With glorious views which roll down to the sea from the sun terrace and a spacious oasis with two cabins in which to work or relax at the back, this stunning four bedroom detached house also comes with a garage and off street parking. Private but not isolated in an exclusive, quiet cul de sac you can live in guilt free glamour as solar panels feed into the national grid, and skilfully extended it has a light filled living room which stretches a magnificent 9.88m x 4.66m (32’5’’ x 15’4’’) where a wall of glass folds away to the glamorous terrace and French doors open to a beautiful garden which backs onto land locked, protected woodland.

A discreetly practical home with an astounding 1775 square feet (164.9m2) in which to spread your wings, there is a streamlined, high end kitchen and separate utility, two luxury bathrooms and all four bedrooms have views – and one can be reached through the garage ideal for guests, bringing in a buggy or for creating an annexe. The coastal village of Ovingdean attracts professionals, families and investors as it offers a healthy, country lifestyle and quiet nights just 5 minutes from the beach but with swift access to Brighton with its station to London, whilst Gatwick is a 40-45 minute drive and the County Town of Lewes is 15.

Soaring above Ovingdean and downland which rolls to the sea, this immaculate home has clean lines, landscaped grounds and off street parking. Built in an exclusive development designed for privacy from other homes as well as for uninterrupted light it has been beautifully reinvented with no expense spared to create an eco-sensitive, luxury home with a fine balance of style, practicality and comfort.

Stepping up past a wildflower garden to a lit front door and sun terrace with picture perfect views, there is a second choice of entry over the paved parking and through the integral remote controlled garage to the ground floor snug/fourth bedroom, where you could leave the buggy as just a short flight of stairs takes you to the central hallway.

The living/dining room, kitchen and utility:

Designed for a champagne lifestyle and to entertain in fabulous trans-Atlantic style, sunshine streams through the spectacular living/dining room through a southeast wall of glass, a huge, vaulted skylight, a far wall lined with windows and glazed French doors to the garden!
At the front, bi-folding doors open completely to a spacious terrace with a mesmerising vista which sweeps to the sea, whilst at the back, the room frames a verdant paradise and opens to the scented planting and dynamic landscaping of the big, sunny garden. Limed oak flooring underfoot ensures a seamless in/out flow, dimmer switches provide ambient lighting and there is a steel, Swedish woodburning stove to gather by as you watch the winter storms over the sea.

Off centre stage but connected to the room by broad French doors, the stylish kitchen is sociable but does not dominate the whole area. Streamlined units provide ample storage, sleek working surfaces and plinth lighting. Skilfully planned with high end appliances by a cook who likes to celebrate friends and family, everything flows from the central AEG 5 touch induction hob beneath a sculptural AEG hood, the AEG Competence and Micromat- combi ovens are at eye level to prevent heavy lifting when catering for large numbers and there is a deep corner larder to hand.

A washer is tucked away and the Fischer-Paykel two drawer dishwasher could stay, subject to circumstance. Off the main living room, a separate utility/boot room is 21’7’’ long and has direct access to the terrace.

The garden and sun terrace:

An oasis of calm backing onto protected woodland, the beautiful garden at the back is expertly landscaped to deliver scented ‘rooms’ to explore with mature planting for all year interest. Completely private and connected to the house by French doors, guests can relax in complete seclusion on a paved terrace which is level with the property – a feature hard to find in a city built on the South Downs. Lit at night, it is a sheltered haven scented by rosemary and lavender, ideal at any time for the al fresco lifestyle our famous south coast in known for.
Shallow steps lead to a large lawn which reflects the gentle balance of the inside: On two levels with a lilac at the point of contact, one sunny lawn is for play, and the other a quiet spot for drying clothes, looked over by the first of the timber cabins which is used as a craft room/home office.

Child and pet secure with a side path, store and gate to the front of the house, at the far end of the garden the second timber cabin faces south for the sun with a sun deck where you can sit enjoying the busy little birds in the woodland behind. Fully insulated with power and broadband access it is ideal for a home office, teenage den or secret escape for overnight guests.

A tale of two halves, at the front grown-ups can enjoy a glamorous sun terrace with an expansive, ever changing view which sweeps over downland to the sea. Perfect for breakfast in the sunshine in peace and quiet, or to welcome guests for cocktails and supper, if you have smaller children this is an area where it would be quite straightforward to make it safer for them.

Three family bedrooms and luxury shower room:

All of the bedrooms are decorated to the highest standard with a luxury finish, and unusually, none of them are overlooked. At the front, two restful double rooms look down to the coast and both have fitted wardrobes as well as space for quiet study, and the good news is that the vendor is prepared to discuss the designer ‘study’ bed. At the foot of a private staircase the third tranquil bedroom is large enough to have been a teenage snug and has access to the integrated garage. Central within the hallway on the main floor, a chic shower room is right on trend with a dual head system, a sleek vanity unit under the hand basin and fabulous mirrored cabinet so everyone will feel like a VIP.

The principal bedroom and luxury bathroom:

The principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary and it is all that you could dream of with leafy views over the grounds to the protected trees as the back, so you wake to birdsong. The bedroom has ample floorspace even with a large bed and a whole wall of sophisticated storage in situ.
Next door, the spa like bathroom is big enough for both a bath with Led lighting set into the side panel and a separate walk in shower with a powerful wand and drench shower head, the broad hand basin rests on top of a gleaming cabinet and touches of glamour include a warming rail for towels.

Agent says:

“Surrounded by the protected downland of the South Downs National Park and bordered by the sea, Ovingdean attracts national and international buyers wanting fresh air and a healthy lifestyle within easy reach of Brighton, Lewes, London or Gatwick as well as good schools and privacy for their children. Homes in this exclusive area do not come on the market often and sell fast as it is in a prime location between the city and amenities of the picturesque Rottingdean High Street.”

Owner’s secret:

“As well as the beautiful views which change with the seasons, glitter in the evenings and explode into colour on fireworks night, we and the children have enjoyed the freedom of privacy whilst within easy reach of the sea and the city. Light, airy and tranquil, this has been a very happy family home and we have enjoyed plenty of parties celebrating birthdays and holidays here! With so much space, we were always able to welcome our children’s friends when they wanted to stay over and with local bus routes they had a degree of independence, and everything we need – schools, restaurants, stations, sailing club, stables and cinemas are all within easy reach.”

What’s around you:

Shops: Local 1 minute, Rottingdean High Street 3 minutes, Brighton 5 -10 minutes

Station: Lewes and Brighton Stations 20 minute drive

Seafront or park: Ovingdean Park 1 minute, seafront 5

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 Ovingdean is popular with families and professionals as it is quietly tucked away from tourists but close to the good schools and amenities of both Brighton and Rottingdean. With a friendly local shop, Ovingdean Park is nearby and is full of local parents so you can meet people easily. For those who love the great outdoors the protected 628,2 square miles of the South Downs National Park and beaches are on the doorstep, and you can cycle along the pedestrian undercliff walk to the yacht club (and cinemas and waterfront restaurants) of Brighton Marina in 15 minutes. About a 15 minute drive to Brighton and Hove’s international city centre, bus routes are fast and frequent giving older children a degree of independence and with speedy access to both the A27 and A23, Lewes, Gatwick and London are a reasonable commute.