About this property

Charming, characterful and surprisingly spacious period cottage, tucked away behind mature hedging in the heart of Ovingdean village, offering three bedrooms, elegant reception spaces, including a gorgeous orangery and a versatile lower ground floor room.

Gable End Cottage is tucked away behind mature hedging, giving it wonderful privacy and seclusion. The original 1800s house was extended in the 1930s, so has plenty of character including wood-panelled walls, parquet flooring and traditional wooden casement windows.

The house is deceptively spacious with good ceiling height throughout. The charming beamed ceiling of the lower ground floor bedroom is the only lower ceiling, though its charming painted flint walls more than make up for that. The principal accommodation is over the ground and first floors and the layout is eminently flexible. On the ground floor are a separate lounge and dining room, with kitchen and orangery off the latter, making for a sociable flow.

The sympathetically designed, modern kitchen complements the character of the house and has a door leading to the hallway, off which are the guest cloakroom, laundry cupboard and back door to the garden. The beautiful, wood-framed orangery, accessed via double doors from the dining room is a real highlight; it is flooded with natural daylight and provides a connection to the garden, making it a perfect year-round room. Incorporated into it is an original, brick-built outbuilding, currently a capacious storage area, which could also serve as a workshop or studio. Beneath the living room, the fourth bedroom offers excellent versatility as a guest accommodation, or perhaps as a cinema room or gym.

On the first floor, there are three generous bedrooms, two of which enjoy attractive views over the pony fields. The principal bedroom benefits from a well-proportioned en-suite, while a recently refitted contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining rooms. The smallest bedroom currently serves as a study, but could easily be used a single bedroom if preferred.

Outside
The garden is a real delight! Bordered by mature hedging and trees, with a couple of seating areas, and a pretty pond, it is a secluded, peaceful retreat. Accessed from both the orangery and hallway, it is ideal for hosting family and friends or simply enjoying the peace and quiet.

Situation
Ovingdean lies between neighbouring Roedean, on the edge of Brighton & Hove, and historic Rottingdean. Ovingdean Beach and the Underpass Café are under 1.5 miles away, accessed via the underpass where the undercliff walk leads into Brighton. The South Downs are within 0.1 miles, giving you the countryside essentially on your doorstep, with lovely walks along the ridge to Rottingdean windmill and village. Ovingdean itself has a local shop and Wildflour Pizza (Thu-Sat), whilst supermarket and further shopping, leisure amenities and restaurants at Brighton Marina are just 2.9 miles away, and in central Brighton (3.9 miles). Brighton mainline train station is 4.6 miles away with direct services to London and Gatwick airport. Nearby schools include Rudyard Kipling primary and Longhill High School, with private schools such as the well-regarded Roedean and Brighton College, both in nearby Kemp Town, Brighton.

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Additional Information
Brighton & Hove City Council
Council Tax Band E

Additional information

• Characterful period cottage
• Delightful secluded garden
• Separate garage with gated parking space
• Three reception spaces
• Three double bedrooms and study
• Laundry room
• Views over pony fields
• Village location
• City centre just 4 miles away
• Total of approx.

Key information

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate