- Close to public transport +
- Shops and amenities nearby +
- Communal Garden +
- No Chain +
- Close To Bus Routes +
- Popular Location +
- Located In The Heart Of The Village +
- Seperate Studio Room +
One bedroom first floor flat with separate studio upstairs in the heart of the picturesque seaside village of Rottingdean adjacent to St Margaret's Norman Church. Nearby are great walks on the South Downs and also along the seafront undercliff path.
Tudor Close is Grade 2 listed and has a wonderful shared garden and courtyard garden dating from 1929.
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 Close's history also includes the creation of the well known mystery board game Cluedo. The Hotel was converted into houses in the 1950's.
On the first floor you find the main flat with a good size lounge with parquet flooring and space for a table and chairs, the bedroom is also a good size and again has a high ceiling and the parquet floor, the modern kitchen has all the integrated fitments you might expect.
You also have the superb contemporary bathroom and a handy utility area.
On the second floor you find the studio room with kitchenette and en suite shower room, perfect for letting or for a family member.
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.
Rottingdean’s fantastic position on the edge of the South Downs National Park – a designated area of outstanding natural beauty – offers peace, tranquility, a local nature reserve with Windmill and wonderful walks. The village is blessed with a good selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes, a local museum/art gallery and public library. Local shops include a butcher, bakery, greengrocer/deli, post office, veterinary services, and local supermarkets amongst others. Rottingdean has very popular bathing beaches and the lovely Undercliff Walk for walking and cycling is a wonderful way to reach not only the Marina but also right into the heart of the City. Nearby Saltdean boasts the fully refurbished Lido with heated outdoor swimming pool.
Brighton with its large shopping centres, fashionable Laines, theatres, bars and restaurants, and the train station can be easily reached by using the excellent bus services taking you to the city centre within 10 to 20 minutes. Sporting and recreational facilities nearby are extensive: there is golf at East Brighton, West Hove, the Dyke and Pyecombe, there is Horse Racing at Brighton and Plumpton, sailing at Brighton Marina and beautiful surrounding countryside in the South Downs National Park which is great for walking and cycling. Brighton airport at Shoreham offers a convenient base for private aircraft and Gatwick is not too far away.