Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Modern energy efficient high specification detached house in historic Rottingdean village within easy reach of Central Brighton. The property comprises 5 double Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, very spacious open plan lounge dining & fabulous kitchen, Double garage. Considerable technology upgrades.

FOR SALE: This wonderful modern detached house, situated in Falmer Road and being part of historic Rottingdean Village and boasts the original flint exterior garden wall.

The property comprises 5 Double Bedrooms (3 principal bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms, two further double bedrooms, (one currently used as a study),  a family bathroom and additional cloakroom. 

 A Large open plan Lounge, Dining, Kitchen with oak flooring. The property also benefits from enjoying landscaped front and rear gardens and has a double garage.

This modern house has been fully renovated and extended and has been awarded with an impressive A rated 135 score Energy Efficiency Certificate (EPC):
- The renovation centred on high specification modernisation, expansion and to bring the house build, insulation and technology up to a modern standard.
- Complete with full electrical rewiring and plumbing systems, with all new copper pipe plumbing and an efficient gas boiler with multi-zoned heating, all new electrical systems, all new bathrooms, and an extensive new chef's Kitchen.
- Extended parking and external garden landscaping.

The house benefits from the following Technology Upgrades:
- Cat 6 / RJ45 hard cabled Internet Network and backbone: supporting whole house distributed high speed broadband and internet, and video.
- Dual Cat 6 RJ45 network points in all living/bed rooms, with 4 x RJ45 cat 6 points in study and living/dining room, all terminating in a central Network cupboard.
- External LED lighting and multiple exterior Security cameras covering whole house, front and side access doorbell cameras with automated mobile phone and internal alert system, internet notifications and cloud storage.

An Energy Efficient and Automated Solar Electric System:
- Large SSE/SSW 28 solar panel array producing on average 12,600KWh energy annually, which presents options for electricity export income.
- Powerful 10KWh Hybrid Inverter, 20.4KWh lifepo4 house battery providing house demand energy with fully automatic grid outage switch to battery backup supply.
Battery system supports overnight off-peak energy storage for use during the day.
- EV car charging. Solar and EV charging fully automated.

Entrance Hall/Lobby
Oak flooring, feature tall wall mounted radiator, built-in full height double coat and boot cupboard, stairs to first floor with under stairs cupboard. Oak doors to through lounge/ dining room, bedroom 5 / annex, kitchen and cloakroom.

Cloakroom
Comprising a wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, WC, tiled flooring, radiator, storage area.

Lounge/ Dining / Kitchen Room 24’5 x 20’3 (7.44m x 6.17m) opening into 27’7 x 12’0 (8.41m x 3.66m)

This open planned living space flows from the kitchen, wrap around entertaining and breakfast bar, to formal dining and comfortable lounge, flooded with light from dual aspect windows and bi-fold doors.

Lounge Area: 24’5 x 20’3 (7.44m x 6.17m) and then into Dining area.
Oak door, Oak floor, 3 x feature tall wall mounted radiator, bi-fold double glazed door with built in adjustable sun shades with access to rear patio and garden. Ample electrical sockets in brushed stainless steel and 2x RJ45 network internet sockets / tv point.

Dining Area:
Oak floor, 2 x feature tall wall mounted radiator, bi-fold double glazed door with built in adjustable sun shades with access to rear patio and garden. Ample electrical sockets in brushed stainless steel and 2x RJ45 network internet sockets. Ample room for dining table to seat 8 people.

Kitchen Area: 27’7 x 12’0 (8.41m x 3.66m)
Howdens fully fitted kitchen, designed for chef cooking, split into 4 work areas:
Food preparation, chef style cooking, entertaining area, washer/dryer, with plentiful electric sockets at floor and countertop height, utility isolation electrical switching, feature wall mounted radiator, Deep Oak worktops, oak flooring, oak door to entrance lobby, dual aspect double glazed windows, double glazed door to side entrance. LED dimmable downlighters and LED worktop lighting.

Chef Style Cooking area: Presents a bank of 4 matching Neff fitted ovens
(2 x fan ovens, steam oven and microwave) with pull out pan storage draws under and overhead storage, Impressive full height pull-out pantry storage. Deep Oak worktop, 5 plate gas cooking hob and overhead extractor, pull-out utensil draws, supported by a bank of pull-out spice, cooking ingredient storage racks, and pan draws. Howdens additional overhead storage cupboards with LED worktop lighting.

Food Preparation: Deep Oak worktops extending each side of a Caron Phoenix double stainless steel black glass top sink, Carron Phoenix extendable sink tap. Howdens lift door overhead storage cupboards with LED worktop lighting. Space for large American style double door Fridge Freezer, with water supply behind to feed ice maker and filtered water systems. Howdens plate, crockery and utensil draws. Room for internal waste bins.

Entertainment area: Wrap around deep oak worktops and sit up breakfast bar. Stainless steel cocktail sink, stainless steel roll-up bar and glass storage either side of drinks/cocktail and coffee preparation bar. Space under for drinks and wine chiller units, pull-out deep storage draws, and ample additional storage. RJ45 Network/Internet socket.

Washer/Dryer: Deep Oak worktop plumbed for under worktop washer and drier. Overhead storage cupboards, worktop LED lighting.

Bedroom 5 / Guest Annex: 17' 9" x 17’7" (5.41m x 5.36m)
This impressive dual aspect room makes a great principal bedroom / lounge suite which leads to a walk-in wardrobe dressing room with 2 x double full height wardrobes and luxury fully tiled ensuite shower room, and compliments same level living.
Multiple radiators with independent heating zone controls,
2 x RJ45 Network/Internet socket. Ample electrical sockets, 4 x wall lights.
Or could be utilised as a granny or teenager annex.

En-Suite Shower Room
Modern tanked shower suite comprising large built-in shower fully tiled with sliding glass doors, Powerful Cross-water mixer with over-head flood shower and hand shower.
Wall mounted Shower seat. Wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, Chrome centrally heated towel rail, WC, part-tiled walls and double-glazed windows to the rear, tiled floor. Led dimmable ceiling lights and extractor fan, side double glazed window.

Stairs and First Floor Landing:
Overhead automated ceiling Velux window, designed to provide airflow that keeps upstairs cool in summer and provides natural light down to Entrance Hall / Lobby. The Landing boasts impressive multiple full height built in wardrobe / storage cupboards, RJ45 Network / Internet / Video distribution panel, Broadband socket and separate heated full height and shelved airing cupboard, wall mounted radiator, doors to bedrooms and family bathroom. Led Downlighters.
Access through storage cupboards to fully boarded eaves storage with lighting.

Bedroom 1: 22' 3" x 12' 1 (6.78m x 3.68m)
Dual aspect Double glazed windows to the rear and side, wall mounted radiators, 2 x double doored fitted wardrobes and door to en-suite shower room. Access through wardrobes to fully boarded eaves storage with lighting. LED dimmable downlighters.
Access to Roof Void via pull down roof ladder.

En-Suite Shower Room
Modern tanked shower suite comprising large built-in shower fully tiled with sliding glass doors, Powerful Cross-water mixer with over-head flood shower and hand shower.
Wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, Chrome centrally heated towel rail, WC, part-tiled walls and double-glazed windows to the rear, tiled floor. Led dimmable ceiling lights and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2: 16'8 x 12' 5" (5.08m x 3.78m)
Double glazed windows to the side and the rear overlooking the front garden and views to Beacon Hill and the Rottingdean windmill. Wall mounted radiators and 2 x double door fitted wardrobes. Work/Desk space with overhead LED lighting and 2 x RJ45 Network/Internet wall sockets. Access to under eave fully boarded and lighted storage.

En-Suite Shower Room
Modern tanked shower suite comprising large built-in shower fully tiled with sliding glass doors, Powerful Cross-water mixer with over-head flood shower and hand shower.
Wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, Chrome centrally heated towel rail, WC, part-tiled walls and double-glazed windows to the side, tiled floor. Led dimmable ceiling lights and extractor fan.

Bedroom 3: 16' 3" x 9' 8" (4.95m x 2.95m)
Double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the rear garden, and wall mounted radiator. Led dimmable ceiling lights. 2x RJ45 wall sockets for tv.

Bedroom 4 / Study: 16' 3" x 8’6" (4.95m x 2.59m)
Used as a study. Oak Flooring, Double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the rear garden, wall mounted radiator. 2x RJ45 wall sockets for tv. Wall mounted study desk height power and network bar (multiple dual electric sockets and 2 x RJ45 Cat 6 Network / internet sockets. Led dimmable ceiling lights.

Family Bathroom: 7' 1" x 6' 3" (2.16m x 1.91m)
A white suite comprising panelled shower bath with chrome mixer tap and wall mounted electric shower, wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, WC, part tiled walls, wall mounted chrome towel radiator, Led dimmable ceiling lights, extractor fan, tiled flooring and double-glazed windows to the side.
Access to Roof Void via pull down roof ladder.

Outside
Natural Limestone Steps with wrought iron balustrade and handrails leading up to ground floor living.

Rear Garden
Custom natural Limestone patio and side paths with a few steps leading up to rear garden which benefits from low maintenance high quality natural looking artificial grass. Oak Sleeper Raised beds with dwarf fruit trees. Large garden shed. Decking entertaining area with louvered Aluminium pergola providing shade or sun. Access to both sides leading to the front of the house. Front wrought iron gate.

Front Garden
Accessed via side gate and path from rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with a groomed sycamore tree, oak sleeper bordered flower beds and irrigation system.

Double Garage
Access via remote control up and insulated roller door leading to the wide double garage.
Included with the property:
All carpets, venetian and custom window blinds.
Security cameras. Satellite dish, TV co-ax distribution controller.
Solar and House Battery Equipment.
Internet/Network Cat6 distribution boards and cabinet.
Garden Trees and plants excluding potted trees and plants.
Spare Oak flooring panels.

Council Tax Band F Brighton and Hove City Council (Rottingdean Parish)

Rottingdean's fantastic position by the sea and on the edge of the South Downs National Park offers peace and tranquility, a local nature reserve with Windmill and wonderful walks nearby,  a short walk to the recreation ground with playground, playing field & newly paved tennis courts are open to public.
The village is blessed with a great selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes, a local museum/art gallery and public library. Local shops include a butcher, greengrocer/deli, post office and local supermarkets with a veterinarian and a dog groomer amongst others. Rottingdean has a very popular bathing beach and the lovely undercliff walk for walking and cycling is a great 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 express bus services taking you to the city centre within 10 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 Premier League football at the Amex. Brighton airport at Shoreham offers a convenient local base for private aircraft. Gatwick Airport and Newhaven Port are within easy reach.

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