Rodmell Avenue, Saltdean

A stylish, sociable home with glorious open views sweeping over Saltdean to a glimpse of the sea from the top, this 3 bed 2 bath detached chalet with a sunny south garden and a garage is a great find. Just 15-20 minutes from Brighton, this luxury property has been beautifully improved to create a feel-good retreat with a skilled balance between the large living dining room which flows to the garden for al fresco entertaining and a separate but connected kitchen for family time, whilst all of the bedrooms are quiet, very comfortable and unusually private - the principal en-suite. In a tranquil, leafy setting with access to countryside walks nearby, local shops, Saltdean Primary School, Saltdean Park, the Lido and the sea are all within walking distance – or a 3 min drive.

Set within its own spacious grounds, this striking house with crisp lines and sleek double glazing stands out even from its prosperous neighbours, and skilled landscaping delivers an attractive pedestrian approach as well as a smart driveway to the attached garage.

Inside, the ground floor is designed to maximise the flow of light and it’s worth heading straight to the sociable living dining room at the back of the house which looks over the garden - and guests can relax in unusual privacy. Full of sunshine, there’s an easy in/out flow and ample space sofas as well as for a big table by French doors and beneath skylights which frame the night sky.

Out of sight of the entertaining areas but discreetly connected by a breakfast bar under one of the large windows with garden views, the contemporary kitchen is a dream. Custom coloured units deliver sophisticated storage solutions, stylish surfaces look fantastic but are also practical and its well planned, flowing around a central island. Integrated appliances include a touch induction hob beneath a hood and both a grill/combi oven and a fan oven within a tower, and there is designated space for a fridge freezer.

Outside, the gardens wrap around the house emerging into a rare, south facing sun trap. A blank canvas to make your own, it is child and pet secure behind fencing with a level lawn for play (a feature hard to find on the South Downs). Sheltered from the coastal breeze and easy to maintain it’s a tranquil haven ideal for family time or entertaining, and already has a lit, paved terrace for al fresco dining.

At the front of the house, the ground floor guest room offers peace and quiet, and is currently used as a comfortable home office. Central to this storey, the fabulous bathroom is a luxury retreat which is large enough for both a bathtub with a shower wand and a separate shower. Simple but stylish with new lush carpet and a graceful bay window almost filling the front wall (with plantation shutters which shall stay) the second bedroom is an inviting refuge.

Private at the top of the house, the vaulted principal bedroom is a beauty with restful, open views which sweep to a glimmer of the sea, and an en-suite shower room with a designer finish which you won’t want to change.