Stunning 4-Bedroom Detached Home with Self-Contained Annex — Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2

Overview
A beautifully presented four-bedroom detached house in the historic village of Ovingdean, offering breathtaking Westerly views of the sea and South Downs. This characterful home combines original features with modern amenities, versatile living spaces, and a self-contained annexe. Set in a quiet location with generous gardens, driveway parking, and easy access to Brighton, Rottingdean, and Brighton College, it provides a unique family lifestyle opportunity.

Key Features

Four-bedroom detached house retaining many original features

Modern Shaker-style kitchen with integrated appliances and stripped pine floors

Dining room with Southerly aspect

Garden room leading to utility area and rear garden

Westerly living room with bay window, parquet flooring, fire surround, and coastal views

Flexible layout with self-contained annexe (living room, kitchenette, shower, WC) and private entrance

Master bedroom with en-suite, plus two further bedrooms and family bathroom

Large front garden with mature shrub and flower beds

Rear garden with lawn, patio, and mature borders

Driveway for off-road parking and unrestricted on-street parking

Quiet location with stunning sea and South Downs views

Close to seafront, Rottingdean village, Brighton city centre, and Brighton College

Ground Floor
Entrance & Hallway

Approached via a private driveway, the property features a lawned front garden with mature shrub and flower borders. A part-glazed front door opens onto a welcoming entrance vestibule, leading into the hallway with an attractive oak staircase to the first floor.

Kitchen & Dining Room

The modern Shaker-style kitchen includes an integrated double oven, four-ring gas hob, ceramic single bowl sink, square-edged work surfaces with metro tile splashbacks, and stripped pine flooring. The kitchen flows into the dining room, which enjoys a Southerly aspect with double-glazed windows, creating a bright and sociable space.

Garden Room & Utility

The garden room offers versatile living space and leads to a separate utility room. Doors open onto the attractive rear garden, featuring a lawn, patio area, and mature borders — ideal for outdoor entertaining or family play.

Living Room

The westerly living room provides stunning coastal views from the bay window. Original features such as parquet hardwood flooring, a fireplace with mantle and inset tiling, picture rails, and a ceiling rose are retained. A door opens onto the front garden and westerly terrace, perfect for enjoying the sunset and sea views.

Additional Reception / Bedroom

A ground-floor bedroom, currently used as a third reception room, offers flexibility for family needs, home working, or formal entertaining.

Self-Contained Annex

The front portion of the house can be closed off to create a self-contained annexe, comprising a living room, kitchenette, shower, and WC, with its own street entrance — ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income.

First Floor
Landing & Storage

A galleried landing houses a large built-in storage cupboard and provides access to all first-floor rooms.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Master Bedroom: Spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite featuring a roll-top bath.

Two Further Bedrooms: Well-proportioned double rooms with ample space.

Family Bathroom: Includes twin wash basins and a skylight, providing a light and airy space.

Outside & Gardens

Front Garden: Large, lawned area with mature shrub and flower beds, enhancing the property’s curb appeal.

Rear Garden: Generous lawn with patio and mature borders, offering a private and tranquil outdoor space.

Parking: Driveway for off-road parking plus unrestricted on-street parking.

Terrace: Westerly terrace accessible from the living room, perfect for enjoying stunning sunsets over the sea.

Location

Located in the historic village of Ovingdean, the property is a 15-minute drive from Brighton city centre and 10 minutes from Brighton College. The seafront and Rottingdean Village are within a 15-minute walk, and local bus services provide easy access to Brighton and surrounding areas. The quiet, elevated setting ensures a peaceful lifestyle while maintaining excellent connectivity.

Summary

A rare opportunity to acquire a characterful four-bedroom detached house with self-contained annexe in a prestigious Brighton location. Featuring original features, modern amenities, versatile living spaces, and stunning Westerly views of the sea and South Downs, this property is ideal for families, multi-generational living, or those seeking a home with rental potential in a tranquil yet accessible setting.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.

Buyer Process: Our customers use British Homebuyers to either purchase or assist in selling properties quickly and reliably. Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria.

Exclusivity Fee:

You can secure the purchase today by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000 which gives you the rights to purchase within a given timeframe. The exclusivity fee is returned to you upon successful completion of the property.

A processing fee of £200 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Paying this fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market and reserves it exclusively for you, therefore eliminating the risk of gazumping and aborted costs.

Disclaimer
The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.