The historic city of Chichester is located close to some of the prettiest coastline and countryside in West Sussex. Set within the heart of the city are the ancient city walls and Chichester Cathedral dating back to 1076. The semi-pedestrianised city centre provides a comprehensive range of shopping amenities, cafes, and restaurants and is well known for its internationally recognised Festival Theatre and award-winning Pallant House Gallery.
Property Types in Chichester
The housing stock in Chichester comprises a variety of Georgian and Victorian houses in the historic centre, many of which are Grade II listed. The surrounding suburbs comprise a mixture of more modern properties and several large new housing developments to the east of the city.
Points of interest in Chichester area
Chichester is within easy reach of the idyllic countryside of the South Downs National Park, the UK's newest National park, which offers a variety of walking and cycling trails providing access to some of the prettiest scenery in the county including the nature reserve of Kingley Vale. The Goodwood Estate is situated approximately 2 miles away, hosting several famous annual events at the historic motor circuit and horse racecourse.
The picturesque coastline, to the south of Chichester, offers a wide range of attractions in The Solent and is a favourite for sailors, with sailing facilities at Chichester Harbour, Bosham, Birdham and Itchenor. The Blue Flag beaches of West Wittering and the adjacent National Trust reserve of East Head offer some of the most charming stretches of coastline in West Sussex, with facilities for yachting, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Travel connections
The city is well connected with the mainline station at Chichester providing a regular service to London Victoria, Gatwick and other towns and cities along the south coast. The A3 provides good access to London and to Heathrow via the M25, with the M27 leading to Southampton Airport and the west.
Local Property Surveying Experts
Antill & Co Chartered Surveyors possess a wealth of knowledge and experience of property surveying in the Chichester area and we carry out home surveys on properties throughout the city.
