House For Sale £850,000
The Park, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

With breath-taking views sweeping over Rottingdean’s iconic black windmill and rolling downland to the open sea and Bay of Worthing, this 4 bed semi-detached house with a large sunny garden, off street parking and attached garage is opposite an exclusive green 4 minutes from the beach, picturesque High Street and a choice of good schools. Offering a champagne lifestyle this relaxed, coastal setting is just 10 minutes from Brighton and 15 from the station serving London at Lewes. Inside has been extended and improved with an elegant reception where guests can relax in front of a roaring fire, and a fabulous kitchen/diner is designed to celebrate and opens to the garden. All of the first floor bedrooms enjoy picture perfect sea views, the family bathroom is luxurious, and private at the top, the guest bedroom is stylish and en-suite. A sought after destination Rottingdean is known for its chalk cliffs, rock pools and quieter beaches than in Brighton as well as for its characterful cafes, restaurants and bars.

EPC: D
Council Tax: D

Views like these define the coastal dream, and this bright, spacious house opposite a circular green enjoys this spectacular vista uninterrupted, so it is no surprise that the prosperous homes in this unique spot are rare to find. Set well back from the common (where horses were trotting by when we visited) this smart, semi-detached house with double glazed windows has an attached, single storey garage backing onto the utility area and cloakroom in the main house, inspiring ideas of self-contained accommodation stnc, as there is also off street parking for several cars and parking on the street is plentiful and free of charge.

Beneath a sheltering porch, the entrance through double doors is impressive and inside, the broad hallway has fashionable dove grey carpet. To the right, sunshine and picture perfect views stream through a generously proportioned living room where friends can relax and enjoy the inspiring view in front of a handsome carved fireplace which we are told is open.

Running along the whole of the back of the house, the glamorous kitchen/diner opens to the spacious garden. Skilfully designed, it flows around an inviting central island topped by marbled quartz which seats six in comfort and has power for gadgets as well as an integrated wine cooler. Installed only last year, high spec appliances include a Zanussi touch induction hob, hood, microwave and fan oven. Sliding doors open to the garden for seamless al fresco entertaining and there is also a door to the side path and garage, ideal for pets and buggies. Tucked away, a separate utility is stylish with natural light and it has a cloakroom at the far end.

Outside, the garden is a sunny blank canvas, facing east and open to the south. Child and pet secure behind walls and fencing, the bones of a sociable garden are there in the well laid terrace level with the house and the large lawn which is a small step down but also level – a feature not always easy to find on the edge of the South Downs National Park.

Upstairs, a luxury bathroom with natural light has a designer finish where twin hand basins rest on sleek storage, a shaped bath with a dual head shower above it. At the back, the first of the big, bright bedrooms looks over the garden to a glimpse of the sea whilst at the front, the second bedroom, currently a quiet home office is a perfect nursery which embraces a picture perfect vista. Next door, the peaceful principal bedroom is all about relaxing in a stunning setting with views across open countryside and famous coastal landmarks including Rotting’s Mill, the Marina and Brighton Pier to the bay of Worthing in the west for the sunsets. Not to be outshone, completely private at the top of the house, the guest bedroom is light and airy, spanning the building from east to west with high Velux in both rooflines to ensure privacy, and it has a chic, en-suite shower room with an on-trend drench head.

Agent’s Thoughts
“One of the few south coast villages directly on the sea and surrounded by the protected downland of the South Downs National Park, (there is a footpath onto fields around the corner,) Rottingdean attracts buyers wanting fresh air, good schools, a village lifestyle and quiet nights within easy reach of Brighton, Lewes, London or Gatwick.”

Owner’s Secret
“With compelling views which change with the seasons and glitter at night– or explode into colour on New Years Eve, this spacious, sunny house feels miles away from the stress of the city but is only a 10 minute drive to Brighton Marina and about 15-20 to the Lanes and the theatres. Ideal for entertaining with an easy flow into the garden, with 1488 sq. ft (138.2m2) there is plenty of space to spread into and for friends to stay over. Close to good schools, the beach, shops and a choice of playground, family life is easy and there’s a great choice of local bars and restaurants to explore.”

Where it is:
Shops: Rottingdean High Street 2 mins drive.
Station: Lewes Station 15 mins drive, Brighton 20-25.
Seafront or park: Footpath & bridle path to Downs by riding stables 2 by car 5-7 on foot, seafront 2 mins.

Closest schools:
Primary: St Margaret’s C of E, Our Lady of Lourdes RC.
Secondary: Longhill.
Sixth Form: Longhill, Brighton College, BHASVIC, MET, BIMM.
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, The Old Grammar School Lewes, Bede’s.

The coastal village of Rottingdean is a breath of fresh air, popular with families and professionals as it has good schools and plenty of local shops, cafes and restaurants to explore. Once home to Rudyard Kipling and pre-Raphaelite painter Burn Jones, for those who love the great outdoors, as well as the protected 628,2 square miles of the South Downs National Park, beaches and rockpools on the doorstep, you can cycle along the pedestrian undercliff walk to the yacht club (and cinemas and waterfront restaurants) of Brighton Marina and the County Hospital in about 20 minutes. Approximately a 15 minute drive to Brighton and Hove’s international city centre, bus routes – with bus lanes- along the coast and to the universities at Falmer are fast and frequent giving older children a degree of independence and with speedy access to both the A27 and A23, Gatwick and London become a possible commute.