Victoria Road, Southwick, BN42 4DJ

Grey Squirrels, Victoria Road

A Detached Bungalow set in a secluded position on a favoured road moments from Southwick Green, being on level ground within a short walk to a variety of shops and amenities at Southwick Square. An ideal buy for someone downsizing  

Generously sized with a great sense of flow and space totalling 1296 sq ft, spacious Southerly aspect lounge, separate kitchen / breakfast room, three bedrooms, bathroom and a pitched glass roofed conservatory which overlooks the garden

Attractive mature gardens which have been beautifully arranged making the most of the sun throughout the day, with a Southerly front garden accessed from the lounge, along with a secluded rear garden with a more open outlook

The garage is connected to the house via the porch and offers further scope to utilise the space for a variety of needs, perhaps a office, home business or conversion to annex, accessed from a private driveway with space for several vehicles 

Location

The neighbourhood has a lovely community feel, the street is a mix of property styles, within the historic part of Southwick, a short level walk to Southwick Green which is surrounded by period charm.

Set off of the green is Southwick Square with a variety of independent retailers, cafe's and eateries, a bustling high street with a great selection of amenities catering for everyone, there is a Little Waitrose and Coop

The area is well served with a doctors surgery, library and community centre with café and The Barn theatre which has a wide range of entertainment throughout the year

Less than a 10 minute walk to Kingston Beach a popular spot alongside the River Adur as it joins the sea, you will often find a mobile sauna visiting, there is a public car park and lifeboat station which is often open to the public for a great family day out.

There is a regular bus service along the coast to neighbouring towns and good train connections to London via Southwick train station. Great road connections with easy access to the A27 & A23

Well served with good primary schools and within the catchment for Shoreham Academy secondary school.

Walkthrough

Approached via a private shingle driveway with parking for several vehicles, the property is set behind an immaculately maintained front garden lined by a wall with established planting and a neatly clipped hedge, creating a lovely sense of privacy and kerb appeal.

A welcoming porch links directly to both the garage and the main entrance, this provides good scope to re-purpose the space to meet a variety of needs. Leading through to a generous central hallway with two useful storage cupboards. From here, all principal rooms are easily accessed, giving the home a practical, carefully considered layout.

The bright South facing lounge is a standout feature and is a generous size of 16'11 x14'7, enjoying an attractive open outlook with double patio doors on to the front garden creating a seamless indoor/outdoor feel.

The kitchen/breakfast room is similarly well proportioned and enjoys views over the garden. Well equipped kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, room for appliances and a built-in breakfast table, it’s a sociable and functional room perfectly suited to everyday living. Patio door leads out to the garden

The main bedroom is a generous double 12'4 x 12' having a delightful Southerly outlook over the front garden, complete with fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom two is another nicely sized double, positioned to the rear of the home and enjoying a peaceful garden outlook.

Bedroom three is a versatile space currently arranged as a dining room, with a sliding patio door opening onto the conservatory. Its flexible layout makes it equally suitable as a guest bedroom, hobby room or comfortable home office.

The conservatory is a delightful addition, featuring a pitched glass roof with opening roof window, drawing in plenty of light an ideal space for relaxing enjoying the peaceful surroundings and outlook over the garden, side patio door providing access outside. 

The modernised bathroom is a good size with a dual aspect, tucked away at the beginning of the hall, fully tiled walls and floor with a white bathroom suit comprising a P shaped bath with shower above and glass screen, pedestal basin, wall mounted cabinet with mirrored door, WC and a heated towel rail. 

Outside

The rear garden has been thoughtfully designed to offer a mix of areas to relax, entertain and enjoy the seasons. With lawned sections, raised decking, patio seating areas and shingle pathways, there is plenty of room for outdoor dining, play or simple quiet enjoyment. Mature shrubs and colourful planting add interest and texture, while the wider outlook enhances the sense of space.

Side access leads neatly back to the front of the property along with the attractive front garden which stretches across the width of the plot, beautifully landscaped with established shrubs and trees to give the home a welcoming, well tended feel. The private driveway provides ample parking and leads to the detached garage.

Garage & Potential

The detached garage is a particularly useful and versatile space, benefiting from power, lighting and a rear window, there is a store section served by the up and over door with inner doors into the main section. With internal access via the porch, it could serve perfectly as a workshop, home office, studio or even be transformed into an annexe-style area (subject to necessary consents). For those running or starting a home-based business, its layout holds brilliant potential for a dedicated client access area.

Royall Best Summary

Perfect for someone downsizing from a larger home, well thought out layout which has a secluded feel with beautifully presented gardens, Short level walk to all the local facilities