assured luxury sea lane price - 999,950
Standing out even from its prosperous neighbours, this smart, gabled house has a horseshoe drive with a garage and a lawn at the front, and the expert finish continues inside, with a practical porch which opens to a hallway of sleek, clean lines, contemporary doors and a sculptural white and glass staircase, beneath which a guest cloakroom is tucked away.
in brief Style: Detached house with 1 bed annexe Bedrooms: 5 Living rooms: 2 spacious Outside: a large sunny garden and there's a west facing balcony with sea vie Bedroom: 1 Parking: Location: Sq ft Double garage, drive Goring Hall
Designed to impress, this elegant room spans the full depth of the house with floor to ceiling doors in the far wall bringing in the garden, and sunshine pours in through the broad windows at the front and the side. Beautifully thought through, the reception flows around into the dining area at the back of the house ensuring a seamless, social flow, and the dining room also folds open to the garden terrace, making stylish al fresco dining easy. Airy and light in the summer, the room transforms in the winter months into a warm and welcoming haven when you close the garden doors and light the contemporary gas fire, set into a statement fireplace. The kitchen, also reached from the hall, is safely tucked away from the main movement between the house and the garden behind a glamorous central island, which is also a breakfast bar where family can join you as you create the incentive to finish home work. Gleaming white units conceal sophisticated storage and are paired with timeless black granite surfaces. The range cooker could stay, subject to circumstance and negotiation and there's an integrated fridge as well as space for a family size fridge freezer. A hot tap by the sink keeps the space uncluttered as does the separate utility area with access to the tiled passage which leads through the house to the garden, garage and the annexe.
Bright and inviting, the family room has slender windows to each side and an east wall of glass with central doors to the front, ideal for carrying in sleeping children. Perfect for gathering the family together for a movie fest, a house of this size clearly has flexible room use, and this would be a great bedroom/living room for an au pair as they could come and go without disturbing the family.
Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the guest bedroom has a chic en suite shower room and four velux in the vaulted roof, so your guests can enjoy the sea by day, and stars at night.
he expert design continues with the central, master suite on the first floor, which leisurely spreads itself from the front of the house to the back. With generous proportions and vaulted ceiling with beautiful oak beams, the bedroom feels restful, and you can enjoy relaxing sea views through the window to the south, as well as from the romantic Juliette balcony, at elbow height, so you can open the double doors and rest there together after a busy day. The luxury en suite is large enough for both a bath and a walk -in shower and the twin hand basins have fashionable storage beneath them, a lit mirror above, and there's also a heated rail to hand. All about being pampered, the en suite leads to a fabulous dressing room, lined with all the wardrobes you could wish for, and which opens to the stunning, west facing sun terrace, open to the south and sparkling sea views.
Two double bedrooms are on this floor, each elegant and ready to move into. At the front, the large bedroom has leafy views and at the back, there s access to the sunny veranda. Next door, the nursery is a good size at 2.4 x 5.7m, and could also be a peaceful study. The attention to detail continues in the spacious family bathroom, where a double ended bath has a shower attachment, although there s also a separate shower with a drench head. The long hand basin rests on soft close drawers and there s a heated rail for your loved ones towels.
Seriously glamorous, the annexe has its own entrance from the front, but can also be reached via a covered passage way from the main house. On the ground floor, the annexe offers private, open plan living at its best as it folds open to the garden at the back and the kitchen is tucked into its own space, so although sociable, it doesn't dominate. A cloakroom is ingeniously hidden away and upstairs, the jewel in the crown of this property is the exquisite double bedroom, which has a chic en suite, fabulous walk in closet and a magnificent atrium roof light, connecting you to the heavens.
Bear in mind: Quiet and calm, this fabulous detached home, with a glamorous annexe, feels a world away from the stresses of the city, but it is, in fact, well served for transport links. Owner s secret: "This has been a wonderful family home by the sea. We've enjoyed the balance of entertaining here and big, sociable picnics on the beach. The flexible accommodation has always been a bonus, allowing for friends and family to visit in comfort, and the station makes commuting possible."
Another room of the house during spring and summer, the large garden is secure, so family and pet friendly. There are paved areas to the west and to the south, ideal for tables and chairs and the lawn, bordered by some mature shrubs and trees, is large enough for games and cartwheels. bordered by some mature shrubs and trees, is large enough for games and cartwheels.
where it is Style: Shops: Local 5 minutes, Worthing town centre 8- minute drive Train Station: Goring by Sea 5 minutes Seafront or Park: The beach is a 2- minute walk, park 5 to drive Closest Schools: Primary: Goring by Sea C of E Primary 10 -minute walk Secondary: Longhill - a few minutes walk Chatsmore Catholic High School 20 to walk, 15 on the bus, 4 to drive Private : Sompting Abbots Prep, Lancing College This glamorous house by the beach is in a convenient location close to the lively shopping district of Worthing town centre with a myriad of cafes, restaurants and bars to explore as well as its cinemas and theatres. Popular schools and parks are all within walking distance as is a station serving Portsmouth, Gatwick and London. If you enjoy sport, the sailing club and leisure centre are nearby and the cycle, bridle and footpaths of the Downs are easy to reach. Known for its lively cultural centre at the Ropetackle, and the airport, the riverside and coastal resort of Shoreham is within easy reach. If you need to commute by car, the A27 is not far, with Brighton, Chichester and Arundel within 30 minutes, making this home an attractive investment. call: 01273 683111 110 St Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EA