Roedean Way, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

In a stunning setting with panoramic views over the English Channel streaming through walls of glass, Coastguards, a Hamptons-style six bedroom house with a luxury one bedroom annexe and plentiful parking makes the most of its exclusive cliff-top location with a south facing garden, glamorous first floor balconies with sea views and a private, landscaped garden at the back. The spacious annexe with a private entrance and patio is ideal for intergenerational living, and the entire property, once the Coastguard’s HQ, has an astonishing 5,600 sq. ft. of sun-lit rooms to enjoy. With a choice of excellent schools including Roedean (at the end of the lane), Brighton Waldorf and Brighton College within a 6 minute radius, the station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is a 10-15 minute drive as is the Amex Stadium, and the Royal Pavilion and cultural heart of the city is about 7-10 minutes by cab or a scenic, seafront stroll.

Inside has been transformed into a stunning contemporary home with a social flow where guests will arrive to a spectacular, glass atrium which soars 5 meters overhead. Glamorous twin reception rooms and a quiet home office look to the sea, a cinema room is designed to entertain, and the spectacular kitchen diner opens to the secure garden - and you have the rare opportunity to select the kitchen and appliances of your dreams, including in the utility room, subject to negotiation. Upstairs, all 6 peaceful bedrooms are serene retreats with ensuite bathrooms, and both the principal suite and guest suite open to large balconies with views over yachts at berth in the Marina to open water.

Roedean attracts professionals and families who want quiet nights but swift access to Brighton with local facilities including shops, al fresco cafés and gastro pubs. East Brighton Park’s leafy acreage and the David Lloyd Health Club are 3 minutes away whilst the playground and open spaces of Queen’s Park, which hosts family friendly events during our festivals, is just six minutes by car. One of the most exclusive locations in the city, it is well-connected with bus routes to give older children independence and close to the coast road which will take you into the heart of the city and its beaches, to the open countryside of the National Park or the rock pools and High Street at the coastal village of Rottingdean in minutes, and nearby Warren Road will take you past our famous racecourse to the A23/A27.

EPC: TBC
Council Tax: G

A private paradise within an area known as the Sandbanks of the southeast coast, this immaculate, twin gabled house with attractive New England Cedral weather boarding and breathtaking central glass atrium is on a no-through lane with Roedean School at the end of it. The high level of finish and commitment to detail of this beautiful re-imagining of the Edwardian coastguard’s building includes:

· Data access throughout the property including the annexe.
· Guilt free luxury with subtle energy efficiency management systems to deliver an exceptional eco-friendly coding.
· Underfloor heat throughout the ground floor and in all the bathrooms.
· Spacious viewing point on the first floor landing.
· Salt hardy, double glazed windows and doors, including storm doors at the front.
· Attractive New England Cedral weather boarding.
· Broad doors inside for wheelchair access.
· Waterproof micro-cement walls in the principal and guest suites – no need to tile.
· 2 unvented hot water cylinders to maintain mains water pressure in every room.
· Shower valves placed away from the shower heads.

THE ENTRANCE, THE FAMILY LIVING ROOM, FORMAL RECEPTION AND CINEMA ROOM:

On the ground floor, the glass walled atrium beneath twin, vaulted skylights with a living sculpture shadow wall can’t help but impress and fuses this unique home to its spectacular seaside setting. With underfloor heat throughout this level and a guest cloakroom discreetly tucked away, no expense has been spared to create an inviting, comfortable family home. This skilled design approach continues in the family living room and formal reception, which both open to the glory of the south garden where olive trees thrive, and the sea. Both are elegant of proportion and the family room has a child safe bio-ethanol fire within the sleek inset fireplace to gather by.

Just across the hallway, the cinema room is good to go with fixed power and footings for fittings – and you can select your own preferred system, subject to negotiation.

THE KITCHEN DINER AND GARDEN:

Spanning a magnificent 32’2 (9.82m) from end to end, this sociable kitchen has incredible 6 meter long sliding doors to the garden, perfect for parties - and for an everyday, luxury lifestyle. With a bio-ethanol fire and ambient lighting levels it is a room to enjoy in all seasons and there is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Arnold Estate Associates and Clover Design if you wish to select the flooring, working surfaces and units of your dreams, subject to price adjustment.

Outside, the rear garden is a tranquil suntrap with sea views to one side. With a deep, lit dining terrace by the house, separated by striking fencing from the outside space for the annexe, it is planted out in classic country garden style with Buxus, lavender and Maguerite daises among others, with scented climbers which include clematis and Annabelle hydrangea. The vast child and pet friendly lawn is suitable for play, where surrounded by floral scents while listening to birdsong it’s easy to forget that you’re just minutes from the centre of our world famous coastal resort.

THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM:

On the prime southwest corner and not overlooked, the principal bedroom suite is a private sanctuary focused on the uninterrupted, glittering vista of open water to deliver coastal living at its most glamorous. A dream come true with 18’7 x 16’9 (5.67m x 5.10m) in which to unwind and of dual aspect to embrace the evening sunshine, French doors lead to a balcony of 20’5 x 5’2 (6.22m x 1.56m) where you can follow the sun from its rise to its setting with all the stunning views you could hope for - day or night – and the glass balustrade ensures you can enjoy this prestigious, waterfront location even from bed. The private shower room is spacious and en-suite with underfloor heating, twin hand basins and a designer finish with a subtle waterproof, micro-cement wall to keep the lines sleek.

THE GUEST SUITE:

Guests may not want to leave this spellbinding escape with mesmeric sea views framed by the French doors to a balcony – equal in size to the principal balcony – where breakfasts or night caps can be enjoyed. Reached through a dressing area with bespoke storage, the en-suite bathroom is a beauty, large enough for a spa-like tub and walk in shower, and the finish is flawless with underfloor heating.

THE TWO GARDEN BEDROOMS FIRST FLOOR, AND TWO GLAMOROUS SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS:

Blissfully quiet with restful views over your own grounds, two generous garden bedrooms are each en-suite with chic shower rooms as well as space and grace – and do not share a wall.

Up on the top floor, this gracious home spreads its wings with two private en-suite bedrooms to the east and west with astounding views across boats at safe harbour to an open horizon of water.

THE SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE:

Attached but self-contained which keeps options open, this 1 bedroom hideaway has off street parking, a lit, private entrance to the side and generous outside space. A peaceful refuge or bewitching beach house in a great location, all on one level it is ideal for inter-generational living either for visiting older children or relatives who would like to stay for a little longer or require a little assistance and inside, the stylish open plan kitchen opens to the patio, there is a chic shower room in the middle and the secluded, quiet bedroom has 14’1 x 10’4 (4.29m x 3.14m) to relax in.

Agent says:
“Brighton & Hove is the jewel of the South Coast with something for everyone, and it has an intercontinental, alfresco lifestyle you don't need to travel for, although there’s swift access to the airports at Gatwick and Shoreham! The area adapts as you change your mood-from clubs and beaches, or boat trips and waterfront restaurants offered by the Marina to the internationally acclaimed restaurants, theatres and arts festivals of our city’s cultural heart. Inside offers a champagne lifestyle with fantastic coastal views, carefully balanced with quiet, comfortable family rooms, with the breath-taking countryside of the surrounding National Park on your doorstep."

Owner’s secret:
“Designed to make the most of the unique, cliff-top setting, Coastguards embraces the sea at the front and large garden at the back. Easy to live in, its great energy rating makes it efficient to run but also inviting and cosy during winter with airy rooms which open the house to the front and back during summer. It will suit busy work/family schedules as it has private parking, easy access to elite schools, parks and all that Brighton & Hove has to offer. There have been exciting improvements on the seafront recently, including the Sea Lanes on the beach and Brighton Beach House, both a few minutes’ away.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 minutes away, city centre about 10 minutes drive.
Station: Brighton Station about 15 minutes drive.
Seafront or Park: Seafront is under 10 minutes as is the golf course and park.

Closest schools:
Primary: St Marks, Our Lady of Lourdes.
Secondary: Varndean, Brighton Met.
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Brighton Girls, Lewes Old Grammar School, Lancing, Bees.

One of Brighton’s finest addresses close to the beach and the cosmopolitan Marina with its health club, cinemas, casino and waterfront restaurants, the famous al fresco lifestyle of our city’s picturesque cultural heart surrounded by the historic Lanes both North and South is about 5-10 minutes by taxi. Good schools, state and private are just minutes away as is the historic coastal village of Rottingdean with its popular primaries, characterful High Street and quieter beaches and rock pools, which you can also cycle to via the Undercliff pass. A park, a 72 par golf course and access to the Downs are nearby, and as Brighton Station serving Gatwick and London is easy to reach by car, cab or bus this fabulous home would suit commuters, couples and families of any age.