Rowan Way, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

This spacious semi-detached home offers four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, two flexible reception rooms, a garage, electric car charger and generous off-street parking.

Located in the sought-after Rowan Way area of Rottingdean, it is within easy walking distance of the village centre, seafront and local amenities.

The property is entered through a porch leading into a bright split-level lounge and huge dining area that provides space for both dining and informal seating, with original parquet flooring. The current owners have used the space flexibly during their time there, first as a children’s play area and then as workout space due to the ceiling height! Doors at both the front and rear fill these rooms with natural light and provide excellent space for family living and entertaining.

Also on the ground floor is a modern white shower room with WC.

The modern newly fitted kitchen has high-end fittings and quality granite worktops, dual aspect windows provide additional light and pleasant views north towards the South Downs.

The garage offers excellent storage and flexibility and could potentially be converted into a home office or fifth bedroom, subject to the necessary consents.

Upstairs, over another split level, are four good-sized double bedrooms and the family bathroom with panelled bath and WC.

Outside, the block paved driveway provides plenty of off-street parking and leads to the garage and a front patio and enclosed front lawn

The rear garden is a particular feature of the home it provides a private setting for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. there is a lower newly decked area with steps up to the lawned garden with a further artificially grassed top area offering dining, seating or play space with superb Westerly views. The owners have thoughtfully placed removable sturdy poles for the use of a removable sail.

We’ve loved living in our property for the last decade, enjoying the flexible and bright space as our child has grown. The character of the place just grabs you when you walk in and we’ve really embraced the modern retro feel of it! We’ll be sad to leave the house and area. Homeowner

Rottingdean is a quintessential English seaside village offering a wide variety of activities and entertainments throughout the year, including active cricket, croquet, and tennis clubs, an amateur dramatic society, and horse-riding stables. The quaint village High Street, just a short stroll away, includes two mini supermarkets, a hardware store, post office, butcher, greengrocer, hairdressers, and beauty salons.

The property is located near a convenient sports centre, within a minutes walk.

Rottingdean also offers a number of excellent public houses, a local museum, and an art gallery in the former home of Sir William Nicholson, as well as several restaurants and cafes. Just beyond the High Street lies Rottingdean Beach and the attractive undercliff walk, the Marina, Brighton, and Saltdean Lido.

Brighton with its the large shopping centre, fashionable Laines and access to the theatre, bars and restaurants can be easily reached by hopping on one of the regular buses along the coast road taking you to the pier in around ten minutes to Brighton. The mainline railway station is only a short drive away or twenty minutes by bus.

Sporting and recreational facilities nearby are extensive: there is golf at East Brighton and West Hove, The Dyke and Pyecombe; racing at Brighton and Plumpton; sailing at Brighton Marina; and beautiful surrounding countryside, including the South Downs National Park, Ditchling Beacon and award-winning wine farms with many miles of stunning walks and rides. Brighton airport, in Shoreham, offers a convenient base for private aircraft.

There are many highly regarded schools and colleges in the local area, including Roedean School and Brighton College as well as a highly regarded sixth form college. The village itself has two primary schools and a well-regarded Secondary School just outside. The city is also the home to both the University of Sussex and Brighton University and a number of creative arts institutes.