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With views of the sea and rolling downland from the glamorous open plan living room and the southwest facing dining terrace of the large, sunny garden, this immaculate three bedroom detached house with a home office, off street parking and a garage is a great find. On an exclusive road in Ovingdean, it is perfect for families, professionals, and investors just 2-3 minutes drive from the South Downs and the sea, with popular primary schools and senior schools both state and private within a 4-6 minute radius and swift access to Brighton (10 mins), Lewes (12-15) and Gatwick (40-45).

Enjoy the easy flow of this fantasy coastal home of 1413 sq. ft. (131.3m2) where a light-filled family living/dining room/kitchen has a designer finish and opens to the garden for entertaining. Ideal as a home office, a ground floor room could also be a bedroom for guests, an au pair or inter-generational living, and the layout close to the garage and a cloakroom inspires ideas of a future annexe. Upstairs, the family bedrooms are quiet doubles and the principal, en-suite, is a dream come true with a countryside vista which spilsl down to the coast. Leafy and peaceful with a local store and post office a 5 minute stroll, Ovingdean is tucked away from, but close to the coast road which connects you to the port of Newhaven for France, or to the centre of Brighton & Hove whilst Falmer Road will deliver you to the A23/A27 in minutes.

EPC: D
Council Tax: E

Soaring above Ovingdean for uninterrupted light and picture perfect views, this modernist house in a quiet but convenient road has immediate appeal. Set discreetly back and down from the street behind a front garden with smart paved parking, unusual curved hung tiles, and energy efficient double glazing, it also has an attached garage – which some neighbours have incorporated into the home.

Inside has a contemporary finish with tiles underfoot in the hallway to ensure a fuss free welcome, and there is a chic cloakroom for guests tucked away. Ahead, stretching the full length of the southwest side of the building, the L shaped living dining room and kitchen is full of sunshine, lined with windows and tall, glazed doors in the living area to frame the open vista even when seated, whilst French doors in the kitchen area open to the dining terrace for easy al fresco entertaining. Ideal for all seasons, guests can enjoy the warmth of a sleek fireplace on cooler evenings and the kitchen is thoughtfully planned, flowing around a magnificent central island with quartz surfaces and an integrated touch induction hob. Perfect for parties, but also for every day, a combi and a fan oven are at eye height and there is designated space for an American style fridge freezer. Off centre stage but directly connected to the kitchen, the dining area has built in seating and space for a large family table.

Outside is a walled sun trap, both child and pet secure and made private by neighbouring shrubs and trees. Surrounded by gardens it’s a tranquil haven to return to, and the paved dining terrace is level with the house- a feature hard to find on the South Downs! Central stairs step down to a slightly sloped lawn which is large enough for play, and has flower beds planted for ease of maintenance and all year interest.

Returning inside, at the front of the house, the comfortable home office is a generous 8’7 x 8’5 (2.62m x 2.56m), so space to share, or it could be an inviting fourth bedroom.

Upstairs, a central bathroom has a designer finish and the two family bedrooms, one at the front and the other at the back, are light and airy. With inspiring open views over the green of the Downs to the English Channel and 14’10 x 10’6 (4.52m x 3.20m) in which to unwind, the third double bedroom is used as the principal. Blissfully hushed with a whole wall of wardrobes offering sophisticated storage, it is a dream come true with ample floorspace even with a large bed in situ and a chic shower room, wet room style, en-suite.

Agent says:
“Ovingdean attracts professionals wanting quiet nights but swift access to the city, universities, or the airports - and a healthier lifestyle and good schools for their children. This beautiful house is a great find in a quiet but connected location and has a rare, southwest facing garden and spectacular views.”

Owner’s secret:
“As well as magnificent views which change with the seasons, we have enjoyed the privacy and peace here whilst within easy reach of the sea, country walks and the city. Light, airy and spacious, this has been a very happy family home with lovely neighbours, and we have enjoyed many parties celebrating birthdays and holidays here! Ovingdean has a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community – we have ‘get togethers’ on the village green for summer parties and carol singing, and although you feel a million miles away from the city, it is very convenient here with everything you need- schools, restaurants, stations, sailing club, stables and cinemas all within easy reach.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 mins by car, 5 on foot, Brighton Marina 10 mins.
Train Station: Brighton 15-20 mins.
Seafront or Park: The Downs 2 mins by car, 10 on foot, sea 3 by car, Rottingdean beach 5.

Closest Schools:
Primary: Woodingdean, Rudyard Kipling, St Margaret’s, Our Lady of Lourdes.
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, Ovingdean is a friendly area favoured by professionals, families and investors as there’s a local shop (and fantastic pizza take out), and local schools are good. There’s easy access to Downland walks and Ovingdean beach 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, or traffic free cycle along the coastal path, Brighton & Hove’s an easy commute (e.g. The County Hospital is about an 10-15 minute drive) and there’s a regular bus service to Brighton, the university at Falmer, as well as to Lewes. 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 15-20 minute drive.