Modern living meets period architecture at Pallant Court, in Chichester, West Sussex, an elegant townhouse, which is for sale through Jackson-Stops at an asking price of £3.5 million.
The house dates from the Georgian era, but was sympathetically restored 10 years ago to adapt it to contemporary living while remaining true to the essence of the period.
The 5,339sq ft interior has three reception rooms — including the exquisite drawing room and the 17ft dining room with carved fireplace, 10ft-high corniced ceiling and views of West Pallant — plus a sinuous, contemporary kitchen with breakfast bar and separate breakfast room on the ground floor.
There are four bedrooms on the first floor — one of which doubles up as a library —plus four more bedrooms, an additional kitchen and a sitting room on the second floor, which is accessed by a secondary staircase and ideal for staff or guest accommodation.
Pallant Court also comes with more than 2,000sq ft of cellars (currently housing a gym and wine storage, among other uses).
Outside is a delightful walled garden with deep borders planted with climbing roses, peonies and gladioli.
Pallant Court is for sale at £3.5 million via Jackson-Stops — see more pictures or enquire with the agent for further details.
Chichester: What you need to know
- Location: Chichester is 16.5 miles from Portsmouth
- Atmosphere: Originally dating from Roman times, Chichester is West Sussex’s only city and despite being bombed in the Second World War managed to keep intact landmarks such as the 11th-century Cathedral, the 16th-century Chichester Cross and John Nash’s Butter Market. It has a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants and a lively culture scene.
- Things to do: Visit Pallant House for its excellent collection of modern British art, attend the Chichester Festival Theatre or aim for the stars at the Planetarium.
- Schools: The city has a wide range of schools including Bishop Luffa and Chichester High School among the secondaries and the independent Prebendal school for the prep years.Find more properties in the area.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
Best country houses for sale this week
An irresistible West Country cottage and a magnificent Cumbrian country house make our pick of the finest country houses for
-
Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country LifeWe take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
-
Exploring the countryside is essential for our wellbeing, but Right to Roam is going backwardsCampaigners in England often point to Scotland as an example of how brilliantly Right to Roam works, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, says Patrick Galbraith.
-
Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
-
380 acres and 90 bedrooms on the £25m private island being sold by one of Britain's top music producersStormzy, Rihanna and the Rolling Stones are just a part of the story at Osea Island, a dot on the map in the seas off Essex.
-
A home cinema, tasteful interiors and 65 acres of private parkland hidden in an unassuming lodge in KentNorth Lodge near Tonbridge may seem relatively simple, but there is a lot more than what meets the eye.
-
A rare opportunity to own a family home on Vanbrugh Terrace, one of London's finest streetsThis six-bedroom Victorian home sits right on the start line of the London Marathon, with easy access to Blackheath and Greenwich Park.
-
A tale of everyday life as lived on Britain's most expensive streetWinnington Road in Hampstead has an average house price of £11.9 million. But what's it really like? Lotte Brundle went to find out.
-
Damon Hill's former home in Marbella is the perfect place to slow downThe glorious Andalusian-style villa is found within the Lomas de Marbella Club and just a short walk from the beach.
-
A 327-acre estate in the heart of 'England’s Côte d’Or', with a 26,000sq ft Georgian style home at its heartStokes Hall in the Crouch Valley is an inspiring property looking for a new owner.
-
Schreiber House, 'the most significant London townhouse of the second half of the 20th century', is up for saleThe five-bedroom Modernist masterpiece sits on the edge of Hampstead Heath.
