House - For Sale

On the market for only the fourth time in its history, this elegant Edwardian home gently infuses the style of yesteryear with the convenience of the modern age ...... and has a story to tell.

In the day this grand home was an orphanage for the children of deceased sea mariners (believed to have been between 1905 and 1914) and had its own cook and matron.

There are so many delights to this property it is difficult to know where to start, so let's begin with the setting.

As you approach, driving down a private road you really do get the sense of driving back to an age gone by, at the end of the road you are greeted by a private communal green shared by majestic houses that adorn its edge, one of which is understood to have been gifted by the nation to Admiral of the Fleet John Jellicoe who commanded the fleet at the battle of Jutland.

Not surprising then to learn that the sandy beach and waters edge is just a few steps away.

Now to the present, you enter via a storm porch into the living room which has a brick fireplace bringing a cosiness to the room during the chillier winter months as much as the full height box bay window lets the warmth of sun pour through in the summer. These features are shared with the generous dining room, which can easily seat ten and can be accessed from the lounge and kitchen (via the utility), so if you are entertaining there is no need to disturb anyone in the living room as you entertain guests.

If you like entertaining, the you probably like cooking and what a kitchen you have to cook for guests not only is it large enough for a breakfast table it is also crammed full of useful cupboard and storage space for all your ingredients. There is an immense amount granite work surfaces to "prep" and a huge Range style oven to cook on.

After the meal you could retire to the living room for a coffee and a chat, alternatively use the stunning 21'4" x 17'9" conservatory to "while away" the rest of the evening or walk off the meal with a stroll along the beach.

The master bedroom is a joy to behold, as you walk through the dressing room (formerly the bathroom) and enter the bedroom not only will you be struck by the size but also the amount of light let in by the French doors that open to the balcony. Can you imagine just sitting and taking in the fresh morning air, watching a harvest moon as it gently rises from the horizon or the children as they play safely on the green. This room also has a large en suite bathroom complete with a separate shower cubicle and a "spa" bath with its very own lights.

Also on this floor there are two further double bedrooms of which the front bedroom has three large sash windows enjoying views over the green and sea.

The second floor is believed to have been the dormitory for the orphan children and is now two generous rooms, the front of which has a wonderful view across the Channel and has access to a walk in loft space, so scope for more rooms if you need them.

Having respect for the past and mindful of modern day needs the current owners have tastefully replaced the drafty old sash windows with modern UPVC sash windows and they have also increased the size of the garage to incorporate a useful workshop area.

So, if you want to live in a historic character home facing a green overlooking the beach in a village by the sea, from where you can amble to the shops and waters edge.... then we think you could have found what you've been looking for.

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Storm Porch Door to

Living Room
18'3" x 13'0"

Separate Dining Room
17'10" x 12'0"

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
21'3" x 11'8"

Utility Room
9'0" x 8'0"

Conservatory
21'0" x 17'9" (overall)

Shower Room with W/C

Stairs From to Living Room to First Floor

Dressing Room
7'10" x 7'3" leading through to

Master Bedroom
14'10" x 12'0" French Doors to Balcony

En Suite Bath and Shower Room

Bedroom Two
13'0" x 10'0"

Bedroom Three
11'2" x 9'11"
Bathroom
10'11" x 8'3"

Stairs to Second Floor

Bedroom Four
11'11" x 11'11"

Bedroom Five
11'3" x 8'2"

Garden to Rear
Lawn garden area with established mature borders
and corner Pergola, side access door to Garage

Garden to Front
Lawn garden mature borders

Block Paved Drive
Providing parking for Two Cars

Garage
22'7" x 10'9