Tudor Close, Dean Court Road, Rottingdean

NOW SOLD   Historic Grade 2 Tudor style 3 bedroom house in the heart of the picturesque seaside village of Rottingdean Brighton, with lovely views towards the Windmill and the adjacent St Margaret’s Norman Church. Nearby are great walks on the South Downs and also along the seafront undercliff path.

Tudor Close is a Grade 2 listed crescent of 7 homes built around and overlooking a wonderful west aspect courtyard garden dating from 1929. Features include leaded windows, solid doors and exposed oak frames with ornate carvings. The home’s owner purchased the property about 30 years ago and no changes or updates have been undertaken.

****The property is in clear need of complete modernisation.****

The Tudor Close development was originally The Tudor Close Hotel constructed in 1929 and was a popular destination for movie stars of the period such as Cary Grant, Bette Davis and Errol Flynn. The Closes history also includes the creation of the well known murder mystery board game Cluedo. The Hotel was converted into houses in the 1950s.

On the ground floor there is a combined reception lounge and living room featuring two very large fireplaces and high ceilings. The dining room has an original glass ceiling skylight and a view of the back courtyard. The entrance has a coat area and small cloakroom/wc. The back community  courtyard is viewed from the kitchen.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The westerly aspect from the bedrooms looks out over the courtyard garden to the Church and the Windmill. The upstairs ceilings are vaulted and figured with oak beams. Each room has plentiful storage.

The property further benefits from a Garage.

Tudor Close is is a few minutes walk to Kipling Gardens, The Grange gallery and Library, the Village Green and Pond and then to the High Street with several wonderful pubs, greengrocer, butcher, chemist, post office and supermarkets. Walking or cycling the undercliff path is a joy as is the nearby South Downs National Park. 15 off promo code Private list

The City centre of Brighton and Hove is about 4 miles and the Railway Station with services to London, Gatwick and along the coastway is about 5 miles.

There are Restrictive Covenants in force at Tudor Close and in its communal areas. Please ask for details

Council Tax Band G    Brighton and Hove City Council (Rottingdean Parish)

EPC  F33

Approximate internal area is 187 sq m or 2012 sq ft