4 bedroom detached house for sale

* Guide Price £850,000-£900,000*

In a restful countryside setting with views which roll to the sea from twin gables, this stunning 4/5 bedroom detached house within a quiet, no through road has off street parking for several cars and a sophisticated home office with a store tucked away in its large, leafy garden at the back. 1 minute from local amenities, 2 from Sheepcote Valley Nature Reserve and a good primary school, this immaculate house is ideal for families, professionals who like to entertain or high end investors with Nuffield Hospital a 7 minute walk, the beach 7-10 minutes by car and Brighton’s centre and trains to London approx. 10-15 by cab. Offering comfortable and expansive living accommodation, this luxury family home has a friendly ethos and a social flow. Natural light from the southerly aspect is apparent from the moment you enter. A secondary reception room found at the front of the property, which could be used as a 5th bedroom, is bright and cheerful and enjoys wonderful views of the sea. Directly behind this you will find a spacious living room, with French doors providing access to the garden. The spectacular kitchen diner brings the best of 21st century appliances into the house complete with bi-folding doors opening onto the garden. A separate utility has all you need and enjoys the same sea views as the secondary reception room. A guest cloakroom is neatly tucked away and hidden from the entrance hallway. Moving upstairs the designer finish continues and you will find four bedrooms, all enjoying different outlooks. The principal bedroom is a dream come true, enjoying a vaulted ceiling, chic en-suite and walk in wardrobe with far reaching views of the countryside and sea at the front. Two of the bedrooms enjoy views over the gardens to the rear, with a further spacious bedroom at the front enjoying sea views. A luxury family bathroom, which serve the three bedrooms finish off this floor.

On the edge of the South Downs National Park, Woodingdean is well-connected with local shops, cafes, restaurants and bus routes to Longhill Secondary School, Sussex University, along the coast and into the city- 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 and cinemas 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: E

Soaring above Woodingdean and protected downland which rolls to the sea, and lined with prosperous homes, this leafy road is a favourite tucked quietly up and away from, but close to, a road which will take you into Brighton, to the beach or to the A23/A27 in minutes. At the exclusive, no through end of this secluded enclave, this soothingly symmetrical house has smart weatherboarding on the broad gables, crisp render, energy efficient windows, a seamless in/out flow and stunning landscaping in the gardens which at the front deliver an inviting approach and off street parking.

Inside, this design led house has a fabulous finish which combines subtle practicality with style – and this begins in the broad hallway where beautiful tiling underfoot has a modern twist, and there is both discreet storage and a guest cloakroom tucked away.

To the left, with a broad window which almost fills the southeast wall, the reception is bright and inviting with 3.96m x 3.01m (12’11 x 9’10) of versatile floorspace where either you or teenage children can welcome friends, and which could also be a fifth bedroom for guests or an au pair as they could come and go without disturbing the rest of the house.

Across the hallway, the reception is a restful retreat with graceful proportions, an elegant fireplace is surrounded by streamlined storage, and French doors bring the outside in.

Perfect for parties but also for every day, sunshine streams through the kitchen dining room where guests can dine in rare seclusion admiring the large garden through a bank of floor to ceiling glass doors which fold away to a dining terrace level with the house – a feature surprisingly difficult to find on the South Downs- and which becomes another ‘room’ of the house during summer. Safely away from the in/out flow, the kitchen area is tucked behind a sociable breakfast bar which has a micro/combi oven. Expertly planned to cater for large numbers, streamlined units conceal sophisticated storage, surfaces gleam beneath a choice of lighting level and high spec appliances include a dishwasher and a fabulous, multi fuel range which could stay, subject to circumstance. With yet more storage options, the separate utility room keeps on giving with plumbing for two machines and breathtaking views of the sea.

Sunny and secure, the garden is a private paradise to return to, a secret retreat designed for ease of maintenance and so large there is always a spot to sit in the sun. The stone dining terrace is lit and level with the house for a seamless flow, and it is scented by raised beds planted for all year interest. With shallow steps to the lawn this garden is inclusive for all age groups, and to one side the detached outhouse has power and wi-fi access. With a total of 14.81m2 (159.41 sq. ft.), 3.76m x 2.51m (12’4 x 8’2) it is used as a home office with fitted shelving and workstation, and the rest is a separate store with natural light raising interesting options stnc.

Upstairs, the first floor is light and airy. Two big, bright bedrooms are of similar dimensions but enjoy different outlooks over the garden and sea at the front. At the heart of the floor the nursery/guest room is the smallest room, but still has a generous 3.01m x 2.34 (9’10 x 7’8) to play with. A fabulous, spa-like bathroom has a high end finish with a dual head shower system above the bath and twin hand basins.

Spanning from front to back of this substantial property, the vaulted principal suite is a private retreat, blissfully quiet with glorious views across the English Channel at the front. Spreading its wings beneath a skylight, the bedroom is calmly decorated and the spacious dressing room leads to an en-suite shower room which has chic black fittings, including the fashionable dual head shower and taps over the two hand basins to give a designer finish.

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!”

Owner’s secret:
“The location is perfect for a family with the primary school, library, and doctors surgery on the doorstep and you can walk to the nature reserve or be swimming in the sea in minutes. Warm and welcoming in winter, during summer the house opens to the sunshine and the big garden is perfect for family time or celebrations. The easy flow of the ground floor and big rooms are ideal for a growing family or inter-generational living and entertaining, and there is plenty of space for friends to come and stay. The home office is a real bonus as you can lock work away from the house, the neighbours are friendly and considerate and the street is quiet.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 mins, 7 on foot, Brighton Marina about 10 mins by car, Rottingdean High Street 7.
Train Station: Falmer about 10 mins, Brighton mainline 15-20 mins.
Seafront or Park: Sheepcote Valley 2 min, Rottingdean beach under 10 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.