3 bed detached house for sale

First Avenue, Emsworth PO10

An extended detached Edwardian home set within a generous plot within Southbourne, offering beautifully balanced accommodation, exceptional family garden and an adaptable garden studio.

The approach immediately sets the tone, with an original Edwardian veranda providing a striking first impression and a fitting introduction to this attractive home, which seamlessly blends period charm with contemporary living.

The property has been thoughtfully enlarged to create a superb family house. A welcoming entrance hall, characteristic of the Edwardian era, provides a light and spacious introduction, leading through to the highlight of this impressive residence, the open-plan kitchen/living space. Featuring a vaulted ceiling, a feature log-burning stove, underfloor heating and direct access onto the rear terrace and gardens beyond, this outstanding room offers an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The space is complemented by a well-appointed kitchen with central island, adjoining utility room and useful rear lobby.

The ground floor further benefits from two additional reception rooms, including an elegant bay-fronted sitting room with oak flooring, and a versatile second reception room, currently arranged as a study/family room. Completing the ground-floor a WC for guests.

Upstairs, the first floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms, all with built-in storage, served by a modern family bathroom fitted with a contemporary white suite and separate shower.

The garden is a particular feature, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a productive vegetable area for those with green fingers Set at the rear of the garden, a substantial studio benefits from power, lighting, and its own bathroom and bedroom, offering an exceptionally flexible space, ideal for a home office, guest suite, or creative retreat.

To the front of the property, a block-paved driveway provides parking for two vehicles, with gated side access leading through to the rear garden.

EPC Rating: D

Location

First Avenue is located in the highly regarded village of Southbourne, ideally positioned between Emsworth and Chichester. The property is conveniently close to everyday amenities, including a well-regarded local Farm Shop. Excellent schooling options are nearby, including Loveders Nursery School, Southbourne Infant and Junior Schools, and The Bourne Community College.

Southbourne benefits from its own railway station, providing direct services to Chichester, Havant, and Portsmouth, with Havant offering further connections to London Waterloo. Road communications are equally convenient, with the A259 providing easy access along the coast between Chichester and Portsmouth. The surrounding area is renowned for its picturesque West Sussex countryside, offering a wealth of opportunities for walking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits.