Franklin Road, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6YD

Franklin Road, Shoreham-by-Sea

A quiet residential road in Shoreham-by-Sea, close to the Southwick border, conveniently positioned on level ground and within easy reach of a Co op local and Holmbush Shopping Centre, nearby is Southwick Square with a variety of retailers and eateries and excellent transport connections

This well-presented semi-detached bungalow offers flexible accommodation, having been extended with 828 sq ft of space which is laid out with two double bedrooms and two reception rooms, this offers the option to utilise the lounge as another bedroom making it an ideal choice for downsizers or growing families.

Patio doors open onto the secluded rear garden which has a large garage ideal as a workshop but also giving potential to adapt the space for a variety of uses such as a home gym or workroom to accommodate meeting clients.

There is further potential to extend the property into the loft, STNC, being a larger style bungalow with a generous loft space gives plenty of scope to create more bedrooms and additional bathroom, perfect for family looking to grow with their home.

Accommodation

Set back from the road behind a lawned front garden, the property enjoys an attractive position with ample potential to create off-road parking at the front, subject to any necessary consents. A pathway leads to the front door and into a welcoming central hallway.

To the front of the property is a generously proportioned reception room enjoying a bright southerly aspect. Currently arranged as a comfortable lounge, this versatile space could equally serve as a further bedroom if required. 

Set to the back is the dining room which opens through to the extension forming an L shape. The open-plan arrangement creates a sociable space ideal for everyday living and entertaining, with ample room for both lounge and dining areas, a wooden kitchen which has plenty of storage cupboards, a built in oven, electric hob with extractor, space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine

Patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, allowing plenty of natural light and providing a connection between inside and out. For purchasers looking to use the property as a traditional two-bedroom bungalow, this rear living space offers excellent flexibility, while the front reception room can remain as a formal lounge.

Across the hall is the main bedroom with a Westerly aspect whilst the second bedroom is set to the front with a Southerly outlook

The bathroom is nicely sized, being fully tiled with a white suite comprising a bath, separate shower cubicle, wall hung sink, WC with a hidden cistern and heated towel rail, well lit from a Westerly window

Outside

The rear garden partly walled and benefits from being level, predominantly laid to lawn and enjoys a pleasant sense of seclusion, set within the garden is a large garage 16'6 x 9'2 an ideal workshop for those wanting to tinker, it also offers great potential to alter the space for a variety of uses whilst the hardstanding in front provides further practical space. Access is provided via a shared driveway running alongside the property.

The front garden has Southerly aspect and laid to lawn, there would be potential to create parking STNC

Location

Franklin Road enjoys a convenient position within a popular residential area of Shoreham-by-Sea, neighbouring Southwick. Southwick Green and its play park are nearby, while Kingston Beach can be reached within approximately a ten-minute walk, offering a wonderful setting overlooking the harbour entrance. 

A Co op local is just around the corner and a short walk to Holmbush Shopping Centre which has a Tesco Extra, M&S, Next, leisure facilities and further conveniences. Southwick Square is approximately three-quarters of a mile away and offers a variety of shops, cafés and everyday amenities including Little Waitrose. Excellent transport links are available via Southwick railway station, local bus services and easy access to the A27 and A23 road networks

Families will appreciate the property's proximity to Shoreham Academy, which is less than a ten-minute level walk away without crossing a main road, while Shoreham College is also within easy walking distance. 

Royall Best summary

A versatile and well-positioned semi-detached bungalow offering generous accommodation, a secluded garden, large garage and excellent scope for future enlargement, all within a level and convenient location close to local amenities, schools and transport links.