The perfect blend of 1930s architecture and a modern open-plan renovation make this large house a des res.

Where: Greyfriars, Abbotts Close, Worthing

What: This 1930s detached house is the epitome of luxury living in the heart of Worthing with its boutique shops, Connaught theatre, chic cafes, and array of restaurants on Warwick Street, but is just minutes from the beach for glorious walks and seaside picnics.

Inside: Marrying classic architecture and period character with a contemporary renovation, this spacious house has the best of both design worlds. Original features have been celebrated and restored while the very best of materials and style have been introduced to create the perfect family home. There are three reception rooms, an enormous kitchen diner for entertaining, and five bedrooms – three with ensuites – and a further two bathrooms. The principle bedroom suite, with its’ vaulted ceiling, has more than enough room for a four-poster bed while the freestanding bath in the spa-like ensuite bathroom is perfect for relaxing in at the end of the day, though there’s a wet-room rainfall shower set behind a glass wall for those in a hurry.

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Outside: Parking: There is room for up to four cars on the brick drive while most of the main rooms look out over the garden with its lush green lawn and trees.

Price: £1.2m

Contact: Michael Jones & Company michaeljones.co.uk