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Grange Close, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

3,935 sq ft

366 sq m

TENURE
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Key features

  • Exceptional SOUTH FACING garden
  • Located In The Heart Of The Village
  • Versatile Living Accommodation
  • Spacious Lounge
  • Adjacent to South Downs National Park
  • Double Integral Garage
  • 4 double Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms (1 en suite)
  • Potential Gym or Home Cinema

Description

Wonderful detached four double bedroom three bathroom residence with the South Downs National Park on two sides, in one of historic Rottingdeans most prestigious locations, Summer Place has huge potential to refurbish and extend to create one of the best houses in the area.

Dean Court Road is a much sought-after location due to its excellent and immediate proximity to the centre of the village. Its fantastic position on the edge of the South Downs National Park - a protected area of outstanding natural beauty - offers peace, tranquillity, nature and wonderful walks.

Built by the developer and financier Charles W Neville, the house, with a total internal floor area of 3935 sq ft (365.53 sq m) has very generous accommodation commencing with the very spacious lounge with doors opening into the sun room overlooking and leading out into the south aspect rear garden. Adjacent to the lounge you will find a good size kitchen/breakfast room then leading into the stylish dining room. There is also a utility room and small conservatory. There are four double bedrooms, three bathrooms (one en suite) with the lower ground floor offering an amazing opportunity for a family/media room or accommodation/office space. The whole property is surrounded by a high brick walled boundary. The south facing rear garden has a large paved terrace leading to the generous lawn with flower and shrub borders and trees. The front garden features a large paved parking area and driveway leading to the very large integral double garage which offers further possibilities for conversion STNC  

Fred Perry.

This amazing property was once the home of the world famous tennis player Fred Perry who was a national icon in the 1930's.  He was world table tennis champion in 1929 and then from 1933 he helped Great Britain win the Davis Cup 4 times.  Tennis was Amateur in those days and he won 8 Grand Slam tournaments, 2 pro slams and 6 major doubles titles. Prior to Andy Murray, in 2013, Perry was the last person to win Wimbledon in 1936. In fact, he won 3 consecutive Wimbledon titles from 1934 to 1936    

The property is adjacent to the National Park and public access is minutes away, ideal for wonderful walks, pony rides, off road cycling or just enjoying the peaceful space.

Rottingdean is blessed with a good selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes, a local museum/art gallery and public library. Rottingdean has a very popular bathing beach and the lovely undercliff walk for walking and cycling is a wonderful way to reach not only the Marina but also right into the heart of the City.

Brighton with its large shopping centres, fashionable Lanes, theatres, bars and restaurants, and the train station can be easily reached by using the excellent bus services taking you to the city centre within 15 to 20 minutes.

Sporting and recreational facilities nearby are extensive: there is golf at East Brighton, West Hove, the Dyke and Pyecombe, there is Horse Racing at Brighton and Plumpton, sailing at Brighton Marina and beautiful surrounding countryside which is great for walking and cycling. Brighton airport at Shoreham offers a convenient base for private aircraft.

There are many highly regarded schools and colleges in this area with two primary schools and Longhill Secondary in the village. Brighton and Hove also feature Roedean School, Brighton College and two Universities, and sixth form colleges together with a number of creative arts institutes.

EPC Rating D66
council Tax Band G
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About David Webb Residential, Rottingdean

12 West Street, Rottingdean BN2 7HP

We are a long-established local family firm with David still running the business ably assisted by John and Sally, all the sales team each have over thirty years' experience in the local property industry, we are not a corporate agency so we are able to provide an outstanding personal service, it is really all about traditional values alongside having the best modern marketing strategies to get you sold.

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"I have just purchased my new home through this brilliant company. John Hill was exceptional in keeping me updated and sorting out any queries that I had. Recommend them highly to anyone else. HJ"

"Bought a house through David Webb and John was amazing, He couldn't have been more helpful. The whole process was smooth. Thanks again John! GA"

"The David Webb firm did a fantastic job for us in selling. We recommend them completely! LC"

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