Marine Drive, Saltdean, BN2

Accessed via a private road and sweeping white-walled driveway, this spacious four bedroom detached seafront home enjoys classic Art Deco features, instantly recognisable in fireplaces, exposed beams, leaded windows and decorative detailing in the crisp white render.

A spacious glazed porch in the centre of this double fronted home leads to a hospitable wood-floored reception hallway which is a room in itself, offering access to the rooms on either side, the central staircase and fantastic boot room/utility room to the rear as well as a downstairs w.c.

The sea-views are exceptional. A huge double glazed picture window frames the view from the newly installed contemporary open plan kitchen/dining room with a plethora of fitted cupboards and drawers, sage cabinetry and quartz work tops, an American style fridge freezer, double oven, dishwasher and a capacious walk-in larder concealed in vertical wood panelled wall to the rear.

To the eastern side of the double front is a 29ft living room with feature fireplace and adjoining sun room with skylights, diamond shape highlight windows and fitted window seats from which to enjoy the uninterrupted sea view.

Uptstairs are four bedrooms; a front to rear principle with fitted wardrobes, ensuite and dressing area, a family bathroom serving the other three.

Accessed via staircase is a useful attic room with skylight, ideal for working from home or sleepovers, with a doorway to a convenient and generous loft space.

The generous front garden is a south facing sun trap overlooking the sea, with rockery planting, a koi carp pond and lawn.

The rear garden is also generously sized capturing loads of sunshine, has a substantial greenhouse and is arranged with plenty of off street parking, a large garage and an additional glazed garden room.

The position of the house is thought to be originally the number one gun emplacement of the Napoleonic war, with a stone memorial at the bottom of the front garden to mark this wonderful historical note.

The nearby village of Rottingdean is just a short walk away along the wonderful coastline cliff top path and the nearby Saltdean Lido with its Reading Room café and restaurant, Saltdean Park and White Cliffs cafe are all fantastic venues for meeting friends and enjoying the community spirit of the area.

Sporting and recreational facilities near by are extensive; there is golf at West Hove, The Dyke, sailing at Brighton Marina, and the South Downs National Park offers many miles of stunning walks and rides.

Brighton mainline railway station is a short drive away as well as the main shopping centre of Brighton along with the fashionable Laines and access to the theatres, bars and restaurants.

There are many highly regarded schools and colleges in the local area, including Roedean School and Brighton College. The city is also the home to both the University of Sussex and Brighton University.