Manor Road, Worthing

Jacobs Steel are privileged to present this impressive detached Victorian residence, situated within Worthing's sought-after Poets District, just a 10-minute walk from the railway station, town centre and seafront. Extending to approximately 250sqm, the property offers seven bedrooms, three reception rooms and an abundance of original period features. Cherished by the same family since the 1960s and once owned by the first Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home rich in character and history, offering scope for sympathetic modernisation while retaining its Victorian heritage. The attractive façade features an imposing entrance and bay windows, complemented by an established front garden and flint boundary wall. A private driveway leads to a double carport, while the generous rear lawn is enclosed by mature trees, shrubs and brick walls. Offered for sale with no ongoing chain.
Internal Stepping through the enclosed storm porch, the large front door opens into a grand entrance hallway, setting the tone for the scale and character found throughout. High ceilings, period detailing and an original mahogany/pine-banistered staircase rising to the first floor provide a wonderful sense of Victorian grandeur, with the hallway forming an impressive centrepiece to the home. The ground floor offers three substantial reception rooms, providing exceptional flexibility for both family living and entertaining. The two principal front-facing reception rooms benefit from the attractive bay windows and are complemented by ornate cornicing. Two of the reception rooms are interconnected by large, glazed double doors, creating the opportunity to establish an open, entertaining space. Positioned towards the rear, the kitchen enjoys views across the garden and provides direct access to a separate utility room. A glazed lean-to provides access to a versatile ground-floor room, ideal as an additional bedroom or home office, while a family bathroom completes the ground-floor accommodation. The first floor provides a further six well-proportioned bedrooms, including five generous doubles, together with a large family bathroom. The sheer scale and versatility of the rooms make this an ideal proposition for a large family home, multi-generational living or those seeking additional space for home working and entertaining. Throughout, the property retains an abundance of original Victorian features, including stained-glass detailing, sash windows, high ceilings, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses and its original staircase. While now presenting an opportunity for comprehensive modernisation, the underlying character, proportions and architectural detail provide an exceptional foundation upon which to create something truly special.
External The rear garden is a particularly striking feature, offering a substantial, mature and wonderfully secluded setting. Adorned with an established array of mature trees, the garden provides a sense of privacy and tranquillity that is increasingly difficult to find, creating a beautiful natural backdrop to the property and considerable scope for outdoor enjoyment. To the front, the attractive flint wall and established hedging frame the property, with a pathway leading through the front garden to the portico entrance. The driveway provides parking for several vehicles and continues to a double carport.
Location Centrally situated on Manor Road within Worthing's ever-popular Poets District, the property enjoys a highly desirable residential setting, ideally placed to take advantage of everything this vibrant coastal town has to offer. The area is particularly well regarded for its attractive residential surroundings, excellent selection of local schools and convenient everyday amenities, with shops, cafés and public houses all within easy reach. Worthing's beautiful seafront and promenade are just a short walk away, providing the perfect setting for enjoying the seaside lifestyle. Both Worthing and West Worthing mainline railway stations are conveniently accessible, offering regular services along the south coast to Brighton or Southampton and, every 30 minutes on weekdays, to London.
Council Tax Band G