5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Beach Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17

No onward chain! Combining impressive period character with generous, versatile accommodation, this substantial Victorian residence offers approximately 2,382 sq ft of living space arranged over three distinctive split-level floors. With its enviable position, beautifully proportioned rooms and wealth of original features, this is a home that offers both charm and exceptional flexibility for modern family life. Owned by the same family for more than 20 years, the property has a warm and welcoming feel, complemented by an array of striking period details including high decorative ceilings, elegant marble fireplaces and generously sized rooms. The ground floor provides an excellent choice of living and entertaining spaces, with three spacious reception rooms comprising a comfortable sitting room, formal dining room and separate lounge. At the heart of the home is the impressive 22ft recently refitted kitchen, finished with a stylish breakfast bar and generous work surfaces. This sociable space is perfectly suited to busy family life, relaxed breakfasts and entertaining friends. Upstairs, the generous proportions continue, with a range of exceptionally well-sized bedrooms offering plenty of flexibility for families, guests or those working from home. The top floor is home to a particularly impressive 21ft bedroom, while the additional bedrooms provide a variety of options to suit changing needs. Practicality is well catered for too, with a family bathroom featuring a power shower, an en-suite shower room and two additional cloakrooms, providing a total of four WCs with facilities arranged across the floors. Outside, the property continues to impress. A private driveway provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles, together with an EV charging point. Mature gardens extend around the front and side, while the secluded rear garden provides a peaceful, private sun-trap with established planting, a productive grapevine and a powered garden shed. The property's history adds another layer of versatility. It was previously configured as self-contained flats, offering potential for future reconfiguration or multi-generational living, subject to any necessary planning permissions and consents.

Littlehampton is a coastal gem sheltered by the South Downs. Situated at the mouth of the picturesque River Arun, it is a charmingly individual seaside town with a distinctive maritime character. Over the past few years the town has had a revamp and is now challenging Brighton, Shoreham, Hove, Worthing and Chichester as "the place to live".

Littlehampton offers a choice of beaches. There is East Beach with its long promenade, parklands, funfair and traditional seaside fun or the unspoiled grassy sand dunes of West Beach. The River Arun divides Littlehampton’s East and West beaches with its harbour and marina. Together, the river and sea offer a range of pursuits from boating trips to deep sea fishing, scuba diving, water skiing and sailing. Other attractions include a golf course, theatre, sports centre, museum and the distinctive and award winning East Beach Café, whilst Harbour Park, an all-weather adventure village, offers family fun for all ages.
This property is situated within a short walk from Littlehampton's superb beaches and recreational facilities and the town centre with its many amenities which include a mainline station to Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, doctors, dentists, primary and junior schools and the Littlehampton Academy.

The sand dunes and West Beach form part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (sssi), extending towards Climping village. This protected area is home to one of only three sand dune systems in West Sussex, alongside a shingle beach, a rare habitat in the UK. The soft muds and sands provide a vital food source for wintering birds, while fossil hunters may even uncover hidden treasures along the shore. On clear days, the stunning coastal views stretch as far as Bognor and the Isle of Wight, making this a truly unique and picturesque natural landscape.