Unique, grade II listed, Regency villa with beautifully tended gardens, a double garage and off-street parking located on a quiet lane in the Old Shoreham Conservation area, near to the South Downs.

In brief

Secreted away behind grand flint walling, Adur Lodge is wonderfully peaceful. Sitting within approximately half an acre of expertly-tended gardens, the property boasts a picture-perfect approach. Dating back to the late 18th century, a classic stucco façade is effortlessly framed by an elegant wrap around veranda adorned by a charming selection of flowers. In short, the property is the sheer model of Regency architecture at its finest.

A highly versatile accommodation, the property measures in excess of 5,000 sqft/469m2 has the scope to be modified to suit any future resident’s needs. All rooms are generously proportioned with high ceilings and large windows for optimal natural light while original features of architraves, decorative ceiling roses and solid wood flooring relay this home’s historic past.

The property is traditionally arranged over three floors. Downstairs, there is a substantial reception room leading to a large conservatory, a separate fitted kitchen, a second family room, a home study, and a dining room. There are five bedrooms on the upper floors and two bathroom suites. The property has the benefit of a handy utility room, a pantry, and a ground floor w/c.

Set back from the road the property has a private south/west facing wrap around garden and a large terrace. The property includes several garages and ample off-street parking.

Upon entering the property, a spacious hallway with original wood floors receives you into this delightful home and offers access to all ground floor rooms. To the rear is a generous reception room, striking floor to ceiling French doors are positioned at an equidistance opening out to an equally grand conservatory and filling the room with light.

The conservatory is quite remarkable. Rows of arched windows look out onto the pretty English gardens ahead, whilst climbing vines stretch up towards the ceiling above. Original geometric tile flooring and flint walling, really do set this room apart. Across the hallway is the sizeable fitted kitchen, utility room and external pantry. Just off of the kitchen, steps lead down to a charming wine cellar. As well, the kitchen leads naturally on to a spacious dining room complete decorative ceiling rose, fireplace and dual aspect sash window and French doors. The room is excellently laid out for entertaining, particularly in the summer.

A second sitting room is positioned to the front of the property, again benefiting from dual aspect French doors, a feature fireplace, detailed cornicing and a ceiling rose. A handy home study is positioned adjacent offering direct access to the gardens and a feature fireplace. A convenient downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor of this expansive family home.

The staircase runs up from the entrance hall and gives access to all first-floor rooms from the landing. There are four large double bedrooms on the first floor with the lead bedroom to the front benefiting from large dual aspect windows and a sizeable dressing room; there are two amply-sized family bathrooms, featuring both bath and shower facilities.

The second floor is occupied by two further rooms, the space is highly adaptable, although currently the largest room is utilised as a hobby room and the smaller as an additional bedroom.

The garden is an incredible size and has been skilfully landscaped and maintained over the last twenty five years. A well-established lawn and flag stone terrace wraps around on two sides. Predominantly facing south, the garden is an idyllic sun-trap, utterly hidden from the outside world by way of a sizeable wrap around, flint wall. A varied selection of mature plants, shrubs, trees and flowers have been carefully arranged to create and utterly magnificent aesthetic. The villa is enveloped by a charming veranda with a well-proportioned terrace below, the space is perfect for entertaining, al fresco dining or simply relaxing with the weekend papers.

A private driveway runs to the farthest end of the property leading up to a freestanding, large double garage whilst a single garage unit is positioned at the front along with a large hardstanding perfect for deliveries or guests to use.

EPC exempt.
Council tax band G