Pett Level Road, Pett Level

“Dramatic walls of glazing celebrate this home’s coastal position”

Palm Beach House sits on Pett Level Road, nestled between the banks of the Royal Military Canal and the coveted East Sussex coast. This home is strikingly contemporary with expansive, angular proportions and a series of light-filled spaces. A multiplicity of generous balconies and clean lines of sight flow throughout the open-plan layout, while voluminous gable-end glazing frames sweeping views of the lush green landscapes and coastline beyond.

The Tour

The house is situated on a peaceful canal bank, 1 minutes walk from the beach. A short set of steps from the gravel driveway leads to a front door, enclosed by abundant foliage. Beyond, there is an expansive open-plan living space flooded with natural light drawn in through full-height glazing, leaning effortlessly into its coastal setting. A multi-fuel stove is a natural focal point, and white-painted floorboards run underfoot.

The kitchen is beautifully finished and fully integrated with crisp Farrow & Ball painted cabinetry and wide, solid-wood countertops. A dining area is well-angled to capture views of the landscaped garden.

Two generous double bedrooms, one currently used as an at-home gym, and a spacious shower room complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, three double bedrooms are arranged around a bright landing, where a quiet reading nook is thoughtfully placed next to a magnificent picture window. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and generous built-in storage; meanwhile, sliding doors open onto a spacious balcony with far-reaching views.

There are two additional double bedrooms, one of which has a large balcony, and a shared bathroom in this part of the plan. The bathroom is fitted with a freestanding bathtub, geometric tiles, and a timber splashback. A muted palette of warm white and blush-pink lends the home a serene atmosphere.

Outdoor Space

A beautifully landscaped garden wraps around the house; vibrant contours of lush lawns and mature planting blend with the picturesque East Sussex scenery beyond. Timber decking provides a relaxing, secluded outdoor dining setting, while full-height, glazed sliding doors allow the living space to extend beyond the house.

There is a useful garden shed for storage. At the front, a driveway provides private parking for up to three cars.

The Area

Pett Level Road is superbly positioned for access to the Pett Level Beach. It marks the end of the Royal Military Canal that runs for 28 miles to Hythe in Kent. The shallow lakes and reed beds of Pett Pools attract an enormous variety of wildfowl and waterbirds. Pett Level Beach is popular for swimming, with a sandy cove stretching all the way towards Winchelsea and Rye Harbour.

The Saxon Shore Way footpath (running from Gravesend in Kent to Hastings) is easily accessed, and there are spectacular walks along the Jurassic Coast across the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

The popular town of Rye is nearby and has excellent restaurants. The Globe Inn Marsh has well-loved modern British cuisine, and The Standard Inn is a wonderful spot for oysters. Rye also has an independent cinema, Kino. The Old Town in Hastings is around 15 minutes by car and is home to Hastings Contemporary, as well as a wide variety of independent shops and eateries.

Rail connections from Rye are excellent, with branch-line train services to Brighton and Ashford, where there are high-speed connections to London St Pancras.