Rottingdean Place, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2

Surrounded by 17 acres of stunning grounds with woodland and country walks, a swimming pool, gym, sauna, tennis courts and a driving range this 1 bed luxury apartment with glorious views over the South Downs National Park, an underground parking spot and visitor parking is a rare find. Although in the National Park, this connected location is just 4 mins from Rottingdean’s vibrant High Street and its beaches, 10-15 mins from Brighton and its direct trains to Gatwick and London – and friends and family can stay over in a guest flatlet on-site at a reasonable cost.

Chic, spacious and secure this top floor retreat is within a design-led, gated development of a 1912 convent completed in 1987. Reached by lift, inside offers a fabulous lifestyle where a bay of glass in the sophisticated, open plan living dining room frames astonishing countryside views which roll to the sea, the streamlined kitchen has a high-spec finish and all of the appliances, including the multi-fuel range, will stay. Peaceful, private and enjoying a picture perfect vista, the principal bedroom is dedicated to relaxing in this prime coastal setting with fitted wardrobes and a glamorous bathroom, and there’s a spacious loft overhead as well as a discreet w.c. tucked away for guests.

A host of services include the manicured grounds and use of their amenities, with cctv security and a full time onsite Estate Manager. Good to go as a home or for holidays, this sought after, landmark site has an active community with a wide age range so you won’t feel isolated. Bus routes just outside take you into the city or to the beach, for health professionals Nuffield, Brighton General and County Hospitals are within a 10 min radius and local schools are good and within easy reach. With swift access to the A23/A27, Lewes, Gatwick and London are a viable commute.

In brief:
Style Top (3rd) floor apartment in historic convent with lift, use of guest studio for reasonable cost
Type 1 double bedroom, 1 en suite bathroom + guest w.c., living dining room kitchen
Area Rottingdean
Floor Area
Outside Space 17 acres of communal gardens, swimming pool, sauna, gym, tennis courts, driving range
Parking Underground allocated parking space, visitor parking area
Council Tax Band C

Why you’ll like it:
Designed for a sophisticated lifestyle on the Sussex coast, many of the buildings are original and the new ones are unfailingly sympathetic to the history of the building and set in verdant, well-kept grounds. There’s a total of 17 lush acres to explore with the pool, sauna and gym which you have a key to so you can go any time, there’s also a tennis court, a driving range, bbq areas, wildflower meadows, and woodland walks as well as open green spaces to explore – and it’s all child and pet secure. Yes, pets are allowed – and guests are welcome to stay with use of an estate flatlet at a reasonable cost.

Remote controlled gates with a video entry system sweep open to impressive grounds with plentiful parking for visitors and the allocated, underground parking space which comes with the property is tucked away but close to this apartment. Inside the secure entrance, the communal area is clean and tidy with access to the manicured gardens at the front and back, and a lift awaits to sweep you to this apartment, on the prime top floor. Inside, the hushed hallway is inviting with a large cupboard for coats and bags, a large attic space overhead and a w.c. with a hand basin tucked away for visitors, and it is here that you will find the Nest heating system which you can access from anywhere in the world to ensure a warm welcome home.

With the wow factor as soon as you step in, the stunning open plan living dining room kitchen is all about embracing friends, family and the glory of this prime coastal setting. Windows frame a breathtaking view which sweeps from rolling countryside where horses graze to the silhouette of Rottingdean mill- with the sea glittering between. Beautifully designed to create spacious, discreet areas for seating and eating with a window seat in the southeast bay where you can enjoy the vista. The streamlined kitchen is at the far end of the room, so although sociable it isn’t dominant with a spacious dining area in between.

High-spec, this kitchen is top of the range – and it shows with ample storage, quartz working surfaces and a designer finish complete with fabulous, fitted larder. Good to go, all of the appliances are in the purchase price and include the touch induction hob beneath a hood, a Bosch dishwasher, AEG washing machine, Candy dryer and a Haier fridge with freezer drawers.

Quiet and comfortable at the other end of the hallway, the principal bedroom is a private sanctuary where you can relax in a beautiful setting. Lined with organised fitted wardrobes and shelving to fill it comes with calm decoration and relaxing views, and the contemporary en-suite is a dream come true with a dual head shower above the bath, sleek vanity unit beneath the hand basin and a lit mirror above, a warming rail for towels and a toothbrush/shaving point.
Outside, 17 lush acres deliver woodland and country walks, a swimming pool, gym and sauna, tennis courts and a golf driving range as well as manicured, sociable areas for entertaining where it’s easy to forget you’re 4 mins from the shops, bars and restaurants of the picturesque high street of Rottingdean and just 10 from the outskirts of a thriving coastal resort.


Agent says:
“Live the dream in this stunning apartment by one of the few south coast villages directly on the sea! Surrounded by the South Downs National Park, Rottingdean attracts those seeking quiet nights within easy reach of Brighton, Lewes, London or Gatwick. Homes in this exclusive development close to the Kipling gardens, village pond and the picturesque High Street do not come on the market often – and as the vendors are relocating, they are willing to discuss items of furniture bought specifically for this apartment.”

Owner’s secret:
“As well as the beautiful surroundings, we have enjoyed the freedom of privacy whilst being in easy reach of Rottingdean’s friendly community and its famous beaches. There are always local activities on offer – and friends love to come and stay and always say they feel like they’ve been on holiday! The apartment and grounds are ideal for entertaining friends and family, and everything you would need as a couple- restaurants, stations, sailing club, riding stables and cinema -are all within easy reach.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Rottingdean High Street 4 minute drive/bus 15 minutes walk
Station: Falmer 11 mins, Brighton approx. 20 min drive
Seafront or park: Set in 17 acres, seafront 6 mins drive, 10-15 by bus

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Margaret’s C of E, Our Lady of Lourdes RC
Secondary: Longhill
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, The Old Grammar School Lewes, Bede’s

The coastal village of Rottingdean, once home to Rudyard Kipling and pre-Raphaelite painter Burn Jones is popular with professionals as it has plenty of local shops, cafes and restaurants to explore. For those who love the great outdoors, as well as the protected 17 acres of secure grounds to enjoy it is also within, and surrounded by, the South Downs National Park. You can cycle along the pedestrian undercliff walk to the yacht club, cinemas and waterfront restaurants of Brighton Marina in 20 minutes. About a 15 minute drive to Brighton and Hove’s international city centre, bus routes – with bus lanes- which run along the coast and to the universities at Falmer are fast and frequent and with speedy access to both the A27 and A23, Lewes, Gatwick and London become a possible commute.