5 bedroom detached house for sale

Sitting on a quiet road in a highly sought after location, commanding sea views and easy access to the beach, this wonderfully spacious house is thought to have originally been built by a ship’s Captain.
Crisp white walls and contemporary interior design features blend effortlessly with the elegant, original parquet flooring and an abundance of natural light.
Double doors open onto a sunroom at the front of this beautifully light, family sized home, instantly creating an inviting feel.The warm tones of original parquet flooring flow throughout the open plan living/dining room balancing with the white walls and emphasising the amount of space on offer.

The open plan area offers ample space for both seating and a large family dining table. Dual aspect windows in the dining area allow plenty of natural light to tumble in and continue the relaxed and peaceful feel. Fully fitted with gloss white cabinets and white worktops, the modern, triple aspect, the kitchen opens onto a generously-proportioned paved patio, perfectly extending this versatile and sociable ground floor. A tall recessed alcove provides a discreet storage space for a freestanding fridge-freezer.

Two double bedrooms and a dressing/ironing room are found on this floor. Easily adaptable to become a beautiful main reception room, perfect for entertaining and enjoying warm summer evenings, the south-facing aspect ensures plenty of daylight continues to flow throughout this home.

Continuing the clean line design of white walls and parquet flooring, natural light flows into each room from double aspect windows. Offering plenty of dual space potential these elegant rooms benefit from ample space for freestanding furniture.
The ground floor bath- room has undergone an extensive overhaul with white wall tiling trimmed in black around the centre, which surrounds spacious wet room style walk in shower area with textured anti-slip composite flooring, which is cornered off by a half-height tiled divide and hinged glass door whilst the rooms non-tiled walls are painted white. A large electric towel rail and thermostat controlled heater ensures the area remains warm and is quickly dried after use.
A new west-facing external entrance provides direct access to a small lobby leading to the grey carpeted staircase, thereby allowing the first floor to potentially serve as a self-contained flat.

The master bedroom adds an instant wow factor to this coastal home. On entering the room you encounter full height windows and sliding doors which open onto an impressive and generously proportioned sun terrace boasting panoramic south facing views. Cleverly combining the refined style of glass and stainless steel balustrades with a more playful Astro turf floor. This is a wonderful outdoor space which offers something for everyone easily adaptable to become a
main reception room, perfect for entertaining and enjoying warm summer evenings, the south-facing aspect ensures plenty of daylight continues to flow throughout this home.

To the rear of the property, the master bedroom comes complete with an en suite WC. the large double bedroom enjoys beautiful views of the South Downs and again offers plenty of floor space along with discreet alcoves ideal for wardrobes and storage. A well-appointed en suite bathroom features a contemporary L-shaped bath with overhead shower arranged in a metro tile setting.

Stylish wooded gates open from the road onto a south-facing garden where grey gravel paths encompass a wide lawn with a classic coastal mixture of mature palm trees, hydrangeas and euphorbia plants. A wide driveway leads down to a brick built converted garage, while a second gate can easily accommodate a large motorhome or caravan.

The bi-fold doors in the kitchen open onto a contemporary paved patio garden which gives access to a flowing extension of the ground floor with plenty of privacy.

The property’s garage has been converted into a spacious live/work premises which retains the main house’s bright and welcome decor. This self-sufficient annex features a high quality kitchenette, with integrated microwave, dual hob electric stove, two storage cupboards and a small hot water tank. A separate WC, basin and shower cubicle are situated off the central living area. Abundant recessed down lighting is complemented by an extensive array of power points making it ideal for use as a games room, home gym or photography studio.

It is accessed by private back and front entrances, which respectively open onto the rear garden and a small paved terrace on the driveway’s east side.
Old Fort Road is a very child-friendly area to live in and the local private schools provide a shuttle pick-up service.

Shoreham-By-Sea train station offers convenient commuter links, while Ferry Road is nearby with plenty of shops, a bakery and a popular seafood restaurant. The independent and high street shops and amenities of Shoreham Village are all within easy reach, providing weekend farmers and artisan market days as well as excellent cafes and restaurants. For entertainment there’s The Ropetackle Arts Theatre which is an excellent community hub bringing live events, talks and performances all year round.

Local schools include Shoreham Beach Primary, Shoreham College and the private Lancing College.