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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · BN2 7HF
Sold STCReduced £15k (−4%) on 26 AprListed 412 days
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About
Set in the heart of Rottingdean’s historic High Street, just a two-minute stroll from the beach, this characterful three-bedroom cottage offers an exciting opportunity to create a dream coastal home.
Spread across four floors and measuring approximately 87.31 sq.m.
(939.79 sq.ft.), the property is bursting with potential, combining classic period features with flexible living spaces and a generous rear garden.
This cottage offers space, history, and a superb lifestyle setting in one of Sussex’s most sought-after coastal villages – a rare find with endless potential.
Style: 19th-century High Street cottage Type: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, cellar Location: Rottingdean High Street Area: Approx. 87.31 sq.m. / 939.79 sq.ft.
(see floorplan) Outside: Private rear garden Council Tax Band: D Why You’ll Like It: Pretty and full of character, this charming cottage blends historic appeal with everyday practicality.
From the street, its bay front window and painted façade are immediately inviting. Inside, the accommodation is arranged over four levels, offering bright and versatile rooms.
The living room at the front of the house features a bay window and fireplace, while the adjoining dining room provides a second sociable space, ideal for family meals or entertaining.
At the rear, the kitchen leads directly to the garden. On the lower-ground floor, a generous bedroom enjoys good natural light and works equally well as a home office, studio, or guest room.
Upstairs on the first floor, a bright double bedroom sits alongside the family bathroom, and the top floor houses a further double bedroom with characterful proportions under the eaves.
The garden is a real highlight – long, private, and ready to be landscaped into a tranquil retreat or vibrant entertaining space.
The Lifestyle: Living in Rottingdean means enjoying the best of both worlds – a village atmosphere with the sea and South Downs on your doorstep, while being only 10–15 minutes from central Brighton.
The High Street offers everything you need day to day: artisan cafés, pubs, restaurants, independent shops, and a village green with its famous duck pond.
The beach is just around the corner, along with Beacon Hill Nature Reserve and the iconic black windmill. Agent Says: “Homes on Rottingdean’s High Street are always in demand, and No.
84 is a rare opportunity to secure a charming cottage in a prime position.
With its generous proportions and garden, it’s ready to move into but offers huge potential for sympathetic updating.” Owner’s Secret: “We’ve loved the mix of village life and easy access to Brighton – you can do everything on foot here, from shops to the seafront.
The garden has been a real haven, and the cottage has such a warm, homely feel.” Where It Is: • Shops: Right on the High Street; Brighton Marina 10 mins by car • Station: Brighton Station 15–20 mins by car • Seafront or Park: Seafront 2 mins’ walk; Beacon Hill Nature Reserve 5 mins • Closest Schools: • Primary: St Margaret’s CofE, Our Lady of Lourdes RC • Secondary: Longhill High School • Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Bede’s Living in Rottingdean means enjoying the best of both worlds – a village atmosphere with the sea and South Downs on your doorstep, while being only 10–15 minutes from central Brighton.
The High Street offers everything you need day to day: artisan cafés, pubs, restaurants, independent shops, and a village green with its famous duck pond.
The beach is just around the corner, along with Beacon Hill Nature Reserve and the iconic black windmill.
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Value & comps
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