4 bed detached house for sale

Church Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17

Steeped in history and cherished by the same family for over a century, this truly exceptional four-bedroom home offers a rare opportunity to own a property filled with character, warmth, and timeless appeal. Passed down through generations since the early 1920s, this much-loved family home beautifully combines period charm with spacious modern living. Thoughtfully extended to the rear, the property now boasts an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining space that forms the heart of the home, perfectly designed for entertaining and everyday family life. Flooded with natural light and overlooking the beautifully maintained south-facing rear garden, this stunning space seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. The ground floor also offers two further reception rooms, including a spacious living room with double doors opening directly onto the garden, and an elegant dining room ideal for more formal occasions. A welcoming entrance hall and convenient cloakroom complete the downstairs accommodation. Upstairs, there are four generous double bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom featuring both a bath and a separate walk-in shower. The expansive loft space has already been divided into three separate areas and offers outstanding potential for further extension or conversion, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Externally, the property is equally impressive. A large driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles, while the substantial double garage with electric doors and rear garden access adds further practicality. The exquisite south-facing rear garden is a true highlight - mainly laid to lawn with mature borders, a patio seating area, and a charming summer house, creating a peaceful and private outdoor retreat. Additional benefits include double glazing throughout, gas central heating, and a brand new boiler.

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.