*GUIDE PRICE £650,000 - £675,000*

With inspiring countryside views which roll to the sea from the front, this immaculate three bedroom detached house has a double garage with power for a charger, off street parking for several cars and a large, beautifully landscaped garden raised to catch the sun where a summer house has electricity. 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 only 7 minutes by car and Brighton’s centre and trains to London 10-20 minutes by cab. Delivering a glamorous lifestyle, the sun-lit living dining room stretches across 28’2 x 19’11 (8.59m x 5.82m) with a wood burning stove for Christmas whilst the contemporary kitchen leads out to an exotic oasis at the back, ideal for entertaining. A private ground floor bedroom and a chic shower room are great for visitors (or inter-generational living) and upstairs, two more quiet bedrooms, which could be used as a master suite, share a luxury bathroom.

Completed in 2021 (approx.), this flawless refurbishment is on the edge of the South Downs National Park in popular Woodingdean, which 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.

Soaring above Woodingdean and protected downland which rolls to the sea, this detached house has the wow factor which begins as you sweep into an exotic garden surrounding smart off street parking for several cars and a streamlined, remote control garage. On a quiet road lined with prosperous neighbours with sculptural bays, 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 over 2 storeys which deliver a generous total of 155m2 (1677.23 sq.ft.) of elegant, sunny rooms to enjoy.

Designed to embrace its unique, elevated position on the southeast coast, this fabulous, double fronted living dining room spans the full width of the property and frames a panoramic vista over open countryside to a glimmer of open water. With generous space in which to celebrate friends and family in a stunning setting, and room to zone into separate areas, this is also a room for all seasons with a stylish wood burning stove and dimmers for welcoming winter evenings.

Past a deep under stair cupboard for coats, boots and bags, a sociable kitchen breakfast room flows around a curved, central island and opens to the garden. Inside, a high spec blend of white streamlined units and gleaming black granite surfaces provide ample storage and working surfaces, and thoughtful touches include usb charging points in the power sockets. Good to go, the 5 ring gas hob is beneath a hood, there is both a grill/combi oven and a fan oven at eye level, the fridge, freezer and dishwasher are all integrated and there is designated space and plumbing for both a washer and a dryer.

Outside, a lit, paved terrace with a Mediterranean influence is level with the house – a feature surprisingly hard to find on the South Downs. There is plenty of space for al fresco dining scented by herbs and an olive tree, there is a discreet wood store as well as a side gate and central, shallow steps rise to a garden large enough to catch the sun at any time of day. A tranquil retreat surrounded by other gardens it is private behind fencing with a pet/child friendly lawn. A west facing timber cabin within the grounds has power and 13’1 x 7’9 (4.01m x 2.38m) to play with, and it is a quiet refuge or a perfect spot from which to work from home where you can enjoy the evening sun when you have finished for the day.

Returning inside, the ground floor bedroom with French doors to the terrace allows guests to relax in rare seclusion – but also to come and go at will as there is a side gate to the front-and next door, a stylish shower room has a designer finish.

Upstairs, the 2nd double bedroom at the back has restful garden views mirrored by the fitted wardrobes, and there is a glittering, central bathroom with a drench head shower, a bidet, tall heated towel rail, and sleek vanity beneath the hand basin as well as a lit mirror above it. At the front, the principal bedroom is a dream come true with 16’11 x 10’8 (5.18m x 3.27m) in which to unwind in peace and quiet, organised storage at each end of the room and uninterrupted, picture perfect views to the English Channel even from the bed.

Agent says:
“Woodingdean attracts professionals wanting quick access to the city, universities or the airports but also offers a healthier lifestyle and good schools for families. Ready to move into, this immaculate home is close to friendly local amenities and offers peace, privacy, parking and a champagne lifestyle – and as the vendors are relocating abroad, they are willing to discuss items of furniture and fittings.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min, 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.