This charming, detached chalet has a pretty front garden and integral garage at the front, a sunny garden with a double glazed store at the back and panoramic views which sweep from protected downland over the green of Saltdean Park to the sea! In need of a little love these big bright rooms will inspire your inner designer, but the hard work has been done with double glazing, stylish fitted kitchen, utility room/bike store and contemporary shower room installed. Full of sunshine, the living room makes the most of its elevated position with a picture window almost filling the wall to frame the magnificent views, two bedrooms on this level are quiet and comfortable, one sharing the vista whilst at the top, the principal bedroom is private and peaceful with the unique landscape to enjoy, and access to an attic… 2 minutes from a child/pet friendly park, 3 from a popular primary and with a secondary school within a 10 minute drive it also offers a healthy lifestyle with easy access to the beach, Lido and South Downs National Park. Attracting professionals, families and investors, Saltdean has plenty of local amenities and good transport links only about 20 minutes from Brighton Station and 40-45 from Gatwick Airport by car.

EPC: E
Council Tax: E

Up on a hill with a sunny east west orientation for uninterrupted sunlight and a picture perfect vista which sweeps from open countryside over Saltdean’s central park to the sea, this is a great opportunity to make this spacious home your own.

Surrounded by prosperous houses but with lower rooftops below which do not spoil the view, this detached house is tucked privately back behind a drive to the garage and lavender scented garden, and has immediate appeal with clean lines and double glazing in the large windows. A happy home for many years this delightful property has retained its fuss free charm and easy flow, beginning in the broad hall where two cupboards provide ample storage and the door to the integral garage is behind the stairs, - so no more getting wet whilst unpacking the car.

To the south, the bright and cheerful kitchen is lined with windows and has access to the uitilty/bike store which has plumbing for a machine, space for a drier and opens to the garden. Thoughtfully planned by a seasoned cook who likes to entertain, the kitchen’s classic units conceal sophisticated storage solutions, practical working surfaces are user friendly and the gas oven could stay. At the back of the house, sunshine streams through an elegantly proportioned living/dining room which embraces open views which sweep to the glory of the sea, and there is a beautiful fireplace which currently houses an electric, flame effect fire where guests can relax in rare seclusion and enjoy the porthole windows for a peek at the coast to each side.

Also with inspiring views, the first of the double bedrooms is pretty in pink with lots of floorspace to play with even with a large bed in situ as there are fitted wardrobes already in place. Quiet at the side, the second double bedroom is a comfortable retreat, ideal for sharers as it doesn’t share a wall with the other bedroom, or it could also be a central space from which to work from home. At the front, a contemporary shower room and separate w.c. are in the perfect position as neither bedroom is disturbed if visitors are enjoying a late dinner party..… Upstairs, a light and airy third bedroom is a is a calm haven at the end of a busy day with a picture window to frame those outstanding views and access to a large attic space through the built in wardrobe.

Outside, the east facing garden is a sunny oasis with a lawn large enough for play made child and pet secure by fencing, mature shrubs and trees skilfully chosen for all year interest. A lot larger than you expect once you start to explore with a choice of spots for al fresco dining, a paved seating area becomes a path to the secret, double glazed store, hidden away beneath the house with two areas with power and reasonable head height towards the garden end, giving food for thought perhaps.

Agent says:
“Saltdean attracts families wanting a healthier lifestyle and good schools but also swift access to local amenities, the city and airports, and just a little elbow grease would transform this happy house into an inviting contemporary home – or you could dream big and create a luxury retreat to rival the neighbours…! STC.”

Owner’s Secret:
“This location is only about 20-25 minutes’ drive from Brighton’s city centre, but you return to peace, beautiful views and secure parking! Every room is light and spacious, and sensible shapes so they are easy to live in! There’s a choice of local shops just a few minutes away with everything you need from fresh coffee or restaurant to a pharmacy and Co- Op. If you love the great outdoors, the beach is a short drive or cycle, the Lido will become a glamorous outdoor swim and the park is a social hub with a playground, tennis courts and open green spaces for jogging or walking a dog. We are surrounded by the National Park and have easy access to it, but we’re also well connected as buses run in and out of Brighton or the port at Newhaven until about midnight.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local shops 2- minutes, Rottingdean a 5 minute drive, Marina 10
Train Station: Brighton Station 20-25 minute drive
Seafront or park: Both within 3 minutes’ by car

Closest schools:
Primary: Saltdean Primary a 3 minute drive
Secondary: Longhill a 10 minute drive
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Brighton Steiner School

Saltdean is by the sea and on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Popular with families and professionals, it has plenty of local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a central park which has miniature golf, tennis courts, a playground and café, and the primary school is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. The coastal village of Rottingdean is just around the corner, downland villages are on your doorstep and you are also only 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan Marina with its harbourside restaurants, health club and cinemas. About a 20- minute drive from Brighton’s City centre and close to bus routes with bus lanes, access along the coast and to universities at Falmer is fast and frequent, so this quiet home provides all that the sunshine coast has to offer!