Sea Road, Camber, East Sussex

This wonderful two-bedroom house in Camber sits moments from the beach. An architect-led renovation has established flowing living spaces with an industrial aesthetic that sit in clever contrast to the sands and grasses of the south-facing landscaped garden. The cobbled streets and bustling cafes of Rye are also only a 10-minute drive away.

The house is used as a successful holiday let. More details can be provided on request.

The Tour

The house’s façade is pleasingly symmetrical, with blocks of different materials adorning its profile. Wooden weatherboarding sits alongside striking black brick and a corrugated zinc roof, with pops of colour from rust-coloured planters. There is parking for two cars.

The house is entered from the side return and opens directly to the impressive double-height living space. Timber panelling and oxidised tin create a tactile finish across the walls inspired by the surfers’ shacks of Long Island and Montauk. The eye is immediately drawn through the space, beyond aluminium sliding doors, and out to the decked garden beyond.

The kitchen runs along the left-hand wall. Pale green cabinetry pairs with playful encaustic tiles and concrete worktops to inject brightness and another layer of texture into the space. The room is currently arranged to allow a large dining area beside a distinct sitting area but would suit any number of layouts.

At the back of the room, discrete panelled doorways lead to the two main bedrooms. Both are generous doubles; the slightly larger of the two has an en suite shower room. There is a separate bathroom off the living room finished with Zellige tiles that refract light around the space. A large utility room sits alongside.

A beautifully crafted spiral staircase twists upstairs to a snug that sits above the living room.

The separate studio with its own bathroom sits at the foot of the garden and reflects the design of the main house.

Outdoor Space

The beautifully landscaped south-facing garden has embraced the house’s position among the dunes of Camber Sands. Grasses and low-lying palms are set amongst sandy shingle beds. Directly beyond the living space is a generous deck with a large outdoor dining space and room for a table tennis table.

A wooden boardwalk leads to a self-contained studio at the foot of the garden. A hot tub and outdoor shower sit alongside in a sheltered spot.

The Area

The house is situated only a few minutes from Camber Sands, an impressive five-mile stretch of unspoilt sandy beach located in East Sussex, close to the border with Kent. It has one of the purest and longest dune systems on the South Coast, and the only one to be found in East Sussex. Camber sits on the edge of Romney Marsh, dubbed ‘The Fifth Continent’ by 19th-century author Thomas Ingoldsby for its natural beauty, diverse habitats, extensive coastline and rich history. In the immediate area is the famous Rye Golf Club links course and Rye Harbour Nature reserve, which lies within a large triangle of land extending south from Rye, along the River Rother, past Rye Harbour to the sea, westward to Winchelsea Beach and northwards along the River Brede.

Camber Sands and Greatstone are also considered to be among the best and most popular kite and windsurfing beaches on the south and east coasts.

Within 10 minutes’ walk is the excellent Gallivant, a well-regarded dune-side restaurant with a bar, beach huts and rooms. The historic town of Rye is approximately four miles away and has a wide range of local shops, pubs, and restaurants. It can also be accessed via an off-road cycle route from Camber, taking around 20 minutes. The popular towns of Hastings and Tenterden are easily accessible.

With its wide range of shops, pubs, restaurants, and train station, Rye is approximately a 10-minute drive away, with services from Rye to London St Pancras taking about one hour. Ashford International is about 20 miles north, providing links to the continent and London via the high-speed line.

The popular towns of Hastings and Tenterden are easily accessible. Dungeness and the beaches at Winchelsea and Pett are a short drive away.

Council Tax Band: C