Horndean Road, Emsworth

HANDSOME & SUBSTANTIAL EDWARDIAN FAMILY HOME.... built circ.1907, and offering beautifully proportioned accommodation rich in period character, complemented by contemporary additions, an integral garage and a delightful established rear garden. Dating from the early 1900s, this impressive Emsworth home provides an appealing blend of Edwardian elegance and the space and versatility required for modern family life.The character of the original house is immediately apparent on entering, with a particularly welcoming reception hall featuring an elegant staircase, high ceilings and decorative detailing. The principal sitting room displays some wonderful period features including an ornate ceiling rose and decorative plasterwork, together with a fireplace and bay window.

A separate play/dining room provides excellent flexibility for family life, while the bespoke, handmade kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of cabinetry, granite surfaces & incorporates a range-style cooker. Beyond the kitchen, the accommodation opens into a light-filled family room enjoying an attractive outlook and access onto the rear garden, providing a natural everyday space for family living and entertaining. A separate utility room and ground-floor cloakroom add further practicality.The first floor continues the sense of space, providing four bedrooms, with the principal bedroom complemented by a substantial dressing room with built-in wardrobes & a striking contemporary bathroom featuring a freestanding bath overlooking the garden greenery beyond. The second bedroom also comes with ensuite. There is an additional family bathroom and a separate study, ideal for working from home.Outside, the property is approached via iron gates onto a generous gravelled driveway, providing an impressive sense of arrival and access to the integral, extended garage with store. There are two entrances, in/out, with electric gates & a separate pedestrian gate. To the rear is an attractive & established garden, with a broad expanse of lawn framed by mature trees, shrubs and planting. The garden offers a wonderful setting for children, entertaining and outdoor living, while its established character provides an appealing backdrop to the house.LOCATION: Emsworth is ideally placed on the upper reaches of Chichester Harbour an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with a lively sailing and water-sports community, the town has a range of local independent shops including butchers, fishmonger, bakery, greengrocer and general store. Multiple shopping outlets are available at nearby Havant and Chichester. Golf, flying, horse and motor racing is at nearby Goodwood. Schools and amenities are close to hand. The property is well placed for access to the surrounding area with the A259 and A27 close at hand, the railway station at Emsworth links into Havant which allows a journey time just over an hour to arrive at London, Waterloo.EPC: D
Council Tax: F