Spacious Edwardian family home with formal gardens and sea views.
Five large bedrooms plus dressing room and ensuite
Set on a large plot bordering St Aidan’s Church, The Old Parsonage is an elegant Edwardian detached home with sweeping countryside views to the sea. Substantial formal gardens and large sash-style windows flood the house with light; generous reception rooms and high ceilings reinforce the property’s commanding presence. The accommodation includes five bedrooms, a dressing room, luxury bathroom suite, ground-floor shower room and an ensuite, making it well suited to a family seeking space and privacy.
Practical, modern touches sit alongside period detail: a bespoke fitted kitchen, double glazing installed after 2002, and mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators. A detached cabin/home office within the grounds adds useful flexibility for remote work or a hobby space. The house’s overall size (around 4,513 sq ft) and formal gardens give scope for entertaining, gardening or further adaptation.
Buyers should note material considerations linked to the property’s age and construction. The walls are cavity as-built with no added insulation assumed, so heat retention and running costs may be higher without upgrades. Council Tax Band F and an “expensive” local charge mean ongoing costs will be above average. Broadband speeds are average despite excellent mobile signal; the local area shows signs of deprivation and a higher proportion of renting households, which may influence resale dynamics.
This is a characterful, substantial family home offering both immediate liveability and clear scope for energy and cosmetic improvements. Early viewing is advised for those prioritising space, period charm and seafront-adjacent countryside views, with the understanding that some updating and insulation work could improve comfort and running costs.