With the wow factor the moment you walk into its sculpted hallway, this sun filled 5 bedroom detached house frames glorious sea views from its elevated position 2 minutes from the beaches and picturesque High Street of Rottingdean - and just 10 from Brighton. With an integral garage and plentiful free on street parking for friends, deft design embraces al fresco living with a stunning living/dining room where walls of glass fold away to sweep out to a sunny garden where you can swim on the upper tier whilst watching the ocean. Inviting company, the vaulted, high end kitchen flows around a glamorous central island with bi-folding doors to bring the outside in. If you work from home, there is a secluded home office of 13’1 x 11’5 (3.99m x 3.5m) and large storeroom accessed on the lower floor so visitors wouldn’t need to disturb the main house, and there is a fantastic gym and family room on this level as well. On the first floor, two of the four quiet double bedrooms, one en suite, lead to balconies with glittering views over the English Channel and three share a fabulous bathroom. Spanning the entire top floor, the peaceful principal is a private sanctuary where you will wake to birdsong and bathe in a spa-like en suite. 2 minutes from a nature reserve, 4 from a choice of popular primaries with a secondary school within a 6 minute drive and 15-20 from the station serving London at Lewes, Rottingdean is surrounded by the South Downs National Park and with a vibrant community it attracts professionals and families wanting a balance between a healthy lifestyle, friendly neighbours and quiet nights but a swift commute to the bright lights of the city and the airports.

Council Tax: E
EPC: C

Why you’ll like it:

Spacious, chic and smart enabled, no expense has been spared to create a uniquely luxurious property which makes every day living exceptionally stylish - and easy. Expertly extended and improved with an astounding 5016.62 ft2 (466.06m2) over four storeys to explore, this skilled refurbishment has been thorough with new electrics, plumbing, double glazing and underfloor heating throughout, and every room is wired for audio. The remote controlled garage is lit and integrated into the main building, so no more getting wet, and outside, the house has striking lines with energy efficient windows and broad glass doors to bring uninterrupted light and views of this exclusive coastal location into the heart of the home.

The entrance hall and living dining room:
Inside the sophisticated attention to detail extends even to the hallway where gleaming porcelain conceals underfloor heat, and there is a large cupboard and a cloakroom tucked away.
Running through the whole depth of this substantial building – with a magnificent 42’1 x 22’4 of sun filled loveliness to unwind in, the stunning lounge/dining room is ideal for sharing with family or friends. Four Velux in the south roofline showcase the Sussex sunshine whilst sea views stream through the front wall which folds away to embrace the glory of the South Downs which roll to the sea. At the back, a second set of bi-folding doors by a dining area (which seats 12 easily) open to the dynamic landscaping of a terrace and intriguing glimpses of the main garden.

The kitchen:

LA style and absolutely spectacular, the kitchen makes the most of its south wall with a vaulted roof of glass above bi-folding doors to bring the outside in, and with a choice of ambient lighting levels in the evening it is party perfect. Beautifully planned by a cook who loves company the working area of this expensive kitchen is safely tucked away from the in/out flow behind a sociable island of snow white Corian where a raised glass bar is just the right height for coffee or cocktails. One of the most stylish we have seen, the island hosts a sink with both a high end hose tap and a Quooker hot water and filter tap. A gift for gourmets, the double fan ovens at eye level are ready to cater for large numbers, the impressive touch induction hob is beneath an Elica hood, the micro combi has a warming tray beneath it and there is even a coffee machine integrated for you… Not to be out classed, there is designated space for a tall wine cooler as well as for an American style fridge freezer which the current owners are willing to discuss.

The family room, gym and home office:

Delivering a healthy balance between family time and work, as well as an internal staircase the lower floor has its own access from the garden or through the garage. At the heart of this level, a spacious family room provides time out and leads to the large gym which has a generous 19’8 x 19’4 (6.0m x 5.91m) in which to work out by a mirrored wall. It is wired for sound and doors lead to the garden to keep it cool even on the hottest day. Tucked privately away at the back, a comfortable home office is fully fitted and has a big adjoining storeroom.

Three first floor bedrooms, luxury bathroom and guest suite:

Upstairs with stunning views sweeping over rolling downland and Rottingdean’s famous black windmill to the sea, the guest suite is a restful refuge with fitted storage and chic en suite shower room ready to welcome besties. Next door, the smallest bedroom is still an airy 11’10 x 8’6 (3.63m x 2.6m) with fitted wardrobes and opens out to a sunny balcony from which to appreciate the wonderful vista to the full. Quietly tucked away at the back, lush carpet and stylish decoration continue in two more peaceful bedrooms, each with custom made wardrobes, garden views and when you open the windows, all you can hear is birdsong. Central to this floor, a luxury bathroom with a zen like feel and high window for privacy is big enough for both a bath with a wand shower and a separate walk in shower in wet room style, and there’s a flash of fashionable colour in the sleek storage beneath the hand basin.

The principal bedroom suite:

Serene and secluded, the principal bedroom suite spreads its wings across the whole of the top storey. A tranquil inner sanctum it is all that you could dream of with a discreet dressing area behind the bed, and soothing coastal vista. Next door, the spa like bathroom is big enough for both a bath with Led lighting set into its platform and the flawless finish includes twin handbasins beneath designer taps.

The garden and swimming pool:

Outside, a paved terrace by the house has lighting and exotic planting by sculptural, broad stairs which sweep up to a walled garden which is large and level for play (a feature difficult to find on the South Downs). Excellent for entertaining there is a built in fireplace for late suppers, or for quiet catchups when pets, children or guests have retired for the night. At the very far end, steps rise to a private paradise with a changing room and Mediterranean influence as the fabulous, heated swimming pool has holiday views between rooftops to the sea.

Agent says:

“Live a champagne lifestyle in this stunning house in one of the few south coast villages directly on the sea! Surrounded by the South Downs National Park, Rottingdean attracts those seeking quiet nights within easy reach of Brighton, Lewes, London or Gatwick. Homes in this prime location close to the Kipling gardens, village pond and the picturesque High Street do not come on the market often.”

Owner’s secret:

“As well as the beautiful surroundings, we have enjoyed the freedom of privacy whilst within a stroll of Rottingdean’s friendly community and its famous beaches. There are always local activities on offer – and friends love to come and stay and always say they feel like they’ve been on holiday! The house is ideal for entertaining as we designed it around our friends and family, and everything we need as a family and a couple– schools, restaurants, stations, sailing club, stables and cinema -are all within easy reach.”

What’s around you:

Shops: Rottingdean High Street 2 minute drive, 5 to walk

Station: Lewes 15-20 Brighton 20-25 minute drive

Seafront or park: Seafront 2 minutes, Beacon Hill Nature Reserve 2 minutes

Closest Schools:

Primary: St Margaret’s C of E, Our Lady of Lourdes RC

Secondary: Longhill

Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Brighton

Waldorf, The Old Grammar School Lewes, Bede’s

The coastal village of Rottingdean, founded by Rota 1200 years ago and once home to Rudyard Kipling and pre-Raphaelite painter Burn Jones, 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, as well as the protected 628,2 square miles of the South Downs National Park and beaches on the doorstep, you can cycle along the pedestrian undercliff walk to the yacht club (and cinemas and waterfront restaurants) of Brighton Marina in 20 minutes. About 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.