Gardens surrounding the house have been landscaped with spaces for play, relaxation and dining alfresco. They are not overlooked due to mature borders which invite wildlife and bring scent, shape and dappled shade to the space which receives all day sunshine during spring and summer where plants thrive.
Parking is easy to come by with space on the drive and within the double garage which is also ideal as a workshop or for storage. In the car, this house is just 5-minutes from the beach and within easy walking distance of excellent local schools, plus at approximately 10 and 40 minutes respectively, both Brighton and Gatwick are a realistic commute.
Sitting on a substantial plot behind border walls and a generous driveway leading to the garage, this newly renovated home is impressive on approach with an immaculate wrap around garden facing south, enjoying direct countryside views from its elevated position on the hill.
Stepping inside, it is immediately clear this home has been renovated by those with an eye for contemporary interiors. The entrance hall is a welcoming space to come home to with space to hang coats and a cupboard for shoes. Gleaming wood floors flow into the main reception spaces through glazed double doors which maximise the light streaming in on all sides while creating a sense of flow through the reception rooms on the ground floor. Between the two, a wood burning stove brings winter warmth while during summer, the cool coastal breeze can flow through the home via French doors leading out to the garden. A third reception room offers a quiet retreat as a TV room or sitting room, but is versatile as a fifth bedroom, playroom or workspace, depending on the needs of the new owners.
With a contemporary countryside scheme, the kitchen and dining room is a stunning space as the heart of this home with space for socialising and formal dining. Lavender blue Shaker cabinetry provides a wealth of storage solutions alongside integrated appliances below white stone worktops. The butler sink is seamlessly fitted below the window while the range cooker can be included by separate negotiation. The utilities are nicely tucked away in their own adjoining room.
Completing the ground floor is bedroom four, a beautiful double room sitting alongside a ground floor shower room, ideal as a guest bedroom.
A turning staircase rises to the upper landing where there are three further king size bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms. Elevated further in the house, the views only improve across the undulating landscape, with skies filling up with stars at night due to the lack of light pollution here. All three bedrooms have soft carpet underfoot and ample built-in storage, with the principal bedroom suite enjoying a walk-in wardrobe with clothes, shoe and accessory storage for two. The en suites are all well-appointed with modern tiling and rainfall showers, while two come with bathtubs for complete relaxation.
Vendor’s Comments:
“This is a fantastic home for raising a family in complete comfort, but also for entertaining – particularly during spring and summer when the gardens come into their own. It is easy to reach the station and schools along the coast with regular buses, but there is also plenty to enjoy nearby. There is a fantastic Pizza restaurant in the village or both Rottingdean and Brighton Marina are just 5-minutes in a cab, and you can be out in the countryside in minutes for dog walks, hikes or cross country runs.”
Education:
Primary: St Margaret’s, Rudyard Kipling, Woodingdean Primary
Secondary: Longhill High School, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Colleage Prep, Roedean, Brighton Steiner
Good to Know:
On the edge of the South Downs National Park, Ovingdean is a prestigious village suburb just 10-minutes east from the City of Brighton and Hove. Surrounded by Downland as it sweeps down towards the coast, this area is perfectly placed to access both, yet it is also well connected to the city with excellent transport links both in and out. Ovingdean is sought after by professionals and families. There’s a local beach with sand and rock pools; a café and an active, friendly community centred around the local shop which serves your immediate needs and is just a short stroll from this house. The coastal village of Rottingdean, with its chic High Street and good schools is easy to reach by bus, cab or car - or you can walk or ride to it over fields. Keeping options open, the shops, cafes, library and primary schools of Woodingdean are also easy to reach. Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London are all commutable, and buses run to stations at Falmer and Brighton.
