ENVIABLY SITUATED IN SAFFRONS CLOSE TO THE LOVELY GILDREDGE PARK, JUST WEST OF THE TOWN CENTRE AMENITIES - A SUBSTANTIAL AND REMARKABLY WELL PROPORTIONED FOUR/FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE OF INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER HAVING THE BENEFIT OF AN ADJOINING SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE, SET WITHIN LOVELY MATURE SOUTHERLY GARDENS WITH THE BENEFIT OF A LARGE TRIPLE GARAGE BLOCK AND FURTHER OFF-ROAD PARKING. Built in the 1920's and enhanced with a wealth of fine original internal features, the property affords generous family accommodation comprising a 20'2 x 11'6 reception hall, three spacious reception rooms and a superbly appointed 21'10 x 20' open plan kitchen/family room with separate utility room. The reception hall features a fine period staircase leading to a large feature galleried landing, a master bedroom suite comprising 18'1 x 14' bedroom 1 with balcony and a spacious ensuite bath/shower room, two further bedrooms and a further family bathroom. The landing enjoys access to the adjoining versatile annexe accommodation which could be arranged as a further double bedroom if required, with a further bathroom, kitchen and dining area with separate entrance.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, an early inspection is most highly recommended by the vendor's sole agent as above

LOCATION The property occupies a much favoured position in Saffrons, just west of the immediate town centre, enjoying close proximity to the lovely Gildredge Park as well as the immediate town centre with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities, mainline railway station, seafront and theatres. There are three principal golf courses available within the area and yachting facilities at Sovereign Harbour. The Meads and Old Town areas provide a range of both private and excellent state schools for all age groups.

ACCOMMODATION & APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES

Covered entrance with outside light and handsome panelled front door opening into

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with ceiling cornice, pine floor, radiator, built in cloaks cupboard.

Opening into

SPACIOUS AND WELL LIT RECEPTION HALL 20'2 x 11'6 (6.15m x 3.51m) with ceiling cornice, large fitted wall mirror, pine floor, radiator, telephone point.

DOUBLE ASPECT DRAWING ROOM 22'6 into wide bay window x 17' (6.86m x 5.33m) enjoying a bright southerly aspect over the rear garden. Tiled fireplace with matching hearth, marble slips and polished hardwood surround flanked by two built in hardwood book cases with floor cupboards, ceiling rose and cornice, picture rail, two radiators, double glazed doors opening onto patio and rear garden.

DINING ROOM 18' x 14' (5.49m x 4.27m) enjoying a bright southerly aspect over the rear garden. Tiled fireplace with matching hearth and hardwood surround, ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, pine floor, two radiators, double glazed doors opening onto patio and rear garden.

STUDY/THIRD RECEPTION ROOM 14'8 into bay window x 12' (4.47m x 3.66m) with ceiling cornice, picture rail, two radiators.

MAGNIFICENT OPEN PLAN KITCHEN COMMUNICATING WITH BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM 21'10 x 20' (6.65m x 6.10m) fitted with an extensive range of built in matching units complemented by Corian pre-moulded worktops and oak flooring, comprising double bowl single drainer sink having mixer tap with cupboards below. Range of matching floor cupboards and drawers concealing integrated dishwasher. Fitted range style stainless steel cooker with six burner hob with stainless steel splashback, extractor hood and electric oven below, fitted American style fridge/freezer with drinks dispenser, two radiators, inset down lights. Door to

UTILITY ROOM 9'6 x 4'2 (2.90m x 1.27m) with single drainer stainless steel sink having mixer tap with cupboard under, space and plumbing for washing machine, fitted worktop, wall cupboards and deep built in store cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired boiler, further door to deep walk-in shelved larder cupboard with cold shelf.

Double glazed doors from the kitchen/family room open into the

VICTORIANA STYLE DOUBLE GLAZED CONSERVATORY 16'6 x 15' (5.03m x 4.57m) enjoying views over the garden. Tiled floor, radiator, two wall light points, double glazed doors opening to garden.

Feature staircase from reception hall rising to WELL LIT AND SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING 20' x 15'10 (6.10m x 4.83m) (maximum dimensions) having window, ceiling cornice, radiator, hatch to substantial loft space.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE comprising

DOUBLE ASPECT BEDROOM 1 18'1 x 14' (5.51m x 4.27m) with built in wardrobe cupboards with drawers and store cupboards above, two radiators, two wall light points, inset down lights, double glazed doors opening onto SOUTH FACING BALCONY. Further door to

SPACIOUS ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM fitted with a matching white suite complemented by ceramic wall tiling to half height, comprising double ended panelled bath having mixer tap with handset, walk in tiled shower cubicle with built in Mira shower and glazed enclosure, large built in vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap with illuminated mirror above and built in cabinet below, adjoining close coupled wc with concealed cistern, bidet, inset down lights, radiator, window.

BEDROOM 2 21'4 x 19'10 (6.50m x 6.05m) with ceiling rose, cornice, two built in shelved floor cupboards, two radiators.

BEDROOM 3 12' x 11' (3.66m x 3.35m) with ceiling cornice, picture rail, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

SPACIOUS FAMILY SHOWER ROOM fitted with matching white suite complemented by ceramic wall tiling to half height, comprising large walk-in tiled shower cubicle with built in shower and glazed enclosure, large built in vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap with cabinet below and adjoining close coupled wc with concealed cistern, electric shaver point, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, inset down lights, extractor fan, window.

BEDROOM 4 11'2 x 6'2 (3.40m x 1.88m) with ceiling cornice, inset down lights, radiator.

Door from the first floor landing communicates with the

ADJOINING SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE benefiting from its own private entrance from Southfields Road. The accommodation comprises

STUDIO ROOM/BEDROOM 5 13'10 x 12' (4.22m x 3.66m) with radiator. Door to

KITCHEN 9'6 x 7'6 (2.90m x 2.29m) fitted with a range of built in matching units complemented by part ceramic wall tiling, comprising inset single drainer sink having mixer tap with cupboards under, matching floor cupboards and drawers with worktops above with inset four ring gas hob with extractor hood above and built in electric oven below. Space and plumbing for washing machine, matching wall cupboards with further matching cupboard housing wall mounted Baxi gas fired boiler, opening into

TRIPLE ASPECT DINING AREA 14' x 8'4 (4.27m x 2.54m) with two radiators and second staircase with private front door approached from Southfields Road.

SHOWER ROOM fitted with matching white suite comprising walk-in tiled shower cubicle with built in shower and glaze enclosure, built in vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap and cabinet below, close coupled wc, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, half tiled walls.

OUTSIDE

Southfields Corner features beautifully established level walled gardens arranged on three sides of the house providing a fine setting. The gardens arranged to the front and side are laid in principal to lawn with fruit trees and mature borders with specimen trees and mature hedgerow arranged to the boundary affording a high degree of privacy.

THE MATURE SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN is well enclosed by brick walling providing a high degree of privacy. The garden comprises an area of paved patio adjacent to the house enjoying access from both the drawing room and second reception room. Beyond the terrace the garden is laid to lawn with adjoining vegetable garden and mature trees and timber pergola arranged to the boundary.

A wide private driveway provides off-road parking for two cars and access to the

LARGE TRIPLE GARAGE BLOCK comprising

TANDEM 'L' SHAPED GARAGE 1 33'4 in depth x 22'4 in width reducing to 10'10 (10.16m x 6.84m reducing to 3.30m) including a large workshop area and the cloakroom. Automated up and over door, electric lights and power points, personal door to rear garden.

CLOAKROOM with low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin.

GARAGE 2 22' x 10' (6.71m x 3.05m) with automated door, electric light and power points.

EPC RATING - E