Old Shoreham Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4LS

Guide Price £400,000 to £450,000 - Old Shoreham Road 

A good-sized 1930s home which is one of 4 semi-detached houses built together, set back from the main road with a generously sized plot of 150ft.  The garage is at the end of the garden with space for parking, accessed via a shared lane from Mile Oak Crescent.  

Retaining many of the original period features having been within the same family for many years, there are solid wood features and flooring, period fireplaces and bathroom suite. Presented in liveable condition and well maintained, it would benefit from modernisation and currently has electric storage heaters, or could appeal to someone wanting to revitalise the period charm. There is plenty of scope to further extend out or up and potential to utilise the top of the garden with a larger garage similar to the neighbouring properties. 

Approached via a front garden, an open archway to the original wooden front door with an inset oval stained glass displaying the door number, entering into a welcoming hall with wooden banisters, panelling and flooring, with understairs storage and cupboard.

The spacious lounge is set to the front, bright and airy having a large bay window with a southerly aspect, period fireplace and panelled wooden floor border with inset carpet mat. To the back is a dining room well lit from windows and glass door onto the conservatory, period fireplace and fitted cabinetry in the chimney recess

Well-equipped kitchen with modern style units and a built in Bosch double oven, a glass door gives plenty of light and opens onto the older style single glazed conservatory space, dual aspect with double doors opening onto the rear garden

A beautiful large stained glass window lights the hall stairs and landing

The main bedroom is a generous size with a large curved bay window drawing in plenty of light from the southerly aspect with rooftop views, bedroom two is another generous double with a large window which overlooks the garden and has a fitted wardrobe. Bedroom three is a good size single, which could accommodate a double bed. There are fitted cupboards and a large window overlooking the rear garden, could also suit a home office.

Set to the front is an original coloured bathroom suite with matching tiles and a southerly-facing window to the front, across the hall is an airing cupboard and a separate WC with side window

A nicely proportioned home which has been cherished over the years, this gives a solid base to renovate and has plenty of potential to further extend with a rear extension as well as into the spacious loft creating a lovely family home. 

Outside

Mature rear garden with a secluded feel which extends to 90ft, having a selection of well - established trees and shrubs however the new owner will want to revitalise and make it their own. Set at the end of the garden is the garage which is accessed via a shared tarmacked lane from Mile Oak Crescent. The lane is shared with 3 neighbouring properties and there is potential to build a larger garage/home office/workshop (STNC). 

The front garden is wall enclosed and is a good size giving more seclusion from the road, a side gate leads to the rear garden and there is potential to create off street parking (STNC), in the meantime there is space to park adjacent to the garage.  

Location

Set amongst a mixture of property styles within Southwick and close to the Portslade border, to the south around a 15 minute walk is Southwick Green surrounded by the oldest part of the town with a mix of period charm, just off the green is Southwick Square with a range of shops, cafes, and eateries along with a Little Waitrose, there is also a larger open space for performances, markets and café seating. Less than a mile to the west is Holmbush Shopping Centre with a Tesco Extra, M&S and Next. 

The area also benefits from The Barn Theatre and café at Southwick Community Centre, offering a wide selection of arts and entertainment, Manor Practice Doctors Surgery and library. Southwick Recreation Ground has a large open green space and play park, also home to two bowling clubs along with sports facilities and tennis courts available at the leisure centre.

Nearby is access on to The South Downs National Park popular with walkers. Alternatively travel south and you will find the Beach accessed via the lock gates at Shoreham Port, a working Port with a selection of eateries. 

There is a good selection of local primary schools and within the catchment for the desirable Shoreham Academy Secondary School

Within a mile to Southwick Train Station with regular London connections, good road links to neighbouring Shoreham to the West and Brighton and Hove to the East and easy access to the A27/A23.

Key Features

• Bay fronted 1930s home
• South-facing bay fronted Lounge
• Dining room with door onto conservatory
• Beautiful large Stained glass window 
• Many original fittings and period fireplaces
• Cherished but needing updating 
• Good size plot with plenty of scope to further extend
• 90ft secluded garden
• Rear access lane to the garage with parking area
• Scope to create a larger workshop / garage
• Set back from the main road for added privacy
• No Onward Chain

Royall Best Summary

A great example of a 1930s home which has remained relatively original, meticulously well kept and has been within the same family since the 1950s. The generous plot gives plenty of option to further extend and create a spacious family home.