Albert Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GE

Albert Road

Charming period home nestled within the historic part of Southwick, highly desirable location which has a village feel. At the end of the street is Southwick Green, surrounded by period charm, an idyllic tree lined green space Leading from here is Southwick Square with a great selection of shops, eateries and convenience along with a Little Waitrose

Beautifully presented and modernised whilst blending original period features such as fireplaces and mouldings. Neatly laid out with a lovely flow having a total of 1215 sq ft of space. A great addition is the converted loft room which is an ideal home office or occasional bedroom

There is a bay fronted southerly aspect lounge, good sized dining room which opens onto a spacious sleek kitchen which has patio doors onto the secluded garden, upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom along with a pull down ladder for the loft room 

Well suited for family living with versatile accommodation which has the flexibility of home working, Bright and airy reception space flowing neatly onto the garden, having a sociable feel perfect for busy lifestyles

Location

Secluded position within the historic part of Southwick, at the end of the street is The Green a large open space ideal for summer picnics with the family, along with a play park, home also to Southwick Cricket Club.

Set just off the green is Southwick Square with a range of shops catering for a variety of needs, 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. 

There is a regular bus service to neighbouring towns and a 5 minute walk Southwick Train Station with connections to London. Great road connections with easy access to the A27 & A23.

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.

Well served with good primary schools and within the catchment for the highly desirable Shoreham Academy Secondary School, which has an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating.

Walkthrough

Approached via a charming street with a mix of period styles, there is a small walled front garden with a tiled pathway leading to the front door, entering into a welcoming hall with wood effect flooring flowing through the reception rooms

To the front is a bay fronted lounge, bright and airy with a Southerly aspect, staying true to the period is the original restored fireplace along with a ceiling rose

The hall opens through to the dining room which is well lit from a tall window, another feature period fireplace which has fitted shelves and a glass cabinet in the alcoves, along with a handy understairs cupboard which houses the meters. A functional space which opens through to the Kitchen making it ideal for family living

The sleek modern kitchen is a good size 14'9 x 9' and is finished with handless white units paired with wood effect worktops, a sage tiled splash back and stone floor tiles, a well equipped kitchen with a generous amount of cupboard space, neatly position white percaline sink sits under a side window, eye level NEF double built in ovens with a warming tray, induction hob with extractor over, built in fridge / freezer, integrated dishwasher and built in washing machine, a bright space with a dual aspect and double patio doors which open onto the garden

Stairs lead to the first floor landing, arranged with three bedrooms and a family bathroom

The main bedroom is set to the front spanning the width of the property, a good size of 14'1 x 11'4 having a Southerly aspect and fitted wardrobes in the chimney alcoves 

Set to the back is bedroom two another double with a large window, period fireplace and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom three is a comfortable single room with a large window overlooking the garden, could also suite a home office

The family bathroom has a modern white suite with a P shape bath, shower over and glass screen, vanity sink with storage incorporating the toilet with a concealed cistern, above is a wall mounted glass fronted cabinet, well lit from a side window

From the landing is a wooden pull down ladder which leads up to the loft room, neatly converted into an additional space and well lit from a large Velux window, currently arranged as a home office and could be utilised as an occasional bedroom, there is scope to add a fixed staircase and create an official room (STNC)

Outside

A secluded partly walled garden which is approximately 40ft and has an open outlook, a patio leads from the kitchen and returns alongside, mainly laid to lawn with a shrub and flower border, set to the foot of the garden is another patio area and garden shed, there is a rear gate to a  shared alleyway which passes neighbouring properties and leads back out to the street

To the front is a small walled garden with shingle and a decorative tiled path leading to the front door

Royall Best Summary

We love the secluded position in the hub of Southwick, a short stroll to Southwick square having all the convenience you need, ideal setup for growing families along with the flexibility for comfortably working from home, having the bright converted loft room