4 bed detached house for sale

Rodmell Avenue, Saltdean BN2

Guide Price £800,000 – £850,000. This newly built four-bedroom detached home offers a luxurious retreat with sea views, landscaped garden, and stunning entertaining spaces inside and out.

The Property

This beautifully built four-bedroom detached home has been thoughtfully reimagined by its current owners from the bungalow that recently stood in its spot. Set on a generous hilltop plot with sea views to the front and open countryside just around the corner, this house is as practical as it is stylish.

Inside, the layout flows easily from room to room. There’s underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, and the main living spaces (and the bathrooms) are wired for sound - ideal for laid-back evenings or hosting friends. At the front, the living room frames coastal views between neighbouring rooftops and is filled with natural light throughout the day.

The real showstopper, though, is the large kitchen/diner at the back. With a full wall of glass that folds away onto the landscaped garden, it’s a space made for entertaining. There’s a central island topped with a single slab of quartz, twin Samsung ovens, two fridges, two freezers, a hidden larder, and custom cabinetry throughout. A separate utility room keeps the practical bits tucked away. At one end of the room, there’s a snug reading nook or sitting area – a perfect spot for company while you cook.

Also on the ground floor is a guest bedroom, currently used as a gym, and a chic shower room opposite. A handy study area links through to the integral garage – great for home workers or extra storage.

Upstairs, three further bedrooms offer excellent proportions and character. The vaulted second bedroom at the rear has garden views and hidden storage in the eaves. The third bedroom is a calm and quiet space, opposite a smart family bathroom with underfloor heating and a Bluetooth-lit mirror. And then there’s the principal suite, which stretches across the front of the house. It is a serene retreat with glass rising up to the roof apex with stunning views towards the sea, a west-facing Velux to catch the sunsets, and a beautifully fitted en-suite.

The garden is a hidden sanctuary: Thoughtfully designed and low-maintenance, it features a granite-paved terrace, central steps up to a rare level lawn (a gem in the South Downs), and space for both play and peaceful lounging. It’s fully enclosed for pets and little ones, with clever touches like lighting, fencing, and a hidden storeroom accessible from the front.

This home has been completely reimagined by its current owners, with a new truss roof, re-plumbed and rewired systems, energy-efficient doors and windows, weatherboarding, and attention to every last detail. It’s just a short walk to local amenities and the beach, and a short drive to Brighton’s city buzz - but it feels like a private escape, where you can watch the sun rise over the sea and set over the Downs.

Additional Property Infrormation

Property type: Detached house
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: D
Parking: Off street parking

The Area

The Area

Saltdean is a coastal village just five miles east of central Brighton, beloved for its mix of seaside charm and access to open countryside. The recently restored art deco Saltdean Lido is now fully open, complete with its iconic heated outdoor pool, café, and fitness facilities—once again the vibrant heart of the community.

Rodmell Avenue is a peaceful residential street on the west side of Saltdean, just moments from the open expanse of Telscombe Tye. From here, you can also follow the clifftop path with breathtaking views along the coast to Brighton, or head down through Saltdean Park to the beach via the pedestrian tunnel. The park itself features tennis courts, a children’s play area, skatepark and bowls green.

Nearby Longridge Avenue provides local shops, cafés, a Co-op, post office, and gp surgery. With regular bus routes and easy road access, it’s a well-connected location—close to the sea, the South Downs, and the city.

Schools

Within a thirteen-minute walk are three nursery schools and Saltdean Primary School can be reached on foot in twenty minutes, or is a four-minute drive away. The nearest secondary schools are Longhill High School and Peacehaven Community School. Local independent schools include Brighton College and Roedean.

Transport Links

This property is located east of the centre of Brighton & Hove, which is a fifteen-minute drive away along the A259 coast road. It is well connected with a regular bus service which will get you into the city centre in under thirty minutes. The A27, with its links to Lewes in the east and onwards to the A23 and Crawley and London to the North, is an eighteen-minute drive away. Gatwick Airport is a forty-five-minute drive away and Heathrow Airport is an hour and a half drive away.