The Crescent, Southwick BN42 4LB

The Crescent

A desirable setting having a Westerly aspect plot, conveniently positioned at the beginning of The Crescent on level ground which is less than 1/2 mile walk to Southwick Square, offering a wide range of shops, cafe's and convenience, a few minutes further to Southwick Train Station with London connections.

An extended three bedroom semi-detached home offering generous and versatile accommodation of 1,462 sq ft, now requiring comprehensive modernisation and presenting an exciting opportunity to update, reconfigure and add value, the sizable extension saves a larger cost and can be easily re-interpreted by opening through to the kitchen to create a more open plan and modern feel.

There is a great flow with three reception spaces currently connecting through into each other giving over 30ft of space, leading onto a spacious conservatory, the bay fronted lounge could be separated off making way for a larger open plan living space to the rear, the galley kitchen also extends alongside the reception space into a utility area and onto the conservatory across the back of the property

Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom, a wide landing offers potential to further extend into the loft STNC

Outside

A delightful garden which enjoys a Westerly aspect, having a secluded feel, arranged with a patio leading from the conservatory, level lawn with mature shrub borders and 2 sheds, there is also an access door into the garage 

The detached garage (18’8 x 8’11) sits to the back of the property and has the benefit of a private driveway running alongside the house, space for several cars enclosed by double gates. To the front is a mature garden secluded by a neat hedge line

Location

Situated in the heart of Southwick, with a variety of property styles all enjoying generous plots, being on level ground there is easy access to a wide range of local facilities just a short walk away. Nearby is a large tree lined green space with playground and skate park at Southwick Recreation Ground, also home to two bowling clubs along with sports facilities and tennis courts available at the leisure centre.

A 5 minute walk to a wide variety of independent retailers, local shops, cafes and eateries on offer at Southwick Square, as well as Manor Practice Doctors Surgery, Library and Southwick Community Centre with a café and The Barn Theatre offering a wide selection of arts and entertainment.

Southwick Station is only a 10 minute walk and has a regular service to London, a frequent bus service and good road links to neighbouring Shoreham, Brighton and the South Coast with easy access to the A27/A23.

There is a good selection of primary schools and within the catchment for the highly regarded Shoreham Academy Secondary School.

Walkthrough

Approached via a hedge lined front garden and having a long private driveway running alongside the house, giving plenty of parking and could accomodate a larger vehicle

An open porch with glass brick sides, stepping through the original front door into a welcoming hallway with under stairs storage, as well as a ground floor cloakroom/WC neatly tucked away under the stairs.

There is generous living space throughout the ground floor, four spaces lead through to one another extending to over 40 ft long in its entirety, offering plenty of potential to reimagine the space, altering the layout and modernising to meet a variety of needs; a fantastic setup for family living 

Set to the front is a bay fronted lounge, having some original features along with a picture rail, well-proportioned room (13’7 x 12’6). There is an archway opening through to the original dining room space which makes a great family snug, with a door onto the hallway, the original glass doors and windows remain and provide a divide onto the extension

Beyond the snug is the dining room another good sized space which has a door leading back round to the kitchen, linking through to the spacious pitched roof conservatory (16' x 10'), enjoying a Westerly outlook over the garden along with fitted blinds and a patio door out.

The kitchen (9’4 x 8’10) sits to the side and opening through to a utility room (8’6 x 6’9), providing useful additional storage and workspace, there is a door onto a lobby which provides separate access to both the conservatory and dining room.  An older style white kitchen well lit from large Southerly aspect windows

Running alongside the snug and dining room offering plenty of scope to re-configure and create a larger open plan space, there would be space to create a separate boot room / utility room with the ability to add a side door onto the drive. The flat roof on the extension allows for the addition of more windows to draw in light from the Westerly access

First Floor

Stairs leads past a large South facing window to the side, onto the spacious landing

There are three good sized double bedrooms, two of which have fitted wardrobes, the main bedroom is set to the front with a bay window, along with bedroom three, whilst bedroom two has a pleasant outlook over the garden

The bathroom is a good size, currently arranged with a shower cubicle, secluded tolied, vanity unit with sink, large wall mounted mirror and partly tiled walls, well lit from a Westerly window

Outside

Attractive rear garden which has a lovley secluded feel, helped by mature shrub borders and a selection of small trees, there is a well kept lawn and a patio leading from the conservatory

Set into the garden is the garage which is 18ft long, accessed from a large private driveway which leads along the side of the house with ample parking for two cars, enclosed behind double wooden gates

The front garden has been neatly arranged with an established hedge line which screens the home from the street

Royall Best' thoughts

Overall, a sizeable and adaptable home in a prime central position, offering outstanding potential for refurbishment and alteration using the already generous extension