With sea views all the way out to the Isle of Wight on a clear day, and rolling south downs on its doorstep this luxurious Brighton home is the perfect city, coastal and country des res  

 

Where: Roedean Road, Roedean, Brighton  

What: Perched in prime position on the exclusive coast road between Kemptown and Ovingdean, this six-bedroom house has enviable and uninterrupted views over Brighton Marina while the rolling South Downs is literally on the doorstep, offering the best of coast, city and country.  

Inspired by Modernism, it has been architect designed with style and sustainability at every turn including underfloor heating powered by renewable energy and an eco water cylinder. 

Inside: Partly clad in blackened Shou Sugi Ban Japanese timber, the house is as impressive inside as the stunning façade. The first floor is light with clean lines, open plan living spaces and huge windows that frame the sea views and skyscapes to the south.  

Great British Life: Open plan living at its best Open plan living at its best (Image: supplied)

With six double bedrooms - one sound-proofed to use as a music room, three with ensuite bathrooms, and four with access to south-facing balconies - as well as a gym, and offices for working from home, this is the perfect des res for a large or growing family. The prestigious Roedean School, Brighton College Prep and Brighton College are all within walking distance along with the Montessori school.  

Sliding doors to the rear of the house open onto a garden terrace, doubling the space to make an effortless extension to the kitchen during the summer.  

Great British Life: There's plenty of space in the open plan ground floor There's plenty of space in the open plan ground floor (Image: supplied)

The entire second floor is the main bedroom suite with a marble-lined ensuite, and views along the coast to Worthing in the west while on a clear day you can see the Isle of Wight. 

Great British Life: The main bedroom suite has a marble lined ensuite The main bedroom suite has a marble lined ensuite (Image: supplied)

Outside: Behind remote controlled gates, there is a forecourt with space for three cars with a further double garage at the rear. 

The garden was architect designed and uses strategic planting to ensure it is private from neighbouring homes while framing the vistas of the sea and marina. There are steps from the terrace to the manicured lawn, bordered by topiary and flower beds of agapanthus and lavender. Well-established trees and shrubs provide dappled shade during summer where you can sit outside watching the boats coming in and out of the marina. 

Price: Offers in excess of £3million  

Contact: 01273 683 111 110 https://www.brandvaughan.co.uk/