House For Sale £2,000,000
Live a fabulous coastal lifestyle in this magnificent six bedroom detached house on an exclusive cliff top in Roedean with uninterrupted light and glorious sea views. Tucked privately away in its own large grounds this unique home, once the Lifeguards HQ, has an astounding 3,261.1 square feet to enjoy and at the front, a smart drive leads through a long, south facing garden to two garages and a workshop/home office. Inside, an oak beamed living and dining area with an original fireplace (now gas) and a spacious kitchen/diner opening to the garden are ideal for entertaining, whilst the spacious family room with access to the leafy oasis at the back is also by the garages and workshop, raising interesting options of an annexe….STC. Upstairs, all of the family bedrooms are quiet doubles, three with coastal views, and picture perfect, the principal, 6th bedroom en suite also watches over the ever changing English Channel. Close to a golf course, East Brighton Park which leads to the South Downs and just minutes from the waterfront restaurants of the UK's largest Marina, this prime location attracts professionals and families seeking fresh air and a healthy lifestyle with swift access to the city centre (5 minutes), Amex Stadium (10), Gatwick or London, as well as privacy and good schools for their children with some of the best in the country, including Roedean, Brighton College and Brighton Waldorf within a 4/5 minute radius.
This inviting Arts and Crafts home has a flowing layout and glorious views of the English Channel. With an impressive approach up a driveway or pedestrian path through a sun drenched, south facing garden, two garages with a connected workshop are secure and the views as you walk to the front door are magnificent.
Inside, a lobby by the front door keeps the main house out of sight until you ask the caller in, and the inner hallway introduces you to the generous scale of the rooms – as well as the discreet practical ethos behind the design as there is a useful cloakroom tucked away.
The reception with dining area, the kitchen diner and family sitting room:
Ahead, oak reigns supreme in a grand reception of 16'1'' x 18'9'' with characterful beams, where a broad bay almost fills the south wall to bring in the Sussex sunshine and the glory of the sea. A room for all seasons there is a period fireplace to gather by, now with a gas coal effect fire within it, and it flows into an elegant dining area of dual aspect for the sea and the gardens – so guests can relax in total seclusion.
Beautifully planned with the working area of the kitchen at the heart of the ground floor, perfect for formal entertaining with the dining area to one side and family table on the other, the kitchen is a gift, skilfully planned by an experienced cook with stylish units and gleaming black granite surfaces. High spec appliances include a five ring gas hob, micro/combi and fan ovens at eye level there is a built in bar sociably placed by the formal dining end and lined with even more storage (which conceals plumbing for a washing machine), the eating area has plenty of space for books for homework as well as a big table where projects can be discussed as you cook the incentive to finish, and it opens to the garden for a seamless summertime flow (and supermarket deliveries).
Across the hall, the family sitting room slides open to the extensive walled garden at the back which is so large it always has the sun, and it is private and comfortable with a high ceiling and wood underfoot to ensure a fuss free in/out flow.
The first and second floors including the principle suite:
Up on the first floor, this home really spreads its wings. With restful garden views, three bright and cheerful family bedrooms are 14'x7'', 11'3''x 9'2'' and 11'3'' x 9'1'' respectively – so there should be no "lively discussions" as to allocation and on the central landing there are both a luxury bathroom and separate cloakroom.
Focused on the uninterrupted, glittering vista of open water the principal bedroom delivers coastal living at its most glamorous. Spacious and serene with all the fitted wardrobes you could hope for and a chic en suite, it is a welcoming haven to return to with all the stunning views you could dream of - day and night.
Simple but stylish on the top floor, two vaulted rooms each look over the sea. With a deep cupboard on the landing, stylish shower room and intriguing attic space it could be a secret hideaway for older children, or a charming bedroom and living room for a visiting relative or au pair.
The gardens
A tranquil retreat, the gardens wrap around the house. At the front, a pedestrian path leads past statement planting, large lawn with a pond and a broad paved sun terrace to set the bar high, whilst a broad driveway leads to the two garages, one 18'1'' x 10'3'', the other 16'9'' x 13'11'', one with power and water, and one connects to a workshop of 9'4'' x 29'6''.
At the back, the huge garden is a sun trap with sea views to one side. Planted out in Gertrude Jekyll's 'English garden' style for all year interest, the vast child and pet friendly lawn – which has hosted many family cricket matches- is currently a wildflower meadow to add nutrients to the earth, help the butterflies and bees and it also kills any ingress of moss. By the house, a big, paved terrace is ideal for al fresco dining, but is also big enough for play with space for a basketball hoop by the door to the kitchen and it is the perfect width for a badminton net. Surrounded by floral scents whilst listening to birdsong it is a private paradise with a bbq area in the far east corner with sea views and a side gate, and it is easy to forget that you're just minutes from the centre of our world famous coastal resort.
Agent says:
"This glamorous coastal home with sea views from most of the rooms is in a prestigious location on an unusually big plot with room to grow, STC. There is already approximately 3,261.1 square feet inside with bright rooms offering a sociable flow and flexible options, and the beautiful garden is one of the largest we have seen."
Owner's secret:
"Warm in winter but cool and airy during summer, this house has suited our social lifestyle as well as our busy work/family schedules as it has private parking, easy access to schools, parks and the al fresco restaurants and bars that Brighton has to offer as well as almost 24hr transport links to the stations and airports, but you return to peace and quiet."
Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 minutes, city centre about 10
Station: Brighton about 15 minutes
Seafront or Park: Seafront is under 10 minutes as are the golf course and park
Closest schools:
Primary: St Marks, Our Lady of Lourdes
Secondary: Varndean, Brighton Met
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Brighton & Hove High
One of Brighton's finest addresses close to the beach and the cosmopolitan Marina with its health club, cinemas, casino and waterfront restaurants, the al fresco lifestyle of our city's picturesque cultural heart of the city's is about 5-10 minutes by taxi. Award winning schools, including Roedean, Brighton Waldorf and Brighton College are just minutes away, as is the coastal village of Rottingdean with its popular primary schools and vibrant High Street. A park, a 72 par golf course and access to the Downs are nearby and as Brighton Station serving Gatwick and London is easy to reach by car, cab or bus this fabulous home would suit commuters, couples and families of any age.
This inviting Arts and Crafts home has a flowing layout and glorious views of the English Channel. With an impressive approach up a driveway or pedestrian path through a sun drenched, south facing garden, two garages with a connected workshop are secure and the views as you walk to the front door are magnificent.
Inside, a lobby by the front door keeps the main house out of sight until you ask the caller in, and the inner hallway introduces you to the generous scale of the rooms – as well as the discreet practical ethos behind the design as there is a useful cloakroom tucked away.
The reception with dining area, the kitchen diner and family sitting room:
Ahead, oak reigns supreme in a grand reception of 16'1'' x 18'9'' with characterful beams, where a broad bay almost fills the south wall to bring in the Sussex sunshine and the glory of the sea. A room for all seasons there is a period fireplace to gather by, now with a gas coal effect fire within it, and it flows into an elegant dining area of dual aspect for the sea and the gardens – so guests can relax in total seclusion.
Beautifully planned with the working area of the kitchen at the heart of the ground floor, perfect for formal entertaining with the dining area to one side and family table on the other, the kitchen is a gift, skilfully planned by an experienced cook with stylish units and gleaming black granite surfaces. High spec appliances include a five ring gas hob, micro/combi and fan ovens at eye level there is a built in bar sociably placed by the formal dining end and lined with even more storage (which conceals plumbing for a washing machine), the eating area has plenty of space for books for homework as well as a big table where projects can be discussed as you cook the incentive to finish, and it opens to the garden for a seamless summertime flow (and supermarket deliveries).
Across the hall, the family sitting room slides open to the extensive walled garden at the back which is so large it always has the sun, and it is private and comfortable with a high ceiling and wood underfoot to ensure a fuss free in/out flow.
The first and second floors including the principle suite:
Up on the first floor, this home really spreads its wings. With restful garden views, three bright and cheerful family bedrooms are 14'x7'', 11'3''x 9'2'' and 11'3'' x 9'1'' respectively – so there should be no "lively discussions" as to allocation and on the central landing there are both a luxury bathroom and separate cloakroom.
Focused on the uninterrupted, glittering vista of open water the principal bedroom delivers coastal living at its most glamorous. Spacious and serene with all the fitted wardrobes you could hope for and a chic en suite, it is a welcoming haven to return to with all the stunning views you could dream of - day and night.
Simple but stylish on the top floor, two vaulted rooms each look over the sea. With a deep cupboard on the landing, stylish shower room and intriguing attic space it could be a secret hideaway for older children, or a charming bedroom and living room for a visiting relative or au pair.
The gardens
A tranquil retreat, the gardens wrap around the house. At the front, a pedestrian path leads past statement planting, large lawn with a pond and a broad paved sun terrace to set the bar high, whilst a broad driveway leads to the two garages, one 18'1'' x 10'3'', the other 16'9'' x 13'11'', one with power and water, and one connects to a workshop of 9'4'' x 29'6''.
At the back, the huge garden is a sun trap with sea views to one side. Planted out in Gertrude Jekyll's 'English garden' style for all year interest, the vast child and pet friendly lawn – which has hosted many family cricket matches- is currently a wildflower meadow to add nutrients to the earth, help the butterflies and bees and it also kills any ingress of moss. By the house, a big, paved terrace is ideal for al fresco dining, but is also big enough for play with space for a basketball hoop by the door to the kitchen and it is the perfect width for a badminton net. Surrounded by floral scents whilst listening to birdsong it is a private paradise with a bbq area in the far east corner with sea views and a side gate, and it is easy to forget that you're just minutes from the centre of our world famous coastal resort.
Agent says:
"This glamorous coastal home with sea views from most of the rooms is in a prestigious location on an unusually big plot with room to grow, STC. There is already approximately 3,261.1 square feet inside with bright rooms offering a sociable flow and flexible options, and the beautiful garden is one of the largest we have seen."
Owner's secret:
"Warm in winter but cool and airy during summer, this house has suited our social lifestyle as well as our busy work/family schedules as it has private parking, easy access to schools, parks and the al fresco restaurants and bars that Brighton has to offer as well as almost 24hr transport links to the stations and airports, but you return to peace and quiet."
Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 minutes, city centre about 10
Station: Brighton about 15 minutes
Seafront or Park: Seafront is under 10 minutes as are the golf course and park
Closest schools:
Primary: St Marks, Our Lady of Lourdes
Secondary: Varndean, Brighton Met
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Brighton & Hove High
One of Brighton's finest addresses close to the beach and the cosmopolitan Marina with its health club, cinemas, casino and waterfront restaurants, the al fresco lifestyle of our city's picturesque cultural heart of the city's is about 5-10 minutes by taxi. Award winning schools, including Roedean, Brighton Waldorf and Brighton College are just minutes away, as is the coastal village of Rottingdean with its popular primary schools and vibrant High Street. A park, a 72 par golf course and access to the Downs are nearby and as Brighton Station serving Gatwick and London is easy to reach by car, cab or bus this fabulous home would suit commuters, couples and families of any age.
