Martyns Close, Ovingdean

Tucked away in a quiet Ovingdean cul-de-sac, this is a wonderfully versatile link-detached home with generous living space, a sunny south-westerly garden and far-reaching sea views from the first floor.

The house has been a much-loved family home for around 40 years, and its flexible layout offers plenty of scope to adapt the space to suit its next owners.

An entrance porch, complete with useful coat storage, opens into a dining room overlooking the established front garden. Beyond, the main living room forms the heart of the house, with an open staircase to the first floor and sliding doors leading into the conservatory. Enjoying sunshine for much of the day, the conservatory is a particularly lovely place to sit and opens directly onto the garden.

The separate kitchen is fitted with wooden cabinetry, an integrated Bosch oven and gas hob, breakfast bar and space for freestanding appliances, with additional access to the side of the house.

Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, together with a shower room and adjoining dressing area, creating an excellent arrangement for guests, older children or anyone looking for predominantly ground-floor living.

Upstairs are two further bedrooms. The principal bedroom sits at the rear, with built-in wardrobes and a large window framing views towards the sea. The second bedroom also benefits from built-in storage, including an airing cupboard with immersion heater, and has ample space for a desk or home-working area. A family bathroom and boarded, insulated walk-in loft space with electric light complete the floor.

Outside, the sunny south-westerly rear garden is wonderfully secluded, with established planting, raised beds, a greenhouse, fish pond and garden shed. A driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the garage, which has an electric door and further access directly into the garden.

Additional property information

Property type: Link-detached house 
Tenure: Freehold 
Council tax band: E 
EPC rating: C 
Parking: Driveway with off-road parking and garage 
Heating: Gas central heating; boiler installed approximately two years ago with a five-year warranty 
Outside space: South-westerly facing rear garden with raised beds, greenhouse, fish pond, shed and outside tap 
Storage: Built-in wardrobes, landing storage, garage and loft space

The area

Ovingdean is one of Brighton’s most peaceful coastal villages, sitting between the South Downs National Park and the sea and offering a brilliant balance of countryside, coast and city life.

From the village, there are numerous walking and cycling routes into the surrounding downland, with Beacon Hill Nature Reserve, the Undercliff and coastal paths all within easy reach. For everyday essentials, there is a local shop on Longhill Road, while nearby Rottingdean has an excellent collection of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants centred around its historic High Street and village pond.

Brighton Marina is also close by, with supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities and a cinema, while central Brighton is easily reached by road or bus.

It is a particularly appealing location for anyone looking for a quieter pace of life without feeling disconnected from Brighton, with the coast and countryside quite literally on the doorstep.

Schools

The property is well positioned for a number of well-regarded local schools, including Ovingdean Nursery, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, St Margaret’s C of E Primary School and Longhill High School.

Independent options nearby include Roedean School and Brighton College, both readily accessible from Ovingdean.

Transport links

Regular bus services run nearby along Longhill Road, providing straightforward connections into Brighton city centre, Rottingdean and Brighton Marina.

By road, the A27 and A23 are easily accessible for journeys across Sussex and towards Gatwick Airport and London. Brighton Station provides frequent direct rail services to London Victoria, London Bridge, Gatwick Airport and destinations along the south coast.

Garden

South-westerly facing rear garden with raised beds, greenhouse, shed and outside tap.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway

Disclaimer

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