Thatched cottage on Aldwick Bay private estate a few hundred metres from beach

This incredibly deceptive thatched cottage is believed to have been constructed in the 1930s and is situated right in the heart of the prestigious Aldwick Bay private estate within a few hundred metres level walk of the beach.

Originally designed to provide city dwellers the perfect coastal escape, the Aldwick Bay estate has become one of the most desirable areas to reside along this coastal stretch.

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The estate offers tree lined roads, a mix of architecture and beautifully tended common areas with walkways leading onto the beach which is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The annual estate charge is £245 per annum with a discount for prompt payment.

Amenities including the mainline railway station can be found within about two miles in Bognor Regis town centre, along with the pier, promenade and a variety of bars and restaurants.

The historic city of Chichester is within a short drive and offers a wider range of shopping facilities, the Festival Theatre and cathedral.

The original wide hardwood front door leads into a welcoming entrance vestibule with cloaks storage cupboard.

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A door leads through into an under stair ground floor cloakroom with low level WC and wash basin and a further door leads through to the generous L-shaped open-plan reception room where there is a staircase to the first floor landing, exposed beams, feature semi-circular recess with two niche windows and gas fire inset into the chimney breast.

A door leads through to the study, French doors to the side lead into the adjoining sun room and two doors lead through into the impressive kitchen/breakfast room.

The rear aspect kitchen/breakfast room offers a comprehensive range of bespoke fitted units incorporating display shelving, Range style cooker with adjacent fitted gas hob and sink, large central island housing two sinks, twin electric hob, integrated dishwasher and chiller.

There is a walk-in useful pantry/larder and French doors with adjacent matching flank panels to the rear and a further door leading out to the side of the property where there is an external cupboard housing the water softener.

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To the front of the property there is an additional separate reception room which forms a study/hobbies room, while the generous side garden room provides access to the rear garden and leads through into a useful utility room with built-in cupboard housing two boilers, space for appliances and sink unit with a further door from the utility room leading into the adjoining garage.

The first floor offers a feature snug-style triple-aspect study area (former balcony) and a good size landing with narrow staircase which leads to the second floor.

Doors lead to the three first floor bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The master bedroom suite comprises a double bedroom with feature arched wall, dressing area housing floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes and door leading through into a comprehensively fitted en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, bidet, wash basin inset into surround with storage under and enclosed cistern WC.

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The family bathroom offers a bath with shower over, fully tiled walls, fitted wood surface with WC and wash basin.

The second floor comprises a landing with large double storage cupboard, further double cupboard housing the water tank, and bedroom four which provides a good size double room with double glazed window to the side.

Externally, the property provides on-site parking in front of the garage and a pretty walled front garden with established flowers and shrubs, lawn and a pathway to the front and side.

A gate between the garage and the property leads into an enclosed courtyard area.

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The garage has electrically-operated double doors to the front, power, light and a window to the side.

To the rear there is a fully enclosed feature westerly mature garden which is laid to lawn with established shaped shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers along with a generous paved terrace.

Price £850,000.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Coastguards, 6 Coastguards Parade, Barrack Lane, Craigweil-on-Sea. Telephone 01243 267026.