Listed for £1,450,000
March 24, 2026
Sold for £900,000
2021
Sold for £540,000
2004
Guide price £1,450,000 - £1,500,000. Light, space, and a sense of calm define this design-led home in Rottingdean. Located on the prestigious Dean Court Road, the Arts and Crafts 1930’s house stands proudly raised on the road and sits in keeping amongst its fellow neighbours. The inside has been reinterpreted with consideration to modern family living and sensitivity to its heritage. Refurbished within the last five years, the owners spared no expense to create a home for daily family life and special milestones. The renovation was comprehensive, combining craftsmanship, bespoke joinery, upgraded heating and glazing, new kitchen and bathrooms, plus structural and landscaping work (a full specification list is available on request). The resulting home delivers quiet ‘wow’ moments throughout – not in a showy way, but in the quality of the materials, the light, the proportions, and the way the spaces have been designed to be lived in. You enter through a glass-walled porch with Crittall-style doors into the main entrance hall, where a handcrafted staircase with pure wool runner immediately sets the tone for the house – elegant, considered, and quietly confident in its design. The ground floor unfolds as a series of connected living spaces rather than separate rooms, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Hand-laid solid oak parquet flooring runs throughout, with zoned underfloor heating beneath, creating a sense of warmth and continuity throughout the entire space. The rooms are arranged into natural zones – a sitting room with a wood-burning stove set on a slate hearth, the kitchen and dining area forming the social centre of the house, a quieter reading corner, and a snug with a beautifully restored original 1930s stove. Hidden behind a sliding door is a quiet home office, tucked away from the main living space and overlooking the garden – a serene place to work, read, or take calls in peace. From here, there is access to the garage, which is equipped with a sink and radiator and could easily be converted into a studio, workshop, or boot room, depending on your lifestyle and work habits. Large infinity sliding glass doors stretch across the rear of the house, opening wide so that in the warmer months, the house flows seamlessly onto the terrace and garden beyond. It becomes a house designed around light, air, and movement – doors open, people drifting between inside and outside, long lunches turning into evening drinks. The kitchen itself is a handmade, award-winning deVOL kitchen, designed not only to look beautiful but to work effortlessly for everyday life. Silestone stone worktops run across the cabinetry, paired with integrated appliances, including a Smeg oven with a pizza stone, a sunken Smeg gas hob, and Bosch appliances. Cleverly designed storage has been built in, ensuring everything has its place. A central island naturally becomes the place where people gather – breakfast in the morning, homework in the afternoon, and a glass of wine while cooking in the evening. Just off the kitchen is a separate pantry, which also houses the boiler system designed to supply hot water efficiently across the whole house. Upstairs, the atmosphere becomes quieter and more retreat-like with four bedrooms and a family bathroom sitting off the central landing. The bedrooms are calm, light-filled spaces designed for rest, reading, or working quietly away from the main living areas. The rear rooms enjoy uninterrupted views across gardens to the paddocks beyond, where the landscape constantly changes with the seasons – morning mist over the fields, long summer evenings, and crisp winter views across the Downs. The bathrooms have been finished to a high standard, continuing the thoughtful design seen throughout the house. There is a family bathroom with both bath and shower, featuring Carrera marble flooring, zellige wall tiles, and Lusso brassware and sanitary ware. The en-suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower with Majestic glass, black and white concrete tiles by May & Bert, and Hansgrohe fittings, creating a more contemporary contrast to the main bathroom. Outside, the south-east facing garden has been professionally landscaped into a series of outdoor rooms, with decking, planting, pergola shade, and different places to sit throughout the day. It’s a garden designed to be lived in – morning coffee in the sun, children playing on the lawn, long summer dinners outside, and quiet evenings as the light fades. Altogether, the house manages to feel both beautifully designed and deeply liveable – a home that looks elegant but is designed for real life, where muddy boots from the Downs, dogs in the garden, and family gatherings all feel equally at home. Property type: Detached house Tenure: Freehold Council tax band: G EPC rating: C Parking: Paved driveway and garage Dean Court Road is perfectly positioned for those who want the best of both countryside and coast. From here, you can walk straight onto the South Downs for long weekend walks, yet still be in Rottingdean village or down by the sea within minutes. It’s a location that really lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle. Rottingdean itself is one of the south coast’s most charming villages, with a strong sense of community and a slower pace of life than central Brighton. The High Street is lined with independent cafés, small shops, a butcher and local stores, all leading down to the village’s iconic duck pond – the heart of the village and a lovely place to sit with a coffee. Traditional pubs and restaurants are scattered throughout, making it easy to meet friends locally without needing to head into the city. For those who enjoy being outdoors, the surrounding area is hard to beat. Beacon Hill Nature Reserve, Rottingdean Windmill and miles of Downland walks are all within easy reach, while the seafront and Undercliff Walk provide dramatic coastal scenery and walking routes along the cliffs. Brighton is just a short drive or bus journey away, so you can easily dip into the city for restaurants, shopping and culture before returning to the calm of village life. The area is well regarded for schooling, making it popular with families. St Margaret’s C of E Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School are both within walking distance, while Longhill High School is the nearest secondary school. Independent schools including Brighton College and Roedean School are also within easy reach. Despite its village setting, Rottingdean is very well connected. The A259 coastal road provides easy access into Brighton, which can be reached in around fifteen minutes by car, and regular bus services run frequently into the city centre and Brighton Station. The A27 is also nearby, providing links across the south coast and north towards London via the A23. Gatwick Airport can be reached in around forty minutes by car, making the location convenient for both commuting and travel.
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EPC Rating: C