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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SS8 7HL
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About
Distinctive four-bedroom home with versatile accommodation, tucked away close to the seafront Situated in a pleasant position on Handel Road, tucked away from the seafront yet close enough to enjoy coastal walks, this well-maintained home combines an attractive individual design with a flexible layout.
Its distinctive eyebrow dormer window, decorative gable detailing and front bay window give the property considerable character and kerb appeal.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor, and two further bedrooms upstairs, including a generous main bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an adjoining en-suite shower room.
This versatile arrangement could lend itself to multigenerational living, providing separate bedroom spaces for family members, or flexibility for those needing guest accommodation or a home office.
A welcoming entrance hall leads to the spacious through lounge/diner, where a wood-burning stove creates an attractive focal point.
The front bay window brings in plenty of natural light, while French doors open from the dining area onto the rear garden.
The well-appointed kitchen features white gloss units, contrasting worktops, a Neff double oven and hob, extractor and dishwasher.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden has been designed for ease of maintenance, with artificial lawn, a raised seating area and established planting. Gated access leads to the driveway.
The former garage now provides a garden room, currently arranged as a bar and seating area, with a separate hobby room/workshop behind offering further useful space.
With modern gas central heating, double glazing and a layout that can adapt to changing family needs, this is a characterful home whose space and versatility are best appreciated by viewing.
Hall - A welcoming entrance hall approached via a partially glazed front door, with light neutral décor, fitted carpet and coved ceiling.
A radiator with decorative cover provides an attractive finishing touch, while doors lead to the ground-floor accommodation.
Lounge - 7.44m x 3.61m (24'05 x 11'10 ) - A spacious through lounge/diner enjoying plenty of natural light from a double-glazed front bay window, high-level side windows and double-glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden.
A wood-burning stove creates an attractive focal point, with fitted carpet to the lounge and wood-effect flooring defining the dining area. Finished with neutral décor, a coved ceiling and radiators.
Kitchen - 5.28m x 2.59m (17'04 x 8'06) - A well-appointed kitchen fitted with an extensive range of white gloss base and eye-level units, contrasting dark worktops and tiled splashbacks.
Appliances include a Neff double oven and hob, extractor and dishwasher. A sink with mixer tap sits beneath the double-glazed rear-facing windows, while a glazed door provides garden access.
Wood-effect flooring and under-unit lighting complete the room.
Bathroom - A modern bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, a separate shower cubicle, wash basin set within a vanity unit and WC.
Complemented by fully tiled walls, wood-effect flooring, a radiator and an obscure double-glazed window providing natural light and privacy.
Bedroom Three ( Ground Floor ) - 3.23m x 2.97m (10'07 x 9'09) - A bright, well-proportioned bedroom with a large double-glazed window providing plenty of natural light.
Finished with light décor, fitted carpet and a coved ceiling, the room is currently arranged with twin beds and offers space for freestanding bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Four ( Ground Floor ) - 3.18m x 1.98m (10'05 x 6'06) - A versatile ground-floor bedroom, currently used as a home office, with a double-glazed window providing natural light.
Finished with wood-effect flooring, a coved ceiling and radiator, First Floor Landing - Cuboard Doors off Bedroom One ( First Floor ) - 5.26m x 4.34m (17'03 x 14'03) - A spacious main bedroom situated on the first floor, featuring a distinctive eyebrow dormer window to the front and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes providing ample storage.
Sloping ceilings add character, while fitted carpet, a radiator and ceiling fan complete the room. A door leads to the adjoining en-suite.
Ensuite - An en-suite shower room featuring a glazed shower enclosure and wash basin set within a white vanity unit.
Finished with tiled walls, a radiator and an obscure double-glazed window providing natural light and privacy.
Bedroom Two ( First Floor ) - 4.34m x 3.63m (14'03 x 11'11) - A well-proportioned second bedroom situated on the first floor, with two Velux-style roof windows to the rear and a further window to the front, providing plenty of natural light.
Sloping ceilings add character, while neutral décor, fitted carpet and a radiator complete the room. There is also access to useful eaves storage and space for a desk or additional bedroom furniture.
Garage - The former garage now provides a versatile garden room, currently arranged as a bar and seating area, ideal for entertaining.
Featuring wood-effect flooring, recessed ceiling spotlights and a window overlooking the garden, the space could alternatively be used as a home office or hobby room.
Accessed directly from the garden. Hobby Room / Workshop / Studio - Situated behind the former garage, this useful hobby room provides a dedicated space for arts, crafts or workshop activities.
Features include wood-effect flooring with underfloor heating, fitted shelving and work surfaces, together with power and strip lighting.
Garden - The enclosed rear garden is designed for ease of maintenance, featuring artificial lawn, a raised seating area and established planting.
Gated access leads to the driveway, while the former garage is accessed directly from the garden and is now used as a home office/additional reception room.
Front - The property enjoys an attractive frontage with a distinctive eyebrow dormer window, decorative gable detailing and a prominent bay window.
A low brick wall encloses the established front garden, with mature shrubs and a tree providing colour and screening.
Two wrought-iron pedestrian gates provide access to the frontage, with a pathway and ramp leading to the recessed front entrance. Driveway - to the side.`
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