Manor Close, Southwick, BN42 4NW

Manor Close, Southwick

Tucked away towards the end of a quiet close on the Southwick and Portslade border, positioned in one of the more secluded spots within the close, having a sunny west-facing plot with an open outlook that is rarely found, backing onto Manor Close Allotments which gives a wonderful sense of privacy. 

This attractive three-bedroom family home offers well balanced accommodation, with open plan living, along with a ground floor WC, ample parking, a detached double garage and excellent scope for future enlargement, this is very much a home that can grow alongside a family's changing needs. Offered for sale with no onward chain. 

Well presented and ready to move in the property immediately feels bright and welcoming, the ground floor living space has a great sense of flow and has been opened through extending to around 25ft, well suited to family living.

A generous frontage creates excellent parking, while a shared driveway leads along the side to a large double garage set within the garden, giving flexibility to utilise for a variety of uses

Location

Nestled in a quiet close bordering Portslade and close to Hove, there is a wide range of local facilities in either direction just a short walk away, nearby is Southwick Recreation Ground a large tree lined green space with playground and skate park at, also home to a leisure centre and gym along with sports facilities and tennis courts.

A wide variety of independent retailers, local shops, cafes and eateries can be found within 1 mile in either direction at Boundary Road Portslade or 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. 

Fishergate Station is a 5 minute walk, a frequent bus service and good road links to neighbouring Shoreham, Hove, 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.

Accommodation

Stepping inside a spacious entrance hall well lit by 2 Southerly side windows, understairs storage and a convenient ground floor cloakroom WC. 

The ground floor has been thoughtfully opened through with interconnecting spaces stretching to around 25ft, this creates a sociable living space that works perfectly for modern family life. To the front is the bay fronted lounge with plenty of natural light, flowing seamlessly through to the dining area at the rear, which in turn leads into a small rear extension with the kitchen having large sliding patio doors opening directly onto the garden. 

The kitchen has been extended to make the most of the available space and forms a natural continuation of the living space. Well equipped with ample storage and worktop space, finished with wood effect cupboards, a neatly positioned sink with views out to the rear garden, built oven, space for a fall height fridge / freezer and space for utilities set back in a recess. plenty of scope to consider a larger extension STNC if desired which makes the most of the Westerly aspect.

Stairs leads to the first floor landing well lit from the Southerly side window

The principal bedroom sits at the front a good sized double with a bay window and an open outlook thanks to the property's position set back at the end of the close.

Bedroom two is another good sized double room having a Westerly aspect overlooking the rear garden, complete with fitted wardrobes either side of the chimney breast.

The third bedroom is a comfortable single room, ideal as a child's bedroom, nursery or home office depending on individual requirements. 

The family bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite incorporating a bath with shower over and glass screen, pedestal wash basin, WC and being partly tiled. 

Outside

The level rear garden enjoys a favourable Westerly aspect, making the most of the afternoon and evening sunshine, whilst the allotments beyond create an attractive open backdrop and enhance the sense of privacy. It is a lovely setting for families, gardeners or anyone who enjoys entertaining. 

Positioned within the garden is a substantial detached double garage 18 x14, accessed via a shared driveway to the side. Whether used for secure parking, storage, a workshop or adapted to suit a hobby or home-working environment, it offers excellent versatility and adds significant addition to the property. 

For buyers looking ahead, there is clear potential to further enlarge the property, including extending upwards into the loft space, subject to the necessary consents. This flexibility makes Manor Close particularly appealing for families planning for the future without needing to compromise on location. 

Royall Best Summary

An ideal family home for those looking to settle somewhere they can enjoy now and continue to grow into over the years. The combination of a quiet tucked-away position, west-facing garden, extensive parking, detached double garage and future extension potential makes this a particularly rare opportunity within a highly convenient Southwick location