House For Sale £1,175,000
With glittering views of the sea at the front and glorious countryside at the back, this fabulous four bedroom family home is set in its own beautiful gardens and has a heated pool, off street parking and a garage. In one of Rottingdean's finest streets inside, a glamorous ground floor has family at its heart with a spectacular sunroom - consisting of both a dining room and sitting room - and kitchen diner both opening to the garden. A formal lounge is now a spacious music room whilst upstairs, peaceful bedrooms include a stylish master suite looking down to the English Channel. On a large plot with a big attic there's room to grow, and children have free reign with private access to a path to the cricket ground and playing fields below the gardens. Just four minutes from the popular schools, beach and thriving High Street of Rottingdean Village the location is friendly and quiet although the international shopping, bars and restaurants of Brighton can be reached in 10 minutes and only a 45-50 minute drive, Gatwick is also a reasonable commute.
A private paradise, this substantial 1930's home has glorious open views from all the main rooms. Inside, you'll experience subtle luxury with discreet practical touches in keeping with its original form - the drop diamond pane windows are actually double glazed for example. The house is really family friendly with ample storage including a covered passageway to one side of the property, and the unique Arts & Crafts feel has been retained in the lavender lined path leading to the inviting oak door.
Inside, a lobby is ideal for visitor's coats and the broad hallway impresses with its hospitable flow and sweeping staircase at the foot of which is a useful cloakroom.
The Reception:
Designed to make the most of the exclusive, elevated position and wonderful views on offer the big, bright living room at the front of the house does just that. A vast, leaded window to the south frames garden views and glimpses of the sea and currently used as a playroom it remains elegant so it's set up for your move, and the contemporary gas fire makes this a room for all seasons.
The Sun Lounge/Diner, Kitchen Diner, Store and Utility:
The heart of this home—and the most spectacular room in the property—the sun lounge with ample space for dining celebrates both family life and friendship. A stunning glass wall with an eastern influence brings in breathtaking views of the South Downs National Park, a vaulted skylight introduces starlight and this companionable space, which also looks over the pool, opens to the sun terrace.
Skilfully planned, the kitchen diner revolves around a handmade breakfast bar and has French doors to the paved sun terrace making al fresco dining easy. Guests dine enjoying the garden whilst the working area of the kitchen is safely tucked away from the social flow. Country in style in keeping with the leafy views, sturdy units provide plenty of practical working surfaces and creative attention to detail includes an integrated gas hob, oven and hood at an angle to the bar, so children can join you with homework as you cook, and the dishwasher is close to hand.
A door leads to the garage which, has ample room for the family car and also has extra storage and plumbing for utility machines, so sports kits can go straight into the washer/drier. Also from the kitchen, an arch leads to the covered store which runs along the side of the property with doors at each end. Ideal as a boot room, there is also plenty of space for scooters, wet suits or boards.
The Gardens and Heated Pool:
Child and pet safe, the garden at the back has a brick paved sun terrace by the house scented by roses and lit for late summer dining. Steps lead down to the circular swimming pool which is heated and has a sand filter for ease of cleaning. A lawn is large enough for play and made private by mature planting including fruit trees and tucked away to one side, a traditional glass house has earth floors for strawberries and potting shelves. A shed and working area is hidden at the back, and to one side, steppingstones lead the way to a gate to a path, shared by only one neighbouring house, to the cricket ground and playing fields below.
Three Family Bedrooms and Bathroom:
At the top of the stairs this house spreads its wings in a sculptural landing with countryside views and access to the large attic. All four family bedrooms are generous doubles, private with open views either of protected Downland or the sea, and ready to move into. The luxury bathroom is central to this floor, decorated in a seaside blue and white where you can relax in a bubble bath or get the day started beneath the shower above it. Thoughtful touches include a heated rail for towels and spacious airing cupboard.
The Principle Suite:
A tranquil haven, this light and airy room is a joy to retreat to. Spanning the full width of this large house, picture windows enhance views over the coastal village of Rottingdean to the English Channel at the front whilst restful garden and rural scenes are brought in at the back. Blonde wood wardrobes deliver all the sophisticated storage you could dream of and spa like, a magnificent en suite shower room with glamorous features awaits.
Agent says:
Beautiful inside and out, this luxury home has a prestigious location within the village.
Owner's secret:
"We have loved this comfortable house with its beautiful gardens where the children can roam free. The neighbourhood is friendly and it's lovely being so close to both the countryside and the beach. The sun terrace becomes another room during summer and we can get to Brighton, the A23 or A27 quickly when we need to."
What's around you:
Shops: Rottingdean High Street 2 minute drive, 10 to walk
Station: Brighton Station 20-25 minute drive
Seafront or park: Cricket ground 1 minute, seafront 7 minute walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: St Margaret's C of E, Our Lady of Lourdes rc
Secondary: Longhill
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, The Old Grammar School Lewes, Bede's
The coastal village of Rottingdean is popular with families and professionals as it has good schools and plenty of local shops, cafes and restaurants to explore. For those who love the great outdoors, the South Downs National Park, beach and Downland villages are on the doorstep. Only 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan Marina with its waterfront restaurants, casino, health club and cinemas, you are also about a 15 minute drive from Brighton and Hove's international city centre. Close to bus routes – with bus lanes- access along the coast and to the universities at Falmer is fast and frequent and with speedy access to both the A27 and A23, Gatwick and London become a possible commute.
A private paradise, this substantial 1930's home has glorious open views from all the main rooms. Inside, you'll experience subtle luxury with discreet practical touches in keeping with its original form - the drop diamond pane windows are actually double glazed for example. The house is really family friendly with ample storage including a covered passageway to one side of the property, and the unique Arts & Crafts feel has been retained in the lavender lined path leading to the inviting oak door.
Inside, a lobby is ideal for visitor's coats and the broad hallway impresses with its hospitable flow and sweeping staircase at the foot of which is a useful cloakroom.
The Reception:
Designed to make the most of the exclusive, elevated position and wonderful views on offer the big, bright living room at the front of the house does just that. A vast, leaded window to the south frames garden views and glimpses of the sea and currently used as a playroom it remains elegant so it's set up for your move, and the contemporary gas fire makes this a room for all seasons.
The Sun Lounge/Diner, Kitchen Diner, Store and Utility:
The heart of this home—and the most spectacular room in the property—the sun lounge with ample space for dining celebrates both family life and friendship. A stunning glass wall with an eastern influence brings in breathtaking views of the South Downs National Park, a vaulted skylight introduces starlight and this companionable space, which also looks over the pool, opens to the sun terrace.
Skilfully planned, the kitchen diner revolves around a handmade breakfast bar and has French doors to the paved sun terrace making al fresco dining easy. Guests dine enjoying the garden whilst the working area of the kitchen is safely tucked away from the social flow. Country in style in keeping with the leafy views, sturdy units provide plenty of practical working surfaces and creative attention to detail includes an integrated gas hob, oven and hood at an angle to the bar, so children can join you with homework as you cook, and the dishwasher is close to hand.
A door leads to the garage which, has ample room for the family car and also has extra storage and plumbing for utility machines, so sports kits can go straight into the washer/drier. Also from the kitchen, an arch leads to the covered store which runs along the side of the property with doors at each end. Ideal as a boot room, there is also plenty of space for scooters, wet suits or boards.
The Gardens and Heated Pool:
Child and pet safe, the garden at the back has a brick paved sun terrace by the house scented by roses and lit for late summer dining. Steps lead down to the circular swimming pool which is heated and has a sand filter for ease of cleaning. A lawn is large enough for play and made private by mature planting including fruit trees and tucked away to one side, a traditional glass house has earth floors for strawberries and potting shelves. A shed and working area is hidden at the back, and to one side, steppingstones lead the way to a gate to a path, shared by only one neighbouring house, to the cricket ground and playing fields below.
Three Family Bedrooms and Bathroom:
At the top of the stairs this house spreads its wings in a sculptural landing with countryside views and access to the large attic. All four family bedrooms are generous doubles, private with open views either of protected Downland or the sea, and ready to move into. The luxury bathroom is central to this floor, decorated in a seaside blue and white where you can relax in a bubble bath or get the day started beneath the shower above it. Thoughtful touches include a heated rail for towels and spacious airing cupboard.
The Principle Suite:
A tranquil haven, this light and airy room is a joy to retreat to. Spanning the full width of this large house, picture windows enhance views over the coastal village of Rottingdean to the English Channel at the front whilst restful garden and rural scenes are brought in at the back. Blonde wood wardrobes deliver all the sophisticated storage you could dream of and spa like, a magnificent en suite shower room with glamorous features awaits.
Agent says:
Beautiful inside and out, this luxury home has a prestigious location within the village.
Owner's secret:
"We have loved this comfortable house with its beautiful gardens where the children can roam free. The neighbourhood is friendly and it's lovely being so close to both the countryside and the beach. The sun terrace becomes another room during summer and we can get to Brighton, the A23 or A27 quickly when we need to."
What's around you:
Shops: Rottingdean High Street 2 minute drive, 10 to walk
Station: Brighton Station 20-25 minute drive
Seafront or park: Cricket ground 1 minute, seafront 7 minute walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: St Margaret's C of E, Our Lady of Lourdes rc
Secondary: Longhill
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, The Old Grammar School Lewes, Bede's
The coastal village of Rottingdean is popular with families and professionals as it has good schools and plenty of local shops, cafes and restaurants to explore. For those who love the great outdoors, the South Downs National Park, beach and Downland villages are on the doorstep. Only 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan Marina with its waterfront restaurants, casino, health club and cinemas, you are also about a 15 minute drive from Brighton and Hove's international city centre. Close to bus routes – with bus lanes- access along the coast and to the universities at Falmer is fast and frequent and with speedy access to both the A27 and A23, Gatwick and London become a possible commute.
