With countryside views which roll to the sea from a glamorous south facing veranda and sun drenched terrace, this stunning four bedroom detached house has a garage, off street parking for several cars and a luxury, self-contained one bedroom annexe in the large sunny garden. 1 minute from local amenities and Sheepcote Valley Nature Reserve, and 3 from an Ofsted good primary school, this design-led home is ideal for families, professionals who like to entertain or high end investors with Nuffield Hospital a 7 minute walk, the beach is 7 minutes by car and Brighton’s centre and trains to London are 10-15 by cab. Delivering a spectacular lifestyle, the glass wall of the first floor reception opens to a fabulous sun terrace whilst the ground floor kitchen/living room leads out to an exotic oasis at the back, beautifully landscaped for entertaining. Two ground floor bedrooms, both en-suite, and a chic cloakroom are great for visitors (and/or working from home) and upstairs, currently used as a magnificent principal suite, two more quiet bedrooms share a luxury bathroom. Completed in 2018 (approx.), the spacious one bedroom annexe is ideal for inter-generational, single level living with its own entrance and private south patio, although it can also be reached from the garden of the main house.

On the edge of the South Downs National Park, Woodingdean is quiet but connected with local shops, cafes, restaurants and bus routes to Longhill Secondary School, Sussex University, along the coast and into the city around the corner- which also give older children a degree of independence. Offering the best of all worlds, the beach at Rottingdean is about 7 minutes by car, the waterfront restaurants of Brighton Marina are 10 minutes away and Brighton, Lewes and Gatwick are all a possible commute at 10, 20 and 40 minutes.

EPC: C
Council Tax: D

Why you’ll like it:

Soaring above Woodingdean and protected downland which rolls to the sea, The Hollies has the wow factor which begins as you sweep into an exotic, lit garden surrounding smart off street parking for several cars and a streamlined, remote control garage. Standing out even from its prosperous neighbours with sculptural walls of glass, clean lines and snow white render, expert design ensures privacy from other homes as well as uninterrupted light. Once a bungalow, no expense has been spared in this beautiful reinvention to create a dream home with a subtle balance of style, practicality and comfort which includes the choice of good quality engineered oak flooring for the hallway, family kitchen/living room and first floor reception as solid oak would bleach and buckle beneath the sunlight which streams into the whole house through the walls of glass.

The South Veranda and Entrance Hall and Family Kitchen Dining Room:

Stepping up past glorious, Mediterranean inspired beds planted for all year interest and scent, the south facing veranda is sheltered by the terrace above and has astounding views over the South Downs to the sea. Inside, the hallway is a timeless classic with space and grace, whilst at the far end, a fantastic cloakroom with Emma J Shipley Amazon paper has plumbing for utility machines, so beach towels can go from the car to the machine.

Spanning the whole depth of the house with countryside views to a glitter of open water at the front and leafy views over the verdant garden at the back, the inviting family kitchen/living room is instantly restful – and completely private. The south wall and glass panel to the west bring the outside in and at the heart of the space, there is plenty of room for a table where guests can dine in rare seclusion. Opening to the garden for a seamless social flow, the custom made kitchen area has painted shaker units providing sophisticated storage which are topped by marbled Corian surfaces. Skilfully planned by a couple who love to host, everything is to hand from the central multi-fuel Belling range, which could stay subject to circumstance, and both the fridge freezer and dishwasher are integrated for you.

The Reception and Sun Terrace:

This immaculate house has been designed to embrace its unique, elevated position on the southeast coast. Picture perfect, this spectacular reception has a glass frontage which soars to the apex of the roof and frames a panoramic vista stretching from the white cliffs of Seaford Head over open countryside and the black mill of Rottingdean to open water. With an amazing 26’9 x 16’3 (8.15 x4.96) in which to celebrate friends and family in a stunning setting, central doors slide across to a deep sun deck where you can follow the sun from its rise to its setting and revel in a magnificent view which is ever changing.

The Principal Suite:

Hidden away on the first floor beyond a hushed lobby with designer paper on the walls and doors, two generous double bedrooms currently form an inner sanctum - the peaceful principal suite. Each room is decorated to the highest standard with a flawless finish and they are all you could dream of as they both open to views of the leafy garden and to birdsong. Between the two, a luxury bathroom is large enough for both a contemporary double ended bath plus a separate walk in shower with a high end dual head system, there is a sleek vanity unit beneath the hand basin and a warming rail for towels.

Bedroom Suites Three and Four, Ground Floor:

With fabulous views which sweep to the coast, the third bedroom at the front of the house is not overlooked and ideal for guests or a teenager who likes to come in late as they can come and go without disturbing the main house. Beautifully presented it is ready for their arrival, and the en-suite shower room has a VIP attitude with a fashionable dual headed shower system. Quiet and comfortable, the fourth bedroom is wonderfully secluded at the back with French doors to the garden for morning coffee on the terrace, and an en-suite shower room is a secret refuge ready to restore friends or family to their former glory.

The Garden:

An oasis of calm surrounded by a sea of gardens, this beautiful garden is expertly landscaped to deliver scented ‘rooms’ to explore with imaginative planting for all year interest which conceal fencing to ensure it is also child and pet secure. Absolutely private and connected to the house by French doors, a paved dining terrace 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 ideal for the al fresco lifestyle our famous south coast in known for, and a discreet pond has a water feature and fish, carefully constructed so it would be easy to install a security net. Shallow steps rise to a second terrace scented by olive trees which looks over a large lawn, where generous borders deliver nooks and crannies to explore.

The One Bedroom Annexe:

With its own gated entrance from the front, the annexe is almost invisible tucked away behind clever planting and a patio which is a suntrap. Dynamic design over all 296 sq.ft. (27.5m2) approx. has created a glamorous refuge ideal for family of any age who want independence or need a little extra help, offering an on trend open plan lifestyle all on one level. Double glazed and well insulated, the internal finish is high spec. The sunlit, open plan living room has lots of space in which to work, rest or play and the south wall of glass opens to the patio which is large enough for al fresco dining. The streamlined kitchen with high end integrated appliances lines one wall, so although sociable it does not dominate the space, and the shower room is chic with a Mira Jump shower, so water pressure shouldn’t be an issue. Light and spacious, the meticulous attention to detail in the double bedroom includes a frosted window to the living room and high window to the garden at the back, so this space is both private and soothing.

Agent says:
“Woodingdean attracts professionals wanting quick access to the city, universities or the airports but also a healthier lifestyle and good schools for their children. This unique 2 for 1 home delivers all of those factors as well as friendly local amenities, peace, privacy and parking- and a fabulous lifestyle with 1855 sq. ft (172.4m2) approx.. in the main house and 296 sq.ft. (27.5m2) approx. in the annexe!”

Owner’s secret:
“As well as the beautiful views which change with the seasons, distantly glitter in the evenings and explode into colour on New Years Eve, we 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 with lovely neighbours and we have enjoyed plenty of parties celebrating birthdays and holidays here! With so much space, we were always able to welcome friends when they wanted to stay over-we could easily collect them from the station and with local bus routes they could be independent from a car for the duration. The house and annexe work well together for inter- generational living as it has plenty of space of its own for entertaining and you can swap from teenage in the annexe to more mature children in the house and parents in the annexe. Everything we need- schools, restaurants, stations, sailing club, stables and cinemas are all within easy reach and if you have a dog or like walking, there is a bridle path around the corner where you can enjoy open fields and leave the stresses of the day behind.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 mins, Brighton Marina under 10 mins.
Train Station: Falmer 8-10 mins, Brighton mainline 15-20 mins.
Seafront or Park: Sheepcote Valley 1 min, Rottingdean beach 7 mins.

Closest Schools:
Primary: Woodingdean, Rudyard Kipling.
Secondary: Longhill.
Sixth Form: Longhill, MET, BIMM, BHASVIC.
Private: Brighton College, Roedean, Brighton Waldorf, Brighton Girl’s, Bede’s.

On the edge of the South Downs National Park, Woodingdean is a friendly area favoured by professionals, families and investors as shops, cafes and restaurants are nearby and local schools are good. There’s easy access to a park and Downland walks whilst the picturesque village of Rottingdean, bordered by beaches, is on the doorstep. The waterfront restaurants, health club and cinemas of the Marina are a 10-15 minute drive, Brighton & Hove’s an easy commute (e.g. The County Hospital is about an 8-10 minute drive) and there’s a regular bus service to Brighton, the university at Falmer, as well as Lewes or Seaford. Its proximity to the A27 and A23 is a tempting proposition to those needing to reach the universities or airports quickly and the mainline train station, with its fast, direct links London and Gatwick, is about a 20 minute drive.