a Shower room door to kitchenette and WC. Doors open out onto a full width balcony with breathtaking harbour views.
Directions
Travelling from Chichester on the A27 at the roundabout take the exit sign posted Bosham (A259) continue for about 2.5 miles and turn left into Walton Lane. Continue for about a mile into Bosham Lane and past The Millstream Hotel bear left and at the end of road just before the seashore, turn right into the old High Street and The Bosham Gallery will be found on the left hand side.
Services
Mains electricity, water, drainage, gas fired boiler and heating to radiators. Communications Available Broadband Fibre
tenure Freehold
Currently business rates do not apply in this instance, however, planning consent has been granted for residential use and Council Tax annual amount has yet to be confirmed by the Local Authority.
Local authority
Chichester District Council: Beautiful bosham
One of England’s most renowned beauty spots, the harbour village of Bosham, sits at the northern tip of a winding coastal creek of mudflats on the South coast within Chichester’s most enchanting harbour, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bosham sailing club is nearby and is housed in an old quayside watermill next to Quay Meadow (National Trust) a lovely grass picnic area, beyond which rises the steeple of the ancient Holy Trinity Church, one of the most famous churches in the history of England. Old Bosham harbour side village is a major tourist attraction and Bosham Gallery is within easy walking distance to the thriving Bosham Sailing Club further along the shore in the village which attracts thousands of tourists all year round. Bosham is a highly regarded Sailing village steeped in history, for centuries it was a fishing village, famous for its oysters and sea trade from the Roman era. Bosham is mentioned by name in the Bayeux Tapestry, referring to the 1064 meeting of Harold and Edward the Confessor on route to meet William of Normandy to discuss who would succeed Edward to the throne. There are two Churches in Bosham; Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Church which is a Grade I listed Anglican church dating from Saxon times with a fascinating history. The popular Anchor Bleu public house is nearby, there is an excellent sense of community and amenities including: A Primary School, Bosham football club, the Medical centre, General stores and Post Office, a variety of independent shops, in all three public houses and The Millstream Hotel/Restaurant. Bosham railway station is about a mile and links (to London Victoria or via Havant to London Waterloo). The A3 (M) motorway is about 12 miles west, links to the M25 Junction10 and central London/Westminster about (72 miles) and Airports at Heathrow (61miles), alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (45 miles). Southampton International Airport (33 miles) and Portsmouth (19 miles) and both Cities provide ferry services to the Isle of Wight, Channel Isles and Europe. Bosham is located just over a mile from Fishbourne village, which is en-route to Chichester City which is about 3 miles. The leisure facilities at the Fishbourne Club & Playing fields include; Tennis, Bowls, Football, Croquet and Cricket. Restaurants/pubs are located in nearby villages of East Ashling, Funtingdon (with Farm shop). Bosham Dental centre is also located in Fishbourne village. The Kennels, Goodwood Members Club – Restaurant/Golf club and Goodwood Hotel about 10 miles. Chichester rail links to London Victoria approx. (95mins), via Havant to London/Waterloo approx. (95mins).
Chichester coastal & country pursuits
Chichester is well renowned for its exceptional sailing facilities and country pursuits. Among the many attractions in the area are the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival annual international motoring events and regular Horse Racing events at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. There are excellent golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside has been designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are pebble/sandy beaches at East Wittering and Bracklesham Bay and at West Wittering there are miles of sandy beach which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. There are beaches at Selsey and the rspb nature reserve at Pagham Harbour. Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels leading out to The Solent, about 3,750 moorings and there are about 12,000 registered vessels, and about 2,000 berths with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina), Thornham Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina at Hayling Island and there are 14 Sailing Clubs locally. Further attractions include: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College and Gardens, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel Wetland Centre Wildfowl nature reserve, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park House & Grounds, Petworth House, Cass Sculpture Foundation Goodwood and Goodwood House.
Communication travel links
Bosham has a rail station and is about 3 miles west of Chichester mainline rail station with links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (65miles) and airports at Heathrow (60miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (42miles). Southampton International airport (46miles) and Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Northern Europe. All distances are approximate and times may change.
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