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King George Gardens, Forbes Place King George Gardens, PO19

2 Bed │ 2 Bath │ 1 Rec

In Excess of £250,000

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Chichester

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Key features

A raised ground floor apartment
Grade II listed building
Two bedrooms
High ceilings
Large sash windows
Southerly aspect
Close to Festival Theatre and City Centre
Vacant possession

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Full description

Forming part of the highly regarded Forbes Place development, this elegant apartment occupies a prime position within the former Royal West Sussex Hospital, a distinguished Grade II Listed building dating back to 1828. Sympathetically converted by Croudace Homes in the late 1990s, the development successfully blends historic character and architectural charm with the comforts of modern living. Ideally situated, it is within easy reach of the renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, the city centre, and its excellent range of shops, restaurants, and amenities.

Located on the raised ground floor, the property offers spacious and well-proportioned accommodation, enhanced by an abundance of natural light. The principal rooms retain much of the building’s period elegance, featuring impressive high ceilings and large sash windows. The sitting room and both bedrooms enjoy attractive southerly aspects, overlooking the beautifully maintained communal gardens and creating a bright and welcoming living environment throughout.

An allocated parking space is located to the side of the building and accessed via the front drive. The communal gardens are manicured and regularly maintained by the retained gardeners. A stunning wisteria covers the lower front facade of the property, which is believed to be the only listed shrub in the United Kingdom. It is understood to have been gifted to the matron at the time of opening by The Chinese ambassador.

Lease: 999 year lease granted 01/10/1998.

Service Charge: Year ending 31 March 2027 is £3,896 (payable in 2 instalments).

Ground Rent: No ground rent is payable. Forbes Place is a shared freehold building.

Chichester District Council - 26/27 Tax Band E £3,045.97 Grade II listed EPC-D

Directions - From the Northgate circulatory system, proceed north on the A286 Broyle Road signposted to Midhurst. Continue past the Festival Theatre on the right and then take the next turning on the left into King George Gardens. Forbes Place will be found on the right hand side. What3words - mining.frosted.record

Situation

This imposing and handsome property offers both history and location. Designed and built in 1826 as The West Sussex, East Hampshire and Chichester General Infirmary and Dispensary, it was later appointed royal status by King George V in 1913 and was renamed The Royal West Sussex Hospital. Dr Forbes a renowned local medical practitioner, in who's honour the building is now named, was appointed its first superintendent. The property is a short walk to the Festival Theatre and onto the city centre of the cathedral city of Chichester. There is excellent high street shopping, many fashionable restaurants, cafes and bars and a mainline station to London Victoria. Goodwood to the north is famous for its many event days including the world renowned Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival for motor racing enthusiasts and a season of horse racing including the Qatar Goodwood Festival. There are superb sailing facilities around Chichester Harbour and water sports from the beaches at West Wittering. The area is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, with beautiful walks and cycle tracks over the South Downs and around the harbour.

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease remaining: -28 years

EPC Rating: D

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Why live in Chichester?

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We consider ourselves very lucky to be working in a city that blends so many different architectural styles, from elegant Georgian buildings to contemporary new apartments and waterside properties that overlook the harbour.

In 2013, The Sunday Times listed Chichester as one of the top places to live in the UK with ‘something for everyone’ – and they weren’t wrong. Chichester is a cathedral city, a county town and home to some of the oldest churches and buildings in the country. There are many well-regarded public and state schools in the local area with further and higher education options available from Chichester College, West Dean College and the University of Chichester. Our great schools have always made Chichester very appealing for those looking for the perfect place to raise a family.

Our city centre is a shopper’s paradise and there are great places to eat and drink, from elegant restaurants to cosy cafés and pubs, all set along the city’s four main streets. Chichester Cathedral on West Street dominates the skyline and, on summer afternoons, its grounds are filled with local people enjoying picnics. In the evenings, the Cathedral plays a central part in the city’s nightlife by hosting classical music events.

Chichester has a number of public parks, the Chichester Tennis and Racquets Fitness Club and Westgate Leisure Centre, where you’ll find a large swimming pool and skate park and, if sailing is your thing, Chichester Harbour is a haven for you. There really is so much to do here you’ll be spoilt for choice; spend the day on one of the many local beaches, stretch your legs on the stunning South Downs or catch a show at the Festival Theatre before it moves to a permanent home in London’s West End.

If you’d like to buy, sell or let a property in Chichester, get in touch with your local team and discover the Henry Adams difference for yourself.