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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BN42 4RF
Sold STCListed 178 days
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About
Downland Avenue Positioned in a residential part of Southwick, this three bedroom semi detached home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a property they can update and grow into over time.
The house is offered for sale with no onward chain and is conveniently located close to local bus stops, shops and everyday amenities, while also enjoying easy access to countryside walks.
The home is liveable in its current condition, yet offers scope for modernisation throughout, making it an ideal option for those keen to add value and personalise to their own taste.
Benefitting from a bright Southerly aspect lounge, 3 bedrooms, secluded garden and private driveway leading to the garage.
Inside Entry is via a side door into a central hallway, well lit from a rear window and having a storage cupboard To the front of the property is a generously proportioned lounge 17'3 x 10'11, enjoying a pleasant southerly aspect from the two large windows which brings in plenty of natural light throughout the day, creating a flexibility space for furniture layout and can easily accommodate a dining table.
Set to the rear of the house is a nicely sized kitchen, fitted with solid wood units and offering ample worktop and storage space.
A door and window lead through to the conservatory, which provides an additional reception area, ideal as a dining or sitting space, and benefits from a further side door opening directly into the garden.
From the hallway, stairs rise to the first floor past a window which also provides natural light to the landing There are two comfortable double bedrooms with the main bedroom having a Southerly aspect from the bay window.
A smaller but well proportioned single bedroom, makes an ideal child’s room or home office, a bright space with a Southerly aspect There is a separate bathroom and WC which is well suited practical layout for family living.
Further potential to extend into the loft and to the rear, subject to the necessary consents Outside The secluded rear garden is mature and thoughtfully planted, featuring a variety of shrubs and small trees, offering a sense of privacy.
Towards the far end of the garden sits a greenhouse, shed and summer house, offering excellent storage and hobby space.
The garden enjoys a nice open outlook, making it a pleasant place to relax or entertain.
A garage is positioned within the garden and is accessed via a private driveway running down the side of the house, with double gates leading through to the front.
The front garden has been neatly arranged with a lawn and also offers further potential to create additional off road parking, if desired.
The existing driveway currently provides parking for one vehicle.
Location Positioned in a residential part of Southwick, the home is ideally placed for footpaths leading directly onto the picturesque South Downs National Park, offering excellent countryside walks and open views close by.
Around a 15 minute walk to the south lies Southwick Green, known for its period charm and village style atmosphere.
Adjacent Southwick Square provides a good range of shops, cafés and eateries, along with a Waitrose and Co op, while the wider green hosts markets, performances and outdoor seating.
Less than a mile to the west is Holmbush Shopping Centre, home to Tesco Extra, M&S and Next, catering for larger shopping needs.
The area is well served by community and leisure facilities, including The Barn Theatre and café at Southwick Community Centre, which offers a varied programme of arts and entertainment.
Nearby amenities also include Manor Practice doctors’ surgery, the local library, and Southwick Recreation Ground, providing extensive open green space, a children’s play park, two bowling clubs, and further sports facilities including tennis courts at the leisure centre.
There is a good selection of primary schools, and the property falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Shoreham Academy secondary school, making this an appealing location for families.
Royall Best Summary An ideal family home with plenty of scope to expand, needing updating but liveable enough to move in and improve over time, added bonus of having a private driveway to the side of the house leading to garage
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